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Detroit Journal: Where the Fans Once Roared, Demolition Crews Now Have Their Day

Demolition began on Tiger Stadium, once home to the Detroit Tigers, while a conservancy group works feverishly to preserve the field and part of the stands.

Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 11:13 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Detroit (Mich), Stadiums and Arenas, Detroit Tigers

No Longer Looking Back

Putting an awful start behind, the Tigers are on a roll, just five games out of first place.

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Detroit (Mich), Detroit Tigers

For Young Penguins, Loss Hurts, but There’s Hope

Losing may be part of the maturing process for the Penguins, but it’s painful none-the-less.

Posted Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit (Mich), Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh (Pa), Detroit Red Wings, Stanley Cup

After a Tough Defeat, the Red Wings Take It Easy

The Detroit Red Wings weren’t fretting over losing their stranglehold on the Stanley Cup finals. Instead, they took the day off to hang out together.

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:14 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit (Mich), Detroit Red Wings

Hockey Shows Up N.B.A. in Detroit

The N.H.L. chalked up a small victory Wednesday night in its battle with the N.B.A. for the attention of sports viewers in Detroit.

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:52 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit (Mich), National Hockey League, Ratings and Rating Systems

Pistons Top Red Wings in Ratings

The Pistons have defeated the Red Wings for the viewing hearts of Detroit fans — at least in two playoff games played head-to-head in the same market.

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:17 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Athletics and Sports, Detroit (Mich), Detroit Pistons, Television, Detroit Red Wings, Ratings and Rating Systems

Celtics 94, Pistons 80: Boston Breaks Through Away From Home

Kevin Garnett scored 22 points, leading the Boston Celtics to their first road victory of the playoffs. Boston took a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Posted Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:44 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Detroit (Mich), Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Boston (Mass), Playoff Games, Garnett, Kevin

Red Wings 4, Penguins 0: Detroit Keeps Penguins Silent

Mikael Samuelsson broke out of a slump with two unassisted goals and Chris Osgood made 19 saves to help Detroit stifle the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Posted Saturday, May 24, 2008 11:13 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit (Mich), Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Stanley Cup

Midwest Region: Game Put on a Pedestal for Teams at Ford Field

A Ford Field in Detroit, N.C.A.A. Tournament games are played on a court that is raised 27 inches above the football field, almost like a boxing ring.

Posted Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: NCAA Basketball Tournament, Detroit (Mich), Ford Field

Glavine Says Devastation Isn’t the Word

After a disappointing finale with the Mets Tom Glavine is happy to be back in a Braves uniform.

Posted Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:52 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Detroit (Mich), Glavine, Tom

Glavine Says Devastation Doesn’t Describe His Feelings