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With AL Central Lead, Tigers Explore Key Trade Additions
Photo: Rick Scuteri ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, July 21, 2025 ~ The 2025 MLB trade deadline is set for July 31, and the Detroit Tigers are expected to be active in the market. With the team currently leadi...
Jul 21, 2025
Detroit Lions Announce Roster Moves Ahead of Training Camp
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 18, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions announced the signing of 2025 second-round draft pick Tate Ratledge ahead of training camp that kicks off on Sunday, July...
Jul 18, 2025
Serve Up Your Weekend at the Cranbrook Tennis Classic: World-Class Tennis in a Stunning Setting
Photo: Geoff Burke ~ USA TODAY NETWORKBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, July 25, 2025 ~ This weekend, the Cranbrook Tennis Classic (CTC) returns for its third year, now elevated to an ATP Challenger 100 event, br...
Jul 15, 2025
Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Named MLB All-Star Game Starting Pitcher
Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, July 14, 2025 ~ After last year's snub, Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been named the starter for the American League at the 2025 MLB All-...
Jul 14, 2025
Tigers Build for the Future with High-Upside Picks on Day One of 2025 MLB Draft
Photo: Brett Davis ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 14, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers made four picks during day one of the 2025 MLB Draft.With the 24th pick in the first round, Detroit selected shortstop...
Jul 14, 2025
Dzierwa Drafted by Orioles in Second Round, Highest MSU Pitcher Pick Since 1998
Photo: Joseph Cress ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 14, 2025 ~ Michigan State Baseball standout pitcher Joseph Dzierwa was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 58th overall pick in the sec...
Jul 14, 2025
MSU Hockey’s Isaac Howard Forgoes Final Year, Signs With Edmonton
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ After initially deciding to return to East Lansing for his final season on the ice, Michigan State Hockey forward Isaac Howard has acce...
Jul 09, 2025
Four Detroit Tigers Named Starters in MLB All-Star Game
Photo: Kevin Jairaj ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, July 7, 2025 ~ The official roster for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game released on Sunday, July 6, and four Detroit Tigers were named starters for the event in At...
Jul 07, 2025
Kane Returns, Gibson Arrives: Red Wings Make Strategic Moves Ahead of 2025–26
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ IMAGN IMAGES DETROIT, July 1, 2025 ~ The Detroit Red Wings made a major splash early in the 2025 offseason by re-signing veteran winger Patrick Kane to a one-year deal. After a...
Jul 01, 2025
Detroit Returns to the WNBA: Expansion Team Set for 2029
DETROIT, June 30, 2025 ~ Detroit is officially back in the WNBA spotlight. After a 20-year absence, the Motor City will once again host a professional women's basketball team, with the league announci...
Jun 30, 2025
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May 29, 2029 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, executive director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, shares how the district is evolving, what visitors can expect this summer, and the momentum building in downtown Detroit.
May 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News correspondent, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the political and economic fallout from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pledge to impose a 100% tax on recipients of former President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “slush fund.”
May 29, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down market reactions following the announcement of the latest MOU.
