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MLB
The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox were rained out in their baseball season-opener yesterday. They’ll try again this afternoon. The forecast calls for cloudy skies, but just a slight chance of rain. Justin Verlander will start against José Quintana. Pregame coverage will begin at 1:45 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers fell behind early, scored five times in the fifth inning to take the lead, but eventually lost their season-opener to the Colorado Rockies 7-5. Milwaukee starter Junior Guerra gave up two runs before leaving with a calf injury in the third inning. Those teams meet again tonight in Milwaukee. Zach Davies will pitch against Tyler Anderson.
Guerra strained the calf while laying down a sacrifice bunt. He’s headed to the 10-day disabled list, but will probably be out for longer than that.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings edged the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout last evening. Five different Wings scored as Detroit build a 5-3 lead eight minute into the third period. Ottawa scored twice to force overtime. Evgeny Svechnikov scored the game-winner in the seventh round of the shootout in his NHL debut. Those teams play again tonight at Ottawa. Faceoff is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons return to action tomorrow at Toronto. Tip-off is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
MTU
Michigan Tech hockey defensemen Shane Hanna and Matt Roy have been named the team’s Most Valuable Players for the 2016-2017 season. Roy was also named the Outstanding Defensive Player. Joel L’Esperance was honored as the team’s leading scorer. Reid Sturos received the Sportsmanship Award. Angus Redmond and Mitch Reinke shared the honor as the team’s outstanding freshmen. Redmond will not return to the team next season, after signing a pro contract with the Anaheim Ducks organization. Read more about the hockey team awards here.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University baseball team has signed seven new players. They come from Ohio, Wisconsin, California, Missouri, Illinois Washington and Virginia. Read about the incoming Lions here.
NCAA
North Carolina won the NCAA Division One Men’s Basketball Tournament last night, defeating Gonzaga 71-65. Joel Berry II scored 22 points, and was named the Most Valuable Player in a game in which officials whistled 44 fouls.
NFL
The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker and special teams standout Nick Bellore. Bellore played four seasons for the Jets, and two for the 49ers. He played college ball at Central Michigan University.
Little League
Keweenaw Little League will hold its final sign-up session for the upcoming season tonight at the Kings’ Corner entrance at Calumet High School between 6:00 and 8:00. Registration also continues through April 8th at the league’s website. Player evaluations will be held on Saturday. Those signing up after that date will be assessed a $25.00 late fee.
Online registration for Portage Lake Little League closes Friday at their website.
Team Copper Country opens its quest for a national title Thursday morning against Hamden, Connecticut. Pregame coverage will begin around 8:45. We’ll broadcast all of Team CC’s games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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