When women's basketball fans think about the Detroit Shock, they can't help but think about Deanna Nolan. Nolan has become a face for the organization in her seven years with the team but the Flint native said her return home in 2001 almost never happened.

Key Play: Calvin Johnson's second electrifying touchdown gave Detroit their first lead of the game at 25-24 and all the momentum, but not for long.

In 2002, playing for the New York Yankees, Marcus Thames went up to bat for the first time on June 10 against future Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson.

After a sweep of the Seattle Mariners in late May, Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland was cautious about showing any enthusiasm for the small winning streak.

A fastball from Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Travis Blackley broke Curtis Granderson’s middle finger a week before opening day, but a two-week stint on the disabled list won’t do much to slow down the Tigers’ 27-year old centerfielde

Sitting in the locker room after Curtis Granderson’s charity basketball game two weeks ago, new Detroit Tiger Dontrelle Willis was clearly excited to be in Detroit.