Cubs' Victory Is Most-Watched Series Game Since 1991
The Chicago Cubs' curse-breaking victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 reached 40 million viewers, making it the most-watched World Series game since 1991.
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The Chicago Cubs' curse-breaking victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 reached 40 million viewers, making it the most-watched World Series game since 1991.
The Tigers (10/3) are tied for second with the Philadelphia Phillies as the team whose payroll is likely to decrease the most from 2016 Opening Day to 2017 Opening Day.
President Barack Obama has invited the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to visit him at the White House.
The Anheuser-Busch video with Caray calling the final out of this year's World Series, was conceived of only about 10 days ago and spliced together with audio from Caray's days as a Cubs broadcaster, said Ricardo Marques, a vice president at Budweiser.
Holding the World Series trophy in his right hand, Theo Epstein grinned: "We don't need a plane to fly home."
Talk about a sore loser.
Murray tells ESPN that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel will give the city's school kids the rest of the week off "if he's as good a mayor as he wants to be."
The 108 year drought is over. The Chicago Cubs are champions once again.
Earlier in the day, Sheen tweeted: "FEAR NOT, "BELIEVE"LAND!! My bag is packed, and help is on the way!!"
Tens of thousands of fans flocked to downtown Cleveland for a celebration.
They conquered injuries, adversity and doubts all season. The little team that could.
A boisterous sellout crowd - nearly half of them rooting for Chicago - packed Progressive Field an hour before the first pitch.
A New York Mets pitcher featured in a new anti-domestic violence ad campaign is now facing a domestic violence charge in New Jersey.
Bill Murray has come to the rescue of a fellow Chicago Cubs fan by providing a ticket to Game 6 of the World Series.
Most fans around the country can sit back and savor Game 7.
Chicago fans have made the pilgrimage to his gravesite, where they've left candles and Cubs-related items, apparently in an effort to awaken enough of a winning spirit to beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.
Indians ace Corey Kluber is a throwback to the old days.
The Chicago Cubs have played 178 games this season, the Cleveland Indians 175.
The Cubs jumped out to a 7-0 lead and held on to win 9-3 to force a Game 7.
The Chicago Cubs are far from finished. They're frothing.
The Cubs survived to play another day after their closer put up a clutch eight out save.
What grown man takes a glove to the game?
Behind their ace Core Kluber, the Indians won their second straight in Wrigley to get one step closer to their first World Series victory since 1948.
Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty, according to toxicology reports released Saturday.
The "it" is the Curse of the Billy Goat, the story of a Chicago tavern owner who supposedly put a hex on the Cubs after the team refused to let his pet goat into Wrigley Field during the 1945 World Series — despite the fact that the goat had a ticket.
Taylor police are investigating after a man was found dead with stab wounds outside of a vehicle early Thursday morning.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
A military trainee from Michigan died last month at an Air Force base in Texas, and lawmakers say his death is connected to a reported flu outbreak on the base.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
A military trainee from Michigan died last month at an Air Force base in Texas, and lawmakers say his death is connected to a reported flu outbreak on the base.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Taylor police are investigating after a man was found dead with stab wounds outside of a vehicle early Thursday morning.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
A military trainee from Michigan died last month at an Air Force base in Texas, and lawmakers say his death is connected to a reported flu outbreak on the base.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Seven people were rescued after a boat caught fire early Thursday along the Canadian side of the Detroit River, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
Qatari and Pakistani mediators said that the next meetings between Iranian and U.S. negotiators would be scheduled "at the earliest possible time" after funeral commemorations for Iran's former supreme leader. Kamal Afzali reports.
Good Friday morning Family! TGIF! An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through this evening for our area. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast today and tonight. There is a chance for strong to severe storms, Marginal Risk (1 of 5) and Slight risk (2 of 5) through this period. Main threat, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph being the main hazard and large hail possible. Locally heavy rain and minor flooding will be possible through tonight as well. While temperatures will be less hot and more seasonable this weekend, the chances for showers and thunderstorms with an isolated risk for strong to severe storms will continue Saturday and Sunday.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for their current tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.