Wednesday Morning Sports Update
Jonathan Schoop and Christin Stewart each hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Whit Merrifield hit a three-run shot in the
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Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Maikel Franco hit two of Kansas City’s six home runs, and the Royals beat the Tigers 14-6, spoiling Detroit’s home opener. Whit Merrifield had three hits and three RBIs, finishing a triple shy of the cycle
GLIAC Moves To Conference Only Fall Sports Schedule
GLIAC – The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted Friday to play a conference-only schedule during the fall 2020 sports season and will evaluate the feasibility of league competition on a sport-by-sport basis.
Monday Morning Sports Update
C.J. Cron hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Tigers got to Cincinnati’s bullpen for the second straight day in a 3-2 victory over the Reds. Miguel Cabrera reached on a leadoff
Tigers, White Sox fall on MLB’s Opening Night, Cubs beat Milwaukee
Reds 7, Tigers 1 – Opening impression: Moustakas leads Reds over Tigers 7-1 Mike Moustakas drove in four runs in an emphatic first impression, and Cincinnati’s trio of high-priced newcomers turned the Reds’ long-delayed opener into a
Cubs add Dietrich & LaMarre On Minor League Deals
The Chicago Cubs have finalized minor-league deals with infielder Derek Dietrich and outfielder Ryan LaMarre. Dietrich and LaMarre will report to the team’s camp in South Bend. The Cubs also announced left-hander Burl Carraway, the team’s
ACC, Notre Dame Eye 2020 Football Membership
The Atlantic Coast Conference and Notre Dame are considering whether the Fighting Irish will give up their treasured football independence for the 2020 season play as a member of the league. Two people involved in the
Friday Morning Sports Update
Baseball tonight… Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Cincinnati (Sonny Gray), 6:10pm (live on 94.9 WSJM) Minnesota (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10pm Milwaukee (Brandon Woodruff) at Cubs (Kyle Hendricks), 7:00pm The Cubs have placed
Moncada Returns To White Sox Lineup
The Chicago White Sox have reinstated Yoán Moncada from the injured list, clearing the way for their star third baseman to open the season in the lineup after missing the start of summer camp because he
Thursday Morning Sports Update
In exhibition baseball last night… The Tigers dropped a 2-1 decision to Cincinnati. Detroit tied the game at one with a run in the top of the 9th, only to have the Reds score in the
SMC Looks To Return To Cross Country Competition
At a special meeting this morning, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously authorized the administration to pursue the return of NJCAA men’s and women’s cross country for the fall of 2021 after a 25-year
Wednesday Morning Sports Update
The Tigers fell to Cincinnati 9-7 in exhibition play last night. Detroit scored five runs in the top of the 2nd inning, but the Red went on to outscore them 9-2 the rest of the way.
Indy 500 attendance limited to 25% capacity
Attendance will be limited to 25% capacity for the Indianapolis 500 and spectators will be required to wear face coverings at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway can hold approximately 350,000 fans in the
Man Offers To Paint New Saugatuck Mural If Needed
The man who painted a mural of an American Indian in Saugatuck High School’s gym in 1975 says he’s willing to cover it up if the district drops the Indians nickname. The superintendent and school board
Texas Delays Start Of H.S. Football Season
Texas will delay the start of the public high school football season for its largest schools by a month as the state grapples with a recent surge of new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Instead of
Tuesday Morning Sports Update
The White Sox scored five runs in the 1st inning on their way to a 5-3 exhibition win over the Cubs last night on the south side. An Eloy Jimenez grand slam highlighted the inning. Dallas
Monday Morning Sports Update
Jon Rahm will move to the top of world golf rankings after a convincing victory at the Memorial. Rahm closed with a 3-over 75 for a 9-under total, three strokes ahead of second-round co-leader Ryan Palmer
MHSAA Still Plans On Fall H.S. Sports
EAST LANSING, Mich. – July 17 – Michigan High School Athletic Association member schools will begin the 2020-21 school year playing Fall sports as traditionally scheduled, but with contingency concepts for potential interruptions due to the spread
Friday Morning Sports Update
Tony Finau birdied seven of his final 10 holes for a 66 to give him a one shot lead over Ryan Palmer after yesterday’s opening round of The Memorial. Tiger Woods got his first taste of
Cubs Name Opening Day Starter
Kyle Hendricks will start on opening day for the Chicago Cubs, getting the nod over Yu Darvish. Chicago begins the season on July 24 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Hendricks has been one of Chicago’s most consistent
Thursday Morning Sports Update
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is having second thoughts about calling it a season, saying the workouts in Florida have forced him to rethink his decision. Oladipo said less than two weeks ago that he would
Wednesday Morning Sports Update
Anthony Rizzo’s back trouble flared up again after he took batting practice over the weekend, and the Chicago Cubs are sending the slugger for tests. Rizzo has been dealing with back tightness during summer camp, a
1st female alleges sexual abuse by U of M doctor
The first female to publicly say she was sexually abused by a team doctor at the University of Michigan says she hopes to inspire other women and men to come forward. Cathy Kalahar played tennis for
Lk. Mich. College Athletic Schedule Altered
The athletic schedule for Lake Michigan College and other community colleges around the country will look a little different for the upcoming academic year. Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA
Tuesday Morning Sports Update
The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick Jeff Okudah. The Lions also announced Monday that they signed second-round selection D’Andre Swift along with fifth-round picks Quintez Cephus and Jason Huntley. Detroit drafted Okudah, a former Ohio
Monday Morning Sports Update
Washington’s NFL team is getting a new nickname. The team announced today that they are getting rid of the name “Redskins”, but that’s the only announcement coming from them right now. It’s not clear what the
Thursday Morning Sports Update-7/9/2020
Harbaugh was close to a new deal at Michigan before pandemic Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he was closing in on a contract extension before coping with the COVID-19 pandemic became a top priority for all involved
Harbaugh was close to a new deal at Michigan before pandemic
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he was closing in on a contract extension before coping with the COVID-19 pandemic became a top priority for all involved in the discussions. Harbaugh has two
Wednesday Morning Sports Update-7/8/2020
NHL – Blackhawks say team name honors namesake who inspired The Chicago Blackhawks say they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations. The
Blackhawks say team name honors namesake who inspired
The Chicago Blackhawks say they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations. The NHL team said in a statement Tuesday that: “The Chicago
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