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High School
In high school hockey tonight…
– L’Anse skates at Negaunee – our pregame coverage begins around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
In girls’ high school basketball tonight…
– Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at L’Anse.
– Baraga hosts Ewen-Trout Creek.
Tech Opens GLIAC Hoops Schedule
Both Michigan Tech basketball teams open their conference schedules on the road tonight at Malone. The Huskies will play at Walsh on Saturday.
NMU
Both Northern Michigan teams open their GLIAC schedules at Walsh tonight, and play at Malone on Saturday.
Finlandia
The Finlandia women’s basketball team fell behind early in Saint Paul last night, and lost to the University of Northwestern 61-48. The Lions scored just 18 points in the first half. Ontonagon’s Brooke Turin led Finlandia with 11 points. The Lions’ women’s team plays at Crown College tonight.
NHL – Red Wings Welcome Stars
The Red Wings host the Stars tonight.
NBA – Pistons’ Losing Streak at 10
The Pistons pushed the Celtics into overtime last night, but eventually lost to Boston 109-102. Boston scored the first nine points in the extra period to put the game away. Greg Monroe led Detroit with 29 points. Andre Drummond had 27 points, 14 rebounds, four steals and five blocked shots. The Pistons have now lost 10 straight games. They entertain the 76ers Saturday night.
NFL
In tonight’s NFL game, the Cowboys visit the Bears. Hear the broadcast on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY. Please have your picks in The Wolf Pro Football Challenge turned in by noon today at one of our sponsors. You can find a list of locations, and Todd and Jeff’s picks for this weekend, here.
MLB
Former Tigers’ outfielder Andy Dirks is now a free agent. Dirks was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays last month, after Detroit made some 40-man roster adjustments. He missed the entire 2014 season following back surgery. Dirks was eligible for arbitration if the Blue Jays had offered a contract, but Toronto declined. Dirks can now sign with any team.
The Jays brought in another former Detroit outfielder yesterday, signing Ezequiel Carrera to a minor league deal with a major league spring training invite. Former Detroit reliever Jim Johnson has signed a one-year major league deal with the Braves. Johnson joined the Tigers late last season, after being released by the Athletics.
Our high school hockey coverage continues tonight, when L’Anse skates at Negaunee. Our pregame show begins at 6:40. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.<
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