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  1. Red Wings using change to control series

    Mike Babcock revealed the secret formula to the Red Wings playoff success: change. Detroit's ability to constantly surprise the Blackhawks has put the Red Wings in the driver's seat of an already heated series.

  2. Miguel Cabrera

    Cabrera, Tigers aim to get back on track

    After taking baseball's first Triple Crown award in 45 years last season, Miguel Cabrera is off to an even better start in 2013. Unfortunately for the Tigers, his eye-popping numbers haven't translated into many wins of late.

    • Lions working on ACC-Big Ten bowl game

      A higher-profile college football bowl game is very close to coming to Ford Field. The Detroit Lions are in talks with the ACC and the Big Ten to bring a team from each conference to Detroit for a new bowl game, WXYZ has learned.

      1. Durant makes $1M Oklahoma tornado pledge

        Durant makes $1M Oklahoma tornado pledge

        Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.

        • Lions working on ACC-Big Ten bowl game

          Lions working on ACC-Big Ten bowl game

          A higher-profile college football bowl game is very close to coming to Ford Field. The Detroit Lions are in talks with the ACC and the Big Ten to bring a team from each conference to Detroit for a new bowl game, WXYZ has learned.

          • Report: Patrick Roy may be new Avs coach

            Report: Patrick Roy may be new Avs coach

            A longtime Red Wings rival may soon be back in the NHL. The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach.

            • Golf banning anchored putting stroke

              Golf banning anchored putting stroke

              Golf's governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, going against two major golf organizations that argued long putters are not hurting the game.

              • NBA Draft lottery set for tonight

                NBA Draft lottery set for tonight

                The NBA will conduct its draft lottery tonight in New York City. The Orlando Magic have the greatest odds to strike gold and get the top pick, with the Pistons in the mix for an early choice.

                • Lions go golfing for charity

                  Lions go golfing for charity

                  The Lions hosted their annual charity golf invitational at the Detroit Golf Club on Monday. Players, alumni and corporate partners utilized every bit of the 219 acre course to create an atmosphere of fun and philanthropy through sports.

                • NFL close to shifting draft to May

                  NFL close to shifting draft to May

                  According to reports, the NFL’s offseason calendar for next season is already facing change. NFL.com reported Monday that the NFL and NFL Players Association are discussing a deal that would move the 2014 NFL Draft from April to May.

                  • Megatron confirms he had injured fingers

                    Megatron confirms he had injured fingers

                    Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson revealed that he played with broken fingers when he set the NFL's single-season receiving-yards record last season.

                    • Wings, Hawks tied heading into Game 3

                      Wings, Hawks tied heading into Game 3

                      As the Chicago Blackhawks are now finding out, the Red Wings are much better than they were during the regular season thanks to an improved cast of inexperienced players.

                    • Sundays With Stoney

                      Sundays With Stoney

                      Mike Stone from 97.1 The Ticket drops by to preview the Blackhawks-Red Wings, discuss the pitching woes from the Tigers recently, and serves up his Stonehead of the week.

                    • Tigers to pay tribute to '68 team

                      Tigers to pay tribute to '68 team

                      Tigers will pay tribute to the '68 World Championship team when they host the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park at 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

                      • Titus Young handed restraining order

                        Titus Young handed restraining order

                        Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.

                        • Burleson picks up Emmy nomination

                          Burleson picks up Emmy nomination

                          He's an NFL wide receiver, a fan favorite and now, Nate Burleson can add 'Emmy nominee' to his name. He picked up a nomination for his work on WXYZ's Ford Lions Report Live. INSIDE: Watch the segment.

                          • Gordon makes pit stop in the Motor City

                            Gordon makes pit stop in the Motor City

                            Jeff Gordon made a pit stop in the Motor City to promote the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, and kick off a month-long food drive that’s in conjunction with Gleaners Community Food Bank and Quicken Loans.

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