Raburn _ hitting in Ordonez’s spot _ hits two-run homer in ninth to give Tigers 5-4 winDETROIT — Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a seesaw, 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Former Red Wings D Chelios says he will talk about his future plans WednesdayDETROIT — Chris Chelios has a plan to talk about his future. Person familiar with decision: Mike Babcock will coach Team Canada at Olympics in VancouverDETROIT — A person familiar with the decision says Mike Babcock will coach the Canadian men’s hockey team at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Report: Chris Chelios not returning to Red Wings next season, GM Ken Holland saysDETROIT — Chris Chelios won’t be with the Detroit Red Wings next season. Tigers manager Jim Leyland defends decision to bench OrdonezDETROIT — Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn’t quite ready to announce Magglio Ordonez’s return to the lineup. Brandon Inge homers to back Justin Verlander, help Tigers sweep Brewers with 3-2 winDETROIT — Brandon Inge hit a three-run homer and Justin Verlander pitched into the eighth inning to help the Detroit Tigers sweep the Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-2 win Sunday. Figaro beats Brewers in major-league debut, Tigers win 9-5DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera and Placido Polanco homered and Alfredo Figaro won his major-league debut as the Detroit Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Saturday. Marcus Thames homers twice to lead Tigers to 10-4 win over Brewers in rain-shortened gameDETROIT — Marcus Thames was worth the wait. So were both replays. Brewers CF Mike Cameron has suspension reduced from 2 games to 1 gameDETROIT — Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron has had his two-game suspension cut to one game. Detroit Tigers extend manager Jim Leyland’s contract for 2 years, through 2011 seasonDETROIT — Jim Leyland will be sticking around in the Detroit dugout for awhile. Tigers recall C Dusty Ryan from Toledo, come to terms with 16 players selected in ‘09 draftDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are recalling catcher Dusty Ryan from Triple-A Toledo. Zetterberg says that Crosby not shaking hands will all of Red Wings disrespectfulDETROIT — Henrik Zetterberg called Sidney Crosby’s actions disrespectful. Nicklas Lidstrom said the Pittsburgh Penguins’ young captain would learn from his mistake. Red Wings GM says surgery kept Nicklas Lidstrom from last 2 games of Chicago seriesDETROIT — The general manager of the Detroit Red Wings says captain Nicklas Lidstrom missed the last two games of the conference finals because of surgery. Crosby’s snub after loss in Game 7 of Stanley Cup finals leaves Red Wings with bitter tasteDETROIT — The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed by Sidney Crosby is another matter. Perfect ending: Stanley Cup passes from Lemieux to Crosby as Penguins beat Red Wings in Game 7DETROIT — Sidney Crosby lifted the Stanley Cup, injured knee and all, with a smile of satisfaction as wide as a goal crease. A few handoffs later, the silver trophy was passed to Mario Lemieux, and how fitting. Jubilant Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate Stanley Cup victory over Red WingsPITTSBURGH — Thousands of jubilant people dressed in black and gold are on the streets of Pittsburgh celebrating the Penguins’ Stanley Cup title. Sid the Kid grows up to be Stanley Cup winner; Pens dethrone Wings with 2-1 win in Game 7DETROIT — Slide over Super Mario and make room on the Stanley Cup for a new batch of Pittsburgh Penguins. Max Talbot scored two second-period goals, and the Penguins overcame the loss of captain Sidney Crosby to beat the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in Game 7 and win the Cup on Friday night. Crosby crunched by hit in 2nd period of Game 7, returns in 3rdDETROIT — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated off the ice after taking a big hit in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings, then returned midway through the third on Friday night. Rick Porcello throws 7 sharp innings as Detroit Tigers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1PITTSBURGH — Rick Porcello threw seven crisp innings and had a pair of RBI singles for his first major league hits, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Crosby crunched by hit in 2nd period of Game 7, Penguins star leaves ice vs. Red WingsDETROIT — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated off the ice toward the dressing room after taking a big hit in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings. Penguins, Red Wings scoreless after first period of Game 7DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings were tied 0-0 at the end of the first period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals on Friday night, with a lack of good chances and a lot of tentativeness on both sides. After a let’s-be-careful first 10 minutes in which neither side wanted to risk a mistake that might yield a momentum-shifting goal, Pittsburgh drew the first power play when Brad Stuart’s slash knocked the stick out of Evgeni Malkin’s hands at 11:24. Game 4 of NBA finals draws strong ratings for ABCORLANDO, Fla. — Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic was the most-watched fourth game of the NBA finals in five years. Detroit Tigers put RHP Jeremy Bonderman back on DL with shoulder painDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on the 15-day disabled list Friday just four days after activating him for his first start of the season. Fowl ball: Indians searching for solution after ball hit gull Thursday nightCLEVELAND — There were two sets of birds at Progressive Field on Friday — the St. Louis Cardinals and the Lake Erie gulls. Lakers teammates appreciate Fisher for more than just his history of clutch shotsORLANDO, Fla. — Derek Fisher did not come back to Los Angeles because he wanted to play for the Lakers again. Houston Texans sign former Bears quarterback Rex GrossmanHOUSTON — The Houston Texans have signed quarterback Rex Grossman. Detroit places right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on 15-day disabled list to continue surgery rehabDETROIT — The Tigers have placed right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitcher Ryan Perry from Toledo. Financially strapped GM cuts support to NASCAR teamsBROOKLYN, Mich. — General Motors has told NASCAR teams it is cutting back on its support in all of the sanctioning body’s professional series. If this Cup could talk: NHL championship trophy has done a lot of traveling over the yearsDETROIT — It’s been on top of a 9,000-foot mountain, in a 200-degree sauna and at the bottom of a pool. Penguins coach Bylsma looks to be on right side of Game 7 this time with Stanley Cup on lineDETROIT — Six years later, Dan Bylsma still feels the pain. Game 7 showdown: Penguins stand in way of Red Wings’ hope to win 5th Stanley Cup in 12 seasonsDETROIT — Mike Babcock is excited about Game 7. Not restless, nervous or anxious. Red Wings ready for chance to win 5th Stanley Cup title in 12 seasons in Game 7 at The JoeDETROIT — Mike Babcock is excited about Game 7. Not restless, nervous or anxious. Cabrera’s 10th inning homer lifts Tigers over White SoxCHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera broke out of a slump with a solo homer in the 10th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night. Red Wings let down by their usually reliable offense in 2-1 loss to Penguins, forcing a Game 7PITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings had trouble getting pucks past Marc-Andre Fleury because most of their shots didn’t even get to Pittsburgh’s goaltender. Jordan Staal keeps Penguins’ hopes alive with key second-period goal in 2-1 win over WingsPITTSBURGH — Until now, Jordan Staal’s older brother Eric had the biggest goal in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. |