Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) escapes the tackle of Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit.

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

November 28, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the...

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Detroit Lions give thanks for Super Bowl caliber team

November 27, 2024

In 1934 the Detroit Lions played the first pro football game ever held on Thanksgiving. They lost to the Chicago...

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A conceptual rendering of the Cosm venue at Cadillac Square in Detroit.

Sports fans will be able to sit courtside in new shared virtual reality venue, Cosm

November 11, 2024

A new “experiential entertainment” venue is coming to downtown Detroit.Real estate firm Bedrock has partnered with Cosm to offer a...

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Detroit nonprofit Community Push funded the creation of The Wig DIY Skatepark in Midtown in 2014.

The Metro: The community behind Detroit’s skateparks

November 1, 2024

Skateparks are more than just a place to sharpen your skills. They’re a community hub that draws people of different...

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The Metro: Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on new facility, galloping to 2026 opening

October 23, 2024

The next polo champion or Olympian could be a Detroiter.  Historically, horseback riding isn't an activity you see often in...

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Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney throws errantly to first base on a single by Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan in the third inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Detroit.

Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead

October 9, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit...

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Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the team during halftime of the Nuggets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Denver.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

September 30, 2024

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador...

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Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter, left, celebrates after his home run in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Baltimore.

Tigers gain ground in AL wild card race as Carpenter, Meadows key 4-3 win over Orioles

September 23, 2024

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kerry Carpenter homered twice, Parker Meadows made a home run-saving grab and the surging Detroit Tigers gained ground in...

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Shooting at Eastern Market leaves 2 dead after Lions game

September 16, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — A second person has died from a shooting at an Eastern Market  tailgate event after a Detroit...

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks to the bench against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

September 9, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions.On Sunday night, he nearly got one against...

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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.

Why were the Lions so bad for so long? New book offers insights

September 4, 2024

The Detroit Lions kick off the 2024 NFL season in an unfamiliar role — Super Bowl contender.The team has never...

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FILE - Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia.

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister’s wedding

August 30, 2024

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by...

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