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Two sports stories caught my eye in the last 24 hours.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been ejected from a game against the Detroit Tigers.
"If the voting was today, Miggy is the MVP," Leyland said. "However, he could run into one of the wonder boy stories. You know, young kid, 20 years old. Everyone gets excited about that."
Their lengthy home winning streak over, the Detroit Tigers could face a stiff challenge bouncing back against New York's Hiroki Kuroda.
Jim Leyland has a good problem: too many good choices to play the outfield and be the designated hitter.
Jeff Baker made his Detroit debut Wednesday night, playing left field against Yankees LHP CC Sabathia.
The Tigers look like a team right now that is poised to make a run.
Jim Leyland is damned if he does and dammed if he doesn't.
Miguel Cabrera is just five RBI from his ninth consecutive season of 100 or more runs driven in.
Miguel Cabrera. Not only is he moving into a spot where he might become the American League Most Valuable Player
The Chicago White Sox know they don't have much wiggle room. And things just got a little tighter.
A ninth-inning rally by the N.Y. Yankees is held off by the Detroit Tigers who hang on for the 6-5 win on Tuesday night.
Join Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera as he hosts the Detroit Tigers Foundation's signature annual fundraising event, the 4th Annual Keeping Kids in the Game, presented by Lear Corporation.
No matter the caliber of their opponent, the Detroit Tigers continue to roll at home.
Detroit skipper Jim Leyland talks to the media everyday!
After his start on Monday night, Justin Verlander was asked if he was impatient to get back on the mound after two lackluster recent starts.
"Dealin'" Dave Dombrowski looks to be done with the midseason remake of the Tigers.
Justin Verlander reached a season high in pitches thrown and equaled his career high with 14 strikeouts Monday in Detroit's 7-2 victory over the Yankees.
Justin Verlander struck out 14 on the way to a Detroit Tigers victory over the New York Yankees 7-2 on Monday.
There are comebacks, there are great comebacks, and then there's Sunday's Tigers comeback against the Indians.
The Detroit Tigers have won eight straight at home, but have dropped Justin Verlander's last five regular-season starts against the New York Yankees.
The Tigers have sent down Danny Worth after Sunday's game, according to the team's official Twitter feed.
Max Scherzer had trouble locating his fastball Sunday and a high pitch count drove him out after five innings of a start against Cleveland.
The Detroit Tigers have put outfielder Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.
The Detroit Tigers announced the club has acquired infielder/outfielder Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two players to be named later on or before October 31, 2012.
A rescued bald eagle had ingested so much lead in the wild that it died from poisoning, a Michigan wildlife organization said.
Four horses were successfully rescued after they fell into an icy pond Sunday in Calhoun County, local authorities said.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside Monday morning during a Groundhog Day celebration
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside Monday morning during a Groundhog Day celebration
A 6-year-old boy who was missing for several hours Sunday night was found at a neighbor's home, Madison Heights police said.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
A rescued bald eagle had ingested so much lead in the wild that it died from poisoning, a Michigan wildlife organization said.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Children were among a crowd of "ICE out" protesters in Portland on Saturday, witnesses said.
The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are two of the world's top 100 universities of 2026, according to a list released by TIME on Wednesday.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Jewish Senior Life in West Bloomfield is hosting a free event on understanding the aging brain.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside today, and indicated there will be six more weeks of winter to go, its handlers said.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, a day after a court order mandated their release. But tensions remain high in Minnesota and elsewhere over ICE enforcement activity.
A resident of Milton, Massachusetts, attempted to use a torch to melt an ice dam; and in the process, set the home on fire. CBS News has this report.
A 6-year-old Madison Heights boy who was missing for several hours was found safe in his neighborhood. MDOT is working on sinkhole repairs in the local lanes of eastbound I-96 near Southfield Freeway. Other top stories.