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Bally Sports Detroit no longer on Xfinity as Comcast, Diamond Sports Group fail to reach deal

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3 weeks ago

May 1, 2024

Bally Sports Detroit no longer on Xfinity as Comcast, Diamond Sports Group fail to reach deal

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Tens of thousands of Tigers fans in Michigan will have to find a new way to watch their favorite team. Bally Sports Detroit has been pulled off of Xfinity as Comcast and Diamond Sports Group failed to reach a new deal. Diamond Sports Group owns 18 networks under the Bally Sports name across the country and has broadcasting rights to over 30 professional teams across the MLB, NHL and NBA.

In a statement released late Tuesday, Bally Sports said in part, “Unfortunately, Comcast has rejected a proposed extension that would have kept our channels on the air and instead they pulled our signals while we continue to pursue a multi-year renewal agreement. As a result, Bally Sports broadcasts are unavailable to Comcast subscribers.”

With Bally Sports Detroit no longer on Xfinity, customers can no longer watch Detroit Tigers games. Depending on how long the two sides remain at odds in negotiations, fans may also lose access to Red Wings and Pistons games as well when the NHL and NBA seasons begin in the fall.

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Other viewing options for Tigers fans ↓

At the moment, Tigers fans who have Xfinity have a few options to watch games while Bally Sports remains off Xfinity. Bally Sports channels are still on cable or streaming services such as FuBo TV, DirecTV or DirecTV STREAM. Bally Sports also offers streaming on their website, even for those in market, with Bally Sports+ and MLB.TV offers streaming of Tigers games but only for those outside the state of Michigan.

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How to get free tickets to Michigan Central’s reopening concert today

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16 mins ago

May 21, 2024

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How to get free tickets to Michigan Central’s reopening concert today

Detroit’s Corktown excited for Michigan Central reopening on June 6

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(CBS DETROIT) — Registration for free tickets to the Michigan Central Station reopening concert and tours opens Tuesday.

The station was purchased by Ford Motor Company in 2018 and is scheduled to reopen on June 6 after being closed for the last 36 years. The general public is invited to attend the reopening celebrations.

The celebrations kick off with “Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,” a 90-minute, standing-room-only concert outside in front of the station. The lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but according to a release, it will feature “some of Detroit’s biggest stars.” The concert is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, an Emmy-winning production company that has produced many Super Bowl Halftime Shows.

“There’s no place like Detroit, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase the city through its own incredible artists,” said Collins. “We’re going to create an unforgettable welcome party for Michigan Central with this new chapter in Detroit history that celebrates the visions of these unique performers who are bound together by a shared love of their city.”

The event will also feature short films and appearances from local leaders and creators from around Detroit and Southeast Michigan to discuss innovation stories.

Entry will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Registration for free tickets will begin at noon on Tuesday on Michigan Central’s website.

In addition to the concert, 10 days of free tours will be offered. The tours will give people a look at the station’s restored ground floor, along with exhibits, entertainment and art. The tours begin on June 7 and go through June 16.

Sara Powers

Sara Powers is a digital producer for CBS Detroit. Sara covers local news, often focusing on crime, politics and entertainment.

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Ann Arbor school board address budget, employment in meeting

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7 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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The Ann Arbor Public Schools board held a meeting on Monday to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. Since then, the board has voted to cut about 141 employees.

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Detroit Tigers’ Reese Olson gets hit by comebacker, exits game with right hip contusion

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15 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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Detroit Tigers’ Reese Olson gets hit by comebacker, exits game with right hip contusion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson exited Monday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the third inning with a right hip contusion.

A comebacker hit Olson on his right hip.

The 24-year-old looked like he wanted to stay in the game after throwing a couple of warmup pitches, but following a conversation with head athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks and manager A.J. Hinch, he ultimately left game after 52 pitches.

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Olson threw a first-pitch 94.4 mph fastball to Michael Massey with two runners on base and two outs in the third inning. The ball — hit with a 101.8 mph exit velocity — drilled Olson in his right hip.

He immediately grabbed his right hip, limping.

Catcher Jake Rogers emerged from behind the plate to field the ball in front of the mound. He tried to make a play by flipping the ball to third base, but there wasn’t a defender covering the bag, so the ball bounced into foul territory and into the outfield. The lead runner scored on the mistake from Rogers, charged with a throwing error.

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After that, Eubanks and Hinch came out of the dugout to meet with Olson. The Tigers replaced Olson with right-handed reliever Beau Brieske.

Olson is scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

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The comeback that knocked Olson out of the game occurred one inning after he gave up a home run for the first time in 54 innings. He allowed two runs (one earned run) on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts across 2⅔ innings, with the both homer and comebacker hit by Massey.

Olson has a 2.16 ERA with 16 walks and 43 strikeouts across 50 innings in nine starts in the 2024 season.

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