'Not about 24': Williams to face Halep in Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions. For one thing, she shouldn't focus too much on trying to raise her Grand Slam title total to 24, a number achieved by just one other player in tennis history. And for another, she needs to stay calm on the court.
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions. For one thing, she shouldn't focus too much on trying to raise her Grand Slam title total to 24, a number achieved by just one other player in tennis history. And for another, she needs to stay calm on the court.
Jim Bouton, former pitcher, WMU alum, author, dies at 80
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (AP) - Jim Bouton, the former New York Yankees pitcher who shocked and angered the conservative baseball world with the tell-all book "Ball Four," has died. He was 80. Bouton's family said he died Wednesday at the Great Barrington home he shared with wife Paula Kurman. He fought a brain disease linked to dementia and was in hospice care. Bouton also had...
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (AP) - Jim Bouton, the former New York Yankees pitcher who shocked and angered the conservative baseball world with the tell-all book "Ball Four," has died. He was 80. Bouton's family said he died Wednesday at the Great Barrington home he shared with wife Paula Kurman. He fought a brain disease linked to dementia and was in hospice care. Bouton also had...
World Cup champions and their fans celebrate in New York
Members of the U.S. women's soccer team waved from floats as fans cheered during a victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan Wednesday.
Members of the U.S. women's soccer team waved from floats as fans cheered during a victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan Wednesday.
Michigan man can hit fastballs upwards of 250 mph
Imagine facing an 80 mph fastball -- and trying to hit it.
Imagine facing an 80 mph fastball -- and trying to hit it.
AL holds off NL for 4-3 win in All-Star Game
CLEVELAND (AP) - For one night, the pitchers took back the power. Hours after an awesome Home Run Derby got everyone buzzing even louder about monster shots and juiced balls, only a couple flew out of Progressive Field on Tuesday. Instead, Justin Verlander blazed 97 mph heat, Shane Bieber and Aroldis Chapman each struck out the side and the American League slowed a loaded NL lineup 4-3 for...
CLEVELAND (AP) - For one night, the pitchers took back the power. Hours after an awesome Home Run Derby got everyone buzzing even louder about monster shots and juiced balls, only a couple flew out of Progressive Field on Tuesday. Instead, Justin Verlander blazed 97 mph heat, Shane Bieber and Aroldis Chapman each struck out the side and the American League slowed a loaded NL lineup 4-3 for...
Senator introduces bill to withhold 2026 World Cup funds until USWNT paid equally
A senator is proposing legislation that would withhold funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. women's soccer team is paid equally to the men.
A senator is proposing legislation that would withhold funds for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. women's soccer team is paid equally to the men.
Former Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin retires
In February the Detroit Lions announced they had released long time safety Glover Quin and on Tuesday Quin announced his retirement.
In February the Detroit Lions announced they had released long time safety Glover Quin and on Tuesday Quin announced his retirement.
Pistons stay undefeated in Vegas Summer League
With Zion Williamson and Ja Morant out with injuries and R.J. Barrett struggling, the opportunity has presented itself for lesser-known players to get noticed during Las Vegas Summer League.
With Zion Williamson and Ja Morant out with injuries and R.J. Barrett struggling, the opportunity has presented itself for lesser-known players to get noticed during Las Vegas Summer League.
Greg Kelser's summer basketball camp helps kids improve on, off court
Summertime means summer camps and very few have been doing it as long as Greg Kelser.
Summertime means summer camps and very few have been doing it as long as Greg Kelser.
NYC to host ticker-tape parade honoring Women's World Cup winners
New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the United States women’s national soccer team’s victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade to celebrate the United States women’s national soccer team’s victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Gauff loses at Wimbledon, while Williams wins again
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over. The 15-year-old American lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers first half and what you can take from it.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers first half and what you can take from it.
Price, Vazquez, Bogaerts lead Red Sox over Tigers for sweep
DETROIT (AP) - David Price sent the Boston Red Sox sailing into the All-Star break with a bit of history Sunday. Price pitched one-run ball over five innings and the Red Sox finished off a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 6-3 win. The victory was the 150th of Price's career. "It will be cool to see that on the back of my baseball card, because it speaks for itself," he said....
DETROIT (AP) - David Price sent the Boston Red Sox sailing into the All-Star break with a bit of history Sunday. Price pitched one-run ball over five innings and the Red Sox finished off a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 6-3 win. The victory was the 150th of Price's career. "It will be cool to see that on the back of my baseball card, because it speaks for itself," he said....
WATCH: USA wins World Cup beating the Netherlands for back-to-back championships
The United States won its record fourth Women's World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.
The United States won its record fourth Women's World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.
Betts, Benintendi lead Red Sox to 10-6 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - It has taken the Boston Red Sox a long time to win the first two games of their weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. They'd love to finish off a sweep quickly. "We've got one more game until the All-Star break," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "Let's come in here, take care of business and finish on a high note." The Red Sox beat the...
DETROIT (AP) - It has taken the Boston Red Sox a long time to win the first two games of their weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. They'd love to finish off a sweep quickly. "We've got one more game until the All-Star break," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "Let's come in here, take care of business and finish on a high note." The Red Sox beat the...
Michigan signs German guard Franz Wagner
New Michigan Head Coach Juwan Howard made his biggest splash so far signing German guard Franz Wagner, the brother of former Michigan star Moe Wagner.
New Michigan Head Coach Juwan Howard made his biggest splash so far signing German guard Franz Wagner, the brother of former Michigan star Moe Wagner.