Tigers agree to terms with fifth overall pick Riley Greene

The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with fifth overall pick high school outfielder RIley Greene.

Women's World Cup basics for people who don't watch soccer

The U.S. Women's National Team, ranked No. 1 globally, will try to defend its title in soccer's premier tournament, which begins Friday in Paris.

USWNT fighting for equal pay while defending their World Cup title

As the U.S. Women's National Team prepares to defend its title in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the players are also in the midst of a legal dispute with the U.S. Soccer Federation over equal treatment and pay.

The US Women's National Team has slayed the Women's World Cup before, and they might do it again

The U.S. Women's National Team team is probably the most successful in history when it comes to international women’s soccer, boasting three Women’s World Cup titles including the first-ever Women’s World Cup in 1991.

WATCH: Gardenhire, Carpenter & Greiner after first home win in almost a month

DETROIT (AP) - In a perfect world, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire would have a healthy Miguel Cabrera at first base every game. Until that day comes, however, Gardenhire's happy with whatever production he can get out of Cabrera. After missing the previous two games with chronic knee pain and announcing that he will be a full-time DH for the foreseeable future, Cabrera had a...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Detroit Tigers draft Riley Greene fifth overall

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.

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...