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Michigan Sports

Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory

DETROIT (AP) — Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill (4-3), the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling ...

Devers homers twice to power Red Sox past Tigers 14-5

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice, including his fifth career grand slam, and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Detroit Tigers 14-5 on Saturday. Devers' grand slam capped a six-run, second inning. Adam Duvall hit a two-run ...

Caleb Love transferring to Michigan from North Carolina

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Caleb Love plans to transfer to Michigan from North Carolina, giving coach Juwan Howard some much-needed talent for his roster next season. The 6-foot-4 guard announced his decision on social media Friday. The Wolverines also added former Seton Hall guard Tray ...

Devils sign Jack Hughes’ brother Luke to 3-year contract

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Luke Hughes — the younger brother of star center Jack Hughes — to a three-year, entry-level contract starting this season. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal on Saturday, two days after Luke Hughes' ...

Crosby hits 1,500 point mark in career, Pens beat Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby became the 15th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Pittsburgh Penguins' crucial 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. "This is a team sport — that's what we signed up for and that's ...

McCormick, Tucker, Peña all homer as Astros down Tigers 8-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick, Kyle Tucker and Jeremy Peña all homered and combined for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros snap a three-game skid with an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. McCormick hit a two-run home run in the second off ...

Marvin Jones back to play for an improved Detroit Lions team

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Marvin Jones moved his wife and five children from Miami to San Diego and planned to sign with an NFL team on the West Coast. The receiver, though, could not resist an opportunity to play in Detroit again for a franchise that ...

Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Michigan's Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the NCAA heavyweight championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's top college wrestler. WIN magazine on Monday announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from a panel of ...

Michigan women end UNLV’s 22-game win streak in 1st round

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Emily Kiser leads Michigan, by far, in the basketball equivalent of football helmet stickers for the number of winning plays she's made this season — from diving for loose balls to taking charges. There are more than 40 stickers in her locker now, according to coach ...

Hartman nets 2 in Wild win; Blues’ Binnington ejected

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Hartman had two goals and an assist as the surging Minnesota Wild beat St. Louis 8-5 Wednesday night in a game in which Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was ejected for throwing a punch. Binnington was whistled for a match penalty at 12:25 of the second period. After ...

Michigan State women’s hoops coach Suzy Merchant steps down

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant has stepped down as Michigan State's women's basketball coach, citing health concerns. "After much consideration and consultation with my health care providers, I have come to the difficult decision that it is in my best interest," Merchant said in a ...

Purdue, Marquette top 2 seeds in NCAA East with bluebloods

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Purdue and Marquette were far from the favorites in their own conferences going into the season. They are now the top two seeds in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. Big Ten regular-season and tournament champion Purdue (29-5) is a No. 1 seed for ...

Detroit Tigers hold off late Texas Rangers’ rally Sunday for 9-8 victory

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis Garcia struck out during a Texas rally that fell short in the ninth inning, ending his 23-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers held off the Rangers 9-8 Sunday. Garcia’s streak was the longest in the American League this season. He went 0 for 3 with two ...

Veteran Michigan Wolverines softball coach Carol Hutchins retires

ANN ARBOR (AP) — Carol Hutchins, the NCAA softball victory leader who led Michigan to the 2005 national title, has retired after 38 seasons directing the Wolverines. The school made the announcement Wednesday, saying Bonnie Tholl was promoted to lead the program after she serving as ...

Detroit Lions try to take big strides in head coach Dan Campbell’s 2nd year

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions desperately needed an influx of talent after winning just three games in Dan Campbell’s debut season. The emotionally charged coach is convinced they took a big stride in the offseason, adding at least one key player on ...