A dismal performance in the home opener might be a sign of the things to come for the struggling franchise.

“Happy to take the final step and not have anything happen,” said Justin Verlander, who hasn’t pitched since a lone start in late March.

“Happy to take the final step and not have anything happen,” said Justin Verlander, who hasn’t pitched since a lone start in late March.

Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch discusses Steve Yzerman's removal, what he's looking for in the next GM, and Dylan Larkin.

The Red Wings got rid of “The Captain” in July. Now they’re taking the "C" from their captain in the latest in what has been a confusing summer.

From his otherworldly ability to his contagious personality, Jameson Williams has become a fan favorite in Detroit.

The Tigers faced a familiar foe Friday, opening a three-game series at the end of a whirlwind month, both for the team and the ex-teammate.

The Tigers faced a familiar foe Friday, opening a three-game series at the end of a whirlwind month, both for the team and the ex-teammate.

Former Tigers ace Tarik Skuball will see a much different Detroit team when he takes the mound Friday at Comerica Park for the Dodgers.

A 333-acre piece of property in Lodi Township, near Ann Arbor and Saline, could soon be home to an 18-hole private club.

Michigan Stadium, long a holdout in terms of corporate signage in and around the stadium, has entered into a deal with three companies.

Dan Bartholomae was introduced Aug. 19 as Michigan State's new athletic director. He says he's living a dream.

Here's one lesson pro sports teaches us all, again and again: Even legends carry an expiration date in this line of work.

The tears came easily for Tigers rookie Eduardo Valencia, but only because the journey to reach this moment was so difficult.

Ahmed Hassanein has one goal this summer with the Lions, and that’s to make history. If he does that, he also could make his father's dream come true.

Justin Verlander's return to Comerica Park will have to wait.

Tarik Skubal struck out eight in five innings as the Tigers rallied to beat Chicago at Comerica Park.

Laughter preceded Detroit's long-shot bid for the 1994 World Cup, but those amusing stories do tell a lot about the growth of the game here.

The 2026 Rocket Classic, set for July 30-Aug. 2 at Detroit Golf Club, will be the eighth and final playing, The News has exclusively learned.

The Celebrate Michigan Week 1 finalists have been chosen. Come back each week to see all 12 weeks of finalists.

Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends....

The Pistons' wait-and-see approach that frustrated some will have to give way to more urgency now that a young team has come of age.

When it comes to the Pistons’ big men — and Jalen Duren in particular — there’s no shortage of opinions about what has gone wrong.

Once again, Cade Cunningham was ready for prime time in Game 2 with a step-back, 28-footer to put the Pistons up for good with 2:12 left.

If Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell wants a better whistle in this playoff series against the Pistons, he'll have to earn it.

If Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell wants a better whistle in this playoff series against the Pistons, he'll have to earn it.

Whenever Tobias Harris talks, the Pistons listen. They'll need to do that and more to pull out their first-round series against the Magic.

Everyone could see what was wrong: The Pistons couldn’t score to save their season.

The Lions’ glaring offseason needs were offensive tackle and edge rusher, and GM Brad Holmes nailed the main tasks quickly.

In some ways, Blake Miller is as sure of a thing as Brad Holmes has drafted in his tenure in Detroit.

The University of Michigan is opening an investigation into Regent Jordan Acker's purported Slack messages.

The former Metro Detroiter Jamie Ding survives a close call Tuesday to extend his winning streak. He'll aim for 29 games on Wednesday.

The Detroit rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will play for 15,000 fans when he makes his Pine Knob debut in July.

Michigan basketball is the king of 2026 March Madness. Celebrate the Wolverines' epic NCAA title with commemorative book, newspapers, gear and prints.

Belief in the Wolverines' basketball program should keep the money spigot flowing.

So far, explanations are few and the goals—from regime change to ending a nuclear program the President already claimed to have “obliterated”—are many.

A former Michigan football assistant coach has been fired from his job with the Atlanta Falcons following allegations of sexual and physical abuse stemming from his time on staff in Ann Arbor.

Arnold's name surfaced several times in a seven-page judicial order from Hillsborough County Circuit Judge J. Logan Murphy.

The Wolverines had three chances to claim the outright Big Ten regular-season title. Turns out, all they needed was one.

When you do a little bit of everything, it’s sometimes difficult for others to see how much you’ve done.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs came into Little Caesars Arena, handled Detroit's strength and exposed its biggest weakness.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs came into Little Caesars Arena, handled Detroit's strength and exposed its biggest weakness, Niyo says.

It’s a brotherhood that was born in Michigan, in many respects.

Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored the opening goal for Team USA in a semifinal victory over Slovakia at the Olympics.

Join us as we broach topics such as the center position, whether the Detroit Lions could afford Trey Hendrickson, and more.

Sunday's gold medal hockey final between the United States and Canada is expected to be a ratings bonanza for NBC.

Doyel: UCLA's Mick Cronin is cruelest coach in college basketball. His bullying behavior escalated at Michigan State, embarrassing a player, reporter.

What’s remarkable about this Michigan team is the chemistry and selflessness that they seem to play with, game in and game out.

A Russian couple and their children sought asylum in the U.S. In a Texas detention center, they say they endured worms in the food and hourslong waits for medicine.