Stafford signs three year extension with Lions
Detroit finalizes a 53 million dollar contract to keep quarterback Matthew Stafford through 2017 with 41.5 million guaranteed. Stafford, drafted No. 1 in 2009, aimed for wins after prior injury troubles and a restyled season with 41 TDs and 16 interceptions. Lions coach Jim Schwartz acknowledged last year’s underperformance but called for steadiness as negotiations concluded.
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Holland boxer Torres turns professional debut planned
Al len Torres, age eighteen, earns a professional boxing license with West Side Boxing Club trainer Rub en Silvas guiding him. He balances a 48 hour work week to support his family while pursuing a boxing career, crediting his mother for inspiration and urging faith in God’s plan as he eyes a future in the ring.
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Hope grad Bray takes over as Country Day boys coach
Detroit Country Day High School names Mark Bray, Hope College alum and former Utica Ford boss, as boys basketball coach succeeding Kurt Keener. Bray, a Detroit native, played at Hope under Glenn Van Wieren, captained the team, and cites teaching and coaching as his career path while noting prior NCAA tournament experience at Central Michigan and a high school coaching tenure.
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Chelios Shanahan Join Hockey Hall of Fame Class 2013
Chris Chelios and Scott Niedermayer will be inducted in the 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame class along with Brendan Shanahan and Geraldine Heaney. Chelios, 45, played 400 games with three teams and ends a long NHL career with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2009-10. Ed Snider calls the selection a just celebration of a deserving group.
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