Blue all 'nicked up'
Talk about getting off on the wrong foot.
Michigan forward Maurice Taylor missed practice yesterday because of a strained peroneal tendon in his left foot.
Onto the Arctic
Picture this. You are a freshman on the Michigan hockey team. Before the season begins, you take a look at your schedule to see the first few games. You glance it over and spot Lake Superior as your first conference game.
But wait! No! You see the asterisk on the bottom of the schedule and realize it's a non-conference game. So you scroll down the schedule a bit more to see your first conference battle.
Blue battles for Big Ten basement
The Michigan women's soccer team hopes to continue its two-game undefeated streak this afternoon against Michigan State in its last Big Ten match of the season. The game - which kicks off at 3 p.m. at East Lansing - will be a battle between the two teams bringing up the rear of the Big Ten.
After four consecutive losses - the longest losing streak in team history - the Wolverines (2-3-1 Big Ten, 5-6-3 overall) rebounded last weekend with strong performances against Northwestern and Wisconsin.
Harriers will send second squad to Eastern Classic
Michigan men's cross country coach Ron Warhurst will only send his second team to Ypsilanti for tomorrow's Eastern Michigan Classic.
"We become the varsity for this week," junior Cory Brown said. "Just like any other race, the top five runners (for Michigan) will score."
Rowers go back to work in Ohio
Bring on the Buckeyes - vacation's over.
After two weeks of rest, the Michigan women's crew team is preparing for Sunday's Jack Speakman Regatta in Columbus.
Stickers get second try at Lions, Bucks
With four games left in its regular season, the Michigan field hockey team looks like it is in limbo.
This isn't to say the Wolverines (1-5 Big Ten, 6-7 overall) haven't shown signs of strength this season - they have.
Braves drop the ball, 6-run lead in 8-6 loss
ATLANTA (AP) - Graeme Lloyd escaped a jam in the ninth and was the winner and John Wetteland got two outs for a save.
The win ensured New York would return to Yankee Stadium this weekend.
New coach high on 'M' women's hoops
And on the seventh day of practice, there was a new beginning. The 1996-97 Michigan women's basketball team met with the media for the first time.
And it was good.
Buckeyes pay visit to upset-minded Iowa
Does the Big Ten have a true powerhouse this season? Although on paper it may seem that Ohio State and Northwestern have a clear path to sharing a Big Ten title, reality takes over on the playing field.
No team has yet shown itself to be completely dominant, leading to many closer-than-expected contests.
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