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White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers
The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers.
Pistons owner Tom Gores will buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to AP sources
Two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers.
Court throws out manslaughter charge against clerk in Detroit gas station shooting
The Michigan Court of Appeals has thrown out a manslaughter charge against a Detroit gas station clerk who locked the door before an angry customer shot three bystanders, killing one.
Orioles' Henderson breaks up combined no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, Tigers hold on for 1-0 win
Gunnar Henderson tripled just past the glove of diving first baseman Spencer Torkelson with two outs in the ninth inning for Baltimoreโs first hit, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 1-0 win over the Orioles.
Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
David Montgomery scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of an NFC wild-card game.
Steelers QB Russell Wilson dealing with calf tightness as Week 1 trip to Atlanta looms
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness again, putting his status for the opener at Atlanta in question.
Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK
Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nomineeโs campaign says it has permission.
Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led touchdown drives for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who lost 24-17 to the Detroit Lions in the preseason finale for both teams.
3 Detroit-area mall guards not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in manโs death in 2014
A jury has found three security guards not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a manโs death at a Detroit-area mall more than 10 years ago.
The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at a standstill with top Democrats as the DNC begins
Supporters of the โuncommittedโ protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Bidenโs handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and potentially inside the Chicago arena.
Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac
Vice President Kamala Harris has declared herself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz โjoyful warriorsโ as they spent their first full day as running mates rallying Democrats across the Midwest.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
National attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor in Alabama on animal cruelty charges
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Site of 3 killings during pivotal, bloody 1967 Detroit riot receives historic marker
The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the cityโs bloody July 1967 race riot has received a historic marker.
When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progress
Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
A pipe organ that provided the live music for silent movies in an ornate Detroit theater nearly a century ago is set to become the centerpiece of a performing arts center on a New York college campus.
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles donโt comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
Detroit paying $300,000 to man wrongly accused of theft, making changes in use of facial technology
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was wrongly accused of shoplifting.
Akshay Bhatia's golf ball falls into a fairway drain, leading to an unusual free drop
Akshay Bhatia had a hole-in-one of sorts when his golf ball fell into a hole in a fairway drain at Detroit Golf Club in the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Akshay Bhatia shoots 64 in Detroit to take 1st-round lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Akshay Bhatia chipped in for eagle from 83 feet on the 17th hole at Detroit Golf Club and closed with a birdie for an 8-under 64 and the first-round lead Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
GM board approves another $6 billion share repurchase as the automaker gains momentum
The board of General Motors has approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker adds to its 2024 momentum.
Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert
The Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Seeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. Itโs almost too good to be true.
University of Michigan regent's law office vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti
Police in suburban Detroit are investigating pro-Palestinian graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of a law firm as a hate crime.
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp at Wayne State University in Detroit
Police have dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at Wayne State University in Detroit two days after the school suspended in-person classes and encouraged staff to work remotely.
Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts
Replay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts.
Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Census Bureau estimates: Detroit population rises after decades of decline, South dominates growth
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show America's Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops, highlighted by modest growth in Detroit after decades of declines.
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motorsโ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit says it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week with human safety drivers on board.
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.
Eminem teases new album โThe Death of Slim Shadyโ during NFL Draft
The city of Detroit is having a pretty good week so far, but you could now argue that Eminem is having just as good of a week, if not better!
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center
General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River.
NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East
While the eight playoff teams in the NHL's Western Conference are all but settled, the race is on in the East, with three teams vying for two spots.
Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments
Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help ten Detroit nonprofits serving young people start endowments.
NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
The NFLโs free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Teslaโs charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but thereโs a hitch.
Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2
Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway 1:43 into overtime in his return to Chicago, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercation
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.
Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125
Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Wayne Kramer, co-founder of revolutionary rock band the MC5, dead at 75
Wayne Kramer, co-founder of the protopunk Detroit band the MC5 that thrashed out such hardcore anthems as โKick Out the Jamsโ and influenced everyone from the Clash to Rage Against the Machine, has died at age 75.
Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new city
At Graham Media Group, we pride ourselves on being innovative and having the ability to collaborate with anyone. Thatโs why we went producers from our station to a sister station in another city to learn to learn a thing or two, and teach a thing or two.
Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced
Toyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time.
Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach the Super Bowl.
Biden reelection campaign team gets shunned by some Arab American leaders while visiting Michigan
President Joe Bidenโs campaign manager traveled to Michigan and found some top activists unwilling to meet with her.
Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.
Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.
Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching change
It looks like the Edmonton Oilers made the right move when they made a coaching change early in the season.
Big Detroit auto show abandons September date and will move back to its roots in January
Detroitโs big auto show is returning to January after an ill-fated two-year move to warmer September in an effort to create more outdoor experiences and draw more consumers.
Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 against Pistons
Victor Wembanyama had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double in the NBA, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 130-108 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings
Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury is 'not good news,' coach Dan Campbell says
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left knee against Minnesota and was later taken toward the locker room on a cart.
Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists as the Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Knicks trade RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Raptors for OG Anunoby
The New York Knicks traded RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday and got back OG Anunoby, dealing two of their top offensive players but likely getting a boost to their defense.
Amid 28-game losing streak, Detroit showed it can compete with NBA's best. Now a win would be nice.
Pistons coach Monty Williams believes that his team can compete with anybody in the NBA, and now he has proof.
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics before Boston recovered to win 128-122.
Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the Nets
The Detroit Pistons have matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak within one season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight loss.
Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record
Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistonsโ 25th straight loss โ one short of the NBA single season record.
On this day: The first tri-color traffic signal was installed in Detroit in 1920
On this day in 1920, the way people drove was changed forever when a Detroit traffic cop installed a four-way, tri-color traffic signal on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin records assist nine days after getting knocked out
Detroit Red Wings team captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup on Monday night, nine days after getting knocked unconscious during a scramble in front of the net.
Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
Jared Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and the Detroit Lions routed the Denver Broncos 42-17.
Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss
Damian Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the Pistons their 23rd consecutive loss.
Joel Embiid scores 41 points, 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss
Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series.
Red Wings put captain Dylan Larkin on IR after cross-check that knocked him unconscious
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was put on injured reserve two days after being knocked unconscious when he was cross-checked in the back of the head and neck by Ottawaโs Mathieu Joseph.