Michigan Sports
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Michigan rides big second half to victory at Nebraska
5 hours ago
BY LUKE PASCH
LINCOLN — On Wednesday, Michigan basketball coach John Beilein made his first-ever trip to the state of Nebraska. And after beating the Cornhuskers handily on Thursday night, he’s probably sad he has to return to Ann Arbor so soon.
For outdoor game, Hunwick and Moffatt are all in
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BY MATT SLOVIN
With the National Hockey League scheduled to make a “major announcement” in Detroit on Thursday, members of the Michigan hockey team reacted with enthusiasm to the news that the Winter Classic is expected to be held in Ann Arbor next January.
Wolverines look to rebound in unfamiliar territory against Nebraska
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY BEN ESTES
Coming off one of its worst losses of the season — a 10-point loss to hated rival Michigan State, no less — the Michigan basketball team would prefer to play a familiar opponent its next time out.
men's basketball
Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Nebraska’s Brandon Ubel
BY LUKE PASCH
The Big Ten hasn’t been very welcoming to coach Doc Sadler’s Cornhuskers this season.
On women's basketball: The next step for Borseth and the Wolverines
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY COLLEEN THOMAS
Five years ago, Kevin Borseth came to Ann Arbor to become the eighth head coach of the Michigan women’s basketball program.
Neal Rothschild: The cards will dictate Michigan's future
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY NEAL ROTHSCHILD
This pastime helps me reflect on the day gone by and allows me to contemplate other issues — like the prospects of the Michigan men’s basketball team.
football
Manningham, Michigan Men shine at Super Bowl XLVI
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BY ALEX LEVINE
Michigan was well-represented at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Sunday, and it was former Wolverine wide receiver Mario Manningham’s late-game heroics that helped the New York Giants seal their 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots.
women's water polo
Michigan salvages weekend with victory in consolation match
BY BOB MCWILLIAMS
The midday Palo Alto, Calif. sun beat down on the weary faces of the No. 12 Michigan women’s water polo team. A weekend that was supposed to be half vacation, half homecoming had soured into regrets of missed opportunities.
Michigan State avoids season sweep, beats Michigan, 64-54
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY LUKE PASCH
• ANALYSIS: No second-half heroics from Hardaway in loss to Spartans
SportsMonday Column: State of the State — balance is good for Michigan-Michigan State rivalry
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
When Michigan State visited Crisler Center two weeks ago, you might remember that the 60-59 ballgame was Michigan’s third straight victory in the rivalry. Or you might remember specifics.
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NHL rents Big House for $3 million to host Winter Classic
3 hours ago
BY PAIGE PEARCY AND MATT SLOVIN
In the midst of college football’s bowl season and winter break, a professional hockey game at the Big House will bring life to the University's campus on Jan. 1, 2013.
On Women's Basketball: Dog Days and Corn Husking
5 hours ago
BY MATT SPELICH
Husking, for the non-Nebraskan, is the act of removing an ear of corn from its outer shell. Aside from being a practical thing to do on account of the fact that the outer shell of corn isn’t particularly tasty, one’s ability to husk quickly is an admirable skill and highly valued in America’s breadbasket.
- Jed Moch/Daily
DeBlois leads scrappy penalty-kill unit
BY EVERETT COOK
The Michigan hockey team wouldn’t be successful if it was littered with flashy offensive playmakers that cared about defense as much as Wes Welker cares for Gisele Bundchen.
women's basketball
Jenny Ryan earns Academic All-District honors
BY COLLEEN THOMAS
Just a year after being named to the Academic All-Big Ten, and Michigan’s Athletic Academic Achievement Award and Academic Excellence Award rosters, Ryan was named to the Capital One Academic All-District first team last week.
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Regents to vote to approve NHL Winter Classic
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
The University’s Board of Regents will vote tomorrow to approve the leasing of Michigan Stadium to host the 2013 NHL Winter Classic.
the game
Sugar Bowl MVP Hemingway has valuables stolen from father’s home
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
Exactly a month after earning MVP honors at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 3, former Michigan wide receiver Junior Hemingway had it all taken away.
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
Merrill eludes description but provides presence for hockey
BY ZACH HELFAND
You probably haven’t noticed the Michigan hockey player wearing the No. 24 sweater, so here’s an introduction: his name is Jon Merrill, he’s a sophomore defender, and he’s pretty decent.
men's lacrosse
Team One: Lacrosse gears up for first Division I season
BY EVAN QUINN
One hundred ninety-five years, 138 Olympic medals, an alumni chapter on the moon and a President of the United States later, making University of Michigan history can seem like a daunting task. This
Freshmen find their groove for Michigan
BY MICHAEL LAURILA
During the Michigan women’s basketball team’s loss to Michigan State on Sunday, freshman guard Nicole Elmblad received a pass from senior guard Courtney Boylan, spotted up and knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner of the floor.
- Jed Moch/Daily
'Hobey' Hunwick beaches Miami as Wolverines roll to sweep
BY MATT SLOVIN
It didn’t matter who was in net for Miami during the Wolverines’ series sweep. It only mattered who stood at the opposite end of the ice — fifth-year senior netminder Shawn Hunwick.
