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Tony Paul

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Detroit, MI, United States

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Past articles by Tony:

Legendary golf writer Vartan Kupelian dies at 73

Vartan Kupelian, a long-time Detroit News reporter who spent decades as one of the most respected golf writers in the country, has died. → Read More

Curry fan Kendrick Nunn signs contract with Warriors

Kendrick Nunn received a partially guaranteed contract from the defending NBA champions following his one season at Oakland University. → Read More

Pistons' Bullock becomes LGBTQ ally as tribute to late sister

The Pistons forward will be in New York on Saturday to speak at the annual GLAAD Media Awards dinner. → Read More

Detroit Mercy’s Kam Chatman declares for NBA Draft

The redshirt junior forward, who averaged 17.8 points a game last season, won’t hire an agent. → Read More

Kay Felder to sign two-way contract with Detroit Pistons

The former Detroit Pershing and Oakland University star point guard has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Pistons. → Read More

Tom Wilson: Pistons will feel at home at LCA 'over time'

Tom Wilson: Pistons will feel at home at LCA 'over time'By Tony PaulThe Detroit NewsDetroit -- The reviews are in, and they've been mostly glowing.Especially if you're a Red Wings fan. → Read More

Harbaugh’s son talks coming out, dad’s wardrobe

James Harbaugh Jr. appeared on the Boston-based “Two Outs” podcast this week. → Read More

Police, MSU investigate softball coaches

Player who criticized program alleges head coach gave assistant permission to hit her with practice pitches → Read More

Tom Leyden leaving WXYZ for job in Boston

Tom Leyden's not a native Detroiter. But he sure could've fooled the viewers. → Read More

Tigers' J.D. Martinez dismisses pressure as 'not real'

He keeps a detailed journal of every at-bat, one page each game, two notebooks each year. → Read More

Tigers' Alex Avila: Show me the hockey mask

Given the concussions he's suffered recently, the Tigers catcher is open to a change. → Read More

Tigers' Dave Dombrowski explains decision to leave hot-hitting catcher James McCann down in Toledo

The Tigers absolutely raided their Triple-A affiliate Monday, calling up four players to join them for the night's game in Pittsburgh. One of the four, however, was not McCann, whose continued exclusion from the major-league roster has become a hot point of contention among the fans. → Read More

Tigers set to host 'garage' sale at Comerica Park; lots of cool items up for grabs

Next week, the Tigers will be offering fans a chance to stop by Comerica Park and pick through an assortment of stadium-used items - ranging from modest (t-shirts) to lavish (pool tables!). → Read More

'The Rock' at Michigan State should remain a tribute to 'Princess Lacey'

A day later, they kept on coming. One by one, they walked slowly up -- in silence, some wiping away tears. They took pictures and signed their name. Then they turned away, passing by another group of mourners. → Read More

'Princess Lacey,' friend of MSU's Payne, dies after battle with cancer

Lacey Holsworth, the 8-year-old cancer patient whose friendship with Adreian Payne and the Michigan State basketball team touched the heart of the nation, has died. → Read More

Tigers fans could fall in love with Ian Kinsler

Trying to make sense of what went down at Comerica Park Saturday, when the Tigers held on for dear life to beat the Baltimore Orioles, 7-6, and remain baseball's lone undefeated team. → Read More

Tigers announce extraordinary 8-year deal for slugger Miguel Cabrera

The face of the franchise, Miguel Cabrera, has signed an eight-year contract extension that could keep in Detroit through at least the 2023 season - and potentially the remainder of his Hall of Fame career. → Read More

Lakeland-bound Brad Ausmus eager to finally see his Tigers for himself

Ausmus will be flying from San Diego to Lakeland on Monday and plans to arrive at Joker Marchant Stadium bright and early Tuesday morning, plenty ready to get going in his new job. → Read More

'Big Wheel' is back: Tigers to hire Lance Parrish as minor-league manager

The former All-Star catcher is expected to soon be named manager of team's Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves, according to a source. He will replace Chris Cron, who left earlier this month to become minor league hitting coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Tigers have not yet confirmed the move. → Read More