WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after they fell 48-17 to the New York Jets in week one.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after they fell 48-17 to the New York Jets in week one.
Verlander saluted back at Comerica, Astros beat Tigers 3-2
DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander knew this would be one of the most emotional games of his major league career. He still wasn't prepared. In his return to Detroit, Verlander received three standing ovations while pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander knew this would be one of the most emotional games of his major league career. He still wasn't prepared. In his return to Detroit, Verlander received three standing ovations while pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Monday night.
Keselowski makes it a Penske sweep at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - First, Brad Keselowski figured out the secret to restarting at the Brickyard 400. Then he safely and strategically bumped his way into the lead and sped to the finish line. One year after settling for second in a chaotic, crash-marred race last year, Keselowski redeemed himself by earning his second straight major win and finally giving team owner Roger Penske the elusive...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - First, Brad Keselowski figured out the secret to restarting at the Brickyard 400. Then he safely and strategically bumped his way into the lead and sped to the finish line. One year after settling for second in a chaotic, crash-marred race last year, Keselowski redeemed himself by earning his second straight major win and finally giving team owner Roger Penske the elusive...
Michigan's big win quiets Harbaugh's critics _ for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
Matt Patricia makes Lions debut Monday night against Jets
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo, John Niyo, Chris Creighton & Jeremy Hickey
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions starting their season Monday night against the Jets.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions starting their season Monday night against the Jets.
Verlander returns to Detroit for first time as opponent
Justin Verlander is set to make his long-awaited return to Detroit as a member of the Houston Astros.
Justin Verlander is set to make his long-awaited return to Detroit as a member of the Houston Astros.
Rally Squirrel II: Critter shows up, Cards beat Tigers 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Out of nowhere - again - a squirrel appeared. In an episode sure to revive St. Louis fans' memories of the 2011 Rally Squirrel, this game at Comerica Park was scoreless going into the seventh inning. That's when a squirrel took up residence between second and third base.
DETROIT (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Out of nowhere - again - a squirrel appeared. In an episode sure to revive St. Louis fans' memories of the 2011 Rally Squirrel, this game at Comerica Park was scoreless going into the seventh inning. That's when a squirrel took up residence between second and third base.
Nike's sales surge after controversial Colin Kaepernick 'Just Do It' campaign
(FOX NEWS) -- Nike’s online sales have surged in the wake of it's "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.
(FOX NEWS) -- Nike’s online sales have surged in the wake of it's "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.
Arizona State rallies to beat No. 15 Michigan State 16-13
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State kicked off the Herm Edwards era with a blowout of UTSA. Beating a school from a smaller conference could be expected. Rallying from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the nation's No. 15 team? Now that's a statement. Brandon Ruiz kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired and the Sun Devils notched a marquee win early in Edwards'...
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State kicked off the Herm Edwards era with a blowout of UTSA. Beating a school from a smaller conference could be expected. Rallying from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the nation's No. 15 team? Now that's a statement. Brandon Ruiz kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired and the Sun Devils notched a marquee win early in Edwards'...
Tigers deck Cards 4-3 on wild pitch after Ozuna's tying HR
DETROIT (AP) - Fifty years ago, a Detroit Tigers lefty dominated the St. Louis Cardinals on the way to a World Series victory. Matthew Boyd took his turn Saturday night, albeit in a less important game, as the Tigers beat the Cardinals 4-3. On the day the Tigers celebrated their 1968 championship - aided by Mickey Lolich defeating the Cardinals three times in the World Series - Boyd pitched one...
DETROIT (AP) - Fifty years ago, a Detroit Tigers lefty dominated the St. Louis Cardinals on the way to a World Series victory. Matthew Boyd took his turn Saturday night, albeit in a less important game, as the Tigers beat the Cardinals 4-3. On the day the Tigers celebrated their 1968 championship - aided by Mickey Lolich defeating the Cardinals three times in the World Series - Boyd pitched one...
Eagles beat Boilermakers 20-19 on last-second field goal
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Chad Ryland delivered Eastern Michigan a thrilling victory over the Purdue as time expired on Saturday. The freshman kicker made the late go-ahead field goal from 24 yards to lift the Eagles over the Boilermakers 20-19. Quarterback Tyler Wiegers was 20 of 28 for 312 yards and a touchdown pass that came in the second quarter from 75 yards to Mathew Sexton to put the...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Chad Ryland delivered Eastern Michigan a thrilling victory over the Purdue as time expired on Saturday. The freshman kicker made the late go-ahead field goal from 24 yards to lift the Eagles over the Boilermakers 20-19. Quarterback Tyler Wiegers was 20 of 28 for 312 yards and a touchdown pass that came in the second quarter from 75 yards to Mathew Sexton to put the...
WATCH: Harbaugh, Patterson & Higdon after 49-3 win over WMU
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson used to hear his father tell him bedtime stories as a kid and the tales always included him playing quarterback at Michigan Stadium. He just lived the dream. Patterson threw three touchdown passes, one in each of the first three quarters, in his Big House debut to help No. 21 Michigan bounce back with a 49-3 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson used to hear his father tell him bedtime stories as a kid and the tales always included him playing quarterback at Michigan Stadium. He just lived the dream. Patterson threw three touchdown passes, one in each of the first three quarters, in his Big House debut to help No. 21 Michigan bounce back with a 49-3 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
Candelario homers in 9th, Tigers beat Cardinals 5-3
DETROIT (AP) - Jeimer Candelario left the St. Louis Cardinals with a sinking feeling. Candelario connected on a 102 mph sinker from Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks, hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning Friday night that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-3 victory.
DETROIT (AP) - Jeimer Candelario left the St. Louis Cardinals with a sinking feeling. Candelario connected on a 102 mph sinker from Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks, hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning Friday night that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-3 victory.
No. 15 Michigan State faces tough road game at Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Michigan State's season opener was far from perfect. The 15th-ranked Spartans committed too many penalties, had a second-half interception returned for a touchdown and needed to score in the final two minutes to hold off Utah State. The bottom line: They won, which is all that really matters.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Michigan State's season opener was far from perfect. The 15th-ranked Spartans committed too many penalties, had a second-half interception returned for a touchdown and needed to score in the final two minutes to hold off Utah State. The bottom line: They won, which is all that really matters.
No. 21 Michigan aims to bounce back against Western Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan desperately needs a confidence-boosting victory. The 21st-ranked Wolverines hope to get that in their home opener Saturday against Western Michigan in a matchup of teams coming off season-opening losses. Michigan's highly touted defense began the year by giving up two touchdowns early in the game at No. 12 Notre Dame, and the Shea Patterson-led offense...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan desperately needs a confidence-boosting victory. The 21st-ranked Wolverines hope to get that in their home opener Saturday against Western Michigan in a matchup of teams coming off season-opening losses. Michigan's highly touted defense began the year by giving up two touchdowns early in the game at No. 12 Notre Dame, and the Shea Patterson-led offense...