UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – West Ottawa takes on the East Lansing Trojans this evening in the Panthers’ first-ever MHSAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinal contest. Catch the Class A matchup from Lansing Eastern High with Greg Chandler, beginning at 6:40 PM, on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
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Spring Training action yesterday saw the Detroit Tigers fall to the Baltimore Orioles, 4-2; the Chicago Cubs edge the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4; and the Chicago White Sox put up a cribbage-like score of 15-2 on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Today, the Tigers face the New York Yankees in Lakeland, with broadcast time with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price at 1 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM, and the White Sox meet the Texas Rangers in Arizona.
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Blake Griffin scored 26 points as the Pistons won in Sacramento over the Kings last night, 106-90. Detroit goes up against the Suns in Phoenix this evening.
Tim Hardaway Jr.’s 22-point performance helped the New York Knicks defeat the visiting Bulls last night, 110-92. Chicago is home to the Denver Nuggets at the United Center tomorrow evening.
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NHL play tonight has the Detroit Red Wings hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena and the Chicago Blackhawks entertaining the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center.
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Grand Rapids’ winter pro teams are on the road this evening, with the Griffins skating in Milwaukee versus the Admirals, and the Drive taking on the Windy City Bulls in Chicago.
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Eastern Michigan’s run in the College Insider Tournament ended last night with a loss at Sam Houston State, 69-62. Tournament organizers also announced yesterday that Central Michigan will travel to Liberty on Saturday.
