Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Mike Babcock thinks switch will make Henrik Zetterberg 'better'

On the season, Henrik Zetterberg has 18 goals and 35 assists in 58 games.

You had to know something was going to change after coach Mike Babcock upbraided the Red Wings' effort in a 4-2 loss to Calgary Tuesday. The short-term goal is to get Henrik Zetterberg back on track. - 4:37 pm

Tigers' Jacob Turner, 18, strikes out side, Yankees prevail

Gerald Laird watches his grand slam in the third inning Wednesday.

A year ago, he was in high school. Wednesday afternoon, Jacob Turner found himself on a mound at Marchant Stadium pitching to the New York Yankees. - 4:42 pm

Here's how Tigers' 2010 batting order is taking shape

Lynn Henning: Jim Leyland worries about his starting rotation. Fans worry about the Tigers' offense. It's a fundamental difference in how the Tigers' 2010 prospects are viewed 26 days before the team opens at Kansas City. - 4:37 pm

New Lions CB Jonathan Wade says he'll fight for starting job

Jonathan Wade: "I want to be a part of this team, turning it around and going to the Super Bowl."

New Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade says he'll accept any role he's given to help make Detroit a winner. He doesn't want it to be assumed, however, that he's destined to be a backup. - 4:37 pm

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Lynn Henning
Here's how Tigers' 2010 batting order is taking shape

Jim Leyland worries about his starting rotation. Fans worry about the Tigers' offense. It's a fundamental difference in how the Tigers' 2010 prospects are viewed 26 days before the team opens at Kansas City. - 03/10/2010

Tim Twentyman
Lions cleaning up messy roster with key acquisitions

The Lions have made a few mistakes over the years on player personnel decisions. No one knows that better than second-year Lions general manager Martin Mayhew. - 03/10/2010

Dana Wakiji
Soft closing schedule will help Wings make the playoffs

Heading into Wednesday night's games, the Wings were in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point out of the final playoff spot. Here's how I think they'll fare in their final 16 games. - 03/10/2010

Bob Wojnowski
Wings need to start playing with desperation

They're scrapping just to get into the playoffs, and while they're not familiar with that role, they'd better embrace it a bit more feverishly. - 03/10/2010

Ted Kulfan
Will Bynum eager for second chance

Will Bynum was asked the other day what number he liked better after Sunday's victory over Houston: Was it the 11 assists he recorded against the Rockets or the one turnover? - 03/10/2010

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