The Tigers have had three straight division titles and three straight disappointing post-seasons with no rings to show for it. Despite all of the team and individual accomplishments over the past three seasons, such as Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown, Justin Verlander’s Cy Young Award and Max Scherzer’s 20-win season, Tigers fans certainly must be feeling […]
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Michigan 2013-14 Basketball Preview
Last season was a magical one for the Michigan basketball program, as the Wolverines rode their star-studded crew all the way to the national title game before falling just short at the hands of the Louisville Cardinals by a score of 82-76. With superstar Trey Burke winning the Naismith Player of the Year award, […]
Missed Opportunities Haunt Wolverines in 4OT Heart-breaker
With 10:28 left in the 4th quarter, it looked like the Wolverines were going escape a shaky 1st half performance in State College with a victory. Devin Funchess had just hauled in his second touchdown of the day on an exceptional 37-yard pass from Devin Gardner, capping a 24-3 Michigan run in the 2nd half. […]
2013 ALCS: Keys for the Detroit Tigers in Game 3
After a dramatic two-game split in Boston, the Detroit Tigers return home for a crucial Game 3 in the first of three consecutive games to be played at Comerica Park. Despite a late-game collapse in which Detroit allowed five Boston runs over the final two innings of Sunday’s Game 2 loss, a combined one-hitter from […]
Tigers rally to beat A’s, force Game 5
Through the first three games of the postseason, the Tigers’ offense looked defeated against the AL West champion Oakland Athletics. But, for one game, it all seemed to change. Jhonny Peralta was the answer Tuesday night for Detroit. After singles by Prince Fielder and Victor Martinez to start the fifth inning, Peralta blasted a three-run […]
Tigers Pregame: Detroit looks to avoid elimination in Game 4
Straily (10-8, 3.96) vs. Fister (14-9, 3.67) On the brink of elimination, the star-studded Detroit Tigers offense looks to produce for the first time all series in Game 4 at Comerica Park. The Tigers have averaged 1.8 runs per game over their past 10 games dating back to September 22nd. The Tigers’ lineup is identical […]
A’s blitz Sanchez, beat Tigers in important Game 3, 6-3
Anibal Sanchez was the AL’s top pitcher during the regular season with an ERA of 2.57. On Monday, the visiting Oakland A’s didn’t seem to take notice. Oakland hopped on Sanchez for eight hits and six runs in only 4 1/3 innings en route to a crucial 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game […]
Tigers Pregame: Sanchez takes the mound for pivotal Game 3
Jarrod Parker (12-8, 3.97) vs. Anibal Sanchez (14-8, 2.57) After a dramatic split of two pitching duels in Oakland, the ALDS comes to Detroit on Monday, where the hometown Tigers turn to Anibal Sanchez for a pivotal Game 3. Sanchez’ regular season 2.57 ERA was tops in the American League. He’s a leading candidate for […]
Crew shut out by KC, 1-0
Ika Opara’s goal in the 17th minute propelled Sporting Kansas City to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Kansas City has the best goals-against average in Major League Soccer, and prevented the Crew from attacking through the midfield. KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen made his only save on Federico Higuain’s 30-yard free […]
Turning the Page: Looking Forward
“As the Big Ten conference play approaches, the Wolverines are looking to forget about September and focus on winning their first Legends Division title.” Most Michigan football fans were not expecting a rollercoaster ride in September. After pounding Central Michigan on opening weekend with a 59-9 beat-down, Michigan followed with a thrilling 41-30 victory […]