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Wisconsin Thresheree Brings Out The Ancient Engines [Retro]

Wisconsin Thresheree Brings Out The Ancient Engines [Retro]

While I was paying homage to my Midwestern roots a couple weeks back, I did more than just drink Leinies and go to a classic Door County Peninsula drive-in. Vintage farm tractor show! Even though I was sorely lacking in the International Harvester Scout department, my love of engines built by long-defunct...

2010-09-04 21:00:00 | Roadst3r

Former Wayne State star Joique Bell cut by Bills

In four exhibitions, Bell rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries (5.6 yards per carry), but he was one of 19 players cut Saturday as the Bills trimmed to their 53-man roster.

2010-09-04 20:17:00 | DetNews.com

Report: Lions get CB Alphonso Smith from Broncos for TE Dan Gronkowski

With Smith coming aboard, the Lions had to cut another cornerback and that turned out to be Eric King, a five-year veteran who appeared to have won a job as one of the nickel backs.

2010-09-04 19:47:00 | DetNews.com

Starting QB Denard Robinson sparks Wolverines to victory in front of record-setting crowd

Robinson accounted for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first game as Michigan's starting quarterback, leading the Wolverines to a 30-10 win over Connecticut on Saturday at the bigger than ever Big House.

2010-09-04 19:47:00 | DetNews.com

John Niyo: Spartans' Keith Nichol catches some special satisfaction

He says he doesn't play the "What if?" game anymore. He insists, without hesitation, he's happy now. And Saturday, it was hard not to be thrilled for Nichol, long overdue for a day like this.

2010-09-04 19:47:00 | DetNews.com
Why the Stig outed himself

Why the Stig outed himself

Filed under: Etc., Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, UK, Celebrities, Rumormill [Via TKTK] The Stig, as we're all now aware, is portrayed by talented wheelman Ben Collins. Stiggie, like the three Top Gear presenters, is beloved by fans around the globe. It's hard to attend a motorsports event without someone claiming to be a fat relative of the white-suited power lap maestro. What would persuade Mr. Collins to give up his clandestine position behind the visor? According to The Daily (...)

2010-09-04 19:46:00 | AutoBlog

Stout defense helps give coach Brian Kelly victory in Irish debut

Dayne Crist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame' defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue.

2010-09-04 19:42:00 | DetNews.com

Arts, Beats & Eats attendees: Royal Oak more family-friendly

Royal Oak -- Stephanie Carp and three of her daughters munched on an elephant ear as her other two daughters rode bumper cars today and marveled at everything going on around them.

2010-09-04 19:32:00 | DetNews.com

Detroit police officer arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated

A veteran Detroit police officer was arrested early this morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The female officer, on the force since July 2001, was arrested about 2:30 a.m. in Roseville, Detroit Police Sgt. Eren Stephens said.

2010-09-04 19:32:00 | DetNews.com

Cardinals release quarterback Matt Leinart

The Cardinals have released quarterback Matt Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team that began with fanfare and ended with the former Southern California star taking a backseat to Derek Anderson in the last two exhibition games.

2010-09-04 19:22:00 | DetNews.com
Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - In a Suzuki Kizashi: Day 16

Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - In a Suzuki Kizashi: Day 16

Tokyo to L.A. TESLIN TO FORT NELSON, B.C., CANADA We started out in the cold and rain of Teslin, the Yukon, today, and covered 480 miles, nearly a third of the Alaska-Canadian Highway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction on the 1,500-mile two-lane, which links Dawson Creek, British...

2010-09-04 19:09:00 | Roadst3r

RB Le'Veon Bell makes history as Spartans open with win

If Bell wasn't a household name before now, the freshman's performance Saturday will go a long way in establishing it. He became the first MSU freshman running back to rush for more than 100 yards in his opening game.

2010-09-04 19:02:00 | DetNews.com

Western Michigan buoyed by defensive effort despite giving up 483 yards

Coach Bill Cubit was encouraged by the defensive effort in the loss to Michigan State. The defense was the weak point during the Broncos' disappointing 5-7 season last year.

2010-09-04 18:52:00 | DetNews.com

QB Alex Carder passes debut for Western Michigan

Carder showed poise, mobility and toughness in his debut as Western Michigan quarterback, all qualities coach Bill Cubit was looking for Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

2010-09-04 18:42:00 | DetNews.com

2012 Ford Focus EV to use liquid-cooled lithium-polymer battery

Ford Focus EV - Click above for high-res image gallery When the 2112 Ford Focus Electric debuts in late 2011, it and the Chevrolet Volt will have a common feature in addition to their LG Chem lithium polymer cells. Ford confirms that the Focus EV will employ a liquid-cooled battery pack with automatic...

2010-09-04 18:41:00 | Roadst3r