Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham dies at 72
Gunther Cunningham, who was the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions for five years, has died at the age of 72.
Gunther Cunningham, who was the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions for five years, has died at the age of 72.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo & Will Burchfield
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers splitting a four-game series in Minnesota.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers splitting a four-game series in Minnesota.
Castellanos, Norris lead Tigers to 5-3 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Daniel Norris rediscovered his rhythm, Nicholas Castellanos maintained his and the Detroit Tigers left Minnesota with a series split. Norris turned in his longest outing since 2017 and, backed by Castellanos' three hits, led the Tigers to a 5-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday in the finale of a four-game set.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Daniel Norris rediscovered his rhythm, Nicholas Castellanos maintained his and the Detroit Tigers left Minnesota with a series split. Norris turned in his longest outing since 2017 and, backed by Castellanos' three hits, led the Tigers to a 5-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday in the finale of a four-game set.
Tigers & Twins split doubleheader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - C.J. Cron broke open the game with a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday night to earn a split of a doubleheader. Cron's line drive to left field in the fifth inning off rookie Gregory Soto was his second of the day - he also went deep in the opener - and it put Minnesota up 7-3, giving Kohl Stewart a cushion. Stewart (1-1)...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - C.J. Cron broke open the game with a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday night to earn a split of a doubleheader. Cron's line drive to left field in the fifth inning off rookie Gregory Soto was his second of the day - he also went deep in the opener - and it put Minnesota up 7-3, giving Kohl Stewart a cushion. Stewart (1-1)...
Odorizzi scoreless streak at 20 IP, Twins beat Tigers 6-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The starting pitching for Minnesota has been stellar, thanks to some strategic adjustments and natural improvement by several members of the rotation. All those home runs by the Twins have sure helped, too. Jake Odorizzi stretched his scoreless streak to 20 innings with seven frames of one-hit ball, Max Kepler and Mitch Garver homered, and the thriving Twins beat the Detroit...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The starting pitching for Minnesota has been stellar, thanks to some strategic adjustments and natural improvement by several members of the rotation. All those home runs by the Twins have sure helped, too. Jake Odorizzi stretched his scoreless streak to 20 innings with seven frames of one-hit ball, Max Kepler and Mitch Garver homered, and the thriving Twins beat the Detroit...
WATCH: Hammond previews Rocket Mortgage Classic as preparations are underway
With summer fast approaching, golf isn't far behind as the PGA makes it's first ever stop in Detroit for the inagural Rocket Mortgage Classic.
With summer fast approaching, golf isn't far behind as the PGA makes it's first ever stop in Detroit for the inagural Rocket Mortgage Classic.
WATCH: Albert Pujols reaches 2,000 RBIs and Angels rout Tigers 13-0
DETROIT (AP) - Albert Pujols became the third player with 2,000 career RBIs, hitting a solo homer in the third inning Thursday to help the Los Angeles Angels rout the Detroit Tigers 13-0. The three-time MVP joined Hank Aaron (2,297) and Alex Rodriguez (2,086) as the three players to reach the milestone since 1920. Babe Ruth is credited with 1,992 RBIs because baseball's official records...
DETROIT (AP) - Albert Pujols became the third player with 2,000 career RBIs, hitting a solo homer in the third inning Thursday to help the Los Angeles Angels rout the Detroit Tigers 13-0. The three-time MVP joined Hank Aaron (2,297) and Alex Rodriguez (2,086) as the three players to reach the milestone since 1920. Babe Ruth is credited with 1,992 RBIs because baseball's official records...
AP Source: Seahawks bolster pass rush adding Ezekiel Ansah
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks are addressing one of their biggest offseason needs as veteran defensive end Ezekiel Ansah has agreed to a one-year deal with the team, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced by the team. NFL Network first reported...
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks are addressing one of their biggest offseason needs as veteran defensive end Ezekiel Ansah has agreed to a one-year deal with the team, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday night on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced by the team. NFL Network first reported...
WATCH: Gardenhire, Boyd & Rodriguez after 10-3 win over Angels
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Boyd watched his third pitch get sent into the left-field seats. The Los Angeles Angels didn't get much accomplished against Detroit's left-hander after the game-opening blast and failed to prevent a second-year player from having his best performance at the plate. Boyd pitched six strong innings and Ronny Rodríguez drove in a career-high four runs, helping...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Boyd watched his third pitch get sent into the left-field seats. The Los Angeles Angels didn't get much accomplished against Detroit's left-hander after the game-opening blast and failed to prevent a second-year player from having his best performance at the plate. Boyd pitched six strong innings and Ronny Rodríguez drove in a career-high four runs, helping...
WATCH: Detroit Lions visit the Special Olympics Games of Macomb
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe caught up with Lions' players Sam Martin, Michael Roberts & Andre Chacere as they surprised 700 athletes participating in the Special Olympics Games of Monroe on Wednesday morning.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe caught up with Lions' players Sam Martin, Michael Roberts & Andre Chacere as they surprised 700 athletes participating in the Special Olympics Games of Monroe on Wednesday morning.
Michigan high schools to limit contact in football practice
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) - The organization that governs Michigan high school athletes has voted to trim the amount of full-contact football practice from a maximum of 90 to 30 minutes per week and to drastically reduce the amount of full contact allowed in preseason workouts.
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) - The organization that governs Michigan high school athletes has voted to trim the amount of full-contact football practice from a maximum of 90 to 30 minutes per week and to drastically reduce the amount of full contact allowed in preseason workouts.
WATCH: Liddle, Norris & Castellanos give Gardy health update after 5-2 loss to the Angels
DETROIT (AP) - Shohei Ohtani looked so eager to make an impact in his highly anticipated season debut that he swung so hard his helmet flew off his head more than once. He finished 0 for 4 with an RBI groundout and walked once as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night. "I was happy to get this out of the way," Ohtani said through a translator.
DETROIT (AP) - Shohei Ohtani looked so eager to make an impact in his highly anticipated season debut that he swung so hard his helmet flew off his head more than once. He finished 0 for 4 with an RBI groundout and walked once as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night. "I was happy to get this out of the way," Ohtani said through a translator.
WATCH: Ausmus 'It's nice to be back...had a great time when I was in Detroit...I'm happy to be back'
Los Angeles Angels (15-19, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (15-16, third in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Griffin Canning (0-0, 6.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 6 strikeouts) Tigers: Daniel Norris (0-0, 3.47 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) LINE: Angels favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Mike Trout and the Angels will take on...
Los Angeles Angels (15-19, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (15-16, third in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Griffin Canning (0-0, 6.23 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 6 strikeouts) Tigers: Daniel Norris (0-0, 3.47 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) LINE: Angels favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Mike Trout and the Angels will take on...