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MLB: Scherzer, Tigers Blank Chisox Max Scherzer picked the perfect time to throw his first complete game in the major leagues, as the Tigers shut out the White Sox 4-0 last night. Scherzer allowed just three hits, and struck out eight. Chicago starter Chris Sale was almost as good. He …

MLB: Tigers Fall to Sox Justin Verlander fell apart in the sixth inning last night, as the Tigers lost to the White Sox 8-2. The Sox scored seven runs in that inning, including six with two out. Six of the runs were charged to Verlander… the other to Ian Krol. …

Morning Sports for Wednesday, June 11th: MLB: Tigers Rained Out The Tigers and White Sox were rained out in Chicago last night. No make-up date has been announced. The Tigers continue that series against the White Sox in Chicago tonight. Justin Verlander will face John Danks. Hear the first pitch …

Morning Sports for Tuesday, June 10th: MLB: Tigers Drop Another The Tigers’ struggles continued last night, with a 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Rick Porcello gave up six runs, and was hurt by three errors – one of them his own. Detroit stayed in the game, thanks to homers …

Morning Sports for Monday, June 9th: MLB: Tigers Fall Late to Red Sox The Tigers held a 3-2 lead over the Red Sox heading into the ninth inning last night, but David Ortiz’ three-run homer off Joba Chamberlain brought them back to beat Detroit 5-3. Anibal Sanchez gave up two …

Morning Sports for Sunday, June 8th: MLB: Tigers Hold Off Red Sox The Tigers took an early lead… then held off the Red Sox 8-6 on Saturday. Max Scherzer retired 12 of the first 14 batters he faced. Then, he unraveled, and wound up allowing four runs on 11 hits …

Morning Sports for Saturday, June 7th: MLB: Tigers Snap Losing Streak The Tigers stopped their losing streak with a crisp 6-2 victory over the Red Sox last night. Drew Smyly earned the win… giving up two runs over six innings… only one of them earned. Ian Kinsler and Torii Hunter …

Morning Sports for Friday, June 6th: MLB: Tigers The Tigers’ woes continued Thursday, with a 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays. Justin Verlander gave up six runs over seven innings. Detroit has lost five games in a row… and now leads the American League Central Division by just two-and-a-half games …

Morning Sports for Thursday, June 5th: MLB: Tigers Miss Opportunities; Fall to Jays The Tigers’ struggles continued Wednesday night with an 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays. The game was close until the late innings. Rick Porcello turned iona  quality start… giving up three runs over seven innings. He left …

Houghton High School hockey star Connor Hannon was selected by the Bismarck Bobcats in Tuesday’s North American Hockey League Entry Draft. Hannon was named MVP of the Great Lakes Hockey Conference this past season. He scored 26 goals, added 44 assists, and had a plus-59 rating. He was taken in the fifth …