NBA playoff roundup: Mitchell leads Cavs to 2-0 lead over Raptors Donovan Mitchell scored nine of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Donovan Mitchell scored nine of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-105 win over the Toronto Raptors.

NHL playoff roundup: Flyers shut out Penguins for 2-0 series edge Dan Vladar made 27 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday.

Dan Vladar made 27 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday.

Bryce Rainer, Tigers' No. 3 prospect with big power, earns a promotion Bryce Rainer, 20, was a first-round draft pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. He started the season at Lakeland.

Bryce Rainer, 20, was a first-round draft pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. He started the season at Lakeland.

Historic site in northern Lower Michigan won't open this year Dousman's Mill, also known as Historic Mill Creek, will remain closed until May 2027, a spokesperson said.

Dousman's Mill, also known as Historic Mill Creek, will remain closed until May 2027, a spokesperson said.

Jamie Ding 'Jeopardy!' win streak hits 27. He moves up in cash won ranking Former Metro Detroit resident Jamie Ding moved into fifth place Monday for most money ever won on the long-running TV game show.

Former Metro Detroit resident Jamie Ding moved into fifth place Monday for most money ever won on the long-running TV game show.

Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson finishes third in Defensive Player of the Year Despite leading the Detroit Pistons to the league's second-best defense, Ausar Thompson ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Despite leading the Detroit Pistons to the league's second-best defense, Ausar Thompson ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Flooding emergencies declared for two more Michigan counties Emergencies have now been declared in 40 Michigan counties and two cities due to recent severe weather.

Emergencies have now been declared in 40 Michigan counties and two cities due to recent severe weather.

Madonna lost her clothes at Coachella. She would like them back Michigan's 'Material Girl' took to social media on Monday in the hopes of getting her vintage pieces back.

Michigan's 'Material Girl' took to social media on Monday in the hopes of getting her vintage pieces back.

GM doles out $40 million to bring on Tesla alum Sterling Anderson GM wooed Tesla alum and self-driving vehicle company founder Sterling Anderson with $40M new-hire package to join the Detroit automaker's ranks.

GM wooed Tesla alum and self-driving vehicle company founder Sterling Anderson with $40M new-hire package to join the Detroit automaker's ranks.

Melvindale police officer's use of taser goes on trial in excessive force case A Melvindale police lieutenant faces a jury this week for alleged excessive force in two traffic stops, including tasing drivers.

A Melvindale police lieutenant faces a jury this week for alleged excessive force in two traffic stops, including tasing drivers.

Michigan clerk's 'corrective audit' concerns state election officials The state Bureau of Elections has questioned Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop's work on the list of qualified voters.

The state Bureau of Elections has questioned Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop's work on the list of qualified voters.

The Detroit News' 2025-26 Red Wings final grades Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News hands out final grades for the Detroit Red Wings in 2025-26.

Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News hands out final grades for the Detroit Red Wings in 2025-26.

Ikea to open pop-up store in Metro Detroit. Here's where Metro Detroiters will have a second IKEA location to check out home items this summer.

Metro Detroiters will have a second IKEA location to check out home items this summer.

Detroit Tigers, Game 23: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' game against the Red Sox on Monday.

The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' game against the Red Sox on Monday.

Detroit Pistons will need bounceback from Jalen Duren in Game 2 vs. Magic Although several things went wrong for the Pistons in their Game 1 loss to the Magic, Jalen Duren's performance left more to be desired.

Although several things went wrong for the Pistons in their Game 1 loss to the Magic, Jalen Duren's performance left more to be desired.

Detroit Tigers fall apart late, fall to Boston Red Sox in finale Struggles on the mound and a late-game collapse cost Detroit a chance at a series win in a 8-6 loss to Boston on Monday at Fenway Park.

Struggles on the mound and a late-game collapse cost Detroit a chance at a series win in a 8-6 loss to Boston on Monday at Fenway Park.

Police probe death of dog found in bag along Clinton Co. road Deputies said the dog that "suffered" was found in the trash bag along with a leash and collar.

Deputies said the dog that "suffered" was found in the trash bag along with a leash and collar.

Finley: Michigan Democrats use convention to embrace antisemitism Michigan Democrats at their nominating convention chose candidates out of the mainstream who are hostile to Israel.

Michigan Democrats at their nominating convention chose candidates out of the mainstream who are hostile to Israel.

Video: Spectator struck, set on fire by drifting car at Jackson Speedway Police said it's not known how badly the spectator was injured.

Police said it's not known how badly the spectator was injured.

Carney says Canada's U.S. ties have become a weakness Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday.

Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday.

Spencer Torkelson sits in Detroit Tigers' series finale with Red Sox The scratch from the Tigers lineup comes as Spencer Torkelson continues to scuffle offensively in 2026, hitting .182 with no home runs in 21 games.

The scratch from the Tigers lineup comes as Spencer Torkelson continues to scuffle offensively in 2026, hitting .182 with no home runs in 21 games.

Lions 2026 draft preview: Which safeties can change Detroit's defense? The Detroit Lions have a moderate need at safety for the 2026 NFL Draft, with top prospects like Caleb Downs available.

The Detroit Lions have a moderate need at safety for the 2026 NFL Draft, with top prospects like Caleb Downs available.

FBI Director Kash Patel sues over report about drinking, absences Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic following the publication of an article alleging the director had a drinking problem.

Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic following the publication of an article alleging the director had a drinking problem.

10 Michigan landmarks that reveal the state's past and future From the Mackinac Bridge to Belle Isle's historic aquarium, these landmarks reveal how Michigan built its identity.

From the Mackinac Bridge to Belle Isle's historic aquarium, these landmarks reveal how Michigan built its identity.

Michigan gas prices drop 15 cents, AAA says Michigan gas prices dropped 15 cents to $3.83 per gallon, offering relief, but experts warn of potential increases soon.

Michigan gas prices dropped 15 cents to $3.83 per gallon, offering relief, but experts warn of potential increases soon.

Retiring Judge Nancy Edmunds reflects on Kwame Kilpatrick, major cases U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds is retiring, capping a career of overseeing the trials of Kwame Kilpatrick, a terrorist, Chris Webber and others.

U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds is retiring, capping a career of overseeing the trials of Kwame Kilpatrick, a terrorist, Chris Webber and others.

Elon Musk calls for government cash to counter AI job losses Elon Musk is calling for the government to guarantee “Universal HIGH INCOME” for Americans to offset looming job losses caused by artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk is calling for the government to guarantee “Universal HIGH INCOME” for Americans to offset looming job losses caused by artificial intelligence.

Wojo: The way the Pistons lost Game 1 to Magic should be alarming In Game 1, the Orlando Magic looked fully ready and the Detroit Pistons did not, and the result was shockingly decisive, and mildly disturbing.

In Game 1, the Orlando Magic looked fully ready and the Detroit Pistons did not, and the result was shockingly decisive, and mildly disturbing.

Michigan Democrats seek to mend old divides at contentious convention The Israel-Gaza war remains a flashpoint within the Michigan Democratic Party, as demonstrated by the ouster of a pro-Israel official on Sunday.

The Israel-Gaza war remains a flashpoint within the Michigan Democratic Party, as demonstrated by the ouster of a pro-Israel official on Sunday.

Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer plays Fox Theatre in Detroit Tool singer Maynard James Keenan performs with Puscifer, one of his other musical incarnations, at the opulent Fox Theatre in Detroit, Saturday, April 19, 2026.

Tool singer Maynard James Keenan performs with Puscifer, one of his other musical incarnations, at the opulent Fox Theatre in Detroit, Saturday, April 19, 2026.