Sources tell the Detroit News that price is the biggest roadblock right now when it comes to the sale of the Detroit Pistons to Flint native Tom Gores going thru. Gores and Karen Davidson took in the All-Star game together out in L.A. last night and talks continue. Detroit News also reports that another 14 day extension to negotiate a deal will be agreed upon soon. David Stern says a decision should come this week. Pistons will be back in town and practicing tonight before the Houston Rockets come to town tomorrow night.

Second straight week that Tim Hardaway Jr. wins the Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award after his 30 point output at Iowa this weekend.

The Tigers continue to work out in Lakeland. No update today on Miguel Cabrera but Jim Leyland did say that he believes Justin Verlander will win 20 games this year and do so on a consistent basis.