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NHL
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 last night. Starting goalie Jimmy Howard was pulled 33 seconds into the second period, after giving up his third goal on 16 shots. Petr Mrazek, who is recovering from the flu, finished the game. He gave up three more goals on 18 shots. With nine games remaining, Detroit is tied in the standings with Philadelphia in the race for the final Eastern Conference wild card playoff spot. The Wings return home to face the Canadiens tomorrow night.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic tonight. Tip-off is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
MLB
In spring training baseball yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays ripped the Detroit Tigers 16-1. Starting pitcher Daniel Norris got only one out before giving up a three-run homer to Troy Tulowitzki. He left the game with lower back tightness – the same reason he was scratched from his start on Saturday in a game that was eventually rained out. The Tigers have today off.
Detroit designated hitter Victor Martinez took batting practice yesterday for the first time since injuring a hamstring a week ago. Team officials say he won’t see game action until he’s running at 100 percent.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ late comeback fell short, and they lost to the Colorado Rockies 6-5 yesterday. Taylor Jungmann gave up all six Colorado runs before leaving with one out in the fifth inning. The Brewers also have today off.
NFL
The Green Bay Packers have told receiver James Jones that they will not offer him a contract for the upcoming season. Jones led the Packers in receiving yards after having been signed as a free agent after the start of the 2015 season. At age 32, thought, his speed has diminished.
Our coverage of the Gibson Cup series begins Friday night, when the Portage Lake Pioneers host the Calumet Wolverines at Dee Stadium. Game two will be played Saturday night at the Colosseum, with game three scheduled for next Tuesday, if needed. Hear all the games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Hear a replay of the Hancock hockey team’s win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the state championship game Sunday afternoon at 1:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Our coverage of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament resumes tomorrow evening on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
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