MTU Michigan Tech Recreation has canceled all of its 2020 summer sports camps and tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision followed the announcement late last week by university president Rick Koubek that all face-to-face instruction on campus would be suspended for the summer. Those who have registered for …
Read More »NASCAR to Resume May 17th – Friday Sports Wrap
NASCAR NASCAR plans to resume its season May 17th. The first official event since March 8th will be held at Darlington Raceway. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed off on the event, even though he recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 12th. There will be no fans …
Read More »Wings Sign Goalies – Thursday Sports Wrap
NHL The Detroit Red Wings have added some goaltending depth. The Wings have signed Victor Brattstrom out of Sweden to a two-year entry-level contract. Brattstrom was their sixth-round draft pick in 2018. Detroit’s top farm team, the Grand Rapids Griffins, also re-signed former Ferris State goalie Pat Nagle. Finlandia The …
Read More »Another Pietila Joins Huskies Hockey – Wednesday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team has signed up another Pietila. Former Hartland High School defenseman Jed Pietila will join the Huskies next fall. Pietila posted 29 points in 44 games the past season with the Austin Bruins of the NAHL. He will join cousins Blake Pietila, Logan Pietila and …
Read More »WCHA Hoping for Normal Season – Tuesday Sports Wrap
WCHA The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is anticipating opening its 2020-2021 season on schedule. Commissioner Bill Robertson told the Bemidji Pioneer newspaper that he’s hopeful that restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be relaxed enough by early October that teams can play, and fans can attend the games. He …
Read More »Lions’ Draft Grades Well; Packers’ Doesn’t – Monday Sports Wrap
NFL The Detroit Lions are getting decent grades for this year’s NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers – not so much. NFL reporter René Bugner averaged out the grades offered by 13 draft analysts. The Minnesota Vikings got the best reviews – all “A’s,” except for one “B.” The Packers …
Read More »Lions, Packers Draft Running Backs – Saturday Sports Wrap
The Detroit Lions bolstered their offense as the NFL Draft continued last evening. With the 35th overall pick, in the second round, they chose Georgia running back D’Andre Swift, who’s better known for his pass catching than his rushing. In the third round, they added Notre Dame linebacker Julian Okwara, …
Read More »NFL Draft – Lions Pick Okudah; Packers Take QB – Friday Sports Wrap
NFL Despite persistent rumors that they might trade down, the Detroit Lions held on to the third pick in the NFL draft last night. They used it to select Ohio State University cornerback Jeff Okudah. With the departure of Darius Slay via trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, Okudah is expected …
Read More »NFL Draft Opens Tonight
NFL The National Football League amateur draft begins with the first round tonight. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, general managers will take part via computer links from their homes, as will league commissioner Roger Goodell. The Detroit Lions say they will have an IT specialist camped out in GM Bob Quinn’s …
Read More »Lions, Packers Sign Defenders – Wednesday Sports Wrap
NFL In advance of the NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers have added some defensive depth. Defensive tackle Gerald Willis and defensive end Jamal Davis were claimed off waivers yesterday, after they were cut by the Miami Dolphins. Each played just a handful of downs for Miami last season. The …
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