Michigan is home to several professional sports teams, with the majority located in Detroit. Here’s a list of the major professional sports teams in Michigan:
Major League Sports (Detroit-based):
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- NFL (National Football League): Detroit Lions
- NBA (National Basketball Association): Detroit Pistons
- MLB (Major League Baseball): Detroit Tigers
- NHL (National Hockey League): Detroit Red Wings
Other Professional Sports Teams:
- USFL (United States Football League): Michigan Panthers (currently based in Detroit)
- USL Championship (United Soccer League): Detroit City FC
- NISA (National Independent Soccer Association): Michigan Stars FC (based in Metro Detroit area)
- AHL (American Hockey League): Grand Rapids Griffins (affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings)
- NBA G League: Grand Rapids Gold (affiliated with the Denver Nuggets)