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What's up with Michigan pro sports teams being named after cats? Let's take a look at how the major Detroit teams got their names.

The Detroit Pistons are on an 11-game winning streak, their longest in 18 years, putting them just two wins shy of the franchise record 13-game streak set by the legendary 'Bad Boys' and the 2004 NBA Champions.

The Final Four will be hosted in Detroit in 2027. With both Michigan men's basketball programs the best they've been in years, next year could be one for this history books.

After a tough loss to the Eagles, the Lions are feeling the pressure. What's the mood like as they gear up for their next game?

It is not often that Michigan's opening day of firearm season for deer starts on a Saturday. License sales are up and now opening weekend harvest numbers are in.

Marshawn Kneeland, former WMU football standout, died at 24. Five days later, the Broncos painted his No. 99 on the sidelines, stuck ‘MK 99’ helmet decals and carried his jersey - and battled to a 17-13 win in his honor.

After years of mixed reviews, it looks like the Lions are finally listening to fans about the Thanksgiving halftime show.

A Washington fan jumped the wall and went after Hogan Hatten, only to leave with a lifetime ban and a bruised ego.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has slowly been spreading in Michigan's deer herd. The fatal and contagious neurological disease has been detected in Allegan County.

Many Michigan hunters like to have their big bucks scored. New 3D technology will give hunters a chance to try this out in West Michigan on opening day.

The University of Michigan recently released a study about the size of fish in Michigan's inland lakes as being smaller than they were 75 years ago.

Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne was tossed for striking Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and has now been suspended one game without pay after his team’s lopsided loss to Detroit.