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FILE - In this April 15, 2015, file photo, New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches his solo home run in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore. Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera having moved on, this looked like it might be a mundane season in the Bronx. Enter Rodriguez, who is showing signs of recapturing his slugging prowess and maybe , just maybe, winning back a few fans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Rodriguez exceeds expectations, helps Yankees stay relevant

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators' Mark Stone (61) is surrounded by his teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. The Senators defeated the Penguins 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Senators’ comeback shakes up chaotic Eastern Conference playoff race

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, April 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Braden Holtby wins 100th game as Capitals hold off Red Wings to end road trip

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore blows a bubble as he watches an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pitchers dominate as Nats, Tigers play 0-0, 10-inning tie

By CARL KOTALA - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) works in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Deadlock between Nationals, Tigers dominated by pitchers

By Carl Kotala - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, right, and Manny Machado prepare to take batting practice before an intra-squad spring training baseball game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., Sunday, March 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Machado, Wieters return for Orioles in loss to Tigers

Associated Press

In a photo from Feb. 12, 2015, Alison Norris, 26, waits for a public bus in Detroit. Norris catches at least two buses during a 2-hour, one-way commute from Detroit to her restaurant hostess job in the city’s northern suburbs. She is among many Detroit residents without cars who often must travel long distances for low-paying positions in customer service or sales far outside the central city. Norris says there are too few jobs in the city. The city’s unemployment rate has been estimated at more than 18 percent. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)

Dearth of jobs a barrier to post-bankruptcy Detroit’s growth

By Corey Williams - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) reacts after blocking a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards end six-game losing streak, beat Pistons in Bradley Beal’s return

Associated Press

Terrence Lavaron Thomas, 39, was arrested in Detroit Saturday after he allegedly stabbed two men at a bus stop when they told him they weren't Muslim. (Southfield Police Department via Detroit Free Press)

Muslim man stabs two at Detroit-area bus stop after asking their religion: police

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2014, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) hits a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Martinez is expected to be ready for the start of the season after the Detroit slugger had surgery on his left knee Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. The Tigers say their designated hitter should resume full activity in 4-6 weeks. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Tigers star Victor Martinez expected back by opening day

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Former Buffalo Sabre Dominik Hasek, of The Czech Republic, stands next to a plaque with his newly retired number in the enterance way to the Buffalo Sabres lockeroom prior to their NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings at the First Niagara Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015., in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/The Buffalo News, Harry Scull, Jr.) TV OUT; MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; BATAVIA DAILY NEWS OUT; DUNKIRK OBSERVER OUT; JAMESTOWN POST-JOURNAL OUT; LOCKPORT UNION-SUN JOURNAL OUT; NIAGARA GAZETTE OUT; OLEAN TIMES-HERALD OUT; SALAMANCA PRESS OUT; TONAWANDA NEWS OUT

Longtime Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek has number retired

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett warms up players before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Jason Garrett agrees to new contract, will remain Cowboys’ coach

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler, right, talks to starting quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) on the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cutler realizes Bears could be in for changes

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE- In an Oct. 5, 2011 file photo, a large crowd photographs the last of five sunken cannons believed to be over 200 years old recovered from the Detroit River in Detroit. The 18th century British cannon that was found in the Detroit River by police divers taking part in training is going on display this weekend following a three-year restoration. An event is planned Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 where the cannon will be shown to media. It will be displayed at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, Max Ortiz) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT

Old cannon found in Detroit River goes on display

By Mike Householder - Associated Press

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice is among many public buildings across the city of Detroit without power Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. A "major cable failure" shut down the grid at about 10:30 a.m., and all of the roughly 100 customers on the grid were affected, according to a statement from the City of Detroit. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Elisha Anderson)

Detroit jails, schools, government go dark in mass power failure

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (59) after his 9-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. With this catch, Johnson set a new NFL record for fewest games (115) to reach 10,000 career receiving yards. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Calvin Johnson leads Lions to rout of Bears

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Snow covers Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. The Buffalo area found itself buried under as much as 5 1/2 feet of snow Wednesday, with another lake-effect storm expected to bring 2 to 3 more feet by late Thursday. (AP Photo/The Buffalo News, Derek Gee)

Bills-Jets game moved to Monday night in Detroit

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace, breezed past Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton and Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen for the NL award. (Associated Press)

Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout capture MVP awards

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2014, file photo Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez points to the stands after his solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Tigers have agreed to a $68 million, four-year contract with slugger Victor Martinez. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Victor Martinez, Tigers reach 4-year, $68 million deal

By Noah Trister - Associated Press