Tigers won't rush back Miguel Cabrera after biceps surgery
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera might play only a game or two each week at the start of spring training as he returns from season-ending biceps surgery. Manager Ron Gardenhire plans to check in regularly with Cabrera to determine his availability when Grapefruit League exhibition games begin in February. There's no plan yet as to how much action the two-time AL MVP...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera might play only a game or two each week at the start of spring training as he returns from season-ending biceps surgery. Manager Ron Gardenhire plans to check in regularly with Cabrera to determine his availability when Grapefruit League exhibition games begin in February. There's no plan yet as to how much action the two-time AL MVP...
Lamb's jumper helps Hornets beat Pistons 108-107 in wild win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Hornets celebrated too soon and then weren't sure if they'd be celebrating at all. Meanwhile, team owner Michael Jordan chewed out one of his own players. Jeremy Lamb's first NBA buzzer-beater was no ordinary game-winning shot.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Hornets celebrated too soon and then weren't sure if they'd be celebrating at all. Meanwhile, team owner Michael Jordan chewed out one of his own players. Jeremy Lamb's first NBA buzzer-beater was no ordinary game-winning shot.
Michigan dismisses RB Samuels after domestic violence charge
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan dismissed running back O'Maury Samuels from its football program on the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence. The school did not say why the move was made Wednesday, when Samuels was charged with domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property. The date of the alleged offenses was Dec. 8 and Samuels...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan dismissed running back O'Maury Samuels from its football program on the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence. The school did not say why the move was made Wednesday, when Samuels was charged with domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property. The date of the alleged offenses was Dec. 8 and Samuels...
AP source: Jordy Mercer, Tigers agree to $5.25M, 1-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says shortstop Jordy Mercer and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Mercer had spent his entire seven-season big league career with Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old hit .251...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says shortstop Jordy Mercer and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Mercer had spent his entire seven-season big league career with Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old hit .251...
Impemba breaks silence
Former Tigers' play-by-play broadcaster Mario Impemba broke his silence Wednesday for the first time since his altercation with his former broadcast partner Rod Allen.
Former Tigers' play-by-play broadcaster Mario Impemba broke his silence Wednesday for the first time since his altercation with his former broadcast partner Rod Allen.
Caps rout Wings, 6-2
WASHINGTON (AP) - In his first season as a Stanley Cup champion, Alex Ovechkin is enjoying hockey as much as ever. It showed again Tuesday night, when he scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2. The 33-year-old Ovechkin entered the night in a familiar spot as the NHL's goal leader. He has 25 following his hat trick,...
WASHINGTON (AP) - In his first season as a Stanley Cup champion, Alex Ovechkin is enjoying hockey as much as ever. It showed again Tuesday night, when he scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2. The 33-year-old Ovechkin entered the night in a familiar spot as the NHL's goal leader. He has 25 following his hat trick,...
Ziggy Ansah done for the year
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been placed on reserve-injured is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been placed on reserve-injured is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Zenner a bright spot in Detroit's win
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions won at Arizona for the first time since 1993, and the game was about as tedious as expected between a pair of also-rans. For Zach Zenner, though, it was a day to remember.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions won at Arizona for the first time since 1993, and the game was about as tedious as expected between a pair of also-rans. For Zach Zenner, though, it was a day to remember.
WATCH: Howard makes 42 saves, Red Wings beat Kings 3-1
DETROIT (AP) - Jimmy Howard spent the third period fending off shot after shot, but the Detroit Red Wings never seemed in much danger of losing. They were already comfortably ahead by that point. "It's nice to be able to go out there tonight and play with the lead," Howard said. "We bent but we didn't break."
DETROIT (AP) - Jimmy Howard spent the third period fending off shot after shot, but the Detroit Red Wings never seemed in much danger of losing. They were already comfortably ahead by that point. "It's nice to be able to go out there tonight and play with the lead," Howard said. "We bent but we didn't break."
Embiid powers Sixers past slumping Pistons, 116-102
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid hasn't been feeling like himself for a while and felt sick a day earlier. Nothing like playing the Pistons to help him snap out of it. Embiid scored 24 points in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence, Ben Simmons and Furkan Korkmaz added 18 points apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Detroit for the second time in four days, winning 116-102 on...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid hasn't been feeling like himself for a while and felt sick a day earlier. Nothing like playing the Pistons to help him snap out of it. Embiid scored 24 points in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence, Ben Simmons and Furkan Korkmaz added 18 points apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Detroit for the second time in four days, winning 116-102 on...
RHP Tyson Ross, Tigers agree on 1-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Tyson Ross and the Detroit Tigers have reached a one-year deal for $5.75 million. The agreement came Monday at the winter meetings. Ross went a combined 8-9 with a 4.15 ERA for San Diego and St. Louis last season. He made 22 starts for the Padres, was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in early August and pitched nine times for them, eight in relief....
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Free agent right-hander Tyson Ross and the Detroit Tigers have reached a one-year deal for $5.75 million. The agreement came Monday at the winter meetings. Ross went a combined 8-9 with a 4.15 ERA for San Diego and St. Louis last season. He made 22 starts for the Padres, was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in early August and pitched nine times for them, eight in relief....
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Cardinals.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Cardinals.
Michigan No. 5, MSU No. 9 in latest AP Top 25 poll
Kansas is back where it started the season. The preseason No. 1, the Jayhawks are again the top-ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 despite struggling to get past New Mexico State at home. Kansas received 57 first-place votes from a 65-person media panel in the poll released Monday, sliding into the top spot after previous No. 1 Gonzaga lost to Tennessee.
Kansas is back where it started the season. The preseason No. 1, the Jayhawks are again the top-ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 despite struggling to get past New Mexico State at home. Kansas received 57 first-place votes from a 65-person media panel in the poll released Monday, sliding into the top spot after previous No. 1 Gonzaga lost to Tennessee.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions win in Arizona over the Cardinals.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions win in Arizona over the Cardinals.
Slay returns interception for TD, Lions beat Arizona 17-3
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - It's an NFL cliche, the crafty cornerback fooling the rookie quarterback. That's exactly what happened in the biggest play of Detroit's 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Darius Slay, who tied for the lead in the NFL with eight interceptions last season, stepped in front of intended receiver Trent Sherfield, picked off Rosen's pass and...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - It's an NFL cliche, the crafty cornerback fooling the rookie quarterback. That's exactly what happened in the biggest play of Detroit's 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Darius Slay, who tied for the lead in the NFL with eight interceptions last season, stepped in front of intended receiver Trent Sherfield, picked off Rosen's pass and...