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Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Green Bay Packers have picked Alabama running back Eddie Lacy in the second round of the NFL draft with the 61st overall selection.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  The Northern Michigan University swimming and diving team completed competition at the three-day Calvin Invite on Saturday

Sunday, November 11, 2012  The Northern Michigan University swimming and diving team finished second at the Border Battle Invite from the campus of UW-Stevens Point on Saturday.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Ferris State scored a touchdown with nine seconds to go and had a successful two-point conversion to defeat the Wildcats 32-31 on Senior Day.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  The Northern Michigan University swimming and diving team held its ground on the second day of competition at the St. Cloud State University Invite.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Running back Charlie Leffingwell rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown and also caught a touchdown pass to help Michigan Tech defeat GLIAC newcomer Walsh 30-7.

Monday, March 21, 2011  The second week of the NCAA tournament will be sprinkled with the typical blend of favorites and underdogs, the familiar and the obscure, with a notable lack of Big East flavor in that mix.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  NASCAR asks drivers to choose 1 series to race for championship in 2011.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Roger Federer beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to reach final of Qatar Open

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley from Auburn were voted to The Associated Press All-America team along with Oregon running back LaMichael James, who will face Auburn in the BCS title game in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 10.

Friday, November 19, 2010  Bears hand injury-plagued Dolphins 16-0 defeat, Miami's second home shutout in 40 years

Monday, January 18, 2010  Jeremy Abbott earned a trip to the Olympics by winning his second national title Sunday

Wednesday, October 21, 2009  Liu Zige sets women's 200-meter butterfly world record, wipes 1.6 seconds off old mark

Friday, September 25, 2009  Tyson Gay runs 9.94 seconds to beat Asafa Powell at South Korea meet

Sunday, March 22, 2009  With Syracuse's season on the cusp of slipping away, Eric Devendorf picked the perfect time to be at his best.