Dozier, Soler each homer twice as Royals beat Tigers 10-2
DETROIT (AP) - Comerica Park's spacious outfield has frustrated hitters many times over the years. It hasn't been a big deal for Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler this season. Dozier and Jorge Soler each homered twice Sunday, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-2 for a split of the four-game series between the worst teams in the AL Central.
DETROIT (AP) - Comerica Park's spacious outfield has frustrated hitters many times over the years. It hasn't been a big deal for Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler this season. Dozier and Jorge Soler each homered twice Sunday, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-2 for a split of the four-game series between the worst teams in the AL Central.
Simone Biles makes history with balance beam dismount at US women's gymnastics championship
Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Simone Biles — the five-time Olympic medalist who's described as the greatest gymnast of her generation — made history on Friday with a spectacular beam dismount at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Royals snap Tigers win streak 7-0
DETROIT (AP) - Mike Montgomery finally got Kansas City a win, 11 years after being drafted by the Royals. The 30-year-old Montgomery struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings as the Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 Saturday. "It took a little while to get my first win as a Royal, but it feels good," Montgomery said. "We needed this one, which makes it even better."
DETROIT (AP) - Mike Montgomery finally got Kansas City a win, 11 years after being drafted by the Royals. The 30-year-old Montgomery struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings as the Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 Saturday. "It took a little while to get my first win as a Royal, but it feels good," Montgomery said. "We needed this one, which makes it even better."
Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jermaine Kearse checked several boxes for the Detroit Lions when they brought in the wide receiver as a free agent during mini-camp in June. Kearse was familiar with new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's scheme, had the flexibility to play outside or in the slot, and added a veteran presence to a locker room that formerly had strong wide receiver leadership...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jermaine Kearse checked several boxes for the Detroit Lions when they brought in the wide receiver as a free agent during mini-camp in June. Kearse was familiar with new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's scheme, had the flexibility to play outside or in the slot, and added a veteran presence to a locker room that formerly had strong wide receiver leadership...
WATCH: Jackson wins in return to Tigers, beats Royals 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - Ten years later, Edwin Jackson still loves Detroit and Comerica Park. Friday night, the feeling was mutual. Jackson pitched neatly into the seventh inning in his return to Detroit, overcoming an inside-the-park home run and leading the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
DETROIT (AP) - Ten years later, Edwin Jackson still loves Detroit and Comerica Park. Friday night, the feeling was mutual. Jackson pitched neatly into the seventh inning in his return to Detroit, overcoming an inside-the-park home run and leading the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers release 2B Josh Harrison following injuries
The Detroit Tigers have released second baseman Josh Harrison after reinstating him from the injured list.
The Detroit Tigers have released second baseman Josh Harrison after reinstating him from the injured list.
WATCH: Kearse hurt as Patriots rout Lions 31-3
DETROIT (AP) - If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that's who he needs to impress.
DETROIT (AP) - If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that's who he needs to impress.
Mercer's game-ending homer gives Tigers 10-8 win
DETROIT (AP) - It took 864 major league games for Jordy Mercer to hit his first game-ending homer. As he rounded the bases Thursday, one thought went through his mind. "All I was really thinking was how cold the Gatorade bath was going to be," he said. "I couldn't wait to get to the plate, but they really got me." The 32-year-old Tigers shortstop didn't mind,...
DETROIT (AP) - It took 864 major league games for Jordy Mercer to hit his first game-ending homer. As he rounded the bases Thursday, one thought went through his mind. "All I was really thinking was how cold the Gatorade bath was going to be," he said. "I couldn't wait to get to the plate, but they really got me." The 32-year-old Tigers shortstop didn't mind,...
White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020
The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed.
The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed.
Shields-Habazin fight rescheduled for Oct. 5 in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Claressa Shields' fight against Ivana Habazin has been rescheduled for Oct. 5. The fight was originally scheduled for Aug. 17, but it was postponed because Shields injured her knee. This is Shields' first professional fight in her hometown of Flint. The fight on Showtime is for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title. Shields (9-0) defeated Christina Hammer in...
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Claressa Shields' fight against Ivana Habazin has been rescheduled for Oct. 5. The fight was originally scheduled for Aug. 17, but it was postponed because Shields injured her knee. This is Shields' first professional fight in her hometown of Flint. The fight on Showtime is for the vacant WBO junior middleweight title. Shields (9-0) defeated Christina Hammer in...
WATCH: Gardenhire, Rogers & Alexander after 8-1 loss to White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago White Sox came to Detroit on Monday with baseball's third-worst offense. They received a nice boost from the Tigers' pitching staff. According to Fox Sports Detroit, the White Sox became the first major league team since at least 1974 to put a runner on base in every inning of a four-game series. They scored 26 runs and won three times, including an 8-1...
DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago White Sox came to Detroit on Monday with baseball's third-worst offense. They received a nice boost from the Tigers' pitching staff. According to Fox Sports Detroit, the White Sox became the first major league team since at least 1974 to put a runner on base in every inning of a four-game series. They scored 26 runs and won three times, including an 8-1...
Lions agree to extension with OL Joe Dahl through 2021
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with offensive lineman Joe Dahl through 2021. A Lions spokesman confirmed the deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Dahl has made four starts in his career with the Lions, including one last season. Dahl was drafted in the fifth round in 2016 by the Lions out of Washington State. He has played in 22 games in his three...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with offensive lineman Joe Dahl through 2021. A Lions spokesman confirmed the deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Dahl has made four starts in his career with the Lions, including one last season. Dahl was drafted in the fifth round in 2016 by the Lions out of Washington State. He has played in 22 games in his three...
Tigers and White Sox split doubleheader
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers will take any kind of win they can get these days. This one required a long day at the ballpark. Miguel Cabrera had three hits and scored twice to help the Tigers to a 10-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox and a split of their doubleheader Tuesday. Chicago won the opener 5-3.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers will take any kind of win they can get these days. This one required a long day at the ballpark. Miguel Cabrera had three hits and scored twice to help the Tigers to a 10-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox and a split of their doubleheader Tuesday. Chicago won the opener 5-3.
WATCH: Van Noy complimentary of Lions in return
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it's been his own career that has taken off since he left Detroit.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it's been his own career that has taken off since he left Detroit.
Giolito ends winless streak, White Sox beat Tigers 7-4
DETROIT (AP) - Lucas Giolito didn't have his best stuff against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. His manager loved the way he responded. Giolito allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings, good enough to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 7-4.
DETROIT (AP) - Lucas Giolito didn't have his best stuff against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. His manager loved the way he responded. Giolito allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings, good enough to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 7-4.