Author Archives: Ken Delaney
U of M softball opens NCAA tournament play this afternoon
SEATTLE, WA (WKO AM/FM) - The University of Michigan softball team opens NCAA tournament play this afternoon in Seattle, Washington. U of M, the Big Ten champions, will play Western Athletic Conferenc...
May 21, 2021 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
Tarik Skubal gets his first win as Tigers sweep Mariners
SEATTLE, WA (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 6-2 win last night. Tarik Skubal earned his first win of the season after giving up two runs w...
May 20, 2021 Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal
First round pick Penei Sewell reportedly signs contract with Lions
ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed first-round pick offensive tackle Penei Sewell to a rookie contract. According to the NFL Network, the four-year deal worth over ...
May 20, 2021 Detroit Lions first round draft pick Penei Sewell (courtesy of Detroit Lions)
The odds aren't the best for the Red Wings in upcoming NHL Draft Lottery
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After a disappoint 2020-2021 campaign, the Detroit Red Wings are hoping for better success in the NHL Draft Lottery that will be held June 2, 2021. The lottery will set the ...
May 20, 2021 Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner celebrates while scoring a hat trick against Nashville February 25, 2021 (courtesy of Detroit Red Wings)
Flint's Mack to play in Detroit's Rocket Mortgage Classic
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Flint native Willie Mack III will tee off in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in July. Mack, who made his PGA Tour debut earlier this year, received a sponsor's exemption for the...
May 20, 2021 PGA Tour golfer and Flint, Michigan native Willie Mack III (courtesy of PGA Tour)
Detroit's Spencer Turnbull throws no-hitter against Mariners
SEATTLE, WA (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull threw a no hitter against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night in Detroit's 5-nothing win in Seattle. It is the fifth no hitter of the ...
May 19, 2021 Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull (courtesy of the Detroit Tigers)
Blashill to stay as Red Wings coach, gets contract extension
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jeff Blashill will return for his seventh season as Detroit Red Wings head coach in 2021-22 after signing a contract extension. He guided Detroit to a 19-27-and-10 record la...
May 19, 2021 Detroit Red Wings logo (courtesy of Detroit red Wings)
MSU's Hightower set to leave the Spartan football program
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State University linebacker Devin Hightower is leaving the football team and has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Hightower appeared in one game on special te...
May 19, 2021 Michigan State University Spartan helmet (courtesy of Michigan State University Athletics)
U of M football game September 11 to be in prime time
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The University of Michigan and University of Washington football game at the Big House will kick off in prime time on national television September 11, 2021. The 13th all-...
May 19, 2021 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
Haase and Mize lead Tigers to season opening win at Seattle
SEATTLE, WA (WKZO AM/FM) - Eric Haase hit two solo homers and Casey Mize tossed a gem as the Detroit Tigers beat the Mariners 4-1 last night in Seattle. Mize surrendered just one run while striking ou...
May 18, 2021 Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize against Seattle May 17, 2021 (courtesy of MLB/Detroit Tigers)
