Oaklands' Brosseau goes from undrafted to middle of MLB lineup

NEW YORK (AP) - Three years ago, Mike Brosseau was a college graduate surrounded by teenagers on minor league backfields in Florida. His batting gloves were tattered, his cleats falling apart and his bank account essentially empty. This week, he was batting third at Yankee Stadium, facing a Cy Young Award winner in the thick of a postseason race. "I don't think anybody would admit...

Early exit for Tiger Woods at British Open

Tiger Woods turned and saluted the fans at Royal Portrush who saw him for two days at this British Open, but no more.

Big Ten Notebook from day one of media days

CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State and Ohio State each placed two players on the preseason all-Big Ten team announced Thursday. Junior running back J.K. Dobbins and defensive end Chase Young were the Buckeyes and linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive end Kenny Willekes, two seniors, were named for the Spartans. Penn State junior defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was the fifth player on the East...

Bauer strikes out 10, Indians win 11th straight over Tigers

CLEVELAND (AP) - Trevor Bauer tipped his cap after receiving a standing ovation when he walked to the dugout after being removed in the seventh inning. It might have been the right-hander's final appearance at home with the Cleveland Indians. Bauer struck out 10 in 6 2/3 innings, José Ramírez hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth and the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers for...

Red Wings re-sign D Joe Hicketts to 2-year deal

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Joe Hicketts to a two-year contract. The team announced the move Wednesday. Hicketts played in 11 games with the Red Wings in 2018-19. He also had 27 points in 64 games with Grand Rapids of the AHL. The 23-year-old Hicketts has no goals and three assists in 16 career NHL games. ___ More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL and...

Mike Clevinger strikes out 12 as Indians beat Tigers 7-2

CLEVELAND (AP) - Mike Clevinger wanted to make the most of his strict pitch count as the strikeouts piled up. Clevinger matched his career high with 12 strikeouts and 100 pitches over six innings, as the Cleveland Indians continued their dominance of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-2 win on Wednesday night.

Pacquiao vs Thurman: What to know before watching the most anticipated fight of the year

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, will face off against the undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman on Saturday, July 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA world welterweight title.

Four Cleveland pitchers limit Detroit to one hit in 8-0 win

CLEVELAND (AP) - A single by Nicholas Castellanos in the fifth inning prevented Zach Plesac and three Cleveland Indians relievers from making history. Castellanos hit a grounder up the middle off Tyler Clippard for the only hit allowed by Cleveland in an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. It was the second one-hitter tossed by the Indians this season.

Indians take Tigers 8-6

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Indians wanted to bounce back from a disappointing series against the Minnesota Twins. Oscar Mercado made certain they did. Cleveland's rookie outfielder hit his second home run of the game - a leadoff blast in the seventh inning - and the Indians continued to dominate Detroit with an 8-6 win over the Tigers on Monday night.

Michigan adds Jay Smith to Juwan Howard's basketball staff

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has hired Jay Smith to be on Juwan Howard's basketball staff as director of player personnel and development. The move was announced Monday. Howard also says he is retaining director of basketball operations Chris Hunter and hiring video analyst David Metzendorf.

Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car

Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.

SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Will Burchfield

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers losing two of three to the Royals and needing a win Sunday.

Tigers plate 7 in 3rd, beat Royals 12-8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Tigers heard Kansas City was making a late pitching change about an hour before the first pitch, and what could have caused a bit of anxiety for a bunch of hitters turned out to be a just fine. Jeimer Candelario hit a bases-clearing double and Gordon Beckham added a two-run homer during a seven-run third inning, and Detroit pounded Brian Flynn and the Royals 12-8...

Djokovic edges Federer in 5 sets for 5th Wimbledon trophy

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - For nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer traded the lead, playing on and on and on until an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker was required to settle their memorable Wimbledon final.

Starling, Keller send Royals to 4-1 win over Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bubba Starling's first career hit was admittedly a little imperfect. Then again, so was his route to the majors. The hometown boy from nearby Gardner, Kansas, toiled away for more than seven years in the minors, more than once thinking about giving up the game. But he was finally called up by the Kansas City Royals this week, and he finally delivered that hit - a...

Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell to take leave for health issue

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence to address health issues that he says "require my full attention." Caldwell was hired in February to be the Dolphins' assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. He was expected to help in the development of second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, who is rebooting his career after a shaky...

Maldonado, Soler hit home runs, Royals beat Tigers 8-5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Martin Maldonado was as shocked as anyone by his tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning. "No, I thought it was a pop up," Maldonado said. "I've hit balls better than that and they've been caught, so I was happy to be rounding third base."

11 years after epic, Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semis

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line.

AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Russell Westbrook and James Harden are together again, and Chris Paul is leaving Houston to make that reunion happen.