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Sunday, July 22, 2012  Ernie Els has been crowned champion of the British Open. The South African won the claret jug by shooting a final round 2-under-68 to finish 7 shots under par.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Northrup spent the first 22 years of his life in Mid-Michigan.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Opening Day is a celebration unlike any other in the Motor City. But this particular Opening Day arrives with the absence of two franchise icons.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Of the nine newcomers on Ernie Zeigler's roster this season, it is the one who shares his last name which is most responsible for the excitement surrounding the Chippewas.

Friday, June 18, 2010  Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has issued an official proclamation making Monday "Ernie Harwell Day" in the city.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Johnny Damon hit a homer in his first game against the team that didn't re-sign him, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 5-4 on Monday night.

Monday, May 10, 2010  The Detroit Tigers will pay tribute to Hall-of-Fame Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell prior to the game.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  In the opinion of many, Ernie Harwell's broadcasting skills were surpassed only by his grace as a human being.  It is for that reason that his passing at the age of 92 has profoundly affected his countless fans.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Detroit's uniforms had a black, circular "EH" patch on the sleeves.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  A public viewing for Ernie Harwell will be held at Comerica Park on Thursday, May 6, starting at 7 a.m.  The viewing will be located at Gate A, with the public invited to pay respects for the Hall of Fame broadcaster.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Hours after learning beloved Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell had died, Detroit lost to the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Tuesday night on J.J. Hardy's stellar ninth inning.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Harwell called Tigers games for more than four decades and was one of Michigan's most beloved sports figures. Spokesman Brian Britten said Tuesday that the team learned about Harwell's death from his agent.

Monday, April 19, 2010  The Lions will get former Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler, while the Philadelphia Eagles get Sims.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  After leading Central Michigan University to its first-ever back-to-back Mid-American Conference West Division titles, head men’s basketball coach Ernie Zeigler has agreed to a new four-year contract with the university.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  The longtime Tigers broadcaster surprised Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson, who appeared Tuesday night in the Fries Auditorium in Grosse Pointe Farms.