Michigan makes CWS finals with 15-3 win over Texas Tech

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Michigan has gone from being an anxious team playing not to lose the Big Ten regular-season championship a month ago to one that is carefree and just two wins away from the national championship. The Wolverines ended up letting that conference title slip away, and it was a lesson learned.

Warriors sought to add scorer, acquire Michigan guard Poole

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors hope Jordan Poole will provide a much-needed scoring punch as a rookie. Golden state selected the Michigan shooting guard with the 28th pick of the NBA draft Thursday night, seeking a player who could make an immediate impact given the team's injury-plagued roster coming off an NBA Finals loss to the Toronto Raptors.

WATCH: Horan, Heath & Ellis after 2-0 win over Sweden and finished atop the group

LE HAVRE, France (AP) - The defending champion U.S. national team faced its toughest test of the Women's World Cup and remained dominant Thursday night, beating Sweden 2-0 to serve up a measure of revenge against the team that stunned the confident Americans in the last Olympics.

The Ex-Rays: Tampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore Montreal

NEW YORK (AP) - The Ex-Rays? Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal. No timetable for the possible plan was announced. An idea under consideration is for the Rays to play early in the season in Tampa Bay and later in Montreal.

What you need to know before the US faces off against Sweden in Group F's last match in the WWC

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.

AP source: Pistons getting Snell, pick from Bucks for Leuer

DETROIT (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal says the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade that would send Jon Leuer to the Bucks in exchange for Tony Snell and the 30th pick in Thursday night's draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is not yet official. Trades can't be completed until the new league year starts on July 6.

WATCH: Draymond Green gives back to Michigan with a new Blink Fitness

Michigan State legend and current Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green wanted to give back to his home state and help people both mentally and physically.

Reynolds caps comeback with 3-run blast, Pirates beat Tigers

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Coming off a hitless night, Bryan Reynolds told teammate Corey Dickerson he felt pressure to produce. Dickerson told the rookie to write a few things down to help him remember what he was doing, and what he was thinking, when he was hot. Dickerson wasn't sure if Reynolds took his advice, but the rookie turned it around on Wednesday night.

Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.

Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Christin Stewart's sped his thinking up and slowed down his feet, helping the Detroit Tigers end a four-game losing streak in the process.

Lions rookies team up with Empowerment Plan to help homeless

The Lions offseason program has ended but Tuesday there was a group of rookies today getting some work done off the field.

Tigers take 4-game slide into matchup with Pirates

Detroit Tigers (25-43, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (32-39, fifth in the AL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Daniel Norris (2-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 54 strikeouts) Pirates: Mitch Keller (0-1, 15.43 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 9 strikeouts) LINE: Pirates favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Detroit enters the matchup as...

Red Wings announce preseason schedule

The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday their 2019-2020 NHL preseason schedule.