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Detroit Pistons Repeat History in Epic Series Comeback, Win First Playoff Round Since 2008
May 3, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Detroit's Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time in 18 years, the top seeded Det...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Pistons Complete Massive Comeback in Game 6 Over Orlando, Force Game 7 in Detroit
ORLANDO, FLA. ~ Behind a 55-19 second half run, the top seeded Detroit Pistons closed a 22-point halftime deficit to force a Game 7 Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, defeating the eight seed Orlando Mag...
May 01, 2026 Photo: Jeremy Reper ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Late Run Support Boosts Detroit Tigers Over Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA. ~ After dropping the first two games of the series against the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers bounced back Thursday afternoon at Truist Park, winning 5-2 thanks a four-run effort in t...
Apr 30, 2026 Photo: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Detroit Pistons Survive Game 5, Take Series Back to Orlando
April 29, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, point guard Cade Cunningham, and forward Tobias Harris talk to the media after the Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic.DETROIT, MICH. ~ On ...
Apr 30, 2026
Detroit Pistons Facing Elimination in Game 5 Against Orlando
April 29, 2026 ~ DraftKings NBA analyst Julian Edlow dives into the Pistons' odds for tonight's matchup and how betting lines have shifted since the start of the series.DETROIT, MICH. ~ The East's top...
Apr 29, 2026
Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Seeking Gambling Treatment as Young Men Face Risks of Accessible Betting
April 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Dr. Erin Bonar, licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan, about the rising numbers of young men who are developing gambling ...
Apr 28, 2026
Michigan State Center Matt Gulbin Drafted by Commanders in Sixth Round
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State center Matt Gulbin was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday with the No. 209 overall ...
Apr 28, 2026
Michigan State's Ryan Eckley Drafted by Baltimore Ravens
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday with the No. 211 overall pick. Ju...
Apr 28, 2026
Pistons Fall Short Late, Trail Magic 3-1 After Game 4 Loss
Photo: Mike Watters ~ Imagn ImagesORLANDO, Fla. ~ The Detroit Pistons walked off the floor Monday night knowing how thin the margin had become. A 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 pushed Detro...
Apr 28, 2026
Oakland Hills Country Club Opens New Clubhouse Four Years After Fire
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. ~ The Oakland Hills Country Club's new clubhouse is now open to membership more than four years after a devastating fire destroyed the property. Inspired by Howard C. Crane's 1...
Apr 27, 2026 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJR
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June 17, 2027~ Attorney Todd Flood breaks down Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claim that President Donald Trump directed a DOJ investigation into him, and what it could mean legally and politically.
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research & Communications. They discussed the Michigan Republican primary race, particularly the dead heat between John James and Mike Cox, and Trump’s influence.
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Dan Shine, senior editor at Automotive News, discuss disruptions from Iran. These issues strain global supply chains. This affects auto repair shops and dealerships, especially in Detroit.
