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Detroit Historical Museum unveils a unique Pistons exhibit

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February 17, 2024

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Detroit Historical Museum unveils a unique Pistons exhibit

32-year-old Darrick Muhammed says he is a diehard Pistons fan.

“All the way, I mean, I’m talking about Ben Wallace, autographed pictures; I bought the jerseys,” said Muhammed.

The proud Detroiter even remembers when the Pistons rocked the teal jerseys.

“I was at the Pistons parade in 2004,” said Muhammed.

So when I told Muhammed about the unique Pistons exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum, he was beyond excited.

“I’m definitely going,” said Muhammed.

It’s called the thirty-five 20 exhibit, focusing on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Bad Boys and 2004 Going to Work Pistons.

“Through artifacts, different media, and replica items, we are able to tell the story of that storied era in Pistons’ basketball history,” said Alicia Jeffreys, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Detroit Pistons.

Jeffreys has been working for the Pistons for 22 years. But before that, she has always been a Pistons fan.

“Some of them are part of my personal collection over the years, and I was happy to dust them off and bring them for this exhibit,” said Jeffreys.

“What’s the most valuable artifact at the exhibit?” asked 7 Action News.

“The Championship trophies and championship rings, for sure. I do love my access badge to the championship parade, which is on display. There are also game-worn shoes by different players over different eras. So you can see how shoes have transitioned over the last 35 years. Also, in 2004, after winning the championship, the entire team, Rasheed, presented everyone with WWE championship belts, and Rasheed loaned us his belt for the exhibit,” said Jeffreys.

The exhibit even features the original Pistons banners that used to hang at the team’s previous home, the palace in Auburn Hills.

“When you folded and kept the banners, was that an employee thinking long-term, or was that being a fan?” asked 7 Action News.

“It was a little bit of both. Such an important piece of history,” said Jeffreys.

“What’s the one thing you will always remember about the Pistons?” asked 7 Action News.

“Oh man, I remember the confetti that fell after the last buzzer in 2004. I always get goosebumps talking about it,” said Jeffreys.

The thirty-fire 20 Pistons exhibit is on until June 23rd at the Detroit Historical Museum. To learn more, head to https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/plan-your-visit/general-information

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

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March 1, 2026

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RECAP: Detroit’s lack of execution results in 5-2 loss at Carolina | Detroit Red Wings

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wrapping up the February portion of their 2025-26 regular-season schedule, the Detroit Red Wings unfortunately spent most of their Saturday night playing catch-up in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.

“They’re a heck of a team,” Detroit captain Dylan Larkin said. “This is a hard building to play in…They’re the class of the East, and you got to come in here at some point and get points. I just didn’t think we executed. We allowed them to be on top of us and come back in waves on Talbs.”

Goalie Cam Talbot made 30 saves in his first start since Jan. 22 for the Red Wings (34-20-6; 74 points), who moved to 11-5-2 on the road since Dec. 6. Meanwhile, turning aside 27 shots netminder Frederik Andersen helped the Hurricanes (38-15-6; 82 points) win their fifth straight game and extend their point streak to 12.

“We’re leaving without points, so that’s real disappointing,” Detroit head coach Todd McLellan said. “I thought that the game was real fast to begin with. There was a lot of pace going both ways. It was a good game for us to play in. A lot of their offensive opportunities came off of basically our tape…[Carolina] really took advantage of our mistakes.”

Detroit held steady against Carolina’s characteristically heavy, initial 10-minute push in the opening frame, but the leaders of the Metropolitan Division went up 1-0 when Taylor Hall blocked Simon Edvinsson’s shot attempt in their defensive zone and proceeded to score on a breakaway at 14:05. Then with eight seconds left in the period, while the hosts were on the man advantage, Sebastian Aho’s shot from the left face-off circle deflected off Edvinsson’s stick down low and into the back of the net to extend their lead to 2-0.

“They come out flying and shoot a lot of pucks,” Larkin said. “You can’t really pay attention to the shot clock because they fire it from everywhere, but I liked our start. It’s just that we had some times where we didn’t execute, and they score with eight seconds left. That’s a tough one, but we responded well. We won the second period.”

The Hurricanes struck again just 2:52 into that second period, as Eric Robinson jammed a wrist shot from the top of the crease to push ahead 3-0. But in a span of just 47 seconds late in the stanza, the Red Wings beat Andersen twice to put the hosts on their heels and make it a one-goal game going into the second intermission.

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

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February 28, 2026

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Teenager injured in shooting near Detroit school, police say

Nick Lentz

February 28, 2026 / 4:36 PM EST
/ CBS Detroit

A teenage male is recovering and police are investigating after a shooting near a school on the east side of Detroit on Friday night.

According to police, the incident happened at 8:28 p.m. on the 3400 block of St. Aubin Street, the same area where the Detroit Edison Public School Academy’s Early College of Excellence is located.

Officials said an altercation ensued inside a building on the block and continued outside. An individual then fired shots that struck the male, whose age has yet to be disclosed, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he was in stable condition on Saturday.

According to The Detroit News, the altercation was a fight that broke out during Detroit Edison’s boys basketball game against Detroit University Prep.

As of Saturday afternoon, police haven’t shared whether any arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Duluth Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587.

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

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February 28, 2026

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Preview: February 28 vs. Detroit | Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their point streak to a dozen games on Saturday, when they go head-to-head with the Detroit Red Wings.

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When: Saturday, February 28

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

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Listen: 99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes App

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Canes Record: 37-15-6 (80 Points, 1st – Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 5-4 Win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 26

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Red Wings Record: 34-19-6 (74 Points, T-2nd – Atlantic Division)

Red Wings Last Game: 2-1 Win (OT) over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Feb. 26

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