Michigan News

This year's NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011. That trend figures to continue

The lure of starting a pro career early apparently isn’t quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness

Apr 17, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Red Wings miss playoffs despite 5-4 shootout win over Canadiens

Patrick Kane scored the shootout winner in a 5-4 Detroit win over the Montreal Canadiens in their regular-season finale Tuesday night, but the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention

Apr 17, 2024 12:25 AM Read more >

Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government

Michigan Democrats are back in full legislative control thanks to victories in two state House elections

Apr 16, 2024 9:55 PM Read more >

Ex-Piston Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison in NBA insurance fraud scheme

Will Bynum, who played for the Detroit Pistons for six season, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his conviction in a scandal involving NBA insurance fraud

Apr 16, 2024 6:27 PM Read more >

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as “Whiteyball,” has died

Apr 16, 2024 6:17 PM Read more >

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory

Apr 16, 2024 6:17 PM Read more >

Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with misusing political funds

Prosecutors have filed financial crimes against the former leader of the Michigan House and his wife

Apr 16, 2024 6:03 PM Read more >

The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws

The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel

Apr 16, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Jack Leiter, son of Al, to make major league debut for Rangers on Thursday against Tigers

Jack Leiter, the 23-year-old son of former major league pitcher Al Leiter, is to make his major league debut for the Texas Rangers against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday

Apr 16, 2024 4:52 PM Read more >

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Gio Urshela had an RBI single and Matt Vierling scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning to put Detroit ahead, and the Tigers’ pitchers continued their solid play to beat the Texas Rangers 4-2

Apr 16, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >