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From MTU Athletics Michigan Tech football coach Tom Kearly today announced that Steve Olson has been promoted to defensive coordinator, replacing Tim Driscoll who left to become the head coach at Finlandia. Olson has been on the Huskies’ staff as the linebackers coach since 2011.A 23-year coaching veteran, Olson has …

Tigers Snap Losing Streak The Tigers broke out of their offensive slump with six runs in the first inning, and cruised to a 7-2 victory over the White Sox last night. The big blow in the inning was a three-run homer by Nick Castellanos. Max Scherzer did the rest, giving …

Tigers Drop Fourth Straight The White Sox scored seven runs in the seventh inning, and pounded the Tigers 11-4 last night. The game was tied at two at the end of the sixth. In the seventh, two singles off Anibal Sanchez and two Tigers’ errors gave Chicago a one-run lead. …

From Finlandia Athletics Finlandia University Men’s Basketball coach Mike O’Donnell has announced that Trent Keteri has committed to continue his education and basketball career at Finlandia University starting in the 2014-2015 season. Trent plans on majoring in PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) while at Finlandia. Keteri is a 6’1” guard and …

Tigers Host Chisox Tonight The Tigers had yesterday off, and open a set against the White Sox tonight. Anibal Sanchez will start against Jose Quintana. Hear the first pitch at 7:08 on AM 1400, WCCY. Detroit leads Kansas City in the American League Central Division by five games. Brewers Shaded …

Tigers Fall Late to Angels David Freese’s eighth-inning home run off Joba Chamberlain lifted the Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Tigers yesterday. The late shot spoiled a fine outing by Rick Porcello… who gave up just one unearned run on five hits over seven innings. Detroit’s only run …

Tigers Fall to Angels Again The Tigers collected only four hits last night, and fell to the Angels 4-0. L-A starter Matt Shoemaker gave up three of those hits over seven innings. Detroit starter Justin Verlander also went seven innings, giving up three runs on six hits. The Tigers have …

Tigers Fall to Angels Drew Smyly struck out 11 batters… but the Tigers fell to the Angels 2-1 last night. Los Angeles finally figured Smyly out in the sixth, and broke through for two runs. Al Alburquerque and Blaine Hardy pitched scoreless relief to keep it close. Detroit’s only run …

Tigers Defeat Angels Max Scherzer struck out 11, as the Tigers beat the Angels 6-4 last night. Scherzer went seven innings, to earn his 12th victory of the season. His only rough spot was the fifth… when he gave up three runs. Detroit responded with three runs in the sixth… …

Tigers Bomb Diamondbacks The Tigers scored five runs in the fourth inning… and pulled away from the Diamondbacks 11-5 yesterday afternoon. Austin Jackson’s bases-loaded double was the big blow in that fourth inning. Arizona came back… scoring three runs off Anibal Sanchez in the fifth… and single runs in the …