The Latest Breaking News from Detroit

Lions bump up 2 spots in post-draft NFL power poll

The Lions moved up ahead of an NFC North rival in the process

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

Pirates salvage win thanks to encouraging offensive showing in Game 2 of doubleheader vs. Tigers

DETROIT — The Pirates were certainly in need of a get-right game after the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Errors plagued them in that one, and the offense went quiet.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022

Tigers get timely hits, help in fifth to top Pirates in Game 1

DETROIT — It's no secret the Tigers have been struggling — at the plate, in the field and even to simply stay healthy — over the first month of the season.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Michigan cemetery where abolitionist, former slave buried gets national historic designation

DETROIT — Buried alongside the thousands of graves in a Birmingham cemetery is a part of American history that may not have been widely known.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

GM Steve Yzerman: Red Wings had 'regressed' on ice, necessitating coaching change

DETROIT — When you listened to general manager Steve Yzerman during Monday's season-ending press conference, in regard to coach Jeff Blashill, it was time to make a change.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Michigan Report: Detroit Needs More Land To Launch Cannabis Industry & Catch Up With Rest Of State

Detroit’s new recreational cannabis law, welcomed by many, has triggered a land grab and is pushing up prices for property zoned specifically for cannabis shops.

Benzinga · May 2, 2022

Whitmer directs Michigan agencies to look for ways to help residents register to vote

DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Sunday designed to make it easier for people to register to vote when they interact with the state government.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Presenting the Detroit Lions draft class of 2022

The Detroit Lions made 8 selections in the 2022 NFL draft

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2022

Watch: James Mitchell’s call and reaction to being drafted by the Lions

The Detroit Lions selected tight end James Mitchell and you can watch the call he received as well and the ensued celebration

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022

2022 NFL Draft: Rankings By College. Which Schools Won The Draft?

2022 NFL Draft: Which schools sent the most players to the NFL? It's our draft ranking for all the college football teams based on ho many players were selected and where?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022