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Michigan woman helps break NBA officiating barrier
Read full article: Michigan woman helps break NBA officiating barrierJenna Schroeder and Natalie Sago made up two-thirds of the officiating crew that night. She started refereeing when she was 17 to make some extra money, but now it’s her dream job and she’s breaking down barriers. There are currently five full-time women as referees in the NBA and two others who are not on staff during this season. Schroeder said women empowering women and supporting each other is how to break into male-dominated worlds. “I want my daughter to think her mom is strong enough to break barriers and do whatever she has to do,” Schroeder said.
Tigers are having garage sale
Read full article: Tigers are having garage saleDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are having a garage sale June 26-27. The sale will run at Comerica Park from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Items that are up for sale include:Tiger Club chairsCigar Bar red chairsCigar Bar velvet chairsCigar Bar leather couchCigar Bar end tableCigar Bar stools and cocktail tablesTiger Den stoolsFramed avenue artworkTiger Club bar stoolsLeather couches15-60 in. TVsSwivel bar stoolsPool tablesTurnstilesRefrigeratorsLockersSuite chairs and couches2005 All-Star Game seat cushionsAuthentic champagne bottles from Tigers Clubhouse celebrationsCommemorative plaques honoring special moments in Tigers historyStreet pole bannersTigers merchandisePromotional items and moreAll items are final sale and will be sold as is. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities.