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Pistons show promise; U of D Titan talk; Lions win? Plus Olympic boxing coming to Detroit

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports. We look back at the first 10 or so games of the Pistons and the promise they show. U of D Mercy Titans are kicking off their basketball season - what to watch for The Lions won? Yes, they did. But will they make it a habit? And finally, U.S. National Olympic boxing qualification event is coming to Detroit in mid March. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

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Devon's back; Pistons return the teal?; Gilbert gets tax breaks; New riverfront apartment renderings + more

Hey all. Devon's back now that his special project is here! But, it's gonna be about 18 years until the work is complete. As to stories - we talk about drinks, places we've been. The Detroit Pistons are rolling out throwback teal jerseys for ten games. Are you on board? Dan Gilbert gets his tax breaks with a 5-4 vote, but helps open up a greater discussion about lowering the city's very high rates. There's a new rendering for the apartments going on the Joe Louis site on the Detroit riverfron...

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DCFC v. Monterey Bay FC preview + women's season done; Pistons summer positivity

Fletcher Sharpe is in to wrap up the DCFC men's win against Indy Eleven, preview the match ahead against Monterey Bay FC. Then we talk a bit about the end of the Detroit City FC women's 2022 season. And finally, Fletcher is very positive about the Pistons after some Summer League play. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

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DCFC heads to Vegas; Pistons do well in draft; Baseball without announcers?

Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too. DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in Memphis. They head to Vegas next, who is on a hot streak. Indy Eleven gets billion dollar soccer development, and we talk about how a passionate fan base shows you don't need MLS. The Detroit Pistons do well in draft, and also say goodbye to Grant - Fletcher has some thoughts on that. Plus, Major League Baseball without announcers? We're g...

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91% Chance of playoffs for Detroit City; Miami + Atlanta previews; Remembering Pistons legend Bob Lanier

Detroit City FC is proving to the entire USL Championship they're here to stay, and a new rating from USL Tactics puts them at a 91% chance of making the playoffs. https://twitter.com/USLTactics/status/1526148070186143744/photo/3 We go over the win against Loudoun 4-2. Plus, we look ahead to a Wednesday road match against The Miami FC and then back home on Saturday against Atlanta United 2. Then Fletcher shares thoughts on the passing of the Pistons legend Bob Lanier. If this is your first t...

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DCFC signs Diop, Botello-Faz, Rodriguez and Williams; Bol trade goes back; Riverfront stadium 50 years ago?

On today’s show, three sports-related discussions with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:14 - We run down the USL signings for Detroit City FC since we last talked. Abdoulaye Diop, Pato Botello-Faz, Maxi Rodriguez and Rhys Williams. 08:42 - Bol Bol turns out to be a trade that goes back as he failed a health check by the Pistons, and we learn that Bol is going to have foot surgery knocking him out for the rest of the season. 11:18 - And finally, something fun. Should there have been a Tigers/Lions stadium...

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Detroit City FC brings back Carroll, Rutz; Pistons add Bol; NIL's impact on college football

Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on DCFC’s signings of Stephen Carroll, Connor Rutz, and it’s the end of the line for Roddy Green as part of the rouge and gold. The Pistons sign Bol Bol. And we get into the changes the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals will bring for college football and some Harbaugh speculation. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows. And if you have ideas for a bad (but amazing) l...

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PODCAST: U of M, Pistons & Lions w/ Fletcher Sharpe; How Frame in Hazel Park is dealing with the pandemic

Today’s show is in two parts: First, Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk U of M football, how the Pistons look and the addition of Chris Spielman as a special assistant with the Detroit Lions. Then, engineer Randy Walker hops in with Jer to talk with Ryan Waldman from the restaurant Frame in Hazel Park. What are they doing to adapt to the pandemic? And yes, there are yurts involved. Frame Hazel Park website...

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Detroit Pistons To Wear Flagstar Bank Logos On Their Jerseys

It was only a matter of time until the some of the major four sports teams started wearing corporate sponsor logos on their jerseys beyond the maker of the clothing, and Detroit has joined the likes of Brooklyn, Cleveland, Toronto and others by signing a sponsorship deal. The Detroit Pistons signed a deal with Flagstar Bank for an undisclosed amount of money to wear their logo on the right chest of their new Nike jerseys, as well as advertise on local radio and in the new Little Caesars Arena....

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Pistons win 106-90, take advantage of Cavs giving James a night off

Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons took advantage of LeBron James’ absence to snap a five-game losing streak by downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-90 on Monday night at The Palace. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 18 points, Marcus Morris supplied 15 and Jon Leuer and Reggie Jackson chipped in 13 apiece for the Pistons. Andre Drummond added 11 points and a game-high 17 rebounds in a game the last-place Pistons (15-18) never trailed. James, who played 40 minutes in Cleveland’...

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Report: "The Pistons Will Probably Be Gone" To Downtown Detroit Says Oakland County Exec

It looks like we’re even closer to the Detroit Pistons moving to the new arena that’s rising on Woodward in downtown Detroit. Crain’s Detroit Business is reporting that Detroit Pistons officials asked Oakland County to buy the Palace of Auburn Hills, where the Detroit Pistons play, in a $384 million buy-lease-back deal to the team. That’s basically where the county would own the arena and lease it back. County officials, citing their fiscal responsibility, said no to the deal. For context,...

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WATCH: Nothing But Net! Pistons Dancer Nails Half Court Shot With Her Back To The Basket

This is just plain pretty cool to watch. Yeah, we’re a little slow on the uptake and it’s not the most important story in the world but it is really neat to see. Over in Auburn Hills, 24 year-old Detroit Pistons Dancer Kathryn Martin nailed a shot from half court with her back to the net at halftime on Friday night. Sure, the Pistons lost that night, but the video? It’s kind of amazing. The video is above. Enjoy! P.S. – The photo and more is from the Detroit Pistons Dancers Facebook page. Ch...