WATCH: Hammond with Gardenhire, Carpenter & Hicks after 12-2 loss to Twins
DETROIT (AP) - The way Jake Odorizzi is pitching, the Minnesota Twins know they won't need many runs to win games. Sunday, they took care of that in a hurry. Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Twins connected four times in all to rout the Detroit Tigers 12-2.
DETROIT (AP) - The way Jake Odorizzi is pitching, the Minnesota Twins know they won't need many runs to win games. Sunday, they took care of that in a hurry. Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Twins connected four times in all to rout the Detroit Tigers 12-2.
Cup race at Michigan postponed because of rain
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway (all times EDT): 4:35 p.m. NASCAR's Cup race at Michigan has been postponed because of rain. NASCAR will now attempt to hold the race Monday at 5 p.m. at Michigan International Speedway. The race never began Sunday, and the postponement was announced after a delay of about 2½...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway (all times EDT): 4:35 p.m. NASCAR's Cup race at Michigan has been postponed because of rain. NASCAR will now attempt to hold the race Monday at 5 p.m. at Michigan International Speedway. The race never began Sunday, and the postponement was announced after a delay of about 2½...
Jones homers twice, drives in 5 as Tigers beat Twins 9-3
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers haven't given their fans much to cheer about at home this season. Playing in front of 26,818 fans - their biggest crowd since opening day - the Tigers routed the Minnesota Twins 9-3 Saturday for a rare home win. "I'll take exactly that again tomorrow," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Bring all those fans back and let's give...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers haven't given their fans much to cheer about at home this season. Playing in front of 26,818 fans - their biggest crowd since opening day - the Tigers routed the Minnesota Twins 9-3 Saturday for a rare home win. "I'll take exactly that again tomorrow," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Bring all those fans back and let's give...
Joey Logano wins 2nd Cup Series pole of season
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season Saturday, while Aric Almirola again fell just short of the top qualifying spot. It's Logano's 22nd career pole and fourth at Michigan International Speedway. He'll try for his second victory of the season Sunday. Almirola was second in qualifying. He has one pole this year but is set to start...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season Saturday, while Aric Almirola again fell just short of the top qualifying spot. It's Logano's 22nd career pole and fourth at Michigan International Speedway. He'll try for his second victory of the season Sunday. Almirola was second in qualifying. He has one pole this year but is set to start...
WATCH: Liddle, Boyd & Hicks after 6-3 loss to Twins
DETROIT (AP) - Not much can contain the Twins power hitters right now, not even spacious Comerica Park. On pace to become the majors' first-ever 300-homer club, Minnesota hit three more in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Mitch Garver, C.J. Cron and Nelson Cruz went deep for Minnesota while Marwin Gonzalez had four hits. The Twins have won 17 of 22 and are 6-1 against...
DETROIT (AP) - Not much can contain the Twins power hitters right now, not even spacious Comerica Park. On pace to become the majors' first-ever 300-homer club, Minnesota hit three more in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Mitch Garver, C.J. Cron and Nelson Cruz went deep for Minnesota while Marwin Gonzalez had four hits. The Twins have won 17 of 22 and are 6-1 against...
Martelli, Eisley part of new staff at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Former Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli is joining Juwan Howard's staff at Michigan. Michigan announced Friday that Martelli, Howard Eisley and Saddi Washington will be assistant coaches for Howard, who was hired after John Beilein left to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Former Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli is joining Juwan Howard's staff at Michigan. Michigan announced Friday that Martelli, Howard Eisley and Saddi Washington will be assistant coaches for Howard, who was hired after John Beilein left to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Pistons to play a regular season game in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The NBA will play two regular-season games in Mexico City during the upcoming season. The Dallas Mavericks will face the Detroit Pistons on Dec. 12 at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, the NBA announced Friday. The Phoenix Suns will face the San Antonio Spurs two days later.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The NBA will play two regular-season games in Mexico City during the upcoming season. The Dallas Mavericks will face the Detroit Pistons on Dec. 12 at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, the NBA announced Friday. The Phoenix Suns will face the San Antonio Spurs two days later.
This time it's personal: The top rivalries to look out for at the 2019 Women's World Cup
Rivalries are as much a part of soccer as the ball and the grass, and many of the fiercest rivalries in the 2019 Women’s World Cup date back to before the game was even invented.
Rivalries are as much a part of soccer as the ball and the grass, and many of the fiercest rivalries in the 2019 Women’s World Cup date back to before the game was even invented.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Castellanos & Norris after 6-1 loss to Rays
Travis d'Arnaud has been with the Tampa Bay Rays for almost a month, and the veteran catcher sounds very comfortable in his new surroundings.
Travis d'Arnaud has been with the Tampa Bay Rays for almost a month, and the veteran catcher sounds very comfortable in his new surroundings.
WATCH: Kearse and Stafford talk Kearse signing and what he brings to the team
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have many players, along with their general manager and coach, with ties to the New England Patriots. Jermaine Kearse, in a sense, is no exception. The veteran receiver had one of the most memorable catches in a Super Bowl in 2016 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against New England when Matt Patricia was its defensive coordinator.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have many players, along with their general manager and coach, with ties to the New England Patriots. Jermaine Kearse, in a sense, is no exception. The veteran receiver had one of the most memorable catches in a Super Bowl in 2016 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against New England when Matt Patricia was its defensive coordinator.
WATCH: Avila 'It's a tremendous challenge' on rebuild, plus Cabrera, Mize, Castro and much more
Detroit Tigers' General Manager Al Avila gave a state of the team earlier Thursday as they look for a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Detroit Tigers' General Manager Al Avila gave a state of the team earlier Thursday as they look for a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Turnbull, Hicks & Jones after 4-0 loss to Rays
DETROIT (AP) - Charlie Morton describes himself as a pessimist - even after 20 consecutive starts without a loss. "It's never hard for me to be pessimistic," Morton said. "I just know how it can turn sour quick."
DETROIT (AP) - Charlie Morton describes himself as a pessimist - even after 20 consecutive starts without a loss. "It's never hard for me to be pessimistic," Morton said. "I just know how it can turn sour quick."
Lions hoping investments in TEs Hockenson and James pay off
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have invested a lot in tight ends, desperately hoping to turn a weakness into a strength. Detroit drafted Iowa star T.J. Hockenson early in the first round of the NFL draft in April a month after signing veteran Jesse James . "We did a great job this offseason, getting the pieces that we thought we were missing," Lions tight end Michael...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have invested a lot in tight ends, desperately hoping to turn a weakness into a strength. Detroit drafted Iowa star T.J. Hockenson early in the first round of the NFL draft in April a month after signing veteran Jesse James . "We did a great job this offseason, getting the pieces that we thought we were missing," Lions tight end Michael...
Pavel Datsyuk staying in Russia with hometown club
MOSCOW (AP) - Pavel Datysuk has signed for his hometown Russian club in the Kontinental Hockey League, ending speculation of a possible return to the NHL. The 40-year-old center has signed a one-year deal with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, the successor to the team where he began his pro career in the 1996-97 season. He posted a picture on social media of himself in the Avtomobilist uniform...
MOSCOW (AP) - Pavel Datysuk has signed for his hometown Russian club in the Kontinental Hockey League, ending speculation of a possible return to the NHL. The 40-year-old center has signed a one-year deal with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, the successor to the team where he began his pro career in the 1996-97 season. He posted a picture on social media of himself in the Avtomobilist uniform...