A Sports Writer's Farewell To Detroit: Great Coaches, Once-In-A-Generation Players
I have enjoyed countless football, baseball, basketball and hockey games and media availability sessions - Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Wolverines, Spartans.
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After a 10-hour hearing, Tom Brady now must wait to find out if his appeal of a four-game suspension carried any weight with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Tom Brady and representatives from the players' union are meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell at NFL headquarters as the New England quarterback appeals his four-game suspension.
Terrelle Pryor believes he can be an NFL wide receiver.
With Glover Quin and James Ihedigbo cemented as the starting safeties, Mays will be competing for a backup role.
Tom Brady grew from a sixth-round draft choice into one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Off the field, he's a celebrity with a supermodel wife and lucrative marketing deals.
Dez Bryant has indicated that he would be willing to miss regular-season games without a new long-term contract from the Dallas Cowboys.
"What'd I miss - four, almost five games last year, still came up with just over 1,000," Johnson said. "I still have some production left."
"There's no question I think we've taken strides forward this spring," Stafford said Thursday after practice. "We've got to continue that."
The Lions added depth at the cornerback position during the draft, taking Alex Carter in the third round and Quandre Diggs in the sixth.
After missing most of the 2013 season with injury, Jones started all 16 games for the Lions last year.
Wide receiver TJ Jones, who missed his rookie season due to injury, said he has tried not to worry about what his role will be this year.
The tall, slender receiver sprints downfield as his dreadlocks flap from under his helmet.
Last season the Lions did not have such goal posts for practice, but thanks to Prater's suggestion, the team has them now.
Per the model, Johnson should be paid $8.8 million in 2015, but his cap hit will $20.6 million.
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel says he got caught up in the hype surrounding his "Johnny Football" persona and hopes to close a regrettable chapter in his life.
Jameis Winston smiles and keeps a positive attitude with just about everything these days.
"I really enjoy it," Ford said Tuesday, discussing her involvement as the owner of the team. "It's been part of my life."
Devon Still is back in town for the Bengals' minicamp this week, relieved that his 5-year-old daughter seems to have turned the corner in her longstanding fight against cancer.
For Owen Daniels, this is heaven.
Former New Orleans Saints player Darren Sharper pleaded guilty Monday to rape in Louisiana, completing a series of pleas in four states that will see him serve at least nine years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting women.
Brady, Rob Gronkowski and even rapper Wiz Khalifa were in attendance for the party.
Boone was a teammate of Duke offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, whom the Lions drafted in the first round this year.
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With Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reaching a term limit, the 2026 gubernatorial race is wide open. Here's who is seeking a win on the Republican ticket.
With Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reaching her term limit this year, Democrats are hoping to maintain control of the governor's office in the 2026 midterm election.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
Here's what to know about finding your polling location in Michigan.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Oak Park police say an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were found dead inside a home on Coolidge Highway.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Michigan's gas prices are at their highest price point since May, with motorists paying an average of $4.36 per gallon for regular unleaded on Monday, AAA says.
Beautiful weather continues this week before rain arrives on Thursday.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
With Detroiters heading to the polls on Tuesday, one of the most important things to understand is how to fill out the partisan section of the ballot correctly.