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Super Super Bowl TV Ratings The Nielsen Co. says the Super Bowl got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years.
The Race For The America's Cup The opening race of the 33rd America's Cup between two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and American challenger BMW Oracle Racing has been postponed due to unsteady wind.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez!!! The underdog New Orleans Saints rallied with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to shock the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl 44.
Superbowl Stories Worth Telling Superbowl Sunday is this weekend. There has been lots of coverage about the teams, the game, and even the commercials. But Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon says there are some stories about quarterbacks you may not have heard.
MSU Will Keep Old Spartan Logo A redesign of the Spartan helmet emblem used on Michigan State uniforms had been contemplated as part of an overall branding update the university plans to roll out in April. But the revised logo sparked an Internet protest among the university's fans who liked the current version better.
Tigers Sign Pitcher Justin Verlander to $80 Million, 5 Year Deal The 2006 American League rookie of the year tied for the major league lead with 19 wins last season. He led the majors with 269 strikeouts, 240 innings and 35 starts, and had a career-best 3.45 ERA.
Shark Attack Kills Florida Kite Surfer The Martin County Sheriff's Office said a lifeguard first saw 38-year-old Stephen Howard Schafer in distress Wednesday about 500 yards from shore, near the town of Stuart. The lifeguard paddled out and found sharks encircling Schafer.
Is John Terry Soccer's 'Tiger Woods'? If England captain John Terry lifts football's World Cup this July, his alleged marital infidelities will be forgotten faster than you can say "Love Rat." Everyone loves a winner, even when they're a sinner, too.
Federer Wins Australian Open Roger Federer has won another Grand Slam title while continuing Britain's drought in major men's championships.
High School Athletes & Concussions At least a half-dozen states are considering measures that would toughen restrictions on young athletes returning to play after head injuries, inspired by individual cases and the attention the issue has received in the NFL.
Born to Run.....Barefoot Human beings may be born to run -- barefoot. That's the conclusion of a study that appears in the journal Nature.
Michigan Teams Falter, But Win Where it Counts The University of Michigan hockey and basketball teams are not having the best season this year, but Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon says they are winning in other areas that count.
Back in the Saddle...Maybe A state House committee has approved a bill to name a commission that would recommend which state-owned trails are open to horseback riding.
A Controversial Super Bowl Ad A coalition of women's groups called on the CBS network on Monday to scrap its plan to broadcast an ad during the Super Bowl featuring college football star Tim Tebow and his mother, which critics say is likely to convey an anti-abortion message.
Wolverines Reinstate Guard Manny Harris Michigan coach John Beilein has reinstated guard Manny Harris after a weekend suspension for an incident at practice. Harris apologized in a statement released by the school, saying he made a poor decision during Friday's practice.
Saints, Colts to Play in Super Bowl Forget the Aints and the paper bag masks. The Saints will meet Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl in two weeks in Miami.
Kids Miss Out Not Playing Pond Hockey Just over half a million kids play organized hockey in the United States - but according to Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon, a former little league player himself, they're all missing out.
Grabbing Air (with Video) The beauty and the danger of Olympic snowboarding is on display here in Michigan. A new Olympic sized half pipe in Gaylord, Michigan is attracting some of the world's best snowboarders. They're training for this year's winter games.
For Sale: Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons owner Karen Davidson says the option of selling the NBA franchise is being explored.
Renovating Crisler Arena University of Michigan regents are considering a proposed $20 million renovation of Crisler Arena, home court for the Wolverines' basketball teams.


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