Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder

John Niyo: The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite.

Spartans' season is at a crossroads

A sprained right ankle could keep MSU point guard Kalin Lucas out of his second straight game.

With starting point guard Kalin Lucas still questionable, Purdue visits Breslin Center tonight with a chance to create a five-team logjam at the top of the conference. - 1:00 am

Johan Franzen set for return Tuesday

Johan Franzen, who had 34 goals and 25 assists last season, said he needs to take short shifts and keep things simple.

Johan Franzen, out since Oct. 8 when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, hits the ice tonight when Detroit plays at St. Louis. - 2:32 am

Kwame Brown to do it John Kuester's way

Kwame Brown can score, as he does here over the Heat's Michael Beasley, but he has spent more time on the bench because coach John Kuester is not impressed with his defense.

Pistons reserve center Kwame Brown rolled his head back in laughter inside the Pistons dressing room. - 1:00 am

If Tigers sign Johnny Damon, Carlos Guillen's role would change

Carlos Guillen has moved from shortstop, to first base, to third base, to left field during his tenure with the Tigers.

Tom Gage: But for all this talk about Damon, whether it leads anywhere or not, isn't a likely offshoot getting lost in the shuffle? - 1:00 am

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John Niyo
Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder

The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite. - 02/09/2010

Tom Gage
If Tigers sign Johnny Damon, Carlos Guillen's role would change

But for all this talk about Damon, whether it leads anywhere or not, isn't a likely offshoot getting lost in the shuffle? - 02/09/2010

Dana Wakiji
Justin Abdelkader remaining confident

In five games in Grand Rapids, Abdelkader has one goal and is minus-1; with the Wings, he played in 50 games, had three goals and three assists and led the team in hits (152). - 02/09/2010

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