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x Embed x Share CLOSE Check out the Little Caesars Arena construction as of mid-June 2017 prior to its September opening. Detroit Lions fan Richard Bledsoe waits for autographs before the Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, January 7, 2017 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, DFP) Last January, we wrote that Detroit sports fans are experiencing the worst championship slump in decades. We also wrote…

And the reason for this relaxation of stuffiness? “I think that part of it is trying to reach the millennial and this new age of fans and having more fun,” Dean Blandino, the N.F.L.’s former chief of officiating, told Fox Sports, his new employer. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Sports officials and leagues have been flailing about to get young adults to care about their games. Millennials are the…

It was the kind of story that made one do a double take. The Paolo Maldini? The retired footballer? The five-times European champion, former Italy captain and devilishly handsome H&M model? He’s a professional tennis player now? Are you sure? There was a temptation to assume it was nothing more than a joke that had spun out of control. It would have made sense if news had broken about Maldini…

As Blackhawks first-round draft pick Henri Jokiharju entered a room full of reporters late Friday night at the United Center, he felt someone grab his arm. Jonathan Toews wanted to pull Jokiharju aside briefly to do what good captains do. Toews made eye contact. Then he left a lasting impression. “They will give you my number so call me if you need anything at all,” Toews told the 18-year-old who…

SATURDAY ON TV PRO BASEBALL 1 p.m. MLB — MLB, Texas at N.Y. Yankees 4 p.m. FOX OHIO — MLB, Cincinnati at Washington FS1 — MLB, Milwaukee at Atlanta 7 p.m. FOX-41 — MLB, Pittsburgh at St. Louis 10 p.m. MLB — MLB, Colorado at L.A. Dodgers SOCCER 11 a.m. FOX-41 — FIFA Confederations Cup, Mexico vs. Russia FS1 — FIFA Confederations Cup, New Zealand vs. Portugal 1:30 p.m. FOX-41…

The politicians running Texas and California continue to prove that they want nothing to do with each other. But athletes in the two states are inextricably linked. As a result, the latest salvo in the Texas v. California culture wars has created widespread confusion in the college sports world. That confusion stems from a decision this week by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ban state-funded employee travel to Texas….

Cristiano Ronaldo became Portugal’s all-time leading scorer long ago, but he keeps banging them in. And on Saturday, in Portugal’s Confederations Cup clash against New Zealand, he scored his 75th career goal for his country. The goal is not just notable for being a round(ish) number — Ronaldo is now tied for the second-most international goals by a European. Ronaldo is now level with Hungary legend Sandor Kocsis, who astonishingly…

It’s nearly impossible to mention the name B.J. Penn without then automatically reeling off a long list of accomplishments from his career. He’s a former two-division champion in the UFC after winning titles at both welterweight and lightweight. He fought anybody and everybody, including fighters well above him in both height and weight. He’s a UFC Hall of Famer. Simply put, B.J. Penn is a legend. But these days as…

x Embed x Share CLOSE Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh fielded questions during some down time at the Michigan elite camp on June 23, 2017, in Ann Arbor. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh after the U-M elite camp on June 23, 2017.(Photo: Mark Snyder, DFP) As the rest of Michigan football’s freshman class begins academic orientation on Saturday, they’ll consider their football futures. Some will also consider playing…

SATURDAY ON TV PRO BASEBALL 1 p.m. MLB — MLB, Texas at N.Y. Yankees 4 p.m. FOX OHIO — MLB, Cincinnati at Washington FS1 — MLB, Milwaukee at Atlanta 7 p.m. FOX-41 — MLB, Pittsburgh at St. Louis 10 p.m. MLB — MLB, Colorado at L.A. Dodgers SOCCER 11 a.m. FOX-41 — FIFA Confederations Cup, Mexico vs. Russia FS1 — FIFA Confederations Cup, New Zealand vs. Portugal 1:30 p.m. FOX-41…

The politicians running Texas and California continue to prove that they want nothing to do with each other. But athletes in the two states are inextricably linked. As a result, the latest salvo in the Texas v. California culture wars has created widespread confusion in the college sports world. That confusion stems from a decision this week by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ban state-funded employee travel to Texas….

x Embed x Share CLOSE Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh fielded questions during some down time at the Michigan elite camp on June 23, 2017, in Ann Arbor. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh after the U-M elite camp on June 23, 2017.(Photo: Mark Snyder, DFP) As the rest of Michigan football’s freshman class begins academic orientation on Saturday, they’ll consider their football futures. Some will also consider playing…

NBA EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Magic Johnson pointed a long index finger at the wall of the Los Angeles Lakers’ training complex, where the 16-time NBA champions’ nine retired numbers hang over the practice court. “I’m going to put a little pressure on you right now,” Johnson said to Lonzo Ball. “You look to your right, there’s some jerseys hanging on that wall. We expect a Ball jersey hanging…

5.29am EDT05:29 Full time! New Zealand 30-15 Lions You have to say New Zealand are thoroughly worth that win, probably by a few points. The Lions had some magical moments of their own but New Zealand were in total control. The dominated the gainline, they were on top at the scrum and they were lethal when they had their chances. O”Brien’s try has a thing of beauty and the Lions…

SATURDAY ON TV PRO BASEBALL 1 p.m. MLB — MLB, Texas at N.Y. Yankees 4 p.m. FOX OHIO — MLB, Cincinnati at Washington FS1 — MLB, Milwaukee at Atlanta 7 p.m. FOX-41 — MLB, Pittsburgh at St. Louis 10 p.m. MLB — MLB, Colorado at L.A. Dodgers SOCCER 11 a.m. FOX-41 — FIFA Confederations Cup, Mexico vs. Russia FS1 — FIFA Confederations Cup, New Zealand vs. Portugal 1:30 p.m. FOX-41…

The politicians running Texas and California continue to prove that they want nothing to do with each other. But athletes in the two states are inextricably linked. As a result, the latest salvo in the Texas v. California culture wars has created widespread confusion in the college sports world. That confusion stems from a decision this week by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to ban state-funded employee travel to Texas….

x Embed x Share CLOSE Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh fielded questions during some down time at the Michigan elite camp on June 23, 2017, in Ann Arbor. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh after the U-M elite camp on June 23, 2017.(Photo: Mark Snyder, DFP) As the rest of Michigan football’s freshman class begins academic orientation on Saturday, they’ll consider their football futures. Some will also consider playing…

Well it wasn’t to be for Scotland today as Fiji spoiled their hopes of a perfect summer of three tour wins from three. The Fijians played some wonderful stuff and a few of Scotland’s fringe players found the going tough in Suva. The knowledge that many of his big guns were missing or rested for this match may be small comfort for Gregor Townsed, though he’ll undoubtedly be frustrated with…

Buy Photo Des Moines Register Sports Awards featuring Shaquille O’Neal.(Photo: The Register)Buy Photo Where can you catch the state’s best high school student-athletes plus sports and pop culture icon Shaquille O’Neal in the same room?  At the 2017 Des Moines Register All-Iowa Sports Awards on Friday evening at Wells Fargo Arena. RELATED: Where does your school rank in our all-sports standings? Watch all the awards, Shaq’s speech and more on this livestream….

x Embed x Share CLOSE Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh fielded questions during some down time at the Michigan elite camp on June 23, 2017, in Ann Arbor. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh after the U-M elite camp on June 23, 2017.(Photo: Mark Snyder, DFP) As the rest of Michigan football’s freshman class begins academic orientation on Saturday, they’ll consider their football futures. Some will also consider playing…