Pistons gnash Nets for fourth straight win

The Pistons (8-20) dominated the New Jersey Nets (8-20) nearly from the tip, winning 109-92 Friday at The Palace. On “Star Wars” night, the Pistons’ 23-4 first-quarter run turned it into a Palace party.

Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera loses 20-plus pounds for 3B prep, Alex Avila says

Miguel Cabrera doesn’t just want to play third base. It’s become a consuming desire to be the best he can possibly be at his old, but new position.

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Report: OU coach says Michigan’s use of ‘Ohio’ is disrespectful

What does Ohio University think of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke and basketball coach John Beilein referring to Ohio State as "Ohio"?

Lions’ Stafford confident but avoids bold predictions in ESPN interview

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford didn’t take the bait Friday when ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Chris McKendry asked him for a 2012 season prediction.

Romney, Santorum schedule new Metro Detroit appearances

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is expected to make a stop in Oakland County next week.

Tigers land Dominican outfielder, 16, and Australian pitcher

The Tigers confirmed they have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican Republic outfielder Ignacio Valdez and Australian right-hander Warwick Saupold.

Obama endorses Conyers in 13th District race

President Barack Obama has endorsed Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, for re-election in the newly drawn 13th Congressional District.

Proposed bill targets Wayne County land speculators

Detroit — A Metro Detroit lawmaker says he's targeting land speculators by introducing legislation requiring buyers of county-foreclosed properties stay current on their taxes for three years.

Court: Pot law should have been on Detroit ballot

Detroit— The Michigan appeals court says a judge illegally blocked Detroit voters from considering whether to ease penalties for possession of marijuana.

Jerry Palm’s bracketology seeds: MSU No. 3, Michigan No. 5

Michigan and Michigan State are firmly positioned in BCS/bracketology expert Jerry Palm's latest NCAA Tournament projections released Friday on CBSSports.com.

U-M's Coleman: 'Serious failure' in child porn case

Ann Arbor— The president of the University of Michigan says a six-month delay in reporting to police that child porn was allegedly found on a computer flash drive in a locked hospital lounge shows a "serious failure" at the school and "poor judgment" by several employees.

2 dead in mobile home fire in Westland

Westland — An early morning fire has claimed the lives of an elderly couple in the Westland Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Historic night on tap for Wings’ Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom

Holmstrom is slated to play in his 1,000th game and Lidstrom will tie Alex Delvecchio for second in team history with games played.

Park Service to remove inscription on MLK Memorial

Pa. man’s fake Facebook pages lured teen girls, authorities say

Groups push probe of Marine photo with Nazi-like symbol

Blasts hit security HQs in Syrian city of Aleppo

Stabenow raises more than $150K on Hoekstra ad

Buffalo Wild Wings eyes Detroit location

Boy, two men plucked from Pacific in dramatic rescue

NCAA might move kickoff from 30-yard line to 35

Arab Spring shot wins World Press Photo award

Santorum, Romney sell selves to conservatives

Judge considers easing Sandusky bail terms, sets tentative trial date

Santorum amplifies faith in way GOP rivals don’t

Michigan’s home finale starts at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25

Greece on strike as bailout deal in limbo

Romney aides to speak at super PAC events

Ethics panel looking at House financial chairman’s stock trades

Love stinks: Sewage plant to offer Valentine’s Day tours

Jackson man indicted for bomb threat during Lions-Saints game

Tucker Hibbert leads snocross drivers tonight at Silverdome

Gingrich seeks to ease fundraising woes as big donations slow

Obama call for manufacturing revival a tough goal

L.A. police capture escapee who stalked Madonna

Judge hears arguments in Oakland Co. suit against Fannie, Freddie

Text message put Christmas plotter on terrorist path, feds say

I-75 shut down for hours after pileup near Bay City

Crane falls at Kent County jail complex, three hurt

West Michigan authorities looking for 2 missing kids

Family, friends attend Don Cornelius service

Madonna: Not happy about M.I.A.’s gesture

Oakwood Annapolis Hospital ER to expand

Bernanke: Weak housing has hurt consumer spending

Surgery section of Beaumont hospital in Macomb now managed by Kansas firm

Consumers Energy customers saving 20% with warmer winter, natural gas prices

Trade deficit widens to $48.8B in December

BMW paying $3M fine over delayed recalls