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OMAHA, Neb. >> Game 1 of the College World Series finals between Arkansas and Oregon State was postponed until Tuesday night because of rain - just the latest in a line of delays caused by the weather this year."In my 16 years of being involved with this championship, this has been the most challenging College World Series as it relates to inclement weather," NCAA director of championships and alliances Randy Buhr said.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia >> From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.The exquisite strike from the Argentina great sparked the first of several celebrations from an animated Diego Maradona, who screamed, shouted and made obscene gestures - and raised concerns for his health.

PULLMAN, Wash. >> The family of the Washington State football player who died of suicide in January said the 21-year-old quarterback had extensive brain damage that's been linked to concussions from playing the sport.Tyler Hilinski was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound and a suicide note on Jan.

Roseville police are looking for a truck and boat that were stolen from the parking lot of the Days Inn hotel on Gratiot Avenue near 13 Mile Road.According to a news release, the theft took place about 1:30 a.m. Monday when the trio of thieves entered the parking lot and approached a black 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (license plate 7K34M1).

Matthew Greiner hasn't let muscular dystrophy stop him from enjoying life.The St. Clair Shores resident will add his zest for living to an annual sports event this summer.Greiner, 14, who'll be a ninth-grader at Lakeview High in the fall, was named grand marshal for the APBA Gold Cup Unlimited hydroplane race sponsored by the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers.

DETROIT >> The Detroit Tigers blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning and eventually lost on a home run in the ninth. Still, this was a day Jose Iglesias and Leonys Martin may look back on fondly for years.Before Monday's game against Oakland, the Tigers hosted a ceremony on the field in which a group of people were sworn in as American citizens.

The mayor of Warren has a message for residents:If he's jogging, do not disturb.Mayor Jim Fouts felt a need to get the message out on Facebook Tuesday after a resident complained that he didn't speak to her while jogging. Fouts says he didn't recognize her and typically listens to radio or takes calls on his mobile phone when he's exercising.

Drills. Dennis Cholowski excels at them, especially compared to his younger teammates at the Red Wings' development camp this week at Little Caesars Arena.Smooth starts. Crisp stops. Really good stick control when defending a two-on-one. Fluid is the best word to describe Cholowski.Oh, and very, very important.

A Huntington Woods attorney was ordered to serve three years in prison Tuesday for defrauding investors of more than $2 million by using their funds for gambling at a Las Vegas casino, according to federal authorities.Robert Gross, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David M. Lawson after pleading guilty in December to engaging in a multi-year scheme to defraud investors, including several clients of his legal practice, U.

DETROIT >> When Alec Regula wakes up at his West Bloomfield home, one of the first things he sees is a plaque on the wall with a note from former Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula."It says "Best of luck this year, Alec, Have a good season,' signed by Valterri,'' Regula said.Regula's connection to the Red Wings has been strong since his father, Chet, was the team dentist even before Alec was born.