Tiny horse trains as guide for blind Muslim woman
November 14, 2010 by Trend PK
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DEARBORN: Mona Ramouni seems more nervous than Cali as they ride the rattling bus to work for the first time.
“You’re a good girl, you’re OK, you’re OK,” Ramouni says softly, stroking Cali, a 3-year-old former show horse that stands about 2 1/2 feet tall, weighs about 125 pounds and has trained since November to become Ramouni’s guide.
Ramouni lost her sight to retinopathy of prematurity shortly after birth. She relies on her family to guide her around the Detroit suburbs where she’s lived, studied and worked for all of her 28 years.
She wants more independence, but a traditional guide dog isn’t an option. Many Muslims consider dogs unclean, and Ramouni, an observant Sunni, respects her Jordanian-born parents’ aversion to having a dog in the home where she lives along with three of her six siblings.
The answer, she hopes, is Cali, short for Mexicali
Sparky Anderson’s death
Sparky Anderson’s death took place today at his home in Thousand Oaks, California, of complications from dementia. He was 76.
Sparky Anderson managed the Cincinnati Reds for nine seasons and the Detroit Tigers for 17 seasons.
Anderson won four pennants with the Reds and one with the Tigers. He went on to win two World Series with the Reds and one with the Tigers.
Sparky was the first manager to win World Series titles in both leagues and the only manager to lead two franchises in career wins.
selig
June 4, 2010 by Trend PK
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Who knew that Bud Selig had the power to reverse the egregious call that ruined the perfect game for Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga?
Happily, by doing nothing, Bud did the right thing.
Requests for Selig to overturn umpire Jim Joyce’s call and bestow on Galarraga what he had earned came from scribes, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, the Internet mob… even the White House.
The appeals were silly, a case of heart overruling head.
They were unnecessary, too, because the principals involved in this unusual drama quickly and gracefully turned a baseball injustice into a poignant pageant of heartfelt regret, understanding and sportsmanship. Their generosity of spirit makes this story even bigger than a perfect game.
Joyce and Galarraga, as well as Tigers manager Jim Leyland and the rest of his club, handled their displeasure and frustration like adults.
Joyce distinguished himself by confessing that he blew the call. Tears in his eyes, he apologized to a
gracious Galarraga. Thursday afternoon, the umpire took the field in Detroit while shedding more tears.
Does that take him off the hook? Not at all. But fans who are always going on about the importance of the “human element” in baseball should be the first to applaud a genuine demonstration of humanity and humility from an unlikely source.Galarraga, Joyce and Detroit Tigers fans all exhibited remarkable sportsmanship considering the circumstances. …
Galarraga, believe it or not, was the 10th pitcher to lose a perfect game with two out in the ninth inning. …
If you were born after March 31, 1975, when John Wooden coached his last game, UCLA has won one NCAA basketball championship in your lifetime. …
galarraga
June 3, 2010 by Trend PK
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Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers lost his bid for a perfect game Wednesday night with two outs in the ninth inning on a call that first base umpire Jim Joyce later admitted he blew.
First baseman Miguel Cabrera cleanly fielded Jason Donald’s grounder to his right and made an accurate throw to Galarraga covering the bag. The ball was there in time, and all of Comerica Park was ready to celebrate the 3-0 win over Cleveland, until Joyce emphatically signaled safe.
The veteran ump regretted it.
“I just cost that kid a perfect game,” Joyce said. “I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay.”
“It was the biggest call of my career,” said Joyce, who became a full-time major league umpire in 1989. According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, Joyce apologized to the Tigers after the game.
It was a dark moment for umpiring, and one that will spark debate for instant replay on close calls at bases. Now, only border calls on home runs can be replayed. It cost Galarraga a defining moment.
Galarraga, 28, had been saved by a spectacular catch by center fielder Austin Jackson, who robbed Mark Grudzielanek of extra bases to lead off the ninth. After Indians catcher Mike Redmond grounded out, Donald came up. The 17,738 on hand were on their feet applauding. After the call, there was almost stunned silence. Galarraga remained composed and retired Trevor Crowe to preserve the one-hitter in a 3-0 victory.
kwame kilpatrick latest news
May 25, 2010 by Trend PK
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ormer Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was fired from Compuware Corporation today after he was sentenced to prison for violating his probation. He was sentenced to 18 months to 5 years in prison for allegedly lying while on probation about hiding money that was supposed to go toward paying his $1 million restitution to the City of Detroit, according to Freep.com.
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“Kwame Kilpatrick will be off the Compuware Corporation payroll at the end of the month,” said a statement from the company. “We don’t have any choices. It’s an unfortunate situation, and we feel bad for his family, but our hands are tied.”
Kilpatrick apologized for his offenses in court today, but the judge seemed unfazed. He said he was sorry for his lies and text message scandal, and said he has changed. However, the judge said probation was no longer an option, and gave him the prison sentence.
marcus thames
May 18, 2010 by Trend PK
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Marcus Thames drilled a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the New York Yankees scored four times to walk off with a wild 11-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The Yankees trailed 9-7 in the ninth but erased the deficit when Alex Rodriguez belted a game-tying two-run homer off closer Jonathan Papelbon, who blew the save by allowing all four runs in the final inning.
Thames, playing in place of injured outfielder Nick Swisher, finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs while Rodriguez also had four RBIs for New York who have defeated the Red Sox five times in seven games this season.
“I’ve always known what this rivalry was about, and being a part of it now, hopefully I can continue to be a part of it,” Thames told reporters having joined the Yankees this season after playing with the Detroit Tigers since 2004. “This feels great.”
The Yankees (25-13) stormed to a 5-0 lead in the first but Boston clawed back and went ahead 8-7 on Kevin Youkilis’ two-run blast in the eighth.
Victor Martinez added the second of his two solo homers in the eighth for the Red Sox (19-20) who hit five home runs.
In what was billed as a pitching showdown between New York right-hander Phil Hughes (5-0) and Japan’s Daisuke Matsuzaka, neither performed at their best.
Matsuzaka lasted 4 2/3 innings while allowing seven runs, while Hughes, who entered the game with the lowest ERA of any starter in baseball, surrendered a homer to David Ortiz in the fourth and a three-run blast to J.D. Drew in the fifth.
Hughes exited after the fifth before New York reliever Park Chan-ho was battered during Boston’s rally in the eighth.
In the ninth, Brett Gardner led off with a double for one of his two hits and after Rodriguez’s game-tying hit, Francisco Cervelli was hit by a pitch to clear the way for Thames launched the fast ball over the left-field wall to end the game.
johan franzen
May 7, 2010 by Trend PK
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DETROIT – Johan Franzen doubled his previous playoff scoring total in one game.
Perfect timing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Franzen had a natural hat trick in a 3:26 span of the first period, scored a fourth goal in the third, and set a team playoff record with six points as Detroit stayed alive with a 7-1 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. “Hopefully, I can get some confidence and the team can get some confidence,” Franzen said. “I’ve been struggling on the goal-scoring side.”
Franzen had just two goals in the first 10 playoff games. The burly forward known as “Mule” scored 25 times the previous two postseasons for the two-time defending Western Conference champions.
“Mule is one of those guys — like (Joe) Pavelski — when you get hot, you just shoot the puck,” Detroit coach Mike Babcock said.
San Jose will host Game 5 on Saturday night with another chance to advance to hockey’s final four for the second time in franchise history and first since 2004.
“Maybe this spanking will wake us up to know we’re not out of the woods,” Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. “I’m saying it. We have to respond to it.”
Franzen was originally credited with scoring the first goal 5:40 in, but the goal was changed to Todd Bertuzzi. That prevented Franzen from tying the NHL playoff record with four goals in a period.
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Valtteri Filppula put Detroit ahead 5-0 late in the first period on a shot that went off San Jose defenseman Douglas Murray and effectively ended goalie Evgeni Nabokov’s night.
Nabokov made just four saves in the first period and was replaced by Thomas Greiss, who let the second shot he faced get past him off Brian Rafalski’s one-timer.
Detroit scored six straight goals in the first 23:05 of the game, a flurry of unanswered goals in the second-fastest stretch to start an NHL playoff game. Montreal scored six 21:19 into a 1954 playoff game before Boston had a goal.
“We weren’t ready to play this game,” Nabokov said. “We need to get that desperation in our game.”
Dany Heatley scored for San Jose on a 5-on-3 power play with 48.5 seconds left in the second period to make it 6-1.
Jimmy Howard was solid, maki
ernie harwell
May 5, 2010 by Trend PK
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Ernie Harwell Michigans most beloved broadcaster ever has died this evening at the age of 92 in his home in the Detroit suburb of Novi. He died in his apartment in Novi MI with his wife of 68 years Lulu. Thats a hard question for any person to answer but it is especially challenging for a man as modest and decent as Ernie Harwell.
Harwell had been fighting an inoperable cancer for.
Ernie Harwell who was the voice of the Tigers for many years has died at the age of 92. Sadly it came May 4th 2010 as William Earnest Ernie Harwell has passed away at the age of 92. Harwell announced last year he had incurable bile duct cancer and said.
92 yearold Ernie Harwell succumbed to bile duct cancer Tuesday at his home in Novi Michigan with his wife Lulu by his side. Now I apologize for not being a small more creative with my lead but a lot is going to be written about the.
YouGabSports is certainly a Sports Site where fans can blog about Sports.
Ernie Harwell the acclaimed Tigers broadcaster whose eloquence and kindness made him a beloved Michigan institution died tonight after a nearly yearlong bout with cancer. He died in his apartment at Fox Run Village.
When it was announced late last summer that Ernie Harwell had cancer everyone knew this day would be coming too soon. There will be countless accolades and articles written about the life of a man that cared for his.
I once questioned Ernie Harwell why people loved him so. Harwell had announced to all his fans just eight months ago he was suffering. I once questioned Ernie Harwell. Im just a failed newspaper man he would say. Ernie Harwell the longtime Detroit Tigers radio and TV announcer died tonight at age 92 after a battle.
Detroit Tigers legend and hall of fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell has died today at the age of 92.
Steven Horwitz I know its usually Pete posting about baseball and me about hockey but its my turn for a baseball post. Harwell had been fighting an inoperable cancer for.
Ernie Harwell Broadcaster Death at 92
Ernie Harwell 25 January 1918 4 may an American sport caster, known for his long career calling play-by-game Major League Baseball games. Ernie Harwell, Tigers acclaimed television institution, eloquence and kindness made him a beloved Michigan institution. Legendary baseball television Ernie Harwell, 92, died Tuesday at his home, 10 months after he was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer in his bile duct.
Ernie is probably the most beloved person who has ever been in Detroit by the Detroit Tigers, Tigers Hall of Fame path Al Kalin said after the announcement that Harwell would retire in 2002. Harwell’s body will lie still on the Comerica Park Thursday starts at 7 pm and “until the last person who wants to show his respect, has” done it, Spicer said.
The habit to amaze me in my early years was the fail-balls at Tiger Stadium. The sound of my mother’s voice will stay with me forever, and so will Harwell’s. Showing a video tribute and give him a chance to take the audience at Comerica Park. When he signed off after his last game in 2002, Harwell was eloquent as always. Harwell’s yesterday came a season after the death of another beloved announcer baseball, Philadelphia Phillies’ Harry Kala. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known.
Ernie Harwell Tigers acclaimed television institution, eloquence, and kindness made him a beloved institution, Michigan, died last night after a nearly year-long battle with cancer. its my turn for a baseball record. Harwell had been fighting an inoperable cancer. Detroit Tigers legend and Hall of Fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell is dead today at the age of the 92nd.
jahvid best
April 23, 2010 by Trend PK
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While much of the focus during the N.F.L. draft will be on, well, the N.F.L., Nick Corasaniti is keeping his eyes on college football. He is breaking down how the first-round picks will be replaced, or not, by their former college teams.
Cal running back Jahvid Best was taken by the Detroit Lions with the 30th pick in the N.F.L. draft. Here’s a look at how the Bears will be affected by his departure.Fleming figured Best’s last shot at being a first-round pick Thursday night would come with the Jets at No. 29 overall. When the Jets passed on Best, taking Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson, Fleming figured he would have to wait until the second round tonight.
Then the phone rang with the Vikings scheduled to pick at No. 30.
“They were like, ‘It’s the Lions,’ ” Best said. “And I was like, ‘Why are the Lions calling me when it’s not their turn?’ And then they told me they were going to trade, so I just got really excited. I was just so excited. I can’t even have words for this moment right
