Sergei Fedorov's jersey number 91 to be retired by Detroit Red Wings

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/19 3:57A Paula Wethington

The career of professional hockey player Sergei Fedorov is being honored as his jersey number 91 will be retired by the Detroit Red Wings. "We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters...

Jim Harbaugh refuses to comment on NCAA penalizing University of Michigan for sign-stealing

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/17 6:37A CBS Detroit

Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for three games due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's...

Tigers roll past Minnesota Twins 8-5 after late rally by Detroit

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/17 6:08A CBS Detroit

Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 on Saturday night. Kerry Carpenter homered and Jahmai Jones had two hits and two RBIs for the...

NCAA hands down hefty fines, suspensions to Michigan football for sign-stealing investigation

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/15 6:15A Joseph Buczek

The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation . In its investigation, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions panel found that over three years...

NCAA informs Michigan ruling on sign-stealing investigation will be released Friday

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/14 6:06A CBS Detroit

The NCAA has informed Michigan that the organization will announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation on Friday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity...

DCFC's new stadium creates optimism for Corktown business owners

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/12 10:51A Jack Springgate

Detroit City Football Club fans got a glimpse of what the team's new stadium will look like and what it will be called. AlumniFi Field is expected to be ready by the start of the 2027 season, and it will be located at the site of the...

Lions put CB Ennis Rakestraw on IR with season-ending shoulder injury

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/8 3:13A CBS Detroit

The Detroit Lions have placed cornerback Ennis Rakestraw on injured reserve with a season-ending shoulder injury and signed tight end Steven Stilianos. Detroit made the moves Thursday after coach Dan Campbell lamented that Rakestraw was hurt a...

Watch Live: Detroit City FC vs. Rhode Island FC

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/6 6:02A CBS Detroit

Detroit City Football Club returns to action after a weekend off for a mid-week Eastern Conference battle at Rhode Island FC. Kickoff from Centreville Bank Stadium is set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday and will be broadcast locally on CW Detroit 50...

Detroit Pistons announce 2025-26 preseason schedule

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/5 8:23A Paula Wethington

The Detroit Pistons have announced their preseason schedule for the 2025-26 NBA calendar, with one home game and three road games on the calendar. For the home game, the Washington Wizards will visit Detroit on Oct. 16 at Little Caesar's Arena....

Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic in Ann Arbor raises money for families with premature babies

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/4 11:24A Jack Springgate

Dozens of golfers are teeing off their week at St. John's Resort in Plymouth, Michigan , for an important cause. The 44th annual March of Dimes Golf Classic is dedicated to raising money, conducting research, and providing support to families...

Detroit Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike out for season with ACL surgery, coach says; Decker, Paschal...

CBS Detroit (Sports) 7/20 6:10A CBS Detroit

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike will miss the 2025 season after having knee surgery, a setback for a franchise that was counting on him to fill in for Alim McNeill. Lions head coach Dan Campbell made the announcement on Sunday...

Watch Live: Detroit City FC vs. Hartford Athletic

CBS Detroit (Sports) 7/12 2:38A CBS Detroit

Detroit City Football Club returns to Keyworth Stadium this Saturday, as they host an Eastern Conference battle against Hartford Athletic. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast locally on CW Detroit 50 (WKBD-TV). For Michigan residents,...

Riley Greene homers twice as Tigers rout Nationals in doubleheader opener

CBS Detroit (Sports) 7/2 10:12A CBS Detroit

Riley Greene hit a pair of three-run homers and matched a career high with six RBIs, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Washington Nationals 11-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson also...

Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Detroit and Cleveland

CBS Detroit (Sports) 7/2 5:01A CBS Detroit

On Monday, the WNBA announced its plans to add three more expansion teams by 2030. On Tuesday, a prominent player questioned the league's choice of markets. Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham raised her concerns during the shootaround before the...

Detroit to return as WNBA franchise city in 2029

CBS Detroit (Sports) 6/30 5:19A CBS Detroit

Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia have been named the next three cities to get expansion teams in the WNBA . Detroit's first year of play is expected to be in 2029, according to the announcement. The women's team will play in Little Ceasars...