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Does An Episode Of Family Guy Predict The Boston Bombings?

The internet can, through instantly available information and communication, educate people, start revolutions and bring vast swaths of individuals together to share in the human experience.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/17

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Stafford Rather Would Have Talent Around Him Than A Record Breaking Deal

Tuesday morning Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford spoke to the media and the main theme of the conversation was his “ongoing” contract talks.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/16

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 16: Goalie Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings stops Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks in close during the first period of NHL action on March 16, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Jimmy Howard Hates The Yankees

It’s always good to get a chance to catch up with the Wings number one goalie as the playoffs coming close.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/03

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 23: Head coach John Beilein of the Michigan Wolverines coaches in the firts half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Palace of Auburn Hills on March 23, 2013 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Jeff Riger: I’m Sorry Mr. Beilein!

I doubted, ripped and even called for a coaching change when it comes to John Beilein coaching Michigan hoops.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/02

$INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: (L-R) Russ Smith #2, Gorgui Dieng #10, Chane Behanan #21 and assitant coach Kevin Keatts of the Louisville Cardinals react after Kevin Ware #5 suffered a compound fracture to his leg in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Regional Final round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)$

Kevin Ware’s Injury Is Gruesome, But Concussions Could Lead To More Problems

While Ware got hashtags and coverage from almost every news organization, where was the same sympathy for Jahvid Best?

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/02

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 18: Brendan Ayanbadejo #51 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during his team's 34-14 loss to the San Diego Chargers during their NFL Game on December 18, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

What If There’s No Backlash To A Gay NFL Player?

The reports and they could come true by the time you’re reading this, suggest an NFL player will reveal himself as gay and face the predicted scorn and scrutiny of the public along with the skepticism of his teammates.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/28

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: la12 watches his shot against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Wings Need To Trade For Jerome Iginla

Remember the days where the Red Wings could get whoever they wanted?

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/26

Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers. (File Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

The Tigers Will Lose Justin Verlander On The Open Market

Justin Verlander said this weekend that if he and the team can’t hammer out a deal by Wednesday, discussions will be shut down so he can concentrate on pitching.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/26