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BIG3 expansion team is coming to Detroit

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2 years ago

July 8, 2024

BIG3 expansion team is coming to Detroit

DETROIT – GameAbove Sports, a dynamic force in sports-focused business development and strategic investment, has brought the BIG3 to Detroit, demonstrating its commitment to the sports industry’s growth.

Their announcement of the new franchise’s purchase on Monday (July 8) marks a significant step in this journey. The team will be based in Detroit and represent the state of Michigan for the 2025 season.

The GameAbove Sports ownership group, led by Founder and Chairman Keith J. Stone, consists of individuals with deep connections to the region and robust acumen in operations, business, basketball, and sports, including Detroit pro sports notables NBA Hall of Famer and BIG3 Coach George “The Iceman” Gervin and two-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion T.J. Lang, as well as Joe Januszewski, Karen LeVert, Dan McClory, Skyler Stone, Corey Welch, and co-founder of Born in Detroit apparel Anthony Tomey.

Eastern Michigan E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame and former NBA point guard Earl Boykins will also be involved with the organization.

The announcement follows the purchase of rights to the Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston BIG3 franchises earlier this year.

The league, owned by mogul and businessman Ice Cube, is in the fifth week of the BIG3′s seventh season, which continues to tour nationwide and reach millions of fans across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.

To learn more about the BIG3, go to big3.com and follow @thebig3 on X and Instagram.

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

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4 hours ago

May 14, 2026

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

Detroit Public Schools Community District hosting 5th annual alumni event

DETROIT – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will host their fifth annual alumni event.

On May 16, the foundation will host their Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.

The Gala honors distinguished DPSCD alumni who have made a major impact in our community and beyond.

The night is a celebration of Detroit’s success stories and a fundraiser to create new opportunities for the next generation of students.

Organizers say there will be a major live announcement aimed at helping Detroit High School students build brighter futures.

Kerrie Mitchell, the president and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the gala, the foundation’s mission and what the announcement could mean for students across the city.

You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

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16 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new giraffe, Nguvu, to the herd, officials announced on Wednesday.

Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu came from Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of the zoo’s “long-term plan for the giraffe herd.”

“This move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan, which promotes the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of giraffe populations in zoos – and we’re eager to support Nguvu as he adjusts to his new home,” the Detroit Zoo says.

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Officials say Nguvu has been working with the animal care teams for several days and will be introduced to the herd soon.

According to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Nguvu was born in February 2025. His name means “strength” in Swahili.

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

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May 13, 2026

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

The Detroit Lions are taking part in the NFL’s International series for the first time since 2015 by hosting the AFC Champion New England Patriots Week 10 in Munich at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time in Germany) on FOX.

The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl this past February after a 14-3 season and their 22nd AFC East title. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers (16-3), Houston Texans (28-16) and Denver Broncos (10-7) in the playoffs to earn their 12th Super Bowl appearance, which they lost to Seattle (29-13).

Patriots QB Drake Maye is one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL entering his third season and New England’s defense is coming off a 2025 season in which they ranked fourth in points allowed (18.8) and eighth in total defense (295.2).

This is the second of Detroit’s 2026 matchups to be announced early (Week 2 TNF in Buffalo). The rest of the Lions schedule will be revealed Thursday evening.

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