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Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander got the privilege of opening as the starting pitcher for the American League in Tuesday’s All-Star game in Kansas City.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Detroit's Justin Verlander will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star game against San Francisco's Matt Cain.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  Detroit held on late to defeat Kansas City 8-7 on Saturday at Comerica Park to win their fourth straight game.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Prince Fielder of Detroit will start at first base. He was the MVP of last year's All-Star game while playing in the NL for Milwaukee.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  The Great Lakes Loons lost their final game of the first half to the Midwest League's best team 9-2 Sunday at Dow Diamond.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Source says McGrady will play for $1.3 million this season.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  The National League earns home-field advantage in this year's World Series.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  Verlander has an 11-5 record, a 3.82 ERA and 110 strikeouts in his 115.1 innings pitched.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Cabrera was one of six players picked Tuesday to participate in the event Monday in Anaheim.

Sunday, July 04, 2010  The Tigers missed out on an All-Star starter, but they didn't miss out on All-Star firepower. While first baseman Miguel Cabrera earned his first All-Star selection as a member of the Tigers, Jose Valverde became the first Detroit closer to make the Midsummer Classic in 10 years.

Saturday, July 03, 2010  Temperatures hovered in the eighties on a hot Saturday night, but for many fans in Cass City, it had the feel of a crisp autumn evening in October.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  The third annual Thumb All-Star Game is being held this Saturday at 7 p.m. as a part of the Cass City 4th of July Freedom Festival.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  The Midwest League announced today the rosters for the 2010 Midwest League All-Star Game, which will be held June 22 at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, IN.  The Loons will be represented by seven players–three pitchers and four position players–to tie the franchise-high mark set in 2009.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  Saginaw Spirit winger Jordan Skellett has been named to the OHL Western Conference roster for the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic, taking place February 2nd and 3rd in Kingston, Ontario.

Friday, August 07, 2009  ESPN NBA analyst and 13- year NBA veteran Jalen Rose has been nominated for the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Athlete, presented by All Stars Helping Kids, a national nonprofit founded by NFL Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Lott. Fans can “get in the game” and help Jalen win by voting on the All Stars Helping Kids website (www.allstarshelpingkids.org) and via text message beginning in August and running through November 15th.