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SAT AM Java Chat w/Jennifer & Alana: Color Me Rad, Guerrilla Gardening & CASA

9:58 AM, May 25, 2013

WZZM 13's Jennifer Pascua & Alana Nehring chat about a fun-run happening later today; some surprise gardens popping up in Hopkins and Jennfer's involvement with CASA.

Anibal Sanchez comes within 2 outs of no-hitter

10:40 PM, May 24, 2013

Anibal Sanchez was two outs away from pitching a no-hitter Friday night, but Joe Mauer broke up the bid with a single up the middle.

Griffins hold benefit for Oklahoma tornado survivors

10:29 PM, May 24, 2013

The Griffins played game one of the Western Conference against the Oklahoma City Barons Friday. The night started with a moment of silence in honor of the victims.

Red Wings blank Blackhawks, take 3-1 series lead

11:22 PM, May 23, 2013

Jimmy Howard posted 28 saves for his second career playoff shutout and Detroit took a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against Chicago with a 2-0 win in Game 4.

Inge rockin full Penguins hockey gear

1:34 PM, May 23, 2013

The Pittsburgh Pirates are wearing Penguins hockey jerseys on their road trip to Milwaukee and Detroit that begins with a flight tonight, but infielder Brandon Inge might have trouble getting through airport security.

Tigers outlast Indians

7:20 AM, May 23, 2013

Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and Victor Martinez had two RBI, as Detroit outlasted two rain delays to beat the Cleveland Indians, 11-7, in the finale of a two-game set.

Urlacher retires after 13 NFL seasons

11:35 AM, May 22, 2013

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Griffins rally in third period to eliminate Marlies

10:55 PM, May 21, 2013

The Grand Rapids Griffins completed a furious third period rally to eliminate Toronto and advance to the AHL's conference finals for just the third time in franchise history.

Cabrera homers, Scherzer brilliant in Tigers win

10:42 PM, May 21, 2013

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, while Andy Dirks added a solo shot and two RBI as Detroit downed Cleveland, 5-1, in the first of a two-game set.

Wings take Game 3 over Hawks, lead series 2-1

10:37 PM, May 20, 2013

Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings take a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

Murphy, Rangers outslug Tigers

8:26 AM, May 20, 2013

David Murphy stroked a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth and the Texas Rangers won a slugfest, 11-8, over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the finale of a four-game set.

Andrus stars as Rangers down Tigers, 7-2

11:57 PM, May 18, 2013

Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits to go with three runs scored and two RBI as the Texas Rangers downed the Detroit Tigers, 7-2, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday.

Red Wings even series with Blackhawks

11:54 PM, May 18, 2013

Brendan Smith netted the game-winning goal late in the second period, part of a four-goal burst which lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to even this Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece.

Porcello, Tigers slip past Rangers

11:29 PM, May 17, 2013

Rick Porcello tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and the Detroit Tigers snuck past the Texas Rangers, 2-1, in the second test of a four-game series.

Darvish, Rangers pound Verlander, Tigers

11:57 PM, May 16, 2013

A highly touted matchup between two of the most overpowering pitchers in baseball was cut short by the Texas Rangers, who pummeled Justin Verlander early to take a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Hawks score three in 3rd to beat Wings, 4-1

11:07 PM, May 15, 2013

Johnny Oduya's go-ahead goal just over eight minutes into the third sparked a three-goal final frame that vaulted the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series from United Center.

Griffins playoff attendance down 50 percent

10:31 PM, May 15, 2013

The Grand Rapids Griffins won their first home game of the conference semi-finals Wednesday night. Now they just need to win two more against the Toronto Marlies, but are asking for extra support from fans.

Astros avoid season sweep by Tigers

5:05 PM, May 15, 2013

Carlos Corporan doubled in the go-ahead run during the top of the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a much-needed 7- 5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the finale of a three-game set from Comerica Park.

Bergeron, Datsyuk, Toews selected as Selke finalists

11:01 AM, May 15, 2013

Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named finalists for the Selke Trophy as the top defensive forward in the NHL.

Blackhawks host Red Wings in Game 1

11:00 AM, May 15, 2013

The well-rested Chicago Blackhawks will get back to work on Wednesday, as they host the rival Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at United Center .