Fans stand outside the NFL Draft Theater in downtown Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Detroit set NFL Draft attendance record, what’s next?

May 1, 2024

The NFL Draft in Detroit racked up record attendance numbers. It’s estimated that more than 775,000 football fans gathered downtown...

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Fireworks explode at the end of the second night of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit.

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

April 28, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for...

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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.

Detroit sets all-time Day 1 Draft record with more than 275,000 attendees

April 26, 2024

More than 275,000 fans showed up for their teams during the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit...

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Detroit Lions portraits by photographer Lisa Spindler will be on display through May 19 on the exterior of Detroit’s landmark Bedrock buildings near the NFL Draft stage.

The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft

April 25, 2024

The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft.  While...

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A QLine train wrapped in NFL Draft messaging.

Detroit Mayor Duggan tells fans to arrive early for the NFL Draft

April 24, 2024

City of Detroit officials estimate around 300,000 people could be in attendance for the first round of the 2024 NFL...

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An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities a chance around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.

Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know

April 23, 2024

This week, hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world will converge in downtown Detroit for the 2024...

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta models the team's new uniform during a season-ticket holder event on April 18, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms for upcoming season

April 19, 2024

The Detroit Lions will be sporting a new look when the 2024 season kicks off in September. The franchise is...

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FILE - In this June 15, 1995 file photo, O.J. Simpson, left, grimaces as he tries on one of the leather gloves prosecutors say he wore the night his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in a Los Angeles courtroom. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76

April 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his...

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The "DeCleated" sculptures on display throughout downtown Detroit leading up to the NFL Draft will be auctioned off to benefit local charities.

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

April 1, 2024

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

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Tigers fans will celebrate start to season at Grand Circus Park

April 1, 2024

The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox in their three game season opener this weekend. And now, the city...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.

NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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FILE - Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.

Dusty May takes over at Michigan, leaving Florida Atlantic after 6 seasons and a Final Four run

March 24, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The lure of Michigan became apparent to Dusty May not in the last few days,...

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