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Mayor Sheffield stands at a podium in front of people wearing high-visibility vests commonly worn by construction workers.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Sheffield gives update on road improvement plan

Hernz Laguerre June 25, 2026

“Our great partner, Governor Whitmer isn’t the only one fixing the roads around here," said Mayor Sheffield yesterday, where she...

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Three people pose next to a trailhead sign for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The bridge is on the horizon in the background.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting cancelled

Hernz Laguerre June 11, 2026

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled festivities planned for the Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting tomorrow. Windsor Detroit Bridge officials...

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Roberto Clemente
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

The Metro: Local stage play highlights the legacy of baseball icon Roberto Clemente

Cary Junior II, The Metro June 2, 2026

Roberto Clemente is a baseball icon. Over his 18-year career he won two world series, acquired 12 golden gloves, four...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Memorial Day travel

Hernz Laguerre May 22, 2026

According to AAA Michigan, about 1.3 million state residents will hit the roads this weekend. The auto group says this is the second highest state number on record...

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Baseball'sOutcast
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  • The Metro

The Metro: A new book details former Detroit Tiger Ron LeFlore’s unlikely journey from prison to the major leagues

Cary Junior II, The Metro April 8, 2026

The story of retired baseball player Ron LeFlore is one  worth repeating. LeFlore was a gifted athlete who refused to let...

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Comerica Park Tigers 5/18/2018
  • News
  • Sports

Tigers bring back Verlander, add Valdez for 2026

Pat Batcheller March 26, 2026

The Detroit Tigers have brought back a franchise legend to help them win the American League Central Division in 2026. Justin...

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New COO announcement pic2
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield appoints Winnie Liao as new chief operating officer

Jerome Vaughn February 11, 2026

Mayor Mary Sheffield announced that Winnie Liao will be taking over as the new chief operating officer of Detroit today.  ...

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Mickey Lolich Book Cover 100818 pb
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  • Sports

Famed Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich passes at 86

Pat Batcheller February 4, 2026

When the Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series, starting pitcher Mickey Lolich jumped into the arms of his catcher, Bill...

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Photo of The Tigers playing at Ed Smith Stadium, the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training home in Sarasota, Fla.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Tigers’ 89-year history in Lakeland, Florida

Jack Filbrandt, The Metro March 20, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Detroit Tigers Opening Day is Friday April 4, but the...

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A photo of Tigers diehard Josh Tebeau rooting on the team in Cleveland.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Detroit Tigers start spring training

John Filbrandt, The Metro February 24, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. While it does not feel like spring, warmer days and Detroit...

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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.
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  • Sports

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

Associated Press 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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FILE - San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972.
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  • Sports

Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

Associated Press June 19, 2024

Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and...

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