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Red Wings even series with Blackhawks
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
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Rangers rough up Sanchez in victory
Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
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Nardi makes case as No. 1 Red Wings fan
As Detroit gets ready for Game 2 of its Western Conference semifinals against Chicago, we have found someone who might just be the No. 1 Red Wings fan in Detroit.
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Tigers to pay tribute to '68 team
Tigers will pay tribute to the '68 World Championship team when they host the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park at 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
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Burleson picks up Emmy nomination
He's an NFL wide receiver, a fan favorite and now, Nate Burleson can add 'Emmy nominee' to his name. He picked up a nomination for his work on WXYZ's Ford Lions Report Live. INSIDE: Watch the segment.
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Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole
Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series -- the Indianapolis 500 pole.
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Porcello helps Tigers hold off Rangers
Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
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Red Wings rested and ready for Game 2
After a day off, the Red Wings returned to practice this afternoon and the day of rest may be the difference in how they perform in Saturday's Game Two.
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Titus Young handed restraining order
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.
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Rangers hand Verlander and Tigers loss
Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas Rangers' 10-4 victory against Detroit on Thursday.
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Gordon makes pit stop in the Motor City
Jeff Gordon made a pit stop in the Motor City to promote the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, and kick off a month-long food drive that’s in conjunction with Gleaners Community Food Bank and Quicken Loans.
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NASCAR's Dick Trickle dead at 71
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
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Tigers option Alburquerque to Toledo
Despite posting a respectable 3.14 ERA halfway through May, Detroit Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque has reportedly been optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
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Red Wings drop Game 1 to Blackhawks
Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat…
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Inspiring amputee motivates golfers
Dan Boulter loves the game of golf as much as the next guy at the tee. After a hunting …
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Busch, Bayne top 211 MPH at MIS
Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne both posted speeds of more than 211 miles per hour as they …
- Tigers drop final game of series
- WHOA! Red Wings jersey used as doormat?
- Datsyuk named finalist for Selke Trophy
- Deep Blackhawks pose challenge for Wings
- Tigers beat Astros... again
- Hunter visits Franklin Middle School
- Source: Pistons contact Brian Shaw
- Red Wings second round playoff schedule
- Dirks hits grand slam as Tigers win
- Red Wings move on, confidence sky-high
- Brady Hoke calls out Notre Dame
- Wings reward for winning is Blackhawks
- Austin Jackson placed on 15-day DL
Meet the team!
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Tom Leyden
Tom Leyden, named Sports Director in 2012, anchors sports for Action News and hosts the Ford Lions Report Live.
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Brad Galli
Brad Galli is a Detroit native who understands the passion of the local sports fan. He's inspired by ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
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David Solano
David Solano anchors sports for Action News Weekend. He hosts the Sunday Sports Update and reports for the Ford Lions Report Live.
Spotlight
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LIONS LOCKER: The latest from our team
Will this be the Lions' big season? Check our LIONS LOCKER for the latest reports from Tom Leyden, Brad Galli and David Solano.
Lions
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Burleson picks up Emmy nomination
He's an NFL wide receiver, a fan favorite and now, Nate Burleson can add 'Emmy nominee' to his name. He picked up a nomination for his work on WXYZ's Ford Lions Report Live. INSIDE: Watch the segment.
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Young arrested for third time in week
The Lions have escaped from the problem that is Titus Young, but Titus Young can't seem to escape trouble. The former Lions wide receiver was arrested for the third time in a week, according to reports.
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Lions rookies get feet wet at mini-camp
Jim Schwartz calls it orientation. The team labels it as a mini-camp. The three days the Lions rookies spend in Allen Park can be described many different ways, but all parties involved now know one thing: the honeymoon is over.
Tigers
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Rangers rough up Sanchez in victory
Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
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Porcello helps Tigers hold off Rangers
Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
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Rangers hand Verlander and Tigers loss
Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas Rangers' 10-4 victory against Detroit on Thursday.
Pistons
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Source: Pistons contact Brian Shaw
Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw has been contacted by the Detroit Pistons to interview for the team's head coaching job.
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Saunders set to rejoin Timberwolves
David Kahn is out as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Flip Saunders is coming in.
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Reports: Pistons to interview McMillan
The Pistons search for their next head coach has begun. Nate McMillan is interviewing for the job, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Lindsey Hunter has also reportedly talked with the team.
Red Wings
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Red Wings even series with Blackhawks
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
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Red Wings rested and ready for Game 2
After a day off, the Red Wings returned to practice this afternoon and the day of rest may be the difference in how they perform in Saturday's Game Two.
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Nardi makes case as No. 1 Red Wings fan
As Detroit gets ready for Game 2 of its Western Conference semifinals against Chicago, we have found someone who might just be the No. 1 Red Wings fan in Detroit.
College Sports
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Brady Hoke calls out Notre Dame
Michigan's head football coach called out Notre Dame today during a speech in Grand Rapids, saying the Fighting Irish were "chickening out" of the series with the Wolverines.
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Kampe, McCallum discuss Oakland's move
Oakland head coach Greg Kampe and Detroit head coach Ray McCallum joined Tom Leyden on the Action News set to discuss Oakland University's move from the Summit League to the Horizon League.
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Webber's 10-year ban at Michigan lifted
The University of Michigan’s 10-year dissociation from Chris Webber, Maurice Taylor and Louis Bullock is over, but will there be a reconciliation and reunion?
7 On Your Sidelines
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7 Sidelines Game of the Week
Each week throughout the season, 7 Action News brings your high school to the forefront of our Friday night coverage. We leave it to you to decide our Meijer Game of the Week.
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Michigan lands top WR Drake Harris
Michigan's recruiting efforts got a major boost Sunday. One of the nation's top-ranked wide receivers, Drake Harris, committed to join the Wolverines. Last year, he led Grand Rapids Christian to the Div. 4 state title.
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School offers single-gender classrooms
Southfield Public Schools are looking to welcome freshmen in a variety of news ways, including splitting the boys from the girls.
