Andrew Birkle
Sports Assistant Editor at Detroit Free Press
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2 weeks ago |
freep.com | Andrew Birkle
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freep.com | Andrew Birkle
Michigan softball's perfect start to the Women's College World Series came to an end Saturday afternoon, with the Wolverines lasting just five innings due to the run-ahead rule, losing 16-4 vs. Austin regional host Texas at McCombs Field. On a scolding hot day with temperatures on the field reaching 110 degrees, according to the ESPN broadcast, the Wolverines were the first to get on the board when Lilly Vallimont singled to left to drive in Indiana Langford for a 1-0 lead.
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sports.yahoo.com | Andrew Birkle
Michigan softball's perfect start to the 2025 NCAA Tournament came to an end Saturday afternoon, with the Wolverines lasting just five innings due to the run-ahead rule, losing 16-4 vs. Austin regional host Texas, the 6-seed overall, at McCombs Field. Michigan faced a rematch with UCF at 6:35 p.m. in an elimination game, with the winner advancing to the regional final against Texas on May 18.
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3 weeks ago |
freep.com | Andrew Birkle
If you love the holidays and the Detroit Lions, you're in major luck this year. In addition to their annual Thanksgiving Day game that dates back to 1934, the Lions will also be playing on Christmas Day this year. According to Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions are set to play a massive NFC North game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 on Christmas Day. The game will be streamed on Netflix, after the streaming giant made its NFL debut last Christmas with a doubleheader.
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3 weeks ago |
freep.com | Andrew Birkle
Andrew BirkleSalary:$32.6 million. The buzz: If your quarterback isn't your highest paid player, it probably means he's a rookie. So it's no surprise Goff is the Lions' highest-paid employee, and his number is only set to go up over the next few years. Tim Warner, Getty ImagesSalary:$23.1 million. The buzz:The Lions' longest-tenured player is also one of their highest-paid.
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