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Environmental concerns aside, whether the $2 billion project is economically feasible or not could depend on how consultants look at it.

COMMENTARY| Something is amiss in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse, or at least it appears to be.

When the Detroit Tigers inked their prodigal son to a contract back in January, the bulk of the Tigers fan base knew Prince Fielder’s presence would come with strings attached. They knew that the cost of signing him was not exclusively limited to the nine-year deal, or the $214 million, or the drama with his estranged father. They knew that, given the fact that All-Star first baseman Miguel ...

COMMENTARY| Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander says his club needs to pick itself up from the ground.

COMMENTARY| James Bryant's usage, or potential usage, in the 2012 NFL season is one of the most interesting topics of the Detroit Lions' offseason.

COMMENTARY| Apparently there is a shortage of All-Star worthy secondbasemen in the American League. For those not big on Texas Rangers middle-bagger Ian Kinsler, or the Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, fan voters have another option this year: The pride of the Detroit Tigers, Ryan Raburn.

Brandon Knight to represent team in Wednesday's lottery, when Detroit Pistons hope to improve on their No. 9 draft position.

On a recent Saturday night around 8 p.m., half a dozen box trucks converged on an empty lot abutting a train track near the New Center area. Ramps lowered and disgorged a coven of artists, musicians and performers who scurried to set up their "stages" inside the vans' bellies.

COMMENTARY| With the 2012 NBA Draft just weeks away (35 days, 7 hours at time this was written), Detroit Pistons fan are foaming at the mouth, champing at the bit, sitting on the edge of their seats - and carrying out other cliches - in anticipation of one thing: Who will the Pistons select with their projected Lottery Pick?

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