Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy dead at age 61

Bundy was best known for facing Hulk Hogan in 1986 in a steel cage match at WrestleMania 2, which Hogan won

Jack White pitches in to save former home of Detroit Stars

White is making a $10,000 donation to help with renovations to Hamtramck Stadium, former home of the Detroit Stars and other Negro League teams

Hooked: Toledo Walleye lure in fans, find winning minor league formula

The Toledo Walleye have sold out 20 of 25 home dates this season, and are second in the 27-team ECHL in attendance.

Roger Federer joins Jimmy Connors in 100-championship club

The 20-time Grand Slam champion became the second male tennis player to win 100 tour-level tournament titles in the professional era.

Ex-Red Wing Bob Wilkie helps athletes tackle mental health issues

Plagued by emotional and substance abuse problems, Bob Wilkie flamed out in hockey but found his calling helping athletes with mental health issues.

Sports media: Baligian lands morning radio show; Shepard’s future at UM up in air

The show, launched as "Shep, Shower ‘N’ Shave Show," runs from 6 to 9 a.m. weekdays, and is carried on several radio stations throughout the state.

Niyo: Sports tourney boosts special needs kids

It was a showcase event for the KLAA’s Unified Sports initiative, which offers students with special needs and disabilities a mainstream opportunity to compete alongside some of their general-education peers.

Mixed-martial arts star Georges St-Pierre retires at 37

St-Pierre, a two-division champion, leaves with a record of 26-2-0 and a 13-fight winning streak.

Canada beats U.S. on ice, but women’s game is real winner

Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados shut out the Americans in Sunday’s “Rivalry Series” finale at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, making 38 saves, and Canada rode goals from Brianne Jenner and Blayre Turnbull to a 2-0 victory that secured a 2-1 series win.

USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO

Li Li Leung spent two years watching USA Gymnastics struggle through the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal

WWE wrestler Jimmy Uso arrested in Detroit after alleged cop confrontation

A WWE wrestler was arrested Feb. 13 after he allegedly took a fighting stance at an officer

Flint’s Shields to fight Hammer for undisputed middleweight crown April 13

Flint's Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will square off in a unification bout for the middleweight crown April 13 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Canada 2, U.S. 0, women’s hockey at LCA

U.S.-Canada Rivalry Series shifts to LCA

The United States and Canada will meet in the third and decisive game of the Rivalry Series in Detroit on Sunday.

Vonn earns bronze medal in final race of career

Lindsey Vonn walked off with her career haul of medals in her right hand, the gold, silver and bronze clinking together almost weighing her down.

Report: Ex-UM assistant Pep Hamilton lands first HC gig, in the XFL

Hamilton, recently out as Michigan's assistant head coach and passing-game coordinator, is expected to be named head coach and GM of the league's Washington, D.C., franchise, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman.

Henning: Endless memories after 45 years

Lynn Henning, who retires this week, reflects on 45 years covering sports.

NBC’s Mike Tirico will call first NHL game on Feb. 20 in Detroit

Tirico will call his first NHL game Feb. 20 when Detroit hosts Chicago during “Wednesday Night Hockey” on NBCSN.

Colorado jogger suffocated mountain lion in life-or-death struggle

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers confirmed through a necropsy that a jogger on Horsetooth Mountain in Larimer County survived a rare attack by a young mountain lion by suffocating the animal to death.

Pit Spitters new name for Traverse City team

The Pit Spitters will play in the Northwoods League, a college-baseball league that runs from May through August.

Denny McLain back behind a mic — with friends

Ex-Tiger launches podcast with former local stars Eli Zaret, Bob Page

Fundraiser aims to give Detroit Golden Gloves shot in the arm

Thomas Magee's in Eastern Market is hosting its Second Annual Golden Gloves Fundraiser, which helps send Detroit amateur boxers to nationals.

Nathan Chen’s splendid skate secures third consecutive U.S. title

Nathan Chen, 19, is the first three-time national champion since Johnny Weir, 2004-06.

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Japanese fans celebrate Osaka’s rise to top of tennis world

The 21-year-old became the first tennis player from Japan to reach No. 1 in the rankings.

Hubbell and Donohue repeat as ice dance champs

While a throng of ice dance teams now train in Montreal, long-standing connections to Metro Detroit and Michigan remain obvious in the sport

Courage wins pairs title for Cain and LeDuc

After a brutally scary fall in December, pair wins national championship; Nathan Chen skates well, pointing towards third consecutive title.

Novak Djokovic dominates Rafael Nadal for seventh Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic has won his record seventh Australian Open championship and a third consecutive Grand Slam title by beating Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the final Sunday.

Naomi Osaka edges Petra Kvitova for Australian Open title, No. 1 ranking

So close to victory, Naomi Osaka suddenly was letting the Australian Open final slip away.

2 years after stabbing, Kvitova into Australian Open final

Kvitova stretched her winning streak to 11 matches and has a chance to rise to No. 1 in the WTA rankings if she can collect her first Australian Open title.

Serena stunned by Pliskova at Australian Open

The 37-year-old American bows out 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to the 7th-seed after being within one point on four occasions of closing out the match.

Davis, White remain close to sport they dominated

The former Olympic gold medalists and world champions are broadcasting analysts and ambassadors for figure skating and Detroit this week.

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51 women sue USOC for failing to stop Nassar abuse

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Denver, details abuse dating to the late 1990s

French musher was leading Iditarod, but then his dogs quit

Nicolas Petit dog team refused to keep going after he yelled at one of the animals

Jemele Hill on Trump feud: A ‘badge of honor’

Hill, a Detroit native, said working for The Atlantic gives her more liberty to take shots at the president then she could at ESPN.

Chen, teen phenom Liu headline U.S. championships in Detroit

Nathan Chen, teen phenom Alysa Liu headline U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit.

Tsitsipas follows up Federer upset by reaching 1st Slam semifinal

The 20-year-old Greek sensation defeated No. 22 seed Roberto Baustista Agut 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in 12 years.

Osaka to meet Svitolina in Australian quarterfinals

No. 4-seeded Osaka had a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 fourth-round win over No. 13-seeded Anastasija Sevastova to reach the last eight at a major for the second time.

Suspended pairs skating champion Coughlin dies at 33

Coughlin received an interim suspension from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USFS on Thursday for unspecified conduct. He was barred from any activities sanctioned by the skating body or the U.S. Olympic Committee.