Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
Detroit, you are on the clock.
The commissioner told reporters during a press conference last night that he believes the league is ready to make a change.
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time to create holiday wish lists. We took a shot at guessing what some people and teams around the NBA are wishing for this year.
Tucked in the corner of the NBA's Replay Center, not far from about 100 screens showing NBA action, is Joe Borgia's office.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants the NBA's draft-eligibility rules changed.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league's board of governors Monday, calling the way teams are choosing to rest starters in some games "an extremely significant issue for our league" and pressing owners to be more involved in the decision-making process.
The report says that the earliest expansion would happen would be for the 2018-2019 season.
"If the NBA holds events in North Carolina while HB2 remains law, players, employees, and fans will be at risk of discrimination — and that's wrong," the letter said.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA President Lisa Borders marched in New York City's pride parade Sunday.
The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of jersey sponsorships, beginning with the 2017-18 season, as part of a three-year pilot program.
Gores said Palace Sports and Entertainment vice chairman Arn Tellem has been looking into the issue.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night that the league will look at expanding All-Star rosters and the way players are selected.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling's team of lawyers has hired four private investigation firms to dig up dirt on the NBA's former and current commissioners and its 29 other owners, said a person familiar with Sterling's legal strategy.
While he has every right under the First Amendment to say those hateful words, that in no way means there should be no consequences for those actions.
Multiple reports said players were prepared to boycott if Silver did not serve Sterling with the maximum penalty.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in an audio recording.
From Michael Jordan to LeBron James, from Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant, from President Obama to prominent corporate partners of the NBA, the condemnation of racist comments purportedly made by Donald Sterling has come from all circles and has shown that the issue extends far beyond the Los Angeles Clippers.
While the NBA will wait until Tuesday to hold a press conference about racially charged comments attributed to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, several sponsors have already cut ties with the franchise.
The NBA has called a Tuesday news conference to make an announcement about the investigation involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
The Los Angeles Clippers have Monday off.
Word on the street is that the big cheeses at the NCAA and NBA have agreed on a new age requirement for playing pro ball. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who really doesn't need the NCAA's approval, is increasingly vocal on the matter.
Adam Silver is taking over the NBA at a good time.
City officials say the proposal is a routine request tied to the annual event and nothing more.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it's not hard to spark a wildfire with the recent summer-like weather in the state.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Dearborn Heights is withholding a $250,000 payment and demanding a $13,000 deduction from Priority Waste after compost, recycling, and bulk pickups went uncollected for more than a week in some neighborhoods.
More than 40 Wayne County communities will vote on the proposed tax, including 17 that have opted out of it until now.
City officials say the proposal is a routine request tied to the annual event and nothing more.
Dozens of bank branches will be closed in Michigan as consolidation steps continue in the Fifth Third Bank's purchase of Comerica Bank.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it's not hard to spark a wildfire with the recent summer-like weather in the state.
A ball python was noticed making its way near the inlet screening system of a Canadian sanitary sewer plant.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
The Detroit City Council has introduced a proposed ordinance that would create a special downtown curfew for minors during the city’s annual fireworks display on June 22.
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a former Warren police officer charged with killing two men while pursuing another vehicle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it's not hard to spark a wildfire with the recent summer-like weather in the state. Even the blade of a lawnmower hitting a rock can spark a flame.
The city of Dearborn Heights demanded a $13,000 deduction from Priority Waste and is withholding a $250,000 payment after widespread delays in compost, recycling and bulk pickups, the city said.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit to keep a more than half billion dollar Wayne County Public Transportation millage from appearing on the Aug. 4 ballot.