Handyman questioned in Bashara murder allowed visits with daughter

A Michigan State Police Crime Lab technician is inside the home of Robert Bashara late Wednesday morning, while handyman Joseph Gentz was in court this morning for a child custody hearing over his 10-year-old daughter.

• Photos: Jane Bashara case develops

GM introduces Acadia refreshed with new look, gadgets

The 2013 GMC Acadia arrives with a new look, additional safety features and loads of technology.

Salvation Army sets $8.2M record for Red Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army announced today it raised a record $8.2 million during its holiday Red Kettle Campaign in Metro Detroit.

Fresh off sweep, Santorum says Michigan is his next target

Republican Rick Santorum, coming off a sweep of three contests last night, said he’s setting his sights on Michigan.

While intriguing, Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes not worth the risk for Tigers

Nobody — not you, me or Bill James — knows if Cespedes, 26, a bona fide star for the Cuban national team, will be able to do all that in Detroit. And for $35 million or $50 million, you’d like a little more of a guarantee.

Red Wings on Winter Classic at The Big House: ‘It’s going to be quite a spectacle’

Count the Red Wings among those fired up about playing the Toronto Maple Leafs outdoors in Michigan Stadium on New Year’s Day 2013. The NHL is expected to make the game official Thursday.

• Audio slideshow: 2009 Winter Classic, Red Wings vs. Blackhawks

Regents OK $3 million lease of Michigan Stadium for Winter Classic

The University of Michigan Regents have approved leasing Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the league's Winter Classic Jan. 1, 2013 that will feature the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

• Audio slideshow: 2009 Winter Classic, Red Wings vs. Blackhawks

Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard practices, but isn’t ready to return

Howard did conditioning work during Wednesday’s morning skate at Joe Louis Arena and expressed optimism about his return from a fracture in his right index finger.

NHL to make announcements Thursday at Michigan Stadium, Comerica Park

It is expected that the game at Michigan Stadium will be between the Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The University of Michigan Regents approved use of Michigan Stadium on Wednesday morning.

If necessary, Tigers have ability to put good defensive team on field

The give-and-take for the Tigers is they’re electing to put offense over defense — but doing so with a safety-net awareness of having better defensive players they can turn to at several positions if needed.

Tim Hardaway Jr. fights slump at pivotal part of Michigan’s season

Hardaway’s father, Tim Sr., is a scout for the NBA’s Miami Heat and sees a difference in the way Michigan is playing this season. "As a team, they’ve gotten out of their offense and not running it the way they used to," Hardaway Sr. said.

Sources: Comerica Park hockey events would accompany Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium

NHL officials are preparing to announce as early as Thursday the 2013 Winter Classic will be played between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan Stadium on New Year’s Day, with other hockey games possible at Comerica Park.

Pistons Brandon Knight, Greg Monroe to play in rookie-sophomore All-Star game

Monroe, also a candidate to be an All-Star reserve, is averaging team-highs in points (16.3 ppg) and rebounds (9.9 rpg) in 32.9 minutes per game. Knight, a rookie, is averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 32.0 minutes.

Brandon Knight becomes man in the mask for Pistons

Justin Verlander ‘a ninja riding a cheetah’ in video game spot (with video)

Tigers on national TV, FSD several times this spring

Michigan prison privatization bid stalls

Ex-Piston Chauncey Billups’ career is in jeopardy

Tuesday's girls roundup: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett primes for playoffs by pushing past Inkster

MMA championship bout coming to Caesars Windsor on April 6

Cops, crime lab technicians leave Bashara home

Ford to unveil new Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible

Drew Smyly might be dark horse for Tigers rotation

Tuesday's boys roundup: Madison Heights Bishop Foley corrects past mistakes

Tayshaun Prince endures troubled times for Pistons

Gingrich, Michigan GOP chair defend Chrysler ad

Macomb committee takes no action on vacant building

U-M’s red-hot defense a tough test for MSU in weekend hockey series