Michigan & Detroit Sports

Western Michigan fumbles away Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, unable to overcome miscues in 37-32 loss to Purdue

By Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 8:55PM

Broncos QB Alex Carder turns the ball over six times as Jordan White's record-breaking day isn't enough against Boilermakers. Full story »

FINAL: Purdue 37, WMU 32; 4th Q (David Drew's game tweets here)

By David Drew | Kalamazoo Gazette MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 8:10PM

Kalamazoo Gazette sports writer David Drew is providing live updates during the game from Ford Field. Full story »

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson makes Pro Bowl but Matthew Stafford, Cliff Avril shunned

By Philip Zaroo | MLive.com MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 7:08PM

This is Johnson's second Pro Bowl, while two Giants – quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul – made the NFC's roster over Stafford and Avril. Full story »

Michigan State coach not worried about change in long snapper forced by suspension

By Greg Johnson | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 6:18PM

Replacement hasn't played center since September. Full story »

HALFTIME ANALYSIS: Special teams, offensive miscues have Western Michigan trailing Purdue, 27-15, in Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

By Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 5:19PM

Two Alex Carder interceptions, two Purdue onside kicks big reasons by Broncos trail at the half. Full story »

Tigers' Don Kelly narrowly qualifies for 'Super Two' status, former Tiger Ryan Perry misses cut

By James Schmehl | MLive.com MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 4:00PM

Tigers utility infielder/outfielder Don Kelly narrowly qualified as a "Super-Two" player in late October and is now eligible for salary arbitration in 2012. Full story »

Michigan football program sells about 86 percent of its Sugar Bowl tickets

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 3:12PM

It is likely the Michigan football program will not sell out its allotment of 17,500 tickets for next week's Sugar Bowl. The Wolverines' sales have held steady the past few days at about 15,000, a spokesman said Tuesday afternoon. They... Full story »

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Detroit Lions release running back Aaron Brown to make room for Joique Bell

By Anwar S. Richardson MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 2:52PM

The Detroit Lions released running back Aaron Brown to make room for Joique Bell, who was officially signed of New Orleans' practice squad Full story »

Red Wings mourn passing of Johnny Wilson, team's former player and head coach

By Ansar Khan MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 2:10PM

Wilson played on all four of Detroit's Stanley Cup-winning clubs in the 1950s. Full story »

Michigan Wolverines Links: Virginia Tech impressed by Michigan's 'coached up' defense

By Kyle Warber | MLive.com Contributor MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 1:49PM

Opposing coaches are consistently surprised that the same Wolverines' players they scouted in 2010 are remarkably better in 2011 because of a regime change. Full story »

Detroit Pistons Links: Ben Gordon seeks early boost in confidence

By Steve Kays | MLive.com Contributor MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 12:47PM

"I need to play with confidence, play with energy," said the Pistons' shooting guard. Full story »

Michigan football the 5th-most valuable program in America

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 12:32PM

The Michigan football program is the fifth-most valuable in the country, according to a ranking by Forbes.com.Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com The Michigan football team worked its way back onto a national stage this season with a 10-2 record and... Full story »

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Red Wings recall Joakim Andersson, who'll make NHL debut against Blues

By Ansar Khan MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 11:28AM

Tomas Holmstrom is out a week to 10 days with a strained groin. Full story »

Michigan football players coached on how to enjoy a short break before workouts resume

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 11:27AM

Michigan football players return to practice Wednesday once they're in New Orleans for the Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl against Virginia Tech (8:30 p.m., ESPN). The Wolverines last worked out Friday, and Michigan coach Brady Hoke and strength and conditioning director... Full story »

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Big Ten basketball preview: Ohio State the favorite, Spartans could get off to hot start

By David Mayo | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 11:00AM

There's a reasonable chance eight Big Ten teams could make the NCAA tournament. Full story »

Despite struggles in 2010, Jim Schwartz saw 'great things' for Detroit Lions

By Philip Zaroo | MLive.com MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 11:00AM

"The biggest reason is I knew we had a group of good young players, we put some good veterans around them, and we had a lot of confidence in the quarterback," says the Detroit Lions head coach. Full story »

Ex-Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr to be part of Hall of Fame celebration at Sugar Bowl

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 10:44AM

The only Michigan football coach to win a Bowl Championship Series game will be in attendance as the Wolverines go for another. Former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr will be honored as part of the 2011 National Football Foundation Hall of... Full story »

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Michigan State Spartans Links: Down a few players in Tampa

By Chris Vannini | MLive.com Contributor MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 10:13AM

The Spartans will be short a few players as they take the field for the Outback Bowl next Monday. Full story »

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz: Sticking to plan key to clinching playoff spot

By Anwar S. Richardson MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 8:00AM

Schwartz didn't waver when Detroit was 2-10 last season and it paid off. Full story »

As WMU football team readies for Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Broncos heed lessons from last bowl experience

By Graham Couch | Kalamazoo Gazette MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 7:00AM

Bronco seniors approach today's game differently than 2008 Texas Bowl. Said one senior of the '08 game: 'I was young and dumb' Full story »

As Spartans get loose in Tampa, Mark Dantonio confident in team's focus for Outback Bowl

By Greg Johnson | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 7:00AM

Michigan State arrived in Florida on Monday to much warmer temperatures than it experienced last year at the Capital One Bowl. Full story »

Kirk Cousins' Michigan Moments: Q&A; with winningest Michigan State quarterback

By Greg Johnson | The Grand Rapids Press MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 6:35AM

A senior likely to get drafted by the NFL, he has been a three-time team captain and set several career passing records. Full story »

MLive.com Michigan boys basketball rankings

By Stephen Bell | Bankhoops.com MLive.com

December 27, 2011, 6:00AM

State's best surviving holiday challenges. Full story »

Michigan's Denard Robinson looks to become next Al Borges QB to make Year 2 leap

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 5:59AM

Denard Robinson finished the regular season with two big games, and Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges expects more of the same in 2012.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson ended the regular season playing perhaps the best football of... Full story »

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Where's the beef? Thinning front court could be a big problem for Michigan basketball in Big Ten play

AnnArbor.com News - Tag: @mlive-sports

December 27, 2011, 5:57AM

It took 33 seconds last Thursday to show just how concerned Michigan basketball coach John Beilein is about his front court. Following the Wolverines' first offensive possession against Bradley, sophomore forward Evan Smotrycz was whistled for a foul. Under normal... Full story »

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