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Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Jimmy Hoffa body search

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:53:56 MDT

Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Jimmy Hoffa body search

By COREY WILLIAMS The Associated Press

Updated Jun 18, 2013 08:53AM MDT

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. • The FBI saw enough merit in a reputed Mafia captain’s tip to once again break out the digging equipment to search for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, last seen alive before a lunch meeting with two mobsters nearly 40 years ago. Tony Zerilli told his lawyer that Hoffa was buried beneath a concrete slab in a barn in a field in suburban Detroit in 1975. The barn no longer exists, and a full day of digging Monday turned up no sign of Hoffa. Federal...

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Tigers put Sanchez, Avila on DL

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:17:34 MDT

Tigers put Sanchez, Avila on DL

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 17, 2013 03:17PM MDT

Detroit • The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list. Detroit recalled outfielder Avisail Garcia and catcher Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo on Monday before it series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers plan to call up left-hander Jose Alvarez from Toledo to start in place on Sanchez on Thursday in their series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Sanchez is expected to miss two starts because of a strained r...

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Red Wings agree to 3-year deal, $4.05M with Miller

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:37:47 MDT

Red Wings agree to 3-year deal, $4.05M with Miller

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 15, 2013 12:37AM MDT

Detroit • Drew Miller really didn’t want to leave the Detroit Red Wings to find out what he was worth on the market. Fortunately for him, the Red Wings wanted the defensive-minded, penalty-killing forward back. Miller confirmed Friday he has agreed to a three-year, $4.05 million contract to stay in Detroit. “I’m really happy the deal got done,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I wanted to stay because I feel like I’ve become one of the key parts of the team.” Detroit cla...

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Detroit Pistons hire Maurice Cheeks as new coach

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:37:32 MDT

Detroit Pistons hire Maurice Cheeks as new coach

The Associated Press

Updated Jun 10, 2013 11:37PM MDT

The Detroit Pistons have hired former 76ers and Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks. The team announced the move Monday night. Detroit fired Lawrence Frank in April, a day after the once-proud franchise finished 29-53. Frank was 54-94 in two seasons with the Pistons. Cheeks was 284-286 in the regular season and 5-11 in the playoffs as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers. He was fired by Philadelphia during the 2008-09 season with a 9-14 record. Cheeks spent the past four se...

The Cricket's Daily 3: What happens after 'After Earth'?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:36:03 MDT

The Cricket's Daily 3: What happens after 'After Earth'?

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 5, 2013 07:36AM MDT

Here's what's happening today in pop culture: • Now that “After Earth” has become the first bonafide flop of his career, what does Will Smith do next? There's no shortage of advice. [Entertainment Weekly, Vulture] • Rocker Jack White turns out to be the anonymous donor who paid a $142,000 delinquent tax bill for Detroit's Masonic Temple, saving the historic venue from the auction block. [Detroit Free Press] • You owe it to yourself to read this: A moving tribute to Roger Ebert, in comics form. [...