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NHL
The Detroit Red Wings took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but fell to the Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime last night. Frank Vatrano scored the game-winner late in the extra period – his second goal of the evening. Pavel Datsyuk scored his 300th career goal for Detroit, and Tomas Tatar also scored. Petr Mrazek made 19 saves. The Wings host the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow night. Faceoff is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
NBA
Andre Drummond scored 18 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, blocked five shots, and led the Detroit Pistons to a 104-81 victory over the Miami Heat last night. Reggie Jackson also scored 18, as the Piston won for just the third time in their last nine games. Detroit plays at Oklahoma City tomorrow night.
NFL
The Detroit Lions host the Philadelphia Eagles in a 12:30 game today. The Dallas Cowboys entertain the Carolina Panthers in the late afternoon game. Brett Favre’s number will be retired at Lambeau Field tonight, as the Green Bay Packers welcome the Chicago Bears. Hear all three games on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Detroit Lions have brought in Ernie Accorsi to help them find their next general manager. Accorsi is a former general manager for the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. In recent years, he’s assisted the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers in their search for leadership.
MLB
Alex Avila’s time with the Detroit Tigers is officially over. The son of general manager Al Avila signed a one-year free agent deal with the Chicago White Sox yesterday. He’ll make 2.5-million dollars. Avila made the All-Star team in 2011. Since then, he has struggled with injuries, and his offensive production has decreased. Last season, he hit just .191, and lost his starting job to James McCann.
Our girls high school basketball coverage begins Tuesday night, when the defending state champion Calumet Copper Kings host Escanaba. Our pregame show begins around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
