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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' June turnaround, the Red Wings' dilemma after Dylan Larkin's trade demand, and more sports news.

For the FIFA World Cup, experts from the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University developed turf that has been shipped to stadiums all over North America.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon says after a terrible May, the Detroit Tigers are getting more aggressive at the plate. He also examines the potential for an MLB lockout.

The Antrim County clerk is accused of improperly changing the voting registration status of residents. Interlochen Public Radio's Austin Rowlader joined Morning Edition.

Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at a team that's especially hungry for an NBA title, a long Stanley Cup drought, and the state of the Detroit Tigers.

Michigan has had several severe storms in 2026. Another one hit Monday, leaving many Michiganders without power. Morning Edition got an update on the restoration work.

Commentator John U. Bacon looks at pressure on Pistons star Cade Cunningham in the NBA playoffs, and the stakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal after groundbreaking surgery.

Strong storms and tornadoes hit 30 Michigan counties in April. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun damage assessments with help from Michigan State Police.

Democrats have kept control of the Michigan Senate. Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service looks at what the special election results could tell us about November.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon looks at the Pistons' playoff series with the Cavs; Tarik Skubal's injury and other Tigers' woes; and Michigan's new pro sports team.