Anibal Sanchez flirts with no-hitter as Tigers down Twins

With one out in the ninth, Sanchez lost what could have been his second career no-hitter when Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a breaking pitch into center field. It was the only hit Sanchez allowed in a nine-inning masterpiece.

• Photos: Tigers 6, Twins 0

Buena Vista says back-to-work teachers to be paid June 7

The Buena Vista School District defended itself Friday against claims that without warning it did not pay its 28 teachers, despite a $400,000 cash infusion from the state to reopen the struggling district for the remainder of the school year.

Dearborn pays $300,000 in deal with missionaries

The city of Dearborn has paid $300,000 to several Christian demonstrators as part of a settlement over their arrests at the Arab International Festival in 2010, according to documents obtained by The Detroit News.

Metro Detroit’s Memorial Day weekend forecast: cool and clear

Central air off, furnace back on: Welcome to Michigan. Cooler temperatures are expected this Memorial Day weekend thanks to a Canadian cold front.

Detroit council OKs Bing’s $1.1B budget with amendments

The City Council today approved Mayor Dave Bing’s proposed $1.12 billion general fund budget with amendments that will spare $6 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

Report slams leadership of 36th District Court in Detroit

The 36th District Court is plagued by financial mismanagement, a backlogged docket, a bloated payroll and is run by administrators unable or unwilling to change, according to a scathing report commissioned by state court officials.

Saginaw bus-van crash sends 4 to hospital, breaks gas line

Saginaw — A bus and a minivan crashed in Saginaw, sending at least four people to a hospital and forcing the evacuation of several houses because of a broken natural gas line.

Twins' Joe Mauer foils Anibal Sanchez's no-hitter with single in 9th

Sanchez, who already has one big-league no-hitter, had another no-hit bid going heading into the ninth inning of Friday night’s Tigers-Twins game at Comerica Park. Joe Mauer's single up the middle broke out the no-hitter with one out in the ninth.

Charges pile up for ex-Lion Titus Young

Young, a former Lions receiver, was charged with three more crimes Friday at the Orange County Superior Court in Newport Beach, Calif., bringing the total to 11 charges for three separate incidents.

Detroit still fails to keep residents

The exodus from Detroit continues, the Census Bureau says, more feet-on-the-ground evidence that the city's chronic mismanagement is perpetuating a problem years in the making.

Group behind Detroit X Games bid to host blowout Tuesday

ESPN officials will be in town Tuesday and Wednesday for a site visit, and Tuesday at 8 p.m., there will be a big party at Campus Martius. The party is free and will have open skateboarding and BMX as well as a graffiti contest.

Wings one win away from once-implausible feat

This is being decided in the toughest areas of the ice, in front of the net, in their relentlessly grinding effort. And make no mistake about this — it’s also being decided in the head.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Michigan softball wins Super Regional opener in walk-off thriller

Down 3-2 in the eighth, senior Ashley Lane got the walk-off home run after Caitlin Blanchard was hit by a pitch to stun the Ragin’ Cajuns, 4-3, at Alumni Field. The Wolverines are one win away from reaching the College World Series.

• Photos: U-M softball 4, La-Lafayette 3 (8) -- NCAA Super Regional

Dallas five-star center Elijah Thomas builds relationship with Michigan

The evidence of Michigan’s elevated profile on the college basketball scene continues to manifest itself on the recruiting trail. The latest example of this is ...

Column: Red Wings leave Blackhawks gasping, grasping

How does Jonathan Toews, leader of the best team in hockey, explain the Blackhawks being shut out for the first time in 57 games and a once-magical season ...

Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours

Kid Rock is a scalper. The 42-year-old Grammy winner, who is launching a summer tour where most tickets are priced at $20, said he's holding about 1,000 ...

Feds look for temporary fix after Washington bridge collapse

Federal officials were searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along the crucial Interstate 5 corridor, but ...

MSU goes down to the wire with four-star Ohio safety Darius West

Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic four-star safety Darius West is scheduled to make his commitment next Thursday and named a top four of Michigan State, Kentucky, ...

Red Wings have Hawks on ropes, and on brink of elimination

There was the Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg, casually holding the hockey stick of his captain counterpart, Chicago’s Jonathan Toews. And Zetterberg simply ...

Chevy powers up snail for DreamWorks' 'Turbo' movie

General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand said Friday it is helping move an animated snail who will make his debut on the big screen this summer.

Brewers team up with beer to be released on Memorial Day to help military families

Richmond, Va. — Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime — ...

Tips dwindle in Nevaeh Buchanan’s kidnapping, slaying

Monroe — Investigators say the number of tips is dwindling in the kidnapping and slaying of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who disappeared four years ago and ...

Red Wings match Blackhawks hit-for-hit to take command

There was much talk before this game, including from coach Joel Quenneville, that the first 10 minutes would be important, especially for the Blackhawks. But ...

Special teams key in Red Wings’ Game 4 victory

One of the main storylines in the Red Wings 2-0 victory in Game 4 was their penalty killers continuing their dominance over the Blackhawks power play. The Red ...

Ex-Wolverine Trey Burke warms up to new role as pro

With just a few weeks before the NBA draft, Burke is learning quickly how to market himself. During a two-hour session Thursday, Burke signed more than 500 ...

Check out the replay of Chris McCosky's Lions chat

Chris McCosky of The Detroit News answered your questions and comments about the Detroit Lions on Friday.

Chrysler works to rectify launch delays, meet growing demand

Chrysler says glitches with the software that runs its cars and trucks caused the recent production delays that undercut the company’s profits, and the ...

Former mistress hasn’t ruled out lawsuit against McCree

Southfield — The woman at the center of the scandal swirling around Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree has not ruled out legal action against him. ...