As Training Camps Open, Here's 10 NBA Stories Worth Noting
Training camps for most NBA teams open Tuesday, and with the season fast approaching, here's 10 items of note as the league heads into the 2018-19 campaign:
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AP Source: Mavs, Nowitzki Agree On 2-Year, $10 Million Deal
A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal that assures a 20th season for the star forward.
Keidel: Nowitzki Has Dominated With Dignity
Dirk Nowitzki has now scored over 30,000 points, just the sixth NBA player to do so, and most fans didn't even see it coming.
Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki Reaches Cusp Of NBA's 30,000-Point Club [VIDEO]
Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago.
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Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: July 11th-July 15th
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AP Source: Mavs Have Deal With Nowitzki, Will Add Seth Curry
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have reached agreement on a two-year contract that could get the star forward to 20 seasons in Dallas.
Nowitzki Sings Hasselhoff On Demand
A reporter asked Dirk Nowitzki what song he would sing he tried out for Idol.
What's Up Dirk [VIDEO]
A year ago, Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki did a video parody of the well-known Geico Hump Day commercial.
Top 10 Best 3-Point Shooters Of All-Time
Here is my list of best 3-point shooters of all time....
Dirk Nowitzki Stars In 'AnchorMavs!' [VIDEO]
Whoever is in charge of the Dallas Mavericks marketing team has hit another home run.
Nowitzki Might Be Better Than The Geico Camel
The Geico gecko might have been the insurance company's super star over the last few years, but the new hotness is their office camel who is excited about "hump day".
Sometimes Karaoke and Basketball Don't Mix
Dirk Nowitzki knows how to make howling dogs jealous.
NBA Draft Picks: Best And Worst
The Detroit Pistons have the ninth selection in this year's NBA Draft. And nine can be a very tricky pick, as I learned while looking over the best and worst picks at nine overall since the 1992 NBA Draft.
Thunder Rally To Sweep Mavs
Oklahoma City rallied in the fourth quarter for a 103-97 victory Saturday night to sweep the defending NBA champion Mavericks during the first round of the playoffs.
Mavs: NBA Title To Sweep, Offseason With Questions
The Dallas Mavericks didn't even get to enjoy their first NBA title for an entire year.
Thunder Beat Mavs For 3-0 Series Lead
Kevin Durant finally found his postseason shooting touch, and the Thunder never trailed on the way to a 95-79 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night.
Mavs Stumble Again In Game 2 Against Thunder
Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 26 in an off-shooting performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder clawed out a 102-99 victory over defending champion Dallas on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Durant's Winner Lifts Thunder Past Mavs 99-98
Kevin Durant was determined to not let the Oklahoma City Thunder lose another playoff game at home to Dallas.
This German DJ Really Hates The Heat
Nowitzki Scores 42 As Mavericks Edge Pistons
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Detroit officials urging residents to claim 2023 federal tax credits
Officials say that prior to 2017, about $80 million of potential tax refunds was left unclaimed.
Law enforcement discuss crime reduction at roundtable meeting
Law enforcement gathered to brainstorm ways their ongoing partnerships can help reduce crime in Metro Detroit.
Mother desperately searching for son who went missing in Detroit over the weekend
Lorrie Kemp is looking for her son Armani Kelly, 27, who went missing over the weekend.
2 charged in 1997 Michigan murder of headless man; victim still unidentified
Investigators still do not know the identity of the victim. The two suspects were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Ohio and are awaiting extradition to Michigan.
Detroit Lions to install new artificial turf at Ford Field, Allen Park facility
Officials with FieldTurf say the new turf will be installed at Ford Field and the Allen Park practice facility.
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Detroit officials urging residents to claim 2023 federal tax credits
Officials say that prior to 2017, about $80 million of potential tax refunds was left unclaimed.
Law enforcement discuss crime reduction at roundtable meeting
Law enforcement gathered to brainstorm ways their ongoing partnerships can help reduce crime in Metro Detroit.
Mother desperately searching for son who went missing in Detroit over the weekend
Lorrie Kemp is looking for her son Armani Kelly, 27, who went missing over the weekend.
2 charged in 1997 Michigan murder of headless man; victim still unidentified
Investigators still do not know the identity of the victim. The two suspects were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Ohio and are awaiting extradition to Michigan.
Detroit Lions to install new artificial turf at Ford Field, Allen Park facility
Officials with FieldTurf say the new turf will be installed at Ford Field and the Allen Park practice facility.
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Grand jury investigating Goodyear recreational vehicle tires
The grand jury has subpoenaed Arizona lawyer David Kurtz seeking all documents and deposition transcripts in a lawsuit he filed against the Akron, Ohio, tire maker.
US ends probe into Ford SUV exhaust issues without a recall
The U.S. government's road safety agency has closed a more than six-year investigation into Ford Explorer exhaust odors, determining that the SUVs don't emit high levels of carbon monoxide and don't need to be recalled.
2023 Detroit Grand Prix tickets now on sale ahead of return to downtown
The 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is set for June 2-4.
GM to sink over $900M into 4 plants, Flint to get new engine
Factories in Rochester, New York; Defiance, Ohio; and Bay City, Michigan; also will see investments, some to make V8 engine components as well as parts for future electric vehicles, the company said Friday.
Fastest Corvette ever is all-wheel-drive gas-electric hybrid
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Faster Horses Festival reveals 2023 lineup for "Party of the Decade"
The Faster Horses Festival is kicking off July 14-16 will include a plethora of iconic musical guests.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Panic! At The Disco is splitting up after almost 20 years
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown could come by the end of March
Netflix announced in October that it would eventually start charging for customers to share accounts.
2023 Oscar nomination predictions: Who will take the top spots?
Oscar nominees will be revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24, with a range of likely contenders in the running for just a handful of spots in leading races.
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2 charged in 1997 Michigan murder of headless man; victim still unidentified
Investigators still do not know the identity of the victim. The two suspects were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Ohio and are awaiting extradition to Michigan.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
AI-powered "robot" lawyer will not go to court after jail threats
Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, said his company will postpone a pending court case to focus on consumer rights.
Feds probing Southwest Airlines over "holiday debacle that stranded millions"
The company has completed 95% of reimbursements, its CEO said Thursday.
Judge orders release of video of attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband
The judge said there was no reason to keep it under wraps, especially since prosecutors played it in open court during a recent hearing.
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FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues
The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.
FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA said it expects to assess circulating strains of the coronavirus at least annually and decide in June which strains to select for the fall season, much like the process to update annual flu vaccines.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
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Free Narcan vending machines at Wayne State University
The program is using free Narcan vending machines to help save lives and give people treatment options.
This day in history: Looking back on three years of COVID-19 in China
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Detroit Lions to install new artificial turf at Ford Field, Allen Park facility
Officials with FieldTurf say the new turf will be installed at Ford Field and the Allen Park practice facility.
Wayne State names Tyrone Wheatley new football coach
Wheatley takes over a Wayne State program that went 1-9 in 2022.
Ford Field to host USFL games in 2023
The USFL is returning to Metro Detroit for the first time since 1984, the league announced Thursday.
Former Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier passes away at 25
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Super Bowl streak comes to an end for Jerry Green, longtime Detroit sports journalist
94-year-old Jerry Green has covered every Super Bowl since 1967. That streak is coming to an end this year due to health concerns.
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Michigan Matters: A Celebration of Metro Detroit Authors
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Michigan Matters: WGPR-TV & Michigan Chamber's Mission
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Michigan Matters: Gov. Snyder launches tech company
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Ford Field to host USFL games in 2023
The USFL is returning to Metro Detroit for the first time since 1984, the league announced Thursday.
Mother desperately searching for son who went missing in Detroit over the weekend
Lorrie Kemp is looking for her son Armani Kelly, 27, who went missing over the weekend.
Two new Meijer grocery store concept locations opening Jan. 26
Meijer announced that its first two Meijer Grocery stores, which are located in Orion Township and Macomb Township, opened on Jan. 26, 2023.
Michigan court ruling halts $13.03 minimum wage increase
The decision will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Law enforcement discuss crime reduction at roundtable meeting
Law enforcement gathered to brainstorm ways their ongoing partnerships can help reduce crime in Metro Detroit.