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Residents in the area said on social media that they heard and felt the explosion in their homes: https://bit.ly/3NDpMqt
Afternoon house explosion rocks homes in Warren. A large house explosion in Warren has injured two people, initial reports say, and shook homes and businesses Saturday afternoon.
The boy's mother, Brittani, said the theft was gut-wrenching to her 11-year-old who owns the business -- over 1,000 PlayStation 5 and Nintendo 64 games were stolen, many of which were Brittani's from when she was a child. https://bit.ly/3HgJCp3
A 5th grader in Wixom is hoping to restore his bus gaming business to its former glory with some new repairs after thieves broke into the bus and ransacked it for games and equipment on Thursday.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Sax has issued a statement saying that his 33-year-old son who had always dreamed of being a pilot was among five U.S. Marines killed during a training flight crash earlier this week in the California desert: https://bit.ly/3tvcVid
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Sax has issued a statement saying that his 33-year-old son who had always dreamed of being a pilot was among five U.S. Marines killed during a training flight crash earlier this week in the California desert
Aside from the look, those lavender legends also kept his all-important left foot in good shape. Curry showed no ill effects from the mild foot sprain he said he felt in Game 3 just 48 hours earlier: https://bit.ly/3tultWt
Warriors superstar Steph Curry continues to put up some memorable performances this postseason while wearing purple shoes. His latest? a 43-point masterpiece in Game 4.
His barely coherent tweet made the rounds on social media Friday night, with fans wondering what parallels could possibly be drawn between the Warriors forward and the former Patriots receiver: https://bit.ly/3NHBf8D
Twitter made plenty of jokes at Chris Webber’s expense after the Hall-of-Famer sent out a bizarre tweet comparing Wes Welker to Warriors forward Draymond Green.
Two Americans - both in their late 20s - threw a scooter on the steps, which caused “monumental damage” according to a translated June 5 announcement from the Rome police. https://bit.ly/3mFlKCc
Steps that have connected the church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti and the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy, for hundreds of years were damaged last week by American tourists on scooters, according to Polizia Roma Capitale.
You could say the illegal "transaction" at the Brownstown ATM was... declined. https://bit.ly/39cvkJs
An elaborate plan to break into an ATM in a stolen excavator was thwarted by authorities after bank security caught the heavy equipment smashing into the cash machine early Saturday morning.
When the camera panned onto Fallon, who was caught off guard, he decided to dip his hot dog in beer, scarf it down his throat and then attempt to chug his pale ale—failing miserably: https://bit.ly/3MIODYP
Talk show host and comedian Jimmy Fallon gets ripped on social media for his attempt to scarf a hot dog and chug his beer when the camera put him on the video board during the Rangers game Thursday.
After getting bullied by Boston in Game 3, Steph Curry came out with his patented Big Wardell Energy that he can bust out in marquee moments. Friday night definitely qualified as a marquee moment: https://bit.ly/3ttxF9Q
Warriors superstar Steph Curry dropped 43 points and put together one of the greatest performances of his career in Friday night’s 107-97 win against the Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The victim, a 37-year-old Belleville man, had been shot several times over what police say was a traffic incident and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He has since died of his injuries: https://bit.ly/3NJRvWn
Authorities in Canton confirmed a victim who was shot multiple times during a suspected traffic altercation Friday evening has died of his injuries and police are now searching for the suspects involved.
When troopers got to the scene, they located the two cars resting upside down aong scattered debris in a ditch off the side of the road: https://bit.ly/3mE93Yg
State police said alcohol was a factor in a serious road crash after an alleged impaired driver crossed over into the emergency lane and slammed into the back of a disabled vehicle in Lower Northern Michigan on Thursday evening.
Cue cuteness overload!!! https://bit.ly/3mEQymk
Robert Brantley had no idea what he was getting into when he turned his Honda hatchback around to see if he saw what he thought he saw along a northeast Louisiana country road.
When her claim was initially turned down by Geico, she brought it to an arbitrator who decided she was owed $5.2 million. https://bit.ly/3mDNE1q
A woman who came away from a backseat tryst with an STD will now collect millions from her then-boyfriend’s car insurance, thanks to a ruling by an arbitrator that was upheld in a Missouri appellate court.
Former Baltimore Raven and Special Teams guy Chris Board is now running reps with Lions starters. Is he a diamond in the rough?
"He’s going to be exposing that elbow a lot, he’s going to hurt his elbow and Tommy John will follow."
Two years ago, Pedro Martinez could have told the Tigers what they learned on Friday:
Two years ago, the Hall of Fame pitcher reviewed Mize’s “raw” mechanics and said it is “impossible to think that he’s not going to get hurt.”
Horford's family -- most notably his sister Anna -- is very active on social media in supporting (and sometimes defending) his play. Anna, along with Horford's sister Maria and brother Josh spoke to Jared Weiss of The Athletic and had some strong thoughts about the perceived treatment of his brother during the 2019-20 season:
Boston Celtics’ star Al Horford’s family didn’t have kind things to say about his season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. Read more on Audacy Sports.
“I did my best to try and convince Aaron Donald to retire. Obviously, that didn’t work,” said Kingsbury of the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, who the Rams recently rewarded with a three-year, $95-million contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said he tried to convince Rams Pro Bowler Aaron Donald to retire while attending Sean McVay’s wedding in Beverly Hills last weekend.
The latest and most significant blow to the Tigers' rotation -- and to their rebuild:
It’s the latest and most significant blow to the Tigers’ rotation, which has already lost five starters to the injured list this season.
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 for making inappropriate comments about the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Who wins a home run derby between the Lions and Bears?
Justin Fields and Cole Kmet took turns slugging homers during a Bears team-building event Thursday at historic Wrigley Field. Fields was a star infielder in high school while Kmet pitched two seasons for Notre Dame.
Ready for a night of animals, dancing, zoo-inspired drinks and more? The Detroit Zoological Society's annual fundraiser gala returns this month: https://bit.ly/3O431fa
The Detroit Zoological Society’s annual Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser will kick off at the end of June to celebrate the contributions of donors who support the zoo and make their “mission possible.”
The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement Friday with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023.
The American Athletic Conference has reached an agreement with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023
Prices have ballooned in recent months due to inflation, but beloved fast food chain Popeyes has decided to buck that trend in honor of its 50th anniversary.
2022 will mark the 15th year of MLB's "Stars & Stripes" hats being worn on Independence Day Weekend.
Do you like the look?
The hats that 10 Major League Baseball teams will wear for Fourth of July weekend have leaked. Take a look on Audacy Sports.
"First of all, I'd say keep playing, Tom. Just keep playing. Because, whatever you faced on the field, it'll be different once you go in the booth," Theismann told The DA Show on Friday.
Former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann joined The DA Show on Friday to discuss the league’s top offseason storylines.
The Peacock Network has tabbed another longtime quarterback -- and former head coach -- in Jason Garrett to take over for Brees, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
The Peacock Network has tabbed another longtime quarterback – and former head coach – to take over for Brees, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
A Rangers fan who knocked a Lightning fan unconscious after a sucker punch inside Madison Square Garden Thursday evening during a Stanley Cup Playoff game has been arrested.
A Rangers fan who knocked a Lightning fan unconscious after a sucker punch inside Madison Square Garden has been arrested. The suspect is charged with multiple crimes.
It's not the typical bounce house you'll find in someone's backyard, it's Big Bounce America -- the largest in the world -- and it's coming to Macomb County. https://bit.ly/3aM4M22
It’s not the typical bounce house you’ll find in someone’s backyard, it’s Big Bounce America – the largest in the world – and it’s coming to Macomb County.
What is that?
Just after 1 a.m. on May 21, security cameras at the Amarillo Zoo captured an eerie image inside a perimeter fence of what appeared to be a nondescript animal or person.
Due to ongoing police activity in the area, Pymouth-Canton Community Schools are sheltering in place on Friday. https://bit.ly/3xEoRjT
Due to ongoing police activity in the area, Pymouth-Canton Community Schools are sheltering in place on Friday. Officers from Plymouth and Plymouth Township are in the area of Farmer and Karmada Streets, just north of Main Street.
"It's interesting, because I feel like Baker Mayfield might, on paper, look a bit better than Drew or Geno. But, I don't know if there's a higher ceiling for any of those three guys," the former Seahawks running back told The Zach Gelb Show on Thursday.
Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander joined The Zach Gelb Show on Thursday to discuss the team’s top storylines.
On Thursday, it was announced that 2020 US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau had lost his partnership with Rocket Mortgage.
The move came on the same day that the PGA Tour announced suspensions for over a dozen golfers who it said had “decided to turn their backs” on the tour.
Charles Barkley, speaking at a media scrum Wednesday to promote a charity golf tournament, was asked what he thinks the Nets should do with Kyrie, and, well, the news for Kyrie is, as Chuck would say, 'turrible.'
All signs point to the Nets giving Kyrie Irving a contract extension, but Charles Barkley said during a media briefing for a charity golf tournament earlier this week that if it were up to him, he’d make Kyrie prove he wants to play basketball first.
“I want fans to enjoy themselves,” Silver told Peter Eliopoulos of WCVB Boston. “Of course, as the league office, you want to see it done with respect for all the participants, but I get it. I love the energy that the Boston fans bring to the game.”
In response to Warriors players complaining about Celtics fans chanting obscenities Wednesday night, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said, “I want fans to enjoy themselves.”
Michigan State Police are investigating an incident after a speeding driver flipped their car while fleeing a traffic stop. https://bit.ly/3xBDkxc
Michigan State Police are investigating an incident after a speeding driver flipped their car while fleeing a traffic stop. At approximately 3:35 a.m. on Friday, an MSP trooper was sitting on the S/B service drive of M-10 near Meyer Rd.
26455 American Drive
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