Meadowlark Lemon, Harlem Globetrotter, Dead At 83
Meadowlark Lemon came from humble beginnings but rose to international fame as a Harlem Globetrotter - joining the team in 1954.
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Meadowlark Lemon came from humble beginnings but rose to international fame as a Harlem Globetrotter - joining the team in 1954.
Pistons center Andre Drummond had 22 points and 22 rebounds for his fifth 20-20 game of the season.
Jeff Teague scored 23 points, Paul Millsap added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Pistons 107-100 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.
Billionaire Donald Sterling has dropped his lawsuit against a former female friend over the recording of his off-color remarks ...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's jumper with 55.5 seconds left put Detroit ahead to stay, and the Pistons came back from 18 points down to beat the Miami Heat 93-92 on Tuesday night.
Jackson averaged 29.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.7 assists in leading the Pistons to a 2-1 record for the week against three teams with above .500 records.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has recalled Brandon Jennings, Reggie Bullock and Darrun Hilliard from the team's NBA Development League (D-League) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive.
Jennings returned to the court on Saturday night for the Grand Rapids Drive, the Pistons' Developmental League affiliate.
The Pistons scored the first seven points of the fourth OT and hung on after things got real tense in the final seconds.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Brandon Jennings has been assigned to the team's NBA Development League (D-League) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive.
It was his second career 3-pointer and his first since his rookie season.
"He always makes hellacious plays on defense with his effort and energy, and (he's) one of the most explosive players in the league."
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Houston Texans in the preseason.
Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.
The man accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife at Henry Ford Hospital on Friday has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder.
There will be no classes Tuesday at Crescentwood Elementary School in Eastpointe because of a water main break.
The discovery of a "mold-like" substancehas resulted in classes canceled for all students Tuesday in Blissfield Schools in Lenawee County.
The incident is under investigation. In a statement, DTE said it is working with authorities on the investigation.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
After a transgender immigrant woman was detained following a traffic stop by Romulus police, local advocacy groups are speaking out, highlighting challenges LGBTQ immigrants face while in federal custody.
SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.
Reports of engine problems involving some older Honda and Acura vehicles spur probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
Valerie Kelley-Bonner is frustrated by what she says is a lack of awareness and support for those with HIV.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Houston Texans in the preseason.
Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
Rain for Thursday.
It was the first day of school for many students across Metro Detroit. At Fisher Magnet Upper Academy in Detroit, students were greeted with the annual clap-in event.
A man is dead after coming into contact with a power line on Monday in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
An independent investigation has revealed details on allegations of misconduct against Hamtramck city officials, including the police chief.
The man accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife at Henry Ford Hospital on Friday has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. A second person was charged with accessory after the fact and lying to a police officer.
