Autopsy: Soccer Referee's Death Ruled Homicide
John Bieniewicz died of blunt force trauma to the neck, said Mary Mazur, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County medical examiner's office.
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John Bieniewicz died of blunt force trauma to the neck, said Mary Mazur, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County medical examiner's office.
Now that the U.S. has been knocked out of the World Cup, Americans need a new reason to drink.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
Listen to the 911 call...
The loss was devastating, but the road ahead looks so much brighter than just two weeks ago.
A hospital and a longtime friend say a man who was punched while refereeing an adult-league soccer match has died.
A Detroit-area soccer player faces a felony assault charge for allegedly punching a referee during an adult-league match, critically injuring the ref.
"You have one straight path and that's what you want to think -- go straight, don't think of the breaks, don't think of anything."
The man punched the referee in the head after the referee indicated he planned to eject the player from an adult-league game Sunday at Mies Park.
Luis Suarez, the Uruguay soccer player who was banned from all games for four months after biting an opponent at the World Cup, says it wasn't a bite.
Alejandro Bedoya is a 27-year-old American player who is currently playing as an attacking midfielder or winger with French club Nantes and as a winger with the United States Men's National Team.
With his mouth doing most of the talking thus far, let's look at the many faces of Jurgen Klinsmann and get to know the USMNT's head soccer coach a little bit better ...
To bring that home locally - that would be like the Detroit Lions going to two straight Super Bowls when you look at both teams past histories.
YEAH!!! USA! USA! Team USA, who entered the World Cup tournament with little chance of winning, advanced out of the so-called "group of death" and advanced to the knockout round.
Jermaine Jones is a 32-year-old American that is currently playing for Turkish club team Besiktas and the United States Men's National Team as a defensive midfielder.
Believe it or not, Portugal's star soccer player was not always as hot as he is today.
Chris Wondolowski is an American who currently plays as a striker for the San Jose Earthquakes from the MLS and for the United States Men's National Team.
Millions watched in horror on Tuesday as one of the world's premier soccer players, Uruguayan and EPL Club Liverpool striker Luis Suarez literally took a bite out of Italy defender Girogio Chiellini's shoulder.
Let's take a look at the top five thrilling finishes so far in the 2014 World Cup after 10 days.
John Brooks is a 21-year-old American player who is currently playing for German club team Hertha BSC and for the United States Men's National Team.
You win some and you lose some, but these losses hurt and they hurt bad. And let's be honest, Sunday's match against Portugal felt like a defeat ...
DaMarcus Beasley is an American soccer player that plays as a left midfielder for Mexican club team Puebla, but plays as a left defender for the United States Men's National Team.
The World Cup is still in motion and a lot of crazy things are happening in Brazil. Here are five things that you may have missed during the World Cup this past week.
With the U.S. and Portugal set to square off on Sunday at 6pm ET, the stakes couldn't be higher. Group G has been called the group of death by many because and it's starting to live up to it's nickname.
Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts, and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
Consumers Energy has received approval from state officials for a natural gas rate increase, effective November 1.
Three adults and one child were injured in a traffic crash Monday morning in Redford Township.
An electric scooter rider was struck by a car and critically injured during a crash Monday in Southgate, police said.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
Novi residents are asked to refrain from using water for irrigation, and flush their water lines
A local state of emergency declaration will allow Genesee County to officially seek additional support and resources from the State of Michigan.
Investigators remained on scene Monday in Grand Blanc Township, where a shooting and fire at a church left multiple people dead.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts, and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The singer and songwriter, 34, will perform at Ford Field on Aug. 29, 2026
Neighbors say they are still coming to terms with the shooting and fire that killed four people at a Michigan chapel Sunday morning. The shooter, a former Marine who was also killed, targeted a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints location in Grand Blanc Township.
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly after nearly a decade, with prizes ranging from $1,000,000 in cash to a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
New details are emerging Monday about the gunman in a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during Sunday services, inflicting casualties after ramming his vehicle into the front door of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.
Nurses who were on strike "ran to help" after the shooting in Grand Blanc, the Teamsters union said
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
On Saturday, some of those local heroes were remembered at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital during a special memorial service.
Wayne County officials are monitoring the presence of the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts, and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons took a big step last season.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal returns to the mound Tuesday for the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland.
The Detroit Tigers are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in the wild-card round starting Tuesday.
Masataka Yoshida and David Hamilton homered on Sunday to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
Four people were killed and eight others were hurt during a deadly attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. As the community continues to grieve, investigators are still searching for a motive.
A Michigan woman accused of running down at least 11 people, including a police officer, with her Jeep in Warren, is facing 18 felony charges.
A boil water advisory was lifted for the City of Novi on Tuesday morning. Officials are asking residents to turn off their irrigation systems and check their home appliances as routine household use resumes.
The Deaf Community Advocacy Network hosted a celebration for those who are deaf or hard of hearing at the Southfield Civic Center.
Fall and Halloween activities are starting in Metro Detroit, to include Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo. Kerry Doman from LittleGuide Detroit shares some of the highlights for the upcoming weekend.