FILE - In this June 15, 1995 file photo, O.J. Simpson, left, grimaces as he tries on one of the leather gloves prosecutors say he wore the night his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in a Los Angeles courtroom. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

April 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his...

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The "DeCleated" sculptures on display throughout downtown Detroit leading up to the NFL Draft will be auctioned off to benefit local charities.

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

April 1, 2024

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

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Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park

April 1, 2024

The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox in their three game season opener this weekend. And now, the city...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.

NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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FILE - Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.

Dusty May takes over at Michigan, leaving Florida Atlantic after 6 seasons and a Final Four run

March 24, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The lure of Michigan became apparent to Dusty May not in the last few days,...

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Oakland players celebrate after defeating Kentucky in a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Kentucky’s loss to unheralded Oakland crushes millions of March Madness brackets

March 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kentucky's 80-76 loss to Oakland on Thursday night didn't just end a bunch of perfect brackets. It all...

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Oakland University coach Greg Kampe, left, talks with guard Blake Lampman after the team's win over Milwaukee in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Horizon League men's tournament in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Oakland University facing off against Kentucky Thursday in March Madness

March 21, 2024

The Oakland University Men’s Basketball team will take on the Kentucky Wildcats Thursday in the first round of the NCAA...

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FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore.

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

March 21, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on...

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Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams yells during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Detroit.

The Metro: Pistons competing to not have the worst all-time team record

March 16, 2024

The Detroit Pistons are having one of the worst seasons in history. They are 12 and 53, and now hold...

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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Ann Arbor.

Michigan fires Juwan Howard after five seasons coaching men’s basketball

March 15, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired coach Juwan Howard on Friday after five seasons, parting ways with the former Fab Five star whose...

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A woman is taken to an ambulance after an incident following the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

Gunfire at Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two dozen, including children

February 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop...

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.

Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

February 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They’re...

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