The news conference was held on the same day that several immigrant, Latino, Asian American and Black groups released a statement criticizing Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for using the word "illegal ...
including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The backing of state and local officials underscores the potential economic and social impact of securing a franchise.
Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, backed by an investor group led by the owners of the NBA's Pistons and NFL's Lions. Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted the bid Thursday and ...