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

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

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

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
Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with misusing political funds

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

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

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

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
2 men exchange gunfire at Flint bus station, leaving 1 in critical condition

2 men exchange gunfire at Flint bus station, leaving 1 in critical condition

Police say two men exchanged gunfire after they exited a bus in downtown Flint, leaving one of them in critical condition and a woman wounded
Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending

Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending

Michigan has been given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting restrictions by the NCAA
Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy

Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy

On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy