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Series Preview: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians for 4-game weekday set
The Detroit Tigers came out of the All-Star Break firing on all cylinders, taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border to continue one of the hottest current streaks in Major League Baseball. AJ Hinch’s squad has now won 10 of their last 13 games heading into a rematch with the American League Central leaders.
Dylan Larkin: The Heart and Soul of the Detroit Red Wings
It's no secret that there are a lot of opposing opinions on Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. "Is he a true first-line center?" "Is he good captain material?". While most of us Red Wings fans who have watched his entire pro career know the answer to these questions, many in other fanbases don't really know what he brings to the team. They only see a 200-foot speedy center who can score 30+ goals a season.
Landmark Michigan ‘Smurf House’ Is One Of A Kind
Do you know what matters most in real estate? Location, location, location. That popular saying and or phrase is to remind people that the most determining factor in a price of a house is indeed its location. This particular piece of real estate dubbed the 'Smurf House' in West Bloomfield...
Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
Tigers' Hot Streak, MSU Football, Lions and More with MSU Linebacker Darius Snow
Jack is joined by MSU Assistant A.D. for Name, Image and Likeness Darien Harris and special guest MSU Linebacker Darius Snow! Tigers, Michigan State Football, 2024 Paris Olympics, the Lions, and more!
NFL has no comment on Lions’ failure to disclose Amon-Ra St. Brown injury in Week 4
The Lions could end up catching flak from Receiver. As noted recently, the Receiver series reveals that Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an oblique injury in Week 3 against the Falcons. Although he characterized the pain while running as eight or nine on a scale of one to 10, he did not appear on the injury report in advance of a Week 4 Thursday night game at Green Bay.
Lions sign OL Ike Boettger
The Lions have added a veteran offensive lineman. Detroit announced on Monday that the team has signed free agent Ike Boettger. Boettger, 29, spent last season with the Colts’ practice squad. He appeared in a pair of games with Indianapolis. In 2022, Boettger appeared in just one game with Buffalo.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88. Fakir died Monday of heart failure at his home in Detroit, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side. The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts, peaking in the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1967, they had 11 top 20 hits and two No. 1’s:...
Where Does Eminem Live? Is He Still a Die-Hard Michigan Guy?
With a skyhigh net worth, mega-successful rapper Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, could live anywhere in the world. But the star has made no secret of the fact that he is a die-hard Michigan guy, having been raised in the Great Lakes State.Not only was Eminem's successful movie 8 Mile filmed in and around Detroit, but the successful recording artist has a deep devotion to the city's NFL football team the Lions.So, does Eminem love Michigan enough to live there even after rising to the top of the music charts and having a bank account to rival almost any other...
MOCAD's powerful summer exhibitions signal a bold new era for Midtown Detroit institution
MOCAD, The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, recently opened four spectacular new summer exhibitions as it continues its recent evolution under new directors. “MOCAD is a very special place,” said Jova Lynne, who serves as co-director alongside Marie Madison-Patton. “It’s a place that fosters strong relationships, strong networks, and strong connections to community. And I think these shows we’re presenting this season demonstrate those connections, and having local artists, nationally known artists and international artists all together...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Detroit Lions 2024 Training Camp Primer
Detroit Lions training camp primer, key roster additions, position battles. The Detroit Lions' goals are simple for the 2024 season. Fourth-year coach Dan Campbell put it plainly during the spring, saying he wants, "the whole enchilada," in the form of a Super Bowl championship. The Lions proved they belong among the league's best with their run to the NFC Championship last season, and are hoping to exceed that mark this year.
Detroit library could be exempt from some controversial 'tax captures' if millage passes
In August, Detroiters will be asked to vote to extend, for another decade, a Detroit Public Library millage that generates the vast majority of its operating budget. If approved, the proposal to renew the millage could mean more money for library coffers. So-called Proposal L, if passed, would keep the...
Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, Last Surviving Four Tops Member, Dies at 88
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of Motown legends the Four Tops, died on Monday at his home in Detroit, his family confirmed to the New York Times. The cause was heart failure; he was 88. The group’s tough, soulful voices were one of the defining...
High-ranking city officials live outside Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan has made population growth a core element of his tenure, yet dozens of officials in his administration live elsewhere, the Free Press reports. Why it matters: The city's population declined dramatically over decades before seeing modest growth from 2022 to 2023. That exodus contributed to a maxim...
Release Day Part II: Michigan Wildlife Council, DNR, and Real Times Media Spearhead Unique Salmon in the Classroom Wildlife Education Initiative
Under the warm morning sun, the lively waters of the Detroit River welcomed 10 eager students from the Academy of the Americas (Spanish: Academia de las Américas). These students, diligently tending to their salmon in the classroom, were ready to release them into their natural habitat. Equipped with water safety and kayak training, the students took charge of the release while their instructors stood by, ready to assist.
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