'M' wrestlers to duel at the Dual
There are not too many tourist attractions in Iowa. So, when a wrestling tournament comes to town, it's a big deal. When the best wrestlers in the country assemble at the University of Iowa to determine the nation's top dual meet team, it's huge.
Coming from Denmark, life in Ann Arbor is a little different for Anne Thorius. The freshman guard for the Michigan women's basketball team is adjusting to the United States, both in her personal life and on the court.
The Great Dane: Denmark native and Michigan guard Anne Thorius adjusts to U.S.
Brian Ellerbe should make a new rule, effective immediately: No one associated in any capacity with the Michigan basketball program should be allowed to travel on M-14 at any time, for any reason, ever again.Basketball bumped to the back seat
In a year filled with personal awards, Drew Henson added another to his trophy case Tuesday when he was named Michigan High School Athlete of the Year. The Brighton senior, who will play football and baseball at Michigan next year, is proud to be in such illustrious company.
Two-sport recruit named best in Michigan
The Michigan men's gymnastics team will kick off its second season under head coach Kurt Golder this Saturday at the Windy City Invitational in Chicago.
After a winless season in 1996, the Wolverines notched seven victories when Golder stepped in last year. 
'M' men's gymnastics to brave Windy City in opening meet
In competition, rivalry is often to be expected, especially among schools in the Big Ten. But what's more interesting is when one athlete's rival is also her sister.
Such is the case with freshman Bridget Knaeble of the Michigan women's gymnastics team, as she prepares to take on her Golden Gopher sister, Mindy, in a dual meet at Minnesota this Saturday.Women gymnasts look toward youth: Freshman Knaeble faces sister, Mindy, as the Wolverines head to Minnesota
Student-athlete is a term that is mentioned on college campuses often enough to be considered a cliché. In many cases, however, the word student-athlete is a paradox, a combination of two totally opposite things.
That is not the case for the Michigan women's swimming and diving team. Due to the classes that the swimmers were taking, the team could only conduct two fully attended practices per week in the fall.
Eagles up next for 'M' women's swimmers
Dual meets have become rare in collegiate track. Invitationals featuring multiple teams now fill the schedule of most major track programs, and the Michigan women's track squad is no exception.
The chance to go face-to-face with one other team is now a valuable and unique opportunity.
Showdown awaits 'M'
The Michigan men's track team will test its legs on the road Saturday when it travels to Bloomington.
The young Wolverines will attempt to defeat Indiana in the dual meet, as they did last year in Ann Arbor, 78-73. This year's squad has lost the strength in its sprint team and will have to depend on its distance runners carry the lead.Distance looks to carry men
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin basketball standout Sam Okey said Tuesday he is leaving the team immediately, closing out a disappointing season in which he was suspended for two games and suffered chronic back pains.
The decision came after Okey had been bumped from the starting lineup by coach Dick Bennett one day earlier. In a written statement, Okey, a former All-State player, said he had lost his enthusiasm to play at Wisconsin. Okey leaves Badgers
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