Legendary writer retires Oct 13, 2009
When Bisher began in Atlanta, Joe Louis was still fighting and boxing was king. When Louis died, Bisher had the authority to lament in print: Then they lowered him into the ground, and that is all that remains of the great fighting man, except a memory that shall become a national resource. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* NHL: Holmstrom breaks tie as Red Wings edge Capitals Oct 12, 2009
Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood makes a first period save against the Washington Capitals at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Capitals, Wings facing early challenges Oct 10, 2009
The season is less than two weeks old and the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals already face challenges heading into their matchup Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena. After opening the new campaign with two straight losses in Sweden, the Red Wings (1-2-0) avoided their worst start in 20 years by beating Chicago 3-2 on Thursday in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Wings glad to be home after opening in Sweden Oct 9, 2009
Holmstrom says its better to be back at Joe Louis Arena. "Here is home," Holmstrom said earlier this week. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
GAME REPORT: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 2 Oct 9, 2009
Joe Louis Arena - Attendance:20,066. Box score. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notre Dame Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey Oct 9, 2009
He scored the game-winning goals in each of the team's wins at Joe Louis Arena to capture Notre Dame's second CCHA championship. (Woodbury, Minn. (Und.com)
It's A Hockey Night In South Bend - Season Opener On Fri., Oct. 9 Oct 9, 2009
Notre Dame then went on to win the CCHA postseason title with wins at Joe Louis Arena over Northern Michigan and Michigan. That put the Irish in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. (Und.com)
Canucks will finally win first Cup Oct 6, 2009
This time , and was still feeling good about the choice prior to puck drop in Game 7, Penguins vs. Wings, at Joe Louis Arena. Hey, I got cocky. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blackhawks assign G Crawford to AHL's IceHogs Oct 5, 2009
Chicago will open the North American portion of their regular-season schedule when they face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. before hosting the Colorado Avalanche in their home opener on Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.. . (ESPN -- NHL)
Irish Hockey To Make 11 Television Appearances During 2009-10 Season. Oct 2, 2009
Comcast and Fox Sports Detroit will cover games in the first two rounds of the CCHA playoffs and the CCHA Tournament at Joe Louis Arena will be televised on Fox Sports Detroit (first semifinal and title game) while the Big 10 Network will have the second semifinal game on March 19. In all college hockey fans will have the chance to catch over 50 CCHA games during the 2009-10 regular season and postseason. (Und.com)
Savoring the last hurrah ... for now Oct 2, 2009
Moments after he skated around Joe Louis Arena holding the Cup that night, center Jordan Staal -- the youngest member of the championship team -- said he was surprised at his difficulty in keeping his emotions in check. He promised that won't be the case for him or his teammates tonight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rick Comley CCHA Media Call Transcript Oct 1, 2009
We have one game with Michigan at Joe Louis which is always a thrill. I'm really, really happy that things are looking up at Bowling Green, it's way too good a program to be in jeopardy. (Msuspartans.com)
Opinion: Maple Leafs' optimism is fueled by kid power Sep 30, 2009
Toronto rookie forward Viktor Stalberg was on the Joe Louis Arena ice, warming up before Friday's preseason game, when he took a moment to let the significance sink in. He looked across the ice at the Red Wings and saw fellow Swedes Nicklas Lidstrom, Johan Franzen and Niklas Kronwall. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobby Petrino is not a Razorback, he's just a PIG!... Sep 25, 2009
Highest rated from past. If you like a vent, press this to move it higher up the list. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sneak preview: Hockey Sep 25, 2009
Jamie Tardif scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-1, in preseason action at Joe Louis Arena. Kris Draper and Jeremy Williams also scored for Detroit, which lost to Pittsburgh in the Stanley Cup Finals in seven games last season. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
SportsBeat: Baseball, billiards and a good book Sep 24, 2009
You ll read about Whirlaway, Joe Louis, Billy Conn, Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. Quote for the week. (Needham Tab, MA)
Boxing legend steps down Sep 22, 2009
His fondest boxing memory from those early days was when Joe Louis knocked out Billy Conn in 1941 during a heavyweight championship bout. Conn moved up from the light heavyweight division to fight Louis, but it turned out to be one of Louis' toughest fights. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Why Sports Cheats — That's You, Renault — Swindle Us All Sep 20, 2009
When Joe Louis fought back to beat German Max Schmeling for the world heavyweight boxing crown in 1938, he later said, "the whole damned country was depending on me." Australia's greatest Depression heroes were a cricket player and a horse. Populated by local working class heroes, English soccer "provided a sense of national wellbeing at a time when other factors weren't able to do that," says Matthew Taylor, a professor of history at De Montfort University in Leicester. (Time.com)
Boxing may return to Yankee Stadium next year Sep 11, 2009
Joe Louis not only knocked out Max Schmeling under the twinkling lights, but struck a blow against Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany when he dropped the Black Uhlan of the Rhine in the first round. Other ballparks have showcased big fights, from Louis winning the heavyweight title against James Braddock at Chicago's Comisky Park, to epic battles at the Polo Grounds, Griffth Stadium, Ebbets Field and Fenway Park. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Boxing a possibility at Yankee Stadium Sep 11, 2009
The list of fighters that have boxed at Yankee Stadium includes Ray Robinson, Carmen Basilio, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. Chicago's Comiskey Park, the Polo Grounds, Griffth Stadiu 00002B94 m, Ebbets Field and Fenway Park also have a history with boxing. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Boxing Great Harry Wills Sep 10, 2009
African-American Heavyweight Was Denied Title Shot by Jack Dempsey. Harry Wills never got to be the heavyweight champion of the world, he never even got a title shot. (Suite101.com)
Penguins' Thiessen no longer a mystery Sep 10, 2009
The one who showed up in videotape from practice sessions occasionally, and who was on the ice during their Stanley Cup celebration at Joe Louis Arena, but who never got into a game and who few people outside the organization seemed to recognize. For good reason. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
2009 training camp sites for all 30 teams">2009 training camp sites for all 30 teams Sep 9, 2009
Center I.C.E. Arena, Traverse City, MI -- Sept. 12-17; Joe Louis Arena, Detroit. Rexall Place, Edmonton -- Sept. 12. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Microsoft Gets OK to Keep Selling Word Sep 5, 2009
"To paraphrase the great heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, 'They can run, but they can't hide.' Microsoft's time will eventually run out," he said. TAGS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Dream may play 'home' playoff games on road Aug 27, 2009
"Postseason scheduling conflicts are not new to the WNBA.The Detroit Shock were not at their normal home at The Palace of Auburn Hills when they won the 2008 WNBA title. Instead, they clinched the title at Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Shock won their 2006 title at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, also a substitute venue because of a logistical conflict.Dream coach Marynell Meadors said the thrill of making the playoffs would make up for not being able to... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Dream may be get home games in playoffs Aug 27, 2009
The Shock won their 2006 title at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, also a substitute venue. Dream coach Marynell Meadors said the thrill of making the playoffs would make up for not being able to play at Philips Arena. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Boxing to make theatrical return Aug 26, 2009
The format gained popularity in the 1950s, after Joe Louis defeated Lee Savold in a fight beamed to thousands from Madison Square Garden, and a young Muhammed Ali earned a tremendous following around the country during the 1960s. His epic fight against Joe Frazier in March 1971 at the Garden was seen worldwide. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Budd Schulberg, at 95; wrote ‘On the Waterfront’ screenplay Aug 6, 2009
Spike Lee was an admirer, dedicating the entertainment satire Bamboozled to Mr. Schulberg and working with him on a film about boxer Joe Louis. What Makes Sammy Run. (Boston Globe)
Roundup Steelers' camp, without Rooney, has pre-WWII feel Aug 4, 2009
There hasn't been a Steelers training camp like this since the year Max Schmeling knocked out Joe Louis, "Gone with the Wind" was published and Jesse Owens won four Olympic gold medals in Adolf Hitler-controlled Germany ... Roundup / Steelers' camp, without Rooney, has pre-WWII feel Articles There hasn't been a Steelers training camp like this since the year Max Schmeling knocked out Joe Louis, "Gone with the Wind" was published and Jesse Owens won four Olympic gold medals in Adolf... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Comcast and GOLF CHANNEL Roll Out Series to Introduce America's Youth to Golf's African-American Pioneers Jul 24, 2009
Uneven Fairways, produced by GOLF CHANNEL and Moxie Pictures, features interviews with many legendary golfers, including John Shippen, Charlie Sifford, Bill Spiller, Ted Rhodes, Joe Louis, and the four time winner of the Masters, Tiger Woods. When speaking of his predecessors, Woods notes that, They were true pioneers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spartan Hockey Releases 2009-10 Schedule Jul 21, 2009
I think the fans really like the Big Ten schools in our building, and this year, they will get eight games against our Big Ten opponents and Notre Dame at Munn. With another young team this year, we will benefit from this many home games. (Msuspartans.com)
Spartan Hockey Release Its 2009-2010 Schedule Jul 21, 2009
29), then at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Saturday the 30th. The Spartans will only compete three of the four weekends in February, starting with a pilgrimage to Alaska on Feb. 5-6. (SpartansInsider.com)
Nothin’ brewin’ Jul 19, 2009
Loose pucks Ex-Boston College defenseman Brooks Orpik, last seen lugging the puck around Joe Louis Arena with his Penguin pals, will trot the Stanley Cup up Chestnut Hill today, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for a photo and autograph session to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Suggested donation: $5. (Boston Globe)
NHL Notebook: Winter Classic set for Boston's Fenway Jul 16, 2009
The Red Wings' opener at Joe Louis Arena is Oct. 8 against the Chicago Blackhawks, the team the Red Wings defeated in the Western Conference final. Hurricanes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
2009 CLASSIC: Review last season's contest at Wrigley Field Jul 16, 2009
The Blackhawks had won nine a row before Detroit beat them 4-0 on Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena and then again in the outdoor game, which was played in 31 degree weather with 25 mph gusts. "I think they definitely sent a message a couple of nights ago," Chicago center said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rangers to kick off season Jul 16, 2009
" Lovejoy, 6-4, 214 pounds, appeared in two games last season. In 76 games in the AHL, he led all Wilkes-Barre defensemen with 31 points, including seven goals, and led the team with a plus-minus rating of plus-42. "He played against every team's top line in Wilkes-Barre, and he was an excellent penalty-killer," Botterill said. A night after their opener, the Penguins play their first road game, facing the New York Islanders and No. 1 pick John Tavares. The Penguins again have a home-and-home... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cup makes the rounds in South Hills Oh, Lord Stanley! Jul 16, 2009
Mr. Kroll watched the final moments of Game 7 in Detroit's Joe Louis Arena from behind the bench. "It was the slowest 6 1/2 seconds ever," he said of the Red Wings' game-ending barrage of shots on the Pens' net. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
19 Entertainment and dick clark productions Lock in So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 Jul 15, 2009
Date City Venue SEPT 20 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena SEPT 22 Boston, MA Agganis Arena at Boston University SEPT 24 Newark, NJ Prudential Center SEPT 25 Mashantucket, CT MGM Theater - Foxwoods SEPT 26 Trenton, NJ Sovereign Bank Arena SEPT 29 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre OCT 1 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena OCT 3 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena OCT 4 Champaign, IL University of Illinois Assembly Hall OCT 6 Chicago, IL United Center OCT 7 Minneapolis, MN Target Center OCT 9 Milwaukee, WI... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hampton teen invents and is marketing Goalieflage Jul 13, 2009
Goalieflage inventor, Hamptons own Trevor Leahy, stands outside Detroits Joe Louis Arena with comedian Jimmy Dunn. Courtesy photo By MIKE SULLIVAN July 12, 2009 6:00 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BILL SPELTZ: Fireworks missing from the ring Jul 5, 2009
Hard to believe it could happen in the country that produced Rocky Marciano and Joe Louis. Americans have become cynical about the heavyweight division, bloated with too many title belts, governing bodies, corrupt promoters and boring champions. (Missoulian, MT)
Red Wings continue push for new arena lease Jun 27, 2009
DETROIT -- The want a new deal to play at Joe Louis Arena. The team said Friday it will not exercise an option to renew its lease at the arena, but wants to continue talks with the city on a new deal. (ESPN -- NHL)
Red Wings seeking new deal at Joe Louis Arena Jun 27, 2009
Detroit Red Wings want new deal to play at Joe Louis Arena - NHL - SI.com ... Red Wings want new deal at Joe Louis Arena ... DETROIT (AP) -- The want a new deal to play at Joe Louis Arena. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Olympia Entertainment and City of Detroit Working to Develop New Lease for Joe Louis Arena Jun 27, 2009
DETROIT, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympia Entertainment today informed the City of Detroit via personal phone call and hand-delivered letter that, pursuant to the terms of its current lease, Olympia Entertainment will not exercise its option to extend the current lease on the Joe Louis and Cobo Arenas for an additional 20 years ... This action also allows Olympia Entertainment and the City of Detroit to continue work on a new lease specifically for Joe Louis Arena ... "Due to these very important... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Red Wings want new arena lease from city Jun 27, 2009
DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have opted not to renew the hockey team's lease at Joe Louis Arena its longtime but aging downtown home in hopes of working out a better deal with the city ... Ilitch and city officials both confirmed that they still are negotiating an agreement to keep the Red Wings at Joe Louis ... "As it relates to Joe Louis, we have really taken a lot of care and concern, and tried to think of our fans and our community. "Regardless of our discussions, we know we are going... (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins' run to the Cup started with coaching change, key acquisitions and a leader's return Jun 21, 2009
" The Penguins swept Carolina in the Eastern final to earn a rematch with Detroit, which beat them in six games in the 2008 Cup final. The Red Wings won the first two games and, after the Penguins regained their equilibrium with two victories at Mellon Arena, watched the Penguins melt down in a 5-0 loss in Game 5 at Joe Louis Arena. The Penguins regrouped and extended the series with a 2-1 victory at home in Game 6, then earned the championship with a 2-1 victory in Detroit three nights later,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PENGUINS SEASON IN REVIEW Jun 21, 2009
When the Penguins skated off the ice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit after a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the mighty Red Wings, they took with them the third Stanley Cup in franchise history ... About the group shot up top In the celebration and chaos on the ice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit after the Penguins won the Stanley Cup June 12, Post-Gazette photographer Peter Diana snapped the victorious team picture with the Cup. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins on the road to the Stanley cup ... From nowhere Jun 21, 2009
For the second year in a row, the Stanley Cup final opens in Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. And it opens with a loss, 3-1, this time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mr. Hockey: Cut The Kid some slack on handshakes Jun 19, 2009
" During a chaotic post-game scene on the crowded Joe Louis Arena ice following Pittsburgh's 2-1 victory, Crosby was ushered to several live television interviews, hugged some teammates and was presented the Stanley Cup by commissioner Gary Bettman. Crosby was celebrating when Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom, assistant Kris Draper and some other key Red Wings went to their dressing room. Crosby did get into line to shake hands with Detroit players, including head coach Mike Babcock and goalie... (Anchorage Daily News)
Postseason (Viewer) Appreciation Jun 18, 2009
45 million viewers, a figure NBC more than doubled with its June 12 Game 7 broadcast, when the Penguins prevailed on the road against the defending champion Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. NBC scored a 4. (Multichannel News)
Canes - NHL Jun 18, 2009
DETROIT -- In his first three losses of the Stanley Cup finals at Joe Louis Arena, Red Wings fans mercilessly taunted Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. 6. (Herald Sun)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Jun 18, 2009
Thus, while Joe Louis fought what were called the bums of the month, Woods pretty much plays the, well, the ordinaries of the week. So Tiger may well be the GOAT, but he's also the cheese, standing alone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Duff: Plan on grown-up Pens celebrating more Cups Jun 16, 2009
Stroll through the concourse at Joe Louis Arena and youre likely to see someone wearing a sweater of virtually any of the Detroit Red Wings. Take the same walk around Mellon Arena and three out of every four Pittsburgh Penguins fans will be adorned in either a Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin sweater. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lemieux text message lifts players (Yesterday) Jun 16, 2009
And so it was at center ice of Detroit's Joe Louis Arena that Lemieux met up with his hockey club for the presentation of the Cup. He congratulated Shero on a job well done. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins win Game 7, leave Hockeytown with Stanley Cup Jun 16, 2009
He erased the memories of a 5-0 loss in Game 5 at Joe Louis Arena that put the Penguins on the brink of elimination. Pittsburgh returned home and gutted out a 2-1 win, behind Fleury's 25 saves, on Tuesday that forced a seventh game in Detroit. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Penguins and Red Wings go one more time for Cup Jun 16, 2009
The Penguins went 1-2 at Joe Louis Arena in last year's finals and have been outscored 11-2 in three losses in this series. Given the chance to practice in Detroit on Thursday, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma decided the upside wasn't enough to sacrifice another day at home. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Darren EliotVIEW FROM THE ICE Jun 16, 2009
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury came up with his best effort at Joe Louis Arena when it mattered most, saving the celebration with his left-shoulder lunge save on Nick Lidstrom with one second remaining. Role player stepped into the spotlight and took a star turn with two goals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Former Irish Hockey Standout Mark Eaton Captures Stanley Cup Jun 16, 2009
- Former Notre Dame defenseman Mark Eaton reached the pinnacle of his professional career on Friday, June 12th when he, along with his Pittsburgh Penguins' teammates, captured the 2009 Stanley Cup with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Mich. Eaton, who played one season for the Irish (1997-98) before signing with the Philadelphia Flyers as a free agent in 1998, capped his third season in Pittsburgh as a key member of the Penguins' defensive corps that saw the... (Und.com)
Zetterberg calls Crosbys actions disrespectful Jun 16, 2009
Crosby failed to shake the hand of all the Detroit players, including Red Wings captain Lidstrom, after Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup at Detroits Joe Louis Arena on Friday night after a 2-1 win in Game 7 of the finals. I think thats one thing you should do, Zetterberg said as the Red Wings cleaned out their lockers for the summer on Monday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fleury flop not like to be repeated in Cup finals Jun 6, 2009
DETROIT (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to put the experience of last year's Stanley Cup finals appearance to good use in the rematch against the Detroit Red Wings. "Fleury shared the podium during Friday's media day with Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who couldn't resist a wide smile and a bit of a laugh as Fleury recalled what is likely his most embarrassing hockey moment."I heard a lot about it," Fleury said. "I got made fun of for that. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Penguins full of energy in Stanley Cup finals Jun 6, 2009
That, in turn, made the Wings look like they were skating in the goo that splashes off the octopus twirled before each Joe Louis Arena playoff game by Zamboni driver Al Sobotka. The Wings committed turnovers. (Boston Globe)
Penguins Notebook: One more thing is needed -- a victory Jun 6, 2009
None of that translated into a victory, but it did give the Penguins reason for optimism about their chances of beating Detroit in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final at Joe Louis Arena tonight at 8:15. "We did a lot of things well," defenseman Hal Gill said yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Wings hope home-ice advantage relevant Jun 6, 2009
Detroit is desperately hoping to prove this past regular season was relevant against the Pittsburgh Penguins, starting with Game 5 Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena and winding up back there with Game 7 if necessary. "That's one of the reasons you want to finish as high as possible, to gain that home-ice advantage," Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fleury's goaltending key to Penguins' chances against Detroit tonight Jun 6, 2009
Matchup: Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 8:15 p.m. today, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit. Internet: Live game blog at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Wings Notebook: Coach still hedging on Datsyuk's status Jun 6, 2009
" Light turnout An optional practice at Joe Louis attracted nearly none of the regular players, and that was the idea. Babcock said earlier in the series that most of the team's practices and morning skates would be optional in the sense that a player or three or five might need to stay off skates and work on something else. Yesterday, though, was more of a meeting-only day for the Red Wings after the series featured four games in six nights. "We need to get rested," Babcock said. There won't be... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Detroit View: Red Wings thrust Hockeytown into new situation Jun 6, 2009
They have won in a four-game sweep, lost in a sweep once and twice found themselves ahead, 3-1, approaching Game 5 at Joe Louis Arena with parade plans already discussed. In just two games, inevitability eroded to probability. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
