Don Nelson has been invited to the NBA Finals countless times in recent years, always declining those opportunities.

Two big league teams are playing in minor league ballparks this season.

A Frost Advisory will be in effect from midnight until 9 a.m. Friday for much of Southeast Michigan, including Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Lenawee counties.

A Frost Advisory will be in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Lenawee counties from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday.

Strong and slow-moving storms are leaving behind flooding in Southeast Michigan.

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has made his first truly original film in “Sinners,” which opens in theaters nationwide Friday.

Record rainfall fell across Metro Detroit on Wednesday leading to localized flooding.

Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams.

Voters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption.

Zixuan Wan, 44, of Livonia, has been charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation involving illegal activity at massage parlors in Oakland and Wayne counties, officials announced.

Zixuan Wan, 44, of Livonia, has been charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation involving illegal activity at massage parlors in Oakland and Wayne counties, officials announced.

The New York Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding what the Marlins, Pirates and Rays each have spent on players in the past 21 seasons.

The two are accused of stealing more than 25 Dodge Durango SUVs from dealerships in Macomb, Oakland and Genesee counties.

For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so much during All-Star Weekend.

This will be an actual All-Star matchup.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Metro Detroit.

A Winter Storm Watch was expanded this morning to include all of Southeast Michigan starting Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. This watch precedes advisories and warning.

A winter storm watch has been issued for seven counties in Southeast Michigan from Wednesday into Thursday.

From Dusty Baker, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to ex-teammates Jose Canseco, Carney Lansford, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart and Dave Winfield, and home run king Barry Bonds, nearly 3,000 people made their way through steady Bay Area rain to honor Rickey Henderson.

Multiple freeways across Wayne and Oakland counties are shut down Thursday morning due to several crashes.

Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,510,500.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A winter weather advisory was issued for Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Tuesday morning.

Another chance of snow showers move into the region looking ahead into Thursday

Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization’s planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Baseball Hall of Famer and stolen base king Rickey Henderson has died.

We’re starting off this morning with snow over a good portion of the region as we’ve been watching these lake effect snow band set up overnight Wednesday and into early on Thursday morning.

Firefighting crews took advantage of calmer weather Sunday to increase containment of a small wildfire in Oakland, California, that burned two homes.

Firefighters in California remain on the scene of a fast-moving blaze fueled by strong winds that burned two homes and damaged several others in a hillside neighborhood in the city of Oakland.

Anthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankees’ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch.

A frost advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Lenawee counties.

Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.

Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for land that was taken unjustly by the government through eminent domain.

Brant Hurter pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1.

A truck has crashed into a building on southbound Orchard Lake Road in Oakland.

With nostalgia and so many famous faces, it felt like old times in Oakland again — at least for a day.

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.

The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.

A Manhattan software developer was arrested and charged Tuesday with damaging the license plates on two SUVs that belonged to a Secret Service detail assigned to protect Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter.

More than a dozen Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday night’s game against Houston.

The severe thunderstorm warning for Macomb and Oakland counties has expired.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Macomb and Oakland counties until 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Four Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne County

Hot and humid weather is supplying the ingredients for the chance of severe thunderstorms late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

A flood watch has been issued for more than a dozen Michigan counties ahead of expected storms.

Federal authorities have raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses.

The National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Thursday afternoon in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, effective until 4:15 p.m.

The National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday night in St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties, effective until 9:30 p.m. and Wayne and Oakland counties until 10:15 p.m.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for June 18, 2024, and beyond.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for June 17, 2024, and beyond.

Oakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estes’ bid for a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners ended in the seventh inning Wednesday night.

Severe thunderstorm warnings that were issued for Oakland, Macomb, Sanilac and St. Clair counties Wednesday, June 5, have expired.

Officials busted a massive car theft operation that involved more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Pollutants are forecast to be in the "unhealthy range sensitive groups," such as individuals with asthma and other respiratory diseases and disorders.

Six people have been arrested for an operation to steal and re-sell more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Oakland forward Trey Townsend is transferring to Arizona following a breakout run in the NCAA Tournament.

A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.

The Oakland Athletics no longer have to wonder where they’ll play next season.

Warren police said he would dress as a contractor and knock on doors to determine if people were home.

The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built.

Anyone who recognizes the person or has surveillance video from the area is asked to contact the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734-794-6939

Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians.

Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart confirms on social media that John Calipari will return as men’s basketball coach despite calls for his firing following the Wildcats’ third consecutive early exit from the NCAA Tournament.

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The Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Oakland guard Jack Gohlke is trying to take his overnight celebrity in stride.

The Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

A winter weather advisory was in effect Friday for all of Metro Detroit due to accumulating snowfall expected to drop throughout the day.

Jack Gohlke made 10 3-pointers and 14th-seeded Oakland delivered the first true shock of this year’s March Madness, beating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

The Detroit Tigers have traded an infielder to the Los Angeles Dodgers after last week’s waiver claim.

The Oakland Athletics probably won't be in Oakland a whole lot longer.

A winter weather advisory was in effect for some Metro Detroit counties on Thursday due to snow moving into the region.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for Feb. 15, 2024.

Another messy morning commute on tap for parts of Southeast Lower Michigan, but not everyone will be affected.

Here’s a look at a county-by-county breakdown of population from the 1990 Census through the 2020 Census in Michigan.

A day after Taylor Swift made music history at the Grammy Awards, a band formed long before she was born made their own history.

Supervisors in San Francisco have approved a resolution calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza that condemns Hamas as well as the Israeli government.

A Dense fog advisory is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties until 11 a.m. Monday. Visibility in these areas could drop to a quarter mile or less. It will be particularly important to slow down as it will be harder to see people, animals and cars.

Oakland’s City Council has passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war after hours of hearing impassioned rhetoric about the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza.

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by Major League Baseball team owners in a 30-0 vote.

Major League Baseball owners are set to vote on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting Thursday.

A devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans have sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas.

Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are blocking traffic at the Port of Tacoma, where a military supply ship had recently arrived.

A stretch of street in Oakland, California, has been renamed for Tupac Shakur.

Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his retirement Monday in an empassioned video message.

It’s late September, and the Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from the playoff race. All they have to do is win their last nine games and they’ve got a chance.

Shohei Ohtani appears to be nearing a return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup after injuring his right oblique muscles in batting practice early in the week.

It is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury.

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday for several Southeast Michigan counties.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for about an hour Wednesday morning for Macomb and Oakland counties.

Maxine Hong Kingston, Darryl Pinckney and the late bell hooks were among the authors honored this year by the Before Columbus Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Ishmael Reed that celebrates multicultural literature.

Burger King is reopening five locations in Metro Detroit, starting with one in Macomb County and including others in Wayne and Oakland counties.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado warning Friday night for Oakland and Livingston counties until 10:30 p.m. but those have since expired.