WATCH: Cabrera 'This really sucks' reluctantly becomes full-time DH to protect knee
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera is reluctantly moving into a full-time role as designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers as he tries to avoid losing a second straight season to injury. The longtime corner infielder only played 38 games in 2018 because of a ruptured biceps tendon. This season, he's dealing with chronic soreness in his right knee. Doctors considered operating on the knee but...
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera is reluctantly moving into a full-time role as designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers as he tries to avoid losing a second straight season to injury. The longtime corner infielder only played 38 games in 2018 because of a ruptured biceps tendon. This season, he's dealing with chronic soreness in his right knee. Doctors considered operating on the knee but...
WATCH: Lions announce preseason broadcasting team on FOX 2
The Detroit Lions announced their preseason television team that will be on FOX 2 this upcoming season.
The Detroit Lions announced their preseason television team that will be on FOX 2 this upcoming season.
WATCH: Lions start minicamp with Slay, Harrison staying away
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions started their mandatory minicamp without two standouts on defense. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison were not with their teammates Tuesday. Lions coach Matt Patricia says he's focusing on players on the field. Slay and Harrison may be staying away while trying to get new contracts.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions started their mandatory minicamp without two standouts on defense. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison were not with their teammates Tuesday. Lions coach Matt Patricia says he's focusing on players on the field. Slay and Harrison may be staying away while trying to get new contracts.
Big 10 taps Vikings' Kevin Warren as new commissioner
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - The Big Ten hired Minnesota Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner Tuesday, bringing on a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame to replace Jim Delany and become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference. The 55-year-old Warren has been the chief operating officer for the Vikings since 2015, the...
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - The Big Ten hired Minnesota Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner Tuesday, bringing on a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame to replace Jim Delany and become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference. The 55-year-old Warren has been the chief operating officer for the Vikings since 2015, the...
Michigan heating up at right time, moves to super regionals
After barely making the NCAA Tournament, Michigan is now a regional champion and on its way to the next round. The Wolverines beat Creighton 17-6 in Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday night, rebounding from 24 hours earlier when they gave up seven runs in the ninth inning and lost 11-7 to the Bluejays, forcing a second regional final.
After barely making the NCAA Tournament, Michigan is now a regional champion and on its way to the next round. The Wolverines beat Creighton 17-6 in Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday night, rebounding from 24 hours earlier when they gave up seven runs in the ninth inning and lost 11-7 to the Bluejays, forcing a second regional final.
Detroit Tigers draft Riley Greene fifth overall
The Detroit Tigers selected outfielder Riley Greene fifth overall in the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
The Detroit Tigers selected outfielder Riley Greene fifth overall in the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
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 going 4-5 on their road trip after going 0-9 at home before that.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers going 4-5 on their road trip after going 0-9 at home before that.
Michigan's Howard becomes latest NBA player to coach college
Michigan had a multitude of options to replace longtime coach John Beilein. The Wolverines could have gone with a big-name hire, an up-and-coming young coach or a veteran assistant. Instead, athletic director Warde Manuel raised at least a few eyebrows in Ann Arbor and beyond by turning to Juwan Howard to run one of the nation's top programs. Howard played in the NBA and is a Michigan...
Michigan had a multitude of options to replace longtime coach John Beilein. The Wolverines could have gone with a big-name hire, an up-and-coming young coach or a veteran assistant. Instead, athletic director Warde Manuel raised at least a few eyebrows in Ann Arbor and beyond by turning to Juwan Howard to run one of the nation's top programs. Howard played in the NBA and is a Michigan...
WATCH: Dixon wins Dual #2 of the Detroit Grand Prix
Scott Dixon has had a lot of memorable days as a five-time IndyCar season champion.
Scott Dixon has had a lot of memorable days as a five-time IndyCar season champion.
Braves top Tigers 7-4, 1st home series win vs AL since '16
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask Dansby Swanson how many homers he can hit this season. The Braves shortstop insists he isn't keeping count. Swanson homered, drove in three runs and scored the tiebreaker on Freddie Freeman's double in the eighth inning as Atlanta beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday. Swanson, who hit 14 homers last season, already has 12 this year. He shook his head...
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask Dansby Swanson how many homers he can hit this season. The Braves shortstop insists he isn't keeping count. Swanson homered, drove in three runs and scored the tiebreaker on Freddie Freeman's double in the eighth inning as Atlanta beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday. Swanson, who hit 14 homers last season, already has 12 this year. He shook his head...
Newgarden wins pole at Detroit Grand Prix, sets up sweep
DETROIT (AP) - Josef Newgarden has won his first pole of the season, setting him up to sweep the Detroit Grand Prix races. The Team Penske driver turned the fastest lap at just under 1 minute, 15 seconds in qualifying Sunday, a day after he won on Belle Isle for his second victory of the year. Alexander Rossi, who has finished second in his last two races, will start second. Zach Veach will...
DETROIT (AP) - Josef Newgarden has won his first pole of the season, setting him up to sweep the Detroit Grand Prix races. The Team Penske driver turned the fastest lap at just under 1 minute, 15 seconds in qualifying Sunday, a day after he won on Belle Isle for his second victory of the year. Alexander Rossi, who has finished second in his last two races, will start second. Zach Veach will...
Superstitions don't rule the US Women's National Team — but they definitely have some
Whether you call it paranoid or just a ritual, some players just need their routines. Here are some of the United States Women’s National Team members' rituals (or superstitions) that get them prepped for game day.
Whether you call it paranoid or just a ritual, some players just need their routines. Here are some of the United States Women’s National Team members' rituals (or superstitions) that get them prepped for game day.
Soroka wins 6th straight decision, Braves beat Tigers
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Soroka says he hasn't paid much attention to how solid his numbers are this season. Even without his best stuff, the 21-year-old Soroka was still savvy enough to win his sixth straight decision and Soroka become the youngest pitcher in Atlanta history with eight career wins as the Atlanta Braves snapped a three-game skid with a 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on...
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Soroka says he hasn't paid much attention to how solid his numbers are this season. Even without his best stuff, the 21-year-old Soroka was still savvy enough to win his sixth straight decision and Soroka become the youngest pitcher in Atlanta history with eight career wins as the Atlanta Braves snapped a three-game skid with a 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on...
WATCH: Josef Newgarden wins 1st of 2 Detroit Grand Prix races
DETROIT (AP) - Josef Newgarden got a break and took full advantage of it. Newgarden was fortunate a yellow flag came out when his race strategist called for a pit stop, helping the Team Penske driver take a lead he kept Saturday to win the first of two Detroit Grand Prix races. "Tim Cindric made the call of the race in my opinion," Newgarden said. "He got us the win again. We...
DETROIT (AP) - Josef Newgarden got a break and took full advantage of it. Newgarden was fortunate a yellow flag came out when his race strategist called for a pit stop, helping the Team Penske driver take a lead he kept Saturday to win the first of two Detroit Grand Prix races. "Tim Cindric made the call of the race in my opinion," Newgarden said. "He got us the win again. We...
Cabrera out of Tigers' lineup, waits for MRI results on knee
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Tigers held Miguel Cabrera out of Saturday's lineup as they waited on MRI results of the slugger's right knee. Cabrera, a two-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, left in the sixth inning of Friday's win over Atlanta. He has dealt with soreness in his right knee since spring training. Cabrera is batting .284 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in 194 at-bats...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Tigers held Miguel Cabrera out of Saturday's lineup as they waited on MRI results of the slugger's right knee. Cabrera, a two-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, left in the sixth inning of Friday's win over Atlanta. He has dealt with soreness in his right knee since spring training. Cabrera is batting .284 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in 194 at-bats...