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There’s no question that Detroit is a city that embraces sports. One of just a handful of U.S. cities that claims a baseball, basketball, football, and hockey team, the Motor City currently has the unique joy of being home to an NFL franchise on the rise: On January 28, the Lions fell short to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, ending a historic season.
Typically, in the spring, Detroit sports fans have their focus shifted to the Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers. But this weekend, the Motor City will be the epicenter of football as it hosts the NFL Draft for the first time.
The NFL Draft is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans to Detroit, and it’s gearing up to be one of the most impactful events the city has hosted in some time. Aside from the draft’s obvious football implications, local businesses could be in for a treat.
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