Porcello Pitches Tigers Win Over Twins
Sports 06-17-2013 Hits:106
MINNEAPOLIS — Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night. Plouffe, back after missing 22 games because of a concussion and left calf strain, was a triple shy of the cycle. He ...
Read moreAfter an ACL tear: Research opens door to new treatments to improve recover…
Sports - Original 06-14-2013 Hits:112
Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls¹ Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers¹ Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers¹ Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan Health System have identified a new drug target that may prevent one of the most dreaded consequences of an ACL tear the weakening or loss of muscle tissue (muscle atrophy) that can be a career-killer in sports and ultimately develop into osteoarthritis. A hormone called myostatin that blocks muscle growth appears to play a key role in causing muscle damage after ACL tears, according to a study that appears in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings pave the way for potential treatment preventing muscle loss after an ACL tear and consequent knee replacement, which affects more than 250,000 people a year in the U.S. ³We¹ve had several advances in technology to improve the recovery process for an ACL tear, but most patients still experience 30-40 percent muscle weakness and that weakness largely limits the ability to return to the same level of sports,² says lead author and athletic trainer Christopher L. Mendias, Ph.D., A.T.C, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the U-M Medical School. ³This is the first study in humans to open the door to a potential therapy to prevent muscle atrophy. We see this as an important step in restoring athletic and functional abilities in the short term, and in preventing osteoarthritis in the long term.² Often dubbed an athlete¹s worst nightmare, ACL tears usually require surgical repairs and months of intense rehabilitation that force long breaks from playing any sports. Myostatin has shown promise as a potential drug target for treating other conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cancer, and blocking the protein has led to increased muscle mass and strength. ³In the sports world, there¹s great concern about the short-term and long-term affect of an ACL tear...
Read moreValverde Blows Save, Cain's HR Leads Royals Past Tigers
Sports 06-13-2013 Hits:174
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Lorenzo Cain hit a tying, two-run homer off Jose Valverde with two outs in the ninth inning and Eric Hosmer had a winning single in the 10th, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Justin Verlander's seven scoreless innings Wednesday in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Verlander did not allow a batter past first base, ...
Read moreINTERVIEW: Mike Tyson Opens Up About Fatherhood In Rare Interview; Admits ‘…
Sports 06-12-2013 Hits:318
America loves a comeback, and Mike Tyson is the ultimate Cinderella story. The former heavyweight champion went from childhood castaway to the best professional boxer overnight. Then over the past 30 years, he has gone to court, gone to jail, gone broke, gotten married, then divorced, then married again, he’s bitten ears, faced worldwide criticism and addiction. Now, the former ‘baddest man on the planet’ is one of the most beloved thanks to a memorable role in the Hangover, a series of hilarious Funny or Die videos, a recent run on Broadway, an upcoming autobiography and a memorable musical number at this weekend’s Tony Awards. Through it all, the one constant anchor in his life has been the advice he received as a young man from his adoptive father and first trainer Cus D’Amato. For complete story click here
Read moreFINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE DETROIT TIGERS AS PART OF MLB AND ‘PEOPLE’ MAGA…
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Vote Now to Honor a Military Hero at TributeForHeroes.com Through June 30th Detroit Tigers Winner to be Recognized Before the 2013 MLB All-Star Game July 16th on FOX Major League Baseball and ‘PEOPLE’ magazine today announced the 90 finalists, three per MLB Club, for the “Tribute for Heroes” campaign, a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members and builds upon MLB and ‘PEOPLE’ magazine’s commitment to honoring our country’s heroes. The three finalists for Detroit Tigers include Lee Armstrong, Cory Gritter and Rodney Williams.Fans are encouraged to visit TributeForHeroes.com to vote on their favorite stories through June 30th. One winner from each of the 30 MLB Clubs will be included in All-Star Week festivities and recognized during the pre-game ceremony leading up to the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field on July 16th on FOX. A “Tribute for Heroes” winner will be featured in the July 22nd issue of ‘PEOPLE,’ which hits newsstands Friday, July 12th, the week of the MLB All-Star Game. Lee Armstrong has dedicated his life to service. In the Navy, he served at numerous ships and aviation squadrons.. His military awards include two Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy Achievement medals, five Navy Good Conduct Medals, Navy Expedition Medal and various campaign and multi-service medals and ribbons. As a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, he received three commendations from the Florida Highway Patrol Director for volunteer service to his community and the State of Florida. He also volunteered tutoring special needs children through the Clay County Florida School system for six years. Today, Lee is Executive Director of the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, which provides emergency financial and federal claims assistance for veterans. He is also President/Chairman of Honor Flight Northwest Ohio (an all-volunteer organization) which has transported over 1,450 veterans to Washington D.C. to see...
Read morePistons Name New Head Coach
Sports 06-11-2013 Hits:289
The word had been out that the Detroit Pistons were seriously considering OKC Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks for their head coaching position. Now, they have confirmed the hiring. Per the press release: “Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the club has named Maurice Cheeks as head coach, signing him to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Cheeks brings more than 30-plus years of NBA experience to the job and becomes the 29th head coach in Detroit franchise history. He will be formally introduced to the Detroit media later this week. ‘We’re pleased to welcome Maurice Cheeks to the Pistons organization,’ Dumars said. ‘The leadership and player development qualities he brings as a former player and coach blends nicely with the roster we are building for the future. He’s won an NBA championship, coached in two NBA Finals as an assistant coach and mentored some of the top young players in the NBA.’ … ‘After spending some time with Maurice, I was very impressed not only with his basketball knowledge but his communication and leadership skills,’ said Pistons owner Tom Gores. ‘We are very excited to have someone of his experience and talent help take this franchise into the future.’ Cheeks joins the Pistons after serving four years as an assistant coach with Oklahoma City, where he helped guide the Thunder to a 212-100 (.707) record, four playoff appearances and an NBA Finals appearance in 2012.”
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