Author Archives: Chris Burke

Danny Worth Demoted, Brayan Villarreal Recalled by Detroit Tigers

Following another frustrating and sloppy loss, this time an 11-7 setback at the hands of the lowly Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers optioned second baseman Danny Worth to Toledo and recalled reliever Brayan Villarreal. Jose Valverde strained his back in … Continue reading

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Austin Jackson Leaves Game vs. Twins With Injury

Austin Jackson exited Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after injuring himself during a swing in the bottom of the fourth inning.
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NHL Free Agency: Will Red Wings Pursue Alexander Semin?

Semin is set to become a free agent in July, and according to his agent, Mark Gandler, there’s no question that will happen Continue reading

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‘Kronwalling’ Goes International: Niklas Kronwall Lays Out Latvia’s Kaspars Saulietis

NHL players are well aware of what happens when you forget where Niklas Kronwall is lurking on the ice — right, Jakub Voracek? — but his reputation went international on Tuesday. During Sweden’s final preliminary-round game against Latvia, Kronwall smoked … Continue reading

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Pulling Drew Smyly, Pinch-Hitting for Andy Dirks Latest of Jim Leyland’s Mistakes

Jim Leyland is taking some heat this morning for some decisions he made in the game — and rightly so. Continue reading

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Big Ten-ACC Challenge 2012: Michigan Draws NC State, Michigan State Gets Miami

The matchups for the 14th annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge were released on Monday Continue reading

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Sam Proctor Signs With Lions After Strong Showing at Rookie Camp

The Detroit Lions added another Oklahoma rookie to their roster on Monday, agreeing to a free-agent deal with safety Sam Proctor, who participated in the team’s weekend rookie minicamp. Proctor will join former Sooner teammates Ryan Broyles, Ronnell Lewis and … Continue reading

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