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Illinois hiring Paul Petrino as offensive coordinator

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:44:14 +0000

Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino is expected to take the same position at Illinois early this week, a source told The News-Gazette on Sunday. Petrino, the brother of Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, ran an offense ranked eighth in the nation in scoring, 10th in

Why Yanks Know Granderson Well

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:29:41 +0000

The Tigers collapsed down the stretch and didn’t make the playoffs. But the fact that they almost did still helped the Yankees become comfortable with Curtis Granderson. For most of September, the Yankees assumed they were playing Detroit in the Division

Johnny Damon Reacts to Granderson Deal

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:33:00 +0000

"I'm in a pretty good position," Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon said by telephone Tuesday, after the Yankees traded for a new outfielder, Curtis Granderson. "Whatever happens, everybody knows that I love being with New York."

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Analysis of Granderson/Jackson Trade from Detroit Perspective

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:40:16 +0000

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Sources: Trade sending Curtis Granderson to New York Yankees nearing completion

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:38:00 +0000

The Yankees, Diamondbacks and Tigers have agreed to the first major trade of baseball's the winter meetings in a deal that will send Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson to New York, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports.

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Three-way blockbuster deal agreed upon

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:30:00 +0000

By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com 12/08/09 3:40 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The D-backs, Tigers and Yankees agreed in principle Tuesday on a deal that would send Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to New York in the first major deal of this year's Winter Meetings, according to sources. The D-backs ...

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Three-way blockbuster deal agreed upon

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:28:40 +0000

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The Big Trade

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:50:08 +0000

It wouldn’t be the winter meetings without a big three way trade. This one is pretty substantial. As the reports stand, here’s who is trading places. To New York Yankees: Curtis Granderson To Detroit Tigers: Austin Jackson, Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Phil Coke

Source: Yankees acquire Curtis Granderson in three-way trade with Tigers and Diamondbacks

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:04:42 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS - The Yankees made a big splash on Day 2 of the Winter Meetings, dealing for Curtis Granderson in a three-way trade with the Tigers and Diamondbacks . The Yankees will deal Austin Jackson , Ian Kennedy and Phil Coke for Granderson, according

Breaking news: Mets sign player

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Well, this doesn't exactly heat up your hot stove, but the Daily News has learned of one signing by the Mets. Career minor-leaguer Mike Hessman has signed a minor-league deal. Hessman, 31, hit .217 with 23 homers and 77 RBI while striking out 171 times in 466 at-bats with Triple-A Toledo last ...

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Nats sign free agent Ivan Rodriguez

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

I don't believe what I just saw! Rubs eyes. Yep, that's what the headline says. Wait a sec. Just gotta hit the reset button of disdain from the 2003 NLCS (hey, I was rooting in support of nf1b back then). Okay, I'm on board now. Not saying that it's gonna happen the same way here, but remember ...

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So Long, Polly

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:53:11 +0000

Polanco signs with the Phillies. We'll miss him in Detroit.

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Phillies Focus on Polanco, Talks Serious

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:20:48 +0000

Talks have become serious as the Phillies have narrowed their focus to Placido Polanco to replace Pedro Feliz at third base. Multiple sources told MLB.com today that the Phillies have been very aggressive in their pursuit of Polanco, a...Circling The Bases found this 11

Polanco on Red Sox’s radar

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:30:00 +0000

While the Red Sox continue to discuss how to best align their middle infield for the 2010 season, one intriguing name that has surfaced is second baseman Placido Polanco.According to a Major League source, the Red Sox expressed interest in...Batter-up with Bruno found this

23 Free Agents Offered Arbitration

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:41:00 +0000

23 free agents were offered arbitration this year, one fewer than last year. If you're not sure what offering arbitration means, click here to read our free agent arbitration primer.

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Chip Caray and TBS Part Ways

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:15:23 +0000

Chip Caray's tenure as TBS's lead major league baseball announcer ended Monday when he and the cable network agreed to part ways.

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The Links: Michigan basketball gets a win and Placido Polanco got a MVP vote

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:15 +0000

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I know the Detroit Tigers aren’t having a fire sale, but …

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:28 +0000

Dave Dombrowski might be leery of the term 'fire sale' after his Florida experience, but if the Tigers trade Miguel Cabrera, it'll be hard to call it anything but.

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Miguel Cabrera joins Tigers’ trade talks

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:24:42 +0000

Lynn Henning / The Detroit News Opening bids for Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson have plainly been underwhelming, or Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager known for a fast trigger-finger, would by now have dealt at least one of two star players

Czarnik Leaves Michigan for OHL; Campbell Next?

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:53:41 +0000

The Plymouth Whalers acquired Robbie Czarnik's rights from the Oshawa Generals, and Czarnik has left Michigan to play for Plymouth. At least it's a short drive across town for him. Czarnik had a fairly average freshman season with Michigan, but looked like he was starting to reach his ...

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10 strange photos from college football Saturday

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:53 +0000

We've collected some odd and funny pictures from college football this past Saturday

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Rich Rodriguez ‘absolutely’ will be coach next year, Bill Martin says

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:28:14 +0000

Rich Rodriguez 'absolutely' will be coach next year, Bill Martin says

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Anti-Rich Rodriguez campaign overshadowing Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:50:11 +0000

A Wolverines loss today could threaten Rodriguez's job security, but it shouldn't.

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Ohio State’s Mirror Lake Jump 2009

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:06 +0000

It’s Ohio State – Michigan week and that means one of the craziest traditions in all of college sports has just taken place. Last night, thousands of students stumbled to the center of Ohio State’s campus and jumped into the icy waters of Mirror

The M Club Banner Incident – Michigan 1973 (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:17:31 +0000

http://www.ourhonordefend.comI hate Michigan. Ergo, I also hate their banner. Fortunately, the 1973 Ohio State football team felt the same way and ripped i...Our Honor Defend found this 7 hours ago on youtube.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NCAA Football,

Michigan Wolverines didn’t keep workout logs, school says

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:00 +0000

The University of Michigan says the beleaguered football program failed to file mandatory monthly logs that track how much players work out and practice.No Guts, No Glory found this 15 hours ago on sports.espn.go.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype:

Trading Cabrera makes financial sense for Tigers

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:22:01 +0000

If the Tigers are willing to trade right-hander Edwin Jackson and center fielder Curtis Granderson to reduce payroll, why wouldn't they be willing to trade first baseman Miguel Cabrera, their highest-paid player? Thinking out loud some more: If the Red Sox were willing to offer first baseman ...

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Curtis Granderson Becomes Available

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:08 +0000

The Tigers are letting teams know center fielder Curtis Granderson is available, according to an NL executive who talked to the New York Post's Joel Sherman . Sherman believes the Yankees would have interest. Sherman qualifies the rumor, saying Granderson nor Edwin Jackson are players the ...

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Yankees could deal for Tigers’ Granderson

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:47:10 +0000

CHICAGO -- In a cost-cutting frame of mind, the Tigers have let teams now that Curtis Granderson could be had for the right package, an NL executive told The Post. Granderson would be attractive to many teams, with the Yankees near

Congressman Jon Runyan?

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:52:17 +0000

PolitickerNJ.com is reporting that former Eagles Tackle (and currently unsigned free agent) Jon Runyan is a possible Republican candidate for South Jersey's 3rd Congressional District currently held by Freshman Democrat John Adler.

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Sources: Tigers open to trading All-Star Jackson

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:47:48 +0000

Edwin Jackson was an All-Star pitcher for the Tigers this year. He looked like one of the great acquisitions in baseball for most of the season — a starter who pitched deep into games and wouldn't become a free agent until 2011.

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Sources: Tigers looking to shed payroll, Jackson

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:59:20 +0000

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You Either Learn Who Bill Martin Is Or You Get Roughed Up

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:03:07 +0000

The current state of football at the University of Michigan is as follows: 5-5 record, 1-5 in the Big Ten. After starting 4-0, the Wolverines have dropped 5 of their last 6. Including 5 straight Big Ten losses. Their head coach's status for next season is up in the air . With ...

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Michigan’s Mark Ortmann Done Punched Illinois’ Corey Liuget in the Penis

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:40 +0000

HE PUNCHED HIM IN THE PENIS. /blue cross'd

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Low blow? (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:43:00 +0000

Michigan offensive tackle Mark Ortmann and Illinois defensive tackle Corey Liuget after Liuget recovers a Tate Forcier fumble in Illinois' 38-13 win on 10-31...

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Tigers join Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes – MLB – SI.com

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:18:58 +0000

The Tigers have joined the host of teams expressing interest in Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, a source tells SI.com. The team has contacted Chapman's camp in attempts to schedule a meeting later this week or early next week, the source said. Chapman, a 21-year-old who has hit 102 mph on ...

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Flintstone TV: Eric Woodyard practices against the Western Michigan women’s basketball team

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:09 +0000

Eric Woodyard checks in with a report on the men who practice against the Western Michigan women's basketball team.

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AJ Daulerio Is An Asshole

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:20 +0000

This is totally irrelevant to football and not something I'd usually post during the season, but circumstances demand it. Who is this woman? I don't know. You don't know. AJ Daulerio doesn't even know ("Who? Exactly."). She turns out to be Katie Lacey, anonymous middle ...

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Lloyd Carr: ‘I am not a candidate’ to be Michigan athletic director

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:11:29 +0000

Former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr said Wednesday he is not interested in replacing Bill Martin as athletic director. "I am not a candidate," Carr said. He declined comment on any other matters related to the athletic department's search to...

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You could own the Pontiac Silverdome

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:50 +0000

The Pontiac Silverdome might be auctioned off to the highest bidder.ItsJustSports posted 19 hours ago from blog.mlive.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NFL, Detroit Lions, Barry Sanders, Ford

You could own the Pontiac Silverdome

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:50 +0000

The Pontiac Silverdome might be auctioned off to the highest bidder.ItsJustSports posted 7 hours ago from blog.mlive.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NFL, Detroit Lions, Barry Sanders, Ford

The Wrap: New England Massacre, Saints Alive, and Philly Phlunks

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:49:03 +0000

Week Six was an explosion points in the Big Easy and New England, while in Green Bay the Lions were held to zero points. Mr. Jones dialed the 210 area code and Big Ben chimed in at 417. If you missed anything from Sunday’s

Lambeau Field Still a Nightmare for the Lions

nflgridirongab — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:38:24 +0000

Ouch. The Lions marched into Green Bay this weekend and were carried off on their shields. This ranks as one of the more painful losses of the season, and marks the first time the Lions have been shutout since 2001.

Seriously, Does Anything In Detroit Not Suck?

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:29:45 +0000

Man, Detroit really sucks. We’ve been over this before and the entire country is completely aware of that fact, but now there’s even more evidence of the Motor City’s awfulness. On Sunday during the Detroit marathon, three

Lions Do Little Right in 26-0 Shutout Loss to Green Bay

nflgridirongab — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:44:57 +0000

The Lions put up quite a fight last week against the Steelers at home, but Sunday in Lambeau Field against the Packers, they looked a lot more like the 0-16 team that wrapped up their winless season in Green Bay. The team

Week Six Inactives For the Early Starts

nflgridirongab — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:41:25 +0000

Baltimore: LB Antwan Barnes, WR David Tyree, RB Jalen Parmele, OT Jared Gaither, QB John Beck, DL Kelly Talavou, OL Oniel Cousins, DL Paul Kruger. Minnesota: RB Albert Young, CB Asher Allen, WR Darius Reynaud, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper,

2009: Michigan-63 Delaware State-6 (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:20:42 +0000

Game played on October 17, 2009 in Ann Arbor.mgoblog found this 14 hours ago on youtube.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NCAA Football, Delaware State Hornets, Michigan

Detroit Lions

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:06:39 +0000

3rd QB 9 Matthew Stafford (R) S 30 Ko Simpson G 63 Manny Ramirez T 68 Jon Jansen DT 79 Sammie Hill (R) WR 81 Calvin Johnson DT 97 Jason Hunter DE 99 Dewayne WhiteFanHouse found this 7 hours ago on detroitlions.com Find more

NFL News And Notes

nflgridirongab — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:57:54 +0000

A potpourri of NFL news, courtesy of The Sporting News: *Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson sat out practice on Friday and are listed as questionable for the team’s game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Stafford has

AL Central Prediction Review

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:50:07 +0000

It seems like it was years ago that I wrote my 3 part AL Central preview. I suppose following and writing about the Royals on a nearly daily basis* can do that to a person. So let’s start taking a look at