Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first-place Minnesota Twins didn't get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and Minnesota beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. "It was a good effort from all of our guys,...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first-place Minnesota Twins didn't get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and Minnesota beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. "It was a good effort from all of our guys,...
Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren't pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind him. But Gibson kept the game within reach until the Twins hitters solved veteran Tigers starter Edwin Jackson. Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren't pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind him. But Gibson kept the game within reach until the Twins hitters solved veteran Tigers starter Edwin Jackson. Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a...
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29.
LISTEN: Patricia 'not season-ending' on injuries to Davis & Ragnow
Detroit Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia held a conference call Saturday afternoon and said the injuries suffered by starting middle linebacker Jarrad Davis and starting center Frank Ragnow Friday night are "not season-ending" and would give no timetable on their return.
Detroit Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia held a conference call Saturday afternoon and said the injuries suffered by starting middle linebacker Jarrad Davis and starting center Frank Ragnow Friday night are "not season-ending" and would give no timetable on their return.
Multiple people injured after lightning strike at PGA Tour Championship
Lightning struck a pine tree right after play at the Tour Championship was suspended, and ambulances took five people from the golf course.
Lightning struck a pine tree right after play at the Tour Championship was suspended, and ambulances took five people from the golf course.
WATCH: Stafford plays as Lions lose Davis, Ragnow to injuries and game 24-20 to Bills
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford got on the field for the first time in the preseason and left the game unscathed. Some teammates and opponents were not as fortunate. Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown pass and the Buffalo Bills came back to beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 Friday night in a preseason game that became significant because key players on both teams were hurt.
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford got on the field for the first time in the preseason and left the game unscathed. Some teammates and opponents were not as fortunate. Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown pass and the Buffalo Bills came back to beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 Friday night in a preseason game that became significant because key players on both teams were hurt.
Rodríguez slam, VerHagen lead Tigers over Twins 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins are looking for a big finish, and José Berríos has turned into a concern for the AL Central leaders. Berríos surrendered Ronny Rodríguez's first career grand slam in the sixth inning of Minnesota's 9-6 loss to the lowly Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins are looking for a big finish, and José Berríos has turned into a concern for the AL Central leaders. Berríos surrendered Ronny Rodríguez's first career grand slam in the sixth inning of Minnesota's 9-6 loss to the lowly Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Cole strikes out 12, Bregman HR lifts Astros over Tigers 6-3
HOUSTON (AP) - A day after failing to back a gem by ace Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros were determined to convert on another from Gerrit Cole. Cole struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings, Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Thursday night. After the Tigers stunned Houston in a 2-1 win Wednesday despite Verlander's complete-game two-hitter,...
HOUSTON (AP) - A day after failing to back a gem by ace Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros were determined to convert on another from Gerrit Cole. Cole struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings, Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Thursday night. After the Tigers stunned Houston in a 2-1 win Wednesday despite Verlander's complete-game two-hitter,...
Stafford, Lions host Bills
Baker Mayfield wants to play half of Cleveland's third exhibition game at Tampa Bay on Friday night. "But it's not my call," the quarterback said. It's up to coach Freddie Kitchens, who said he will use his starters some but seems inclined to keep them fresh and uninjured heading into the Sept. 8 opener with Tennessee. He said his decision will be made on "a...
Baker Mayfield wants to play half of Cleveland's third exhibition game at Tampa Bay on Friday night. "But it's not my call," the quarterback said. It's up to coach Freddie Kitchens, who said he will use his starters some but seems inclined to keep them fresh and uninjured heading into the Sept. 8 opener with Tennessee. He said his decision will be made on "a...
Lions banking on QB Stafford with no backup plan
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have leaned heavily on Matthew Stafford since selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL draft. Stafford has started since he was a rookie, and after injuries stunted his first two seasons, the strong-armed quarterback has started every game for eight straight years.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have leaned heavily on Matthew Stafford since selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL draft. Stafford has started since he was a rookie, and after injuries stunted his first two seasons, the strong-armed quarterback has started every game for eight straight years.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces return to racing after fiery airplane crash
(FOX NEWS) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR car just two weeks after surviving a harrowing airplane crash with his wife Amy and their one-year-old daughter Isla.
(FOX NEWS) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR car just two weeks after surviving a harrowing airplane crash with his wife Amy and their one-year-old daughter Isla.
Verlander allows 2 HRs in 2-hitter, loses 2-1 to Tigers
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander was splendid against the Detroit Tigers, pitching a two-hitter and fanning 11 in another dominant performance for the Astros. Houston's offense wasn't nearly as sharp on Wednesday night, and it led to an unusual, tough-luck 2-1 loss. "Just an incredible performance," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Just not one that we could help him with. We...
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander was splendid against the Detroit Tigers, pitching a two-hitter and fanning 11 in another dominant performance for the Astros. Houston's offense wasn't nearly as sharp on Wednesday night, and it led to an unusual, tough-luck 2-1 loss. "Just an incredible performance," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Just not one that we could help him with. We...
Lions agree to extension with Harrison
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday morning they have signed a contract extension with defensive tackle Damon Harrison.
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday morning they have signed a contract extension with defensive tackle Damon Harrison.