Twins postpone Tigers series opener due to wintry weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month. The Twins announced Thursday afternoon they were calling off Friday night's game, a decision made about 28 hours before the scheduled first pitch. The region was blanketed by wet snow, heavy winds and icy roads. The storm was...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month. The Twins announced Thursday afternoon they were calling off Friday night's game, a decision made about 28 hours before the scheduled first pitch. The region was blanketed by wet snow, heavy winds and icy roads. The storm was...
WATCH: Gardenhire, Turnbull, Greiner & Castellanos after 4-0 loss to the Indians
DETROIT (AP) - Leonys Martin capped a successful return to Detroit with another fine day at the plate. Martin had three hits, including a solo home run in the third inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Thursday. Shane Bieber allowed three hits in seven innings for the Indians, who have won six of seven after taking two of three in this series.
DETROIT (AP) - Leonys Martin capped a successful return to Detroit with another fine day at the plate. Martin had three hits, including a solo home run in the third inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Thursday. Shane Bieber allowed three hits in seven innings for the Indians, who have won six of seven after taking two of three in this series.
Pistons beat Knicks, make playoffs on final day
The Detroit Pistons had to win on the last day of the season to control their own destiny into the playoffs, and they did with a 115-89 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Detroit Pistons had to win on the last day of the season to control their own destiny into the playoffs, and they did with a 115-89 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Boyd, Goodrum, Harrison & Hicks after 4-1 win over Indians
DETROIT (AP) - Niko Goodrum and John Hicks were in no mood to wait for a deep count against Trevor Bauer. "This isn't the time to be patient against a guy who throwing like that," Goodrum said. "He threw me a fastball down and in, and I put a good swing on it." Bauer allowed home runs to Goodrum and Hicks, who powered Detroit over the Cleveland Indians 4-1 Wednesday for...
DETROIT (AP) - Niko Goodrum and John Hicks were in no mood to wait for a deep count against Trevor Bauer. "This isn't the time to be patient against a guy who throwing like that," Goodrum said. "He threw me a fastball down and in, and I put a good swing on it." Bauer allowed home runs to Goodrum and Hicks, who powered Detroit over the Cleveland Indians 4-1 Wednesday for...
Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also have quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Connor Cook on the roster.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also have quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Connor Cook on the roster.
WATCH: Casey, Smith, Griffin & Drummond after 100-93 win over Memphis
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons are still clinging to the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs thanks to their biggest second-half comeback in three decades. Andre Drummond had 20 points and 17 rebounds and Ish Smith matched a season high with 22 points, helping Detroit rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93 Tuesday night.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons are still clinging to the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs thanks to their biggest second-half comeback in three decades. Andre Drummond had 20 points and 17 rebounds and Ish Smith matched a season high with 22 points, helping Detroit rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93 Tuesday night.
Red Wings get the 6th pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
The Detroit Red Wings will pick 6th in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft following the NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will pick 6th in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft following the NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday night.
WATCH: Cabrera, Gardenhire, Zimmermann & Goodrum after 8-2 loss to Indians
DETROIT (AP) - Now down three key players in the season's early going, the Cleveland Indians reclaimed their usual spot at the top of the AL Central on Tuesday. Corey Kluber earned his first win of the season in his third start, powered by four home runs that sent the Indians over the Detroit Tigers 8-2. The Indians won their fifth in a row, stopped Detroit's five-game winning streak...
DETROIT (AP) - Now down three key players in the season's early going, the Cleveland Indians reclaimed their usual spot at the top of the AL Central on Tuesday. Corey Kluber earned his first win of the season in his third start, powered by four home runs that sent the Indians over the Detroit Tigers 8-2. The Indians won their fifth in a row, stopped Detroit's five-game winning streak...
Michigan announces Brazdeikis, Poole & Matthews declare for NBA Draft
The University of Michigan announced freshman Ignas Brazdeikis, sophomore Jordan Poole & senior Charles Matthews will declare for early entry into the 2019 NBA Draft and all three will hire an agent.
The University of Michigan announced freshman Ignas Brazdeikis, sophomore Jordan Poole & senior Charles Matthews will declare for early entry into the 2019 NBA Draft and all three will hire an agent.
Detroit Lions announce preseason schedule
The Detroit Lions announced their 2019 preseason schedule.
The Detroit Lions announced their 2019 preseason schedule.
NHL draft lottery set, with US center Jack Hughes the prize
TORONTO (AP) - Jack Hughes will have a pretty good idea of where he'll be headed after Tuesday night. Expected to be the top pick at June's NHL draft, the 17-year-old center with the U.S. national development team will be on hand when the lottery results are revealed in Toronto. The 15 teams that failed to qualify for the 2019 playoffs - or franchises that acquired the first-round picks...
TORONTO (AP) - Jack Hughes will have a pretty good idea of where he'll be headed after Tuesday night. Expected to be the top pick at June's NHL draft, the 17-year-old center with the U.S. national development team will be on hand when the lottery results are revealed in Toronto. The 15 teams that failed to qualify for the 2019 playoffs - or franchises that acquired the first-round picks...
WATCH: Holland 'I'm going to manage the Detroit Red Wings until I'm not managing' plus Blashill
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings ended a third straight season without a postseason bid, counting on a core of players 24 years old and younger to end the postseason drought next year. Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou, and Tyler Bertuzzi each set career highs for scoring and Anthony Mantha matched his highest point total. Even though Detroit had more points in the standings than just three...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings ended a third straight season without a postseason bid, counting on a core of players 24 years old and younger to end the postseason drought next year. Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou, and Tyler Bertuzzi each set career highs for scoring and Anthony Mantha matched his highest point total. Even though Detroit had more points in the standings than just three...
Red Wings' Jeff Blashill to coach US men at world championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill will lead the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship next month in Slovakia. USA Hockey announced Monday that Blashill would be back to coach the team for a third straight year. The Americans finished third last year and fifth in 2017. New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes, Detroit assistant and former Olympic coach Dan...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill will lead the U.S. at the men's world hockey championship next month in Slovakia. USA Hockey announced Monday that Blashill would be back to coach the team for a third straight year. The Americans finished third last year and fifth in 2017. New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes, Detroit assistant and former Olympic coach Dan...