ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Trying to right a sinking ship, the Detroit Lions are making more changes coming out of the bye. Not surprisingly, coach Dan Campbell isn’t willing to share any of the schematic or personnel adjustments ahead of Sunday’s game agains…
James, Slotkin lead fundraising among Michigan candidates in critical quarter
DETROIT — Three Michigan Democrats running for the U.S. House in competitive races raised more last quarter than their Republican opponents, while GOP businessman John James led his suburban Detroit race and Michigan candidates in fundraising overall. …
Elmer Soderblom, Ville Husso pace Red Wings in 3-0 opening-night win against Canadiens
DETROIT — For debuts, it couldn’t have gone any better for Elmer Soderblom. The 6-foot-8 Red Wings power forward, who somewhat surprisingly made the roster to begin the season, scored a goal as the Red Wings defeated Montreal, 3-0. The tall and powerfu…
Report: Pistons expected to waive Kemba Walker
DETROIT — Kemba Walker’s brief stint with the Pistons is likely coming to an end soon. The Pistons are expected to waive the four-time All-Star guard ahead of Monday’s deadline to set the regular-season roster, according to a report by The Athletic’s S…
Whitmer, Dixon spar over abortion limitations, gun control and pandemic restrictions in debate
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her Republican challenger Tudor Dixon kicked off Thursday’s debate in Grand Rapids sparring over abortion and what exemptions or limitations they would support related to abortion. Dixon noted a …
Request to modify bond for parents of accused Oxford High shooter denied
PONTIAC, Mich. — An Oakland Circuit judge denied defense attorneys’ request to have bonds modified for the parents of the accused Oxford High shooter, who are facing charges related to the Nov. 30 shooting. James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the a…
‘Halloween Ends’: A smart, sharp closing chapter to Michael Myers saga
First off, let’s not get caught up in semantics: “Halloween Ends” doesn’t mark the end of the “Halloween” movies any more than your favorite artist’s “farewell tour” means they’re never going to hit the road again. Horror movie icons never die, it’s wa…
Emoni Bates reinstated to Eastern Michigan basketball after plea deal on gun charges
DETROIT — One-time high-school basketball phenom Emoni Bates has been reinstated by the Eastern Michigan basketball team following his arrest on felony gun charges last month. Bates is pleading down to a misdemeanor, and EMU confirmed his status with t…
Hoggard, Walker look to give Michigan State the best backcourt in the Big Ten
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Izzo believes teams win championships with guard play. It’s not his original thought, of course, as many have prescribed to that theory over the years, and often it plays out at both the conference level and at the Final Four. And whi…
Parents of Oxford High shooting suspect take case to Michigan Supreme Court
DETROIT — The parents of accused Oxford High shooter Ethan Crumbley continued their pursuit for a halt to their case and a block on some evidence by appealing to the Michigan Supreme Court Monday. The Michigan Court of Appeals previously rejected the a…