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HOT DOG!: Red Wings, Monroe County to team up for 'pop-up' vaccine clinic at Frontier Field, offer free hot dog coupon

04/21/2021 12:23 PM

Red Wings GM frustrated with state increasing capacity at indoor venues but not outdoor venues

Section V football teams wrap up regular season Tuesday night

Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0 for 5th consecutive victory

Week 6 of high school football starts Monday night

Genesee Brew House introducing Amerks Amber Ale for team's 65th anniversary

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman points to his glove after stopping a ground ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Josh Fuentes in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stroman's 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1

DENVER (AP) - Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Sunday.

Reinhart scores twice in Sabres' 4-2 win over Penguins

Buffalo Sabres forward Arttu Ruotsalainen (25) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Rays finish Bronx sweep, last-place Yanks lose 5th straight

New York Yankees players lean on the dugout railing during the seventh inning of a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game, Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. From left to right, are: designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, outfielder Brett Gardner, who did not play Sunday, retiring outfielder Jay Bruce, DJ LeMahieu, injured first baseman Luke Voit, a coach and Aaron Judge. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

DeGrom strikes out 9 in row as Mets split with Rockies

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom watches a throw to Colorado Rockies' C.J. Cron during the fourth inning of the first baseball game game of a doubleheader Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues (9) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Margot, Glasnow lift Rays over AL-worst Yankees 6-3

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in New York.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sean Kazmar makes it back to majors after 13-year absence

Atlanta Braves' Sean Kazmar Jr. bats during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Chicago. Kazmar Jr. returned to the major leagues after an 13-year absence, pinch hitting for the Braves. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Family affair: Jimmy Boeheim to play for his dad at Syracuse

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, left, congratulates his son, Cornell's Jimmy Boeheim, right, at the end of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., in this Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, file photo. Jimmy Boeheim is transferring to Syracuse to play for his father and with his younger brother after three seasons at Cornell. Coach Jim Boeheim's oldest son made the announcement Friday, April 16, 2021, on Instagram.

Karmanos to serve as Amerks general manager

Play of the Week: April 15

Scholar Athlete of the Week

News10NBC recognizes student-athletes for achievements

The 2020 class of Scholar Athletes were leaders on the field and off of it racking up plenty of Section V titles and state championships to go along with high grades in the classroom.

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Jaelyn Davis

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Isaac Lehigh

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Katherine Pearson

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Nia Williams-Matthews

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Serdrick Thomas

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Alison Getz

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Taylor Ashe

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Liam Murphy

Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Alahna Paige

NFL News

File-This Oct. 5, 2019, file photo shows Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley, right, intercepting a pass intended for Miami wide receiver Dee Wiggins, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Farley was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Opt-out decisions throw wrench into NFL draft options

Caleb Farley was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft.

The Latest: Canadian Football League delays start of season

A trap covers the infield during a rain delay in the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw

Chelsea fans protest against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein,�Pool)

Raiders get backlash for tweet after conviction of officer

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Raiders owner Mark Clark Davis stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd. Davis said he was driving the verdict was announced and heard Floyd's brother, Philonise, make the statement that

Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

Lisa Robinson of Washington, reacts on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, as the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Canceled combine a bummer but invite still a golden ticket

FILE - Kansas State tight end Briley Moore runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. The coronavirus pandemic scuttled the annual NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, leaving prospects to show off for scouts, coaches and general managers at their college pro day instead.
While players lamented the lost opportunity to gather in Indy to be poked, prodded, timed and tested - and to square off against their peers - an invitation was still a golden ticket. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

MLB News

The Latest: Canadian Football League delays start of season

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___

LEADING OFF: Padres' Lamet set for return, Nats without Soto

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after a pitch during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LEADING OFF: Padres' Lamet set for return, Nats without Soto

UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin speaks during the 45th UEFA Congress in Montreux, Switzerland, Tuesday April 20, 2021. Ceferin has directly appealed to the owners of English clubs in the Super League project to change their minds out of respect for soccer fans. Ceferin both cajoled and criticized the six-club English group made up of American billionaires, Arab royalty and a Russian oligarch. (Richard Juilliart/UEFA via AP)

Column: Drop in payroll adds fuel to baseball labor talks

FILE - In this Monday, March 1, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix. Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is the highest-paid player in 2021 at $38 million after agreeing to a $102 million, three-year contract he can terminate after one season. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

LEADING OFF: Braves' Acuna uncertain vs struggling Yanks

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NHL News

FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' William Cyr, center, celebrates with teammates after a win over the Halifax Mooseheads to win the Memorial Cup hockey championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Memorial Cup championship for the Canadian Hockey League was canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, abandoned its plans to hold a season, a move that complicates the evaluation of many players eligible for the 2021 NHL draft. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit

A few years from now, Brandt Clarke might be able to brag he took the Auston Matthews path to the NHL by playing in Europe during his draft year.

Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) waves to the crowd during a small ceremony to mark his passing Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Patrick Marleau set to break Gordie Howe's games record

San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau (12) gets an elbow-bump from Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno�(17) as the rest of the Wild line up to congratulate Marleau who played his 1,767th career game which ties the record with Gordie Howe for the most games played in the NHL after a hockey game Saturday, April 17, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

The Latest: Virus slams 6 Challenger tennis events in Canada

Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen (96) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Coyotes to induct inspirational girl into ring of honor

Leighton Accardo, left, who is battling cancer, drops the puck in front of Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) and Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano (5) during an NHL Fights Cancer puck drop ceremony prior to an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, photo. Accardo's will to attack anything in her path, even terminal cancer, lifted an entire organization. The Arizona Coyotes will carry her spirit on by making her the first non-player, general manager or broadcaster to be inducted into an NHL team's ring of honor. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Patrick Marleau poised to break Gordie Howe's games record

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) skates up the ice past Anaheim Ducks center Danton Heinen (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

NBA News

Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

USC was supposed to take the field on Tuesday for one of its final practices of the spring football season.

Chesapeake Energy terminates naming rights deal with Thunder

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, rear, shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ty Jerome (16) and forward Jaylen Hoard (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Column: Only thing 'Super' about new league is the ca$h

College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

FILE - North Carolina coach Mack Brown speaks prior to his players participating in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Monday, March 29, 2021, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season.

NCAA hits USC basketball with 2 years' probation, fine

$FILE - Former assistant basketball coach for the University of Southern California Tony Bland, left, and his attorney Jeffrey Lichtman, leave federal court in New York, in this Wednesday, June 5, 2019, file photo. The NCAA hit Southern California's men's basketball program with two years' probation and a $5,000 fine as the result of a former assistant who violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted a bribe to steer players to a business management company. The Division I Committee on Infractions on Thursday, April 15, 2021, announced the penalties, which include a 1% loss of the school's basketball budget. The probation runs until April 14, 2023. Tony Bland, the former associate head under coach Andy Enfield, wasn't mentioned by name in the NCAA report. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FIle)$

Cavs' Gilbert acquires minority share of former owner Gund

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 file photo, Cavaliers chairman Dan Gilbert speaks at news conference announcing the 2022 NBA All -Star game in Cleveland. Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has acquired former owner Gordon Gund's remaining 15% minority share in the franchise. Gilbert, who built much of his fortune through mortgage lending company Quicken Loans, acquired the Cavs from Gund in 2005 for a reported $375 million. On Wednesday, the team said in a statement that Gilbert now has Gund's final share. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

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