Bieber sharp, Martin steals home as Indians beat Tigers 4-2
DETROIT (AP) - Leonys Martin noticed Victor Alcantara putting his head down while preparing to pitch. It was the right time for the Cleveland baserunner to take off for the plate. "I wasn't afraid, man," Martin said. Martin stole home in the eighth inning for an insurance run, and the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Saturday behind an impressive start by Shane Bieber....
DETROIT (AP) - Leonys Martin noticed Victor Alcantara putting his head down while preparing to pitch. It was the right time for the Cleveland baserunner to take off for the plate. "I wasn't afraid, man," Martin said. Martin stole home in the eighth inning for an insurance run, and the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Saturday behind an impressive start by Shane Bieber....
Michigan beats Texas Tech 5-3 in its 1st CWS game since 1984
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Stage fright was no factor for a Michigan baseball program that's in the College World Series for the first time in 35 years. The Wolverines just kept doing what they've been doing since the NCAA Tournament started. "Pitching, defense, timely hitting seems to be the recipe of the postseason," coach Erik Bakich said. The Wolverines got all three once...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Stage fright was no factor for a Michigan baseball program that's in the College World Series for the first time in 35 years. The Wolverines just kept doing what they've been doing since the NCAA Tournament started. "Pitching, defense, timely hitting seems to be the recipe of the postseason," coach Erik Bakich said. The Wolverines got all three once...
USWNT looks to continue strong start to World Cup campaign
PARIS (AP) - The United States gets back on the field at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, just as the uproar following its opening 13-0 win is quieting down.
PARIS (AP) - The United States gets back on the field at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, just as the uproar following its opening 13-0 win is quieting down.
Bauers hits for cycle as Indians drub Tigers 13-4
DETROIT (AP) - Needing a home run for the cycle, Jake Bauers had a conversation with teammate Shane Bieber before heading to the plate in the eighth inning. "I told him, 'I don't know man, I think I'm just going to try and stay left-center, hit a base hit where the shortstop should be,'" Bauers said. "He's like, 'Dude, you've got to try and hit a...
DETROIT (AP) - Needing a home run for the cycle, Jake Bauers had a conversation with teammate Shane Bieber before heading to the plate in the eighth inning. "I told him, 'I don't know man, I think I'm just going to try and stay left-center, hit a base hit where the shortstop should be,'" Bauers said. "He's like, 'Dude, you've got to try and hit a...
Woodland shoots a 65 to take lead at U.S. Open on FOX 2
Gary Woodland figured the toughest part of his test in the U.S. Open was over Friday at Pebble Beach.
Gary Woodland figured the toughest part of his test in the U.S. Open was over Friday at Pebble Beach.
Rose's short game at Pebble to keep early lead at US Open on FOX 2
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Justin Rose wasn't too bothered by two poor swings that slowed his momentum Friday in the U.S. Open. He had too many great par saves that kept him atop the leaderboard when he finished his second round at Pebble Beach.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Justin Rose wasn't too bothered by two poor swings that slowed his momentum Friday in the U.S. Open. He had too many great par saves that kept him atop the leaderboard when he finished his second round at Pebble Beach.
Tigers pitching prospect Mize has shoulder inflammation
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers prospect Casey Mize is going on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The team announced the move Friday, saying the Double-A right-hander had an MRI that was reviewed by Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Stephen Lemos. They agreed it showed some minor posterior shoulder inflammation.
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers prospect Casey Mize is going on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The team announced the move Friday, saying the Double-A right-hander had an MRI that was reviewed by Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Stephen Lemos. They agreed it showed some minor posterior shoulder inflammation.
Lions waive Roberts after trade with Patriots falls through
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions waived tight end Michael Roberts after trying to trade him to the New England Patriots. The Lions say trade conditions put Roberts back on the team's roster before they took him off it for the second straight day. ESPN reported Roberts failed his physical with the Patriots. Roberts declined comment when reached by The Associated Press on Friday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions waived tight end Michael Roberts after trying to trade him to the New England Patriots. The Lions say trade conditions put Roberts back on the team's roster before they took him off it for the second straight day. ESPN reported Roberts failed his physical with the Patriots. Roberts declined comment when reached by The Associated Press on Friday.
Thailand goalkeeper thanks Carli Lloyd for reaching out after USWNT's 13-0 win
The goalkeeper who allowed 13 goals when the United States routed Thailand at the Women's World Cup has thanked Carli Lloyd for offering words of encouragement following the humiliating defeat. Lloyd sought out Sukanya Chor Charoenying immediately following the record-breaking U.S. national team's victory. Sukanya wasn't even expected to start in the opener but got the nod over...
The goalkeeper who allowed 13 goals when the United States routed Thailand at the Women's World Cup has thanked Carli Lloyd for offering words of encouragement following the humiliating defeat. Lloyd sought out Sukanya Chor Charoenying immediately following the record-breaking U.S. national team's victory. Sukanya wasn't even expected to start in the opener but got the nod over...
Detroit Lions announce their 2019 training camp schedule
The Detroit Lions announced their 2019 training camp schedule presented by Rocket Mortgage including three joint practices with the New England Patriots.
The Detroit Lions announced their 2019 training camp schedule presented by Rocket Mortgage including three joint practices with the New England Patriots.
KC beats Tigers 7-3 in 1st MLB game in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nicky Lopez couldn't have imagined a better homecoming to Omaha. The rookie hit his first major league home run in the stadium where he played college ball, starting the Kansas City Royals' scoring in a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night in the first big league regular season game played in Nebraska.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nicky Lopez couldn't have imagined a better homecoming to Omaha. The rookie hit his first major league home run in the stadium where he played college ball, starting the Kansas City Royals' scoring in a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night in the first big league regular season game played in Nebraska.
Canada celebrates after Raptors win first NBA championship
TORONTO (AP) - Fans poured onto the streets and honked horns in Toronto and celebrated throughout Canada after the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship on Thursday night. "And that's how we do it in the North," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted above a photo of him, two of his children and a dog watching the game.
TORONTO (AP) - Fans poured onto the streets and honked horns in Toronto and celebrated throughout Canada after the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship on Thursday night. "And that's how we do it in the North," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted above a photo of him, two of his children and a dog watching the game.
No obstacle too big for Michigan on path to CWS
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Forget all the big-picture reasons why Michigan shouldn't be able to make the College World Series - the location, the cold weather, the travel. As the NCAA Tournament was approaching, these Wolverines had more immediate problems.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Forget all the big-picture reasons why Michigan shouldn't be able to make the College World Series - the location, the cold weather, the travel. As the NCAA Tournament was approaching, these Wolverines had more immediate problems.
Tigers, Royals meet and relive college memories at CWS home
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The last time Detroit Tigers teammates Brandon Dixon and Grayson Greiner were at TD Ameritrade Park, they were on opposing teams in the 2012 College World Series finals. Dixon's tiebreaking double in the ninth inning produced a national championship for the Arizona over South Carolina. Greiner's fly to right in the bottom half ended the game.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The last time Detroit Tigers teammates Brandon Dixon and Grayson Greiner were at TD Ameritrade Park, they were on opposing teams in the 2012 College World Series finals. Dixon's tiebreaking double in the ninth inning produced a national championship for the Arizona over South Carolina. Greiner's fly to right in the bottom half ended the game.
WATCH: Yzerman 'Our philosophy is we need the best player available' and much more
Red Wings' General Manager Steve Yzerman spoke to the media on Wednesday as they prepare for the NHL Draft next Friday.
Red Wings' General Manager Steve Yzerman spoke to the media on Wednesday as they prepare for the NHL Draft next Friday.
WATCH: Lions trade TE Roberts to Patriots for conditional pick
The Detroit Lions traded tight end Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick.
The Detroit Lions traded tight end Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick.
Tigers edge Royals 3-2 before teams head to Omaha
After loading the bases with nobody out in the eighth inning, the Detroit Tigers mustered only one run.
After loading the bases with nobody out in the eighth inning, the Detroit Tigers mustered only one run.
USWNT defend themselves amid criticism over 13-0 win against Thailand at Women's World Cup
The U.S. Women's National Team defended themselves after facing criticism for their crushing 13-0 defeat of Thailand at the Women's World Cup.
The U.S. Women's National Team defended themselves after facing criticism for their crushing 13-0 defeat of Thailand at the Women's World Cup.