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Justin Abdelkader #8 of the Detroit Red Wings steps over Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on May 2, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

Ducks-Red Wings Preview 5-4-13

The seventh-seeded Red Wings hope home ice is an advantage against second-seeded Anaheim that helps them take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series Saturday night in Game 3.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/04

Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 4-3 at Minute Maid Park on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Avila's two-run home run in the ninth inning was the winning hit. (Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Tigers-Astros Preview 5-4-13

A four-game series against the team with the worst record in the AL has done very little to slow down the Detroit Tigers.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/04

Rick Mahorn On Gay Players: “There Will Always Be Detractors”

Former Piston Bay Boy Rick Mahorn is among those applauding Jason Collins.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/29

Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings is congratulated by Niklas Kronwall #55 after scoring a goal during an NHL game against the Nashville Predators at Joe Louis Arena on April 25, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Credit: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Datsyuk, Franzen Lead Red Wings Over Predators 5-2

The Detroit Red Wings are playing as though they have no intention of their long streak of playoff appearances ending this year.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/26

Torii Hunter #48 of the Detroit Tigers tips his helmet as he receives an ovation from Angels fans as he comes up to bat for the first time since departing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 19, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Hunter Gets Standing Ovation At Angel Stadium With Tigers

Torii Hunter’s return to Angel Stadium was everything he wanted it to be — except for the final score.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/20

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 19, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Angels Rout Detroit 8-1

Anibal Sanchez (2-1) gave up 11 hits while pitching into the seventh inning for the Tigers, who have lost two straight.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/20

Justin Smoak #17 of the Seattle Mariners is tagged out at home for the final out by catcher Brayan Pena #55 of the Detroit Tigers in the fourteenth inning at Safeco Field on April 17, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. The Tigers defeated the Mariners 2-1. (Credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Tigers Hold On At Plate, Edge Mariners 2-1 In 14

Brayan Pena held onto Prince Fielder’s relay throw and absorbed a collision with Justin Smoak at home plate for the final out, and the Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in 14 innings Wednesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/18

Dennis Wideman #26 of the Calgary Flames holds Damien Brunner #24 of the Detroit Red Wings in the crease of Miikka Kiprusoff #34 to prevent him from getting the loose puck during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 17, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Credit: Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Flames Hand Playoff-Hopeful Red Wings A 3-2 Loss

Detroit dropped to ninth in the Western Conference, two points behind Columbus and the postseason cutoff. Detroit has five games remaining, one more than Columbus.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/18

Brandon Knight #7 of the Detroit Pistons shoots against Mirza Teletovic #33 of the Brooklyn Nets on April 17, 2013 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Hold Off Pistons, 103-99

The Nets held off the Detroit Pistons 103-99 on Wednesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/18

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 16, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. All uniformed team members are wearing jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Cabrera Powers Detroit Past Seattle 6-2

Cabrera hit a two-run homer and drove in Detroit’s first four runs, Fister threw seven strong innings against his former team, and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Tuesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/17

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