From the spirit of the game to wicked-fast curveballs to innovative and electrifying plays, Free Press photographers were there to capture it all throughout 2024.
The year kicked off with an unforgettable national championship for the University of Michigan football team, capping an undefeated 15-0 season and securing the Wolverines’ first title since 1997. In April, Detroit hosted hundreds of thousands of fans for the 2024 NFL draft. Later, the Tigers celebrated with unexpected champagne showers at Comerica Park, and the Lions continued to amaze, following their first playoff wins in 32 years with a record-breaking season. And it isn’t over yet.
A collection of snippets in time, from elation to devastation, here are the best Michigan sports photos of 2024:
