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...
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.
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.
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.
Get to know Group F: These are the teams that will compete alongside the US in the Women's World Cup
Before the tournament starts, here’s everything you need to know about Group F.
Before the tournament starts, here’s everything you need to know about Group F.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 announce preseason broadcasting team on FOX 2
The Detroit Lions announced their preseason television team that will be on FOX 2 this upcoming season.
The Detroit Lions announced their preseason television team that will be on FOX 2 this upcoming season.
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.
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.