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Michigan sits ailing QB Robinson vs. Minnesota

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson won’t play Saturday against Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury, the team announced.
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NHL cancels Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium

The NHL has decided to cancel the Winter Classic, which was slated to feature the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs at the University of Michigan’s football stadium in Ann Arbor on Jan. 1.
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Michigan first to 900 wins after FG seals game

Brendan Gibbons made a 38-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, lifting Michigan (No. 23 AP) to a 12-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday.
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Is key to Hoffa mystery in the soil of a Michigan home?

Authorities may announce Monday if soil samples taken from a home once owned by a bookmaker yielded evidence of the remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.


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Is Jimmy Hoffa under Michigan home?

In America’s endless search for Jimmy Hoffa, police will drill Friday beneath concrete at a suburban Detroit residence after a tipster claimed a body was buried there at the same time the former Teamsters boss disappeared in 1975.

Notre Dame cancels series with rival Michigan

Notre Dame has exercised a three-year out in its series contract with Michigan, meaning the last meeting between the historic rivals will occur in 2014.
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Notre Dame cancels series with rival Michigan

Notre Dame has exercised a three-year out in its series contract with Michigan, meaning the last meeting between the historic rivals will occur in 2014.
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Michigan man? Wolverines host disciplined child

A little over a month ago, Michigan fans had no idea who five-year-old Cooper Barton was. He was a regular kid from Oklahoma, who happened to be a Michigan fan.
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Notre Dame downs Michigan State for 3-0 start

Everett Golson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score to help No. 20 Notre Dame beat No. 10 Michigan State 20-3 Saturday night.
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Michigan RB Toussaint to start against Air Force

Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint has reclaimed his starting job.
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Judge Says Michigan Law Banning Panhandling in Public Places Violates 1st Amendment

A recent law banning panhandling has been overturned by a Michigan federal judge. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker ruled the Grand Rapids violated civil liberties. Two homeless men James Speet and Ernest Sims were represented in the suit by the…

Bell, No. 13 Michigan St. get by No. 24 Boise St.

Le’Veon Bell ran for a career-high 210 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 8:12 remaining in No. 13 Michigan State’s 17-13 victory over No. 24 Boise State on Friday night.
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Michigan benches Toussaint for Alabama game

Michigan coach Brady Hoke said Friday that starting running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and backup defensive end Frank Clark had been suspended for one game and would not make the trip to Dallas for the Wolverines’ season opener against Alabama.
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Biffle wins Michigan after Johnson’s engine quits

Greg Biffle won the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday when leader Jimmie Johnson’s car left the track with engine trouble with only six laps remaining.
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Martin T-boned by pit-entry barrier at Michigan

Mark Martin walked away unhurt from an unusual and frightening crash Sunday while he was leading the Pure Michigan 400.
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Earnhardt Jr., Johnson start in back at Michigan

Sprint Cup season points leader Jimmie Johnson will start in the back of the field Sunday after his team decided to change the engine in the No. 48 Chevrolet Saturday morning.
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Martin wins pole at Michigan, his 4th of season

Mark Martin has won the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
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Michigan suspends Toussaint after DUI arrest

Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint has been suspended indefinitely from the Michigan football team after being arrested for a DUI charge on Saturday evening.
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Michigan St.-KU, Duke-UK lead ’12-13 openers

The college basketball season will tip off with a dozen back-to-back games Nov. 13 on ESPN, highlighted by Michigan State vs. Kansas and Duke vs. Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic.
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Dale Jr. ends 143-race skid with Michigan win

Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced to his first Sprint Cup victory in four years, ending a 143-race winless streak Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.
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