Blackhawks revitalized after team swim in Detroit River

Vowing to acquit themselves after losing three of five playoff games to the Red Wings and fighting to stay alive in the series, the Blackhawks organized a team swim in the Detroit River prior to Game 6 in the Motor City, which many are crediting with their resurgence in Monday night's thrilling 4-3 win.

Red Wings taken by total surprise at winning first round of playoffs

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Coach Mike Babcock said of his team that meandered between the 9th and 10th spots in the conference before making the NHL tourney. “We backed into the playoffs and then got lucky enough to beat a hockey club that cares even less than we do.”

Red Wings planning celebration for not making NHL playoffs

With 21 straight appearances, the Red Wings have made the playoffs every season since 1990, the longest postseason streak in North American sports. Some people associated with the team would rather catch up on sleep than battle through another long playoff run.

Pistons pawned at American Jewelry & Loan

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores announced that he has pawned the team to American Jewelry & Loan, the Detroit pawn shop owned by Les Gold.

Fans’ opinion of Suh tanks even more after he saves annoying ’80s comedian from...

When Suh and the washed-up funnyman Louie Anderson finally beached themselves poolside they were greeted with a chorus of jeers and boos that wouldn't be out of place at Soldier Field. "Let him drown!" shouted one observer. "Louie hasn't done anything worthwhile since 'Coming to America'!"

Silverdome owner requests historical marker to celebrate site of NFL’s greatest fan brawls

"We've petitioned the state government to receive historical status for the Silverdome," said a spokesman. "As the home of the Lions for nearly 30 years, it's been the site of some of sport's ugliest drunken fan brawls ever. Also a few awesome Barry Sanders runs!"

Tigers respond to $5 BP backlash with a la carte pricing for bathrooms and...

Fans were aghast when it was announced that batting practice would cost an additional $5 for spring training games. However, the Tigers were not done innovating the baseball experience.