Michigan State's Tom Izzo signs star guard Mark Watts
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Boyd, Beckham & Stewart after 5-3 loss to Pirates
DETROIT (AP) - Starling Marte dropped down a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of Pittsburgh's game against Detroit. Not exactly the norm for the slugging outfielder - but a sign of how much he's struggled early this season. Later, with the score tied in the 10th, it was time to swing away. Marte's two-run homer lifted the Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night....
DETROIT (AP) - Starling Marte dropped down a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of Pittsburgh's game against Detroit. Not exactly the norm for the slugging outfielder - but a sign of how much he's struggled early this season. Later, with the score tied in the 10th, it was time to swing away. Marte's two-run homer lifted the Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night....
Lions QB Stafford sits out workout as wife has brain tumor
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Stafford's wife, Kelly, announced earlier this month she plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor . She posted on Instagram two days later, thanking everyone for an outpouring of support . "It's a really tough time for him and his family," center...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Stafford's wife, Kelly, announced earlier this month she plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor . She posted on Instagram two days later, thanking everyone for an outpouring of support . "It's a really tough time for him and his family," center...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, John Niyo & Will Burchfield
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable to talk about the Pistons getting blown out in game one by the Bucks.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable to talk about the Pistons getting blown out in game one by the Bucks.
WATCH: Hammond with Drummond, Jackson, Kennard & Ellington after game one loss to Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 17 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks showed they were serious about making a playoff run with a 121-86 rout of the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 17 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks showed they were serious about making a playoff run with a 121-86 rout of the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night.
Berrios sharp, Hildenberger clutch as Twins beat Tigers 6-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jose Berrios calls himself "a normal guy," and his teammates describe him as "humble." "I'm feeling proud, but not like the way, 'Oh, I'm the guy,'" Berrios said. Two standing ovations in two home games suggest he very much is "the guy."
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jose Berrios calls himself "a normal guy," and his teammates describe him as "humble." "I'm feeling proud, but not like the way, 'Oh, I'm the guy,'" Berrios said. Two standing ovations in two home games suggest he very much is "the guy."
Tiger's Journey: 11 years that felt like several lifetimes
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The sex scandal. The mugshot. The debilitating injuries. Tiger Woods certainly didn't plan it this way. That only made his 15th major title all the more rewarding. Or, as Tiger put it not long after tapping in a gimme putt Sunday for a one-stroke victory at the Masters: "Overwhelming." For so much of his life, the outline that Woods and his hard-driving father,...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The sex scandal. The mugshot. The debilitating injuries. Tiger Woods certainly didn't plan it this way. That only made his 15th major title all the more rewarding. Or, as Tiger put it not long after tapping in a gimme putt Sunday for a one-stroke victory at the Masters: "Overwhelming." For so much of his life, the outline that Woods and his hard-driving father,...
Tiger caps comeback with 15th major title
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
WATCH: Patterson, McCaffrey, Kemp, Hudson & McKeon after Michigan Spring Game
Jim Harbaugh has handed the keys to Michigan's new-look offense to Josh Gattis , who is implementing a no-huddle, spread scheme.
Jim Harbaugh has handed the keys to Michigan's new-look offense to Josh Gattis , who is implementing a no-huddle, spread scheme.
Pineda goes 6 innings, Twins beat Tigers 4-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins' offense managed just enough to back Michael Pineda through his tough outing. Pineda labored through six innings and Eddie Rosario drove in two runs as Minnesota had just five singles in 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Twins entered the game with 26 walks, the fewest in the majors, but drew seven against the Tigers.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins' offense managed just enough to back Michael Pineda through his tough outing. Pineda labored through six innings and Eddie Rosario drove in two runs as Minnesota had just five singles in 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Twins entered the game with 26 walks, the fewest in the majors, but drew seven against the Tigers.
WATCH: Griffin 'right now i'm just focused on preparing for Milwaukee'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey says star forward Blake Griffin is still day to day heading into the postseason.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey says star forward Blake Griffin is still day to day heading into the postseason.
WATCH: Dantonio & Lewerke following Michigan State Spring Game
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.