No. 14 Michigan won't have Tarik Black at No. 12 Notre Dame

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh was coaching the San Diego Toreros the last time Michigan won a true road game against a ranked team. Yeah, that was a long time ago. The 14th-ranked Wolverines have an opportunity to stop their 12-year skid on Saturday night at No. 12 Notre Dame. "We're a better team than last year and we just can't wait to prove it," Michigan safety Tyree...

Lions sign free agent DE Robert Ayers

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - When healthy, Robert Ayers has been a pretty productive pass rusher. The Detroit Lions could use some help in that area, and now the veteran defensive end has a chance to provide it. The Lions signed Ayers in their latest attempt to bolster their defensive front. Now entering his 10th NFL season, Ayers made 10 starts in each of the past two seasons with Tampa Bay. He...

SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Sean Baligian & John Niyo

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about Alan Trammell having his jersey retired on Sunday and how it was an important day for many fans.

Kopech earns first MLB win as White Sox beat Tigers 7-2

DETROIT (AP) - With his major league debut out of the way, Michael Kopech was able to take the mound with a little less fanfare the second time around. "I felt calm," the Chicago rookie said. "I felt comfortable. I felt relaxed. It was still a great experience. I just felt a lot more easygoing today."

Michigan WR Tarik Black out indefinitely with foot injury

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black is out indefinitely with an injured right foot. Football program spokesman Dave Ablauf says Black was hurt during practice Saturday and is still being evaluated. A timeframe for his return has not been determined. The 14th-ranked Wolverines open the season Saturday night at No. 12 Notre Dame. Black had 11 receptions for 149 yards and a...

WATCH: Gardenhire & Carpenter after 6-1 loss to the White Sox

DETROIT (AP) - For Kevan Smith and the Chicago White Sox, this home run was particularly special. Smith used his custom uniform Saturday night to honor Daniel Webb, the former Chicago reliever who died in an ATV accident last October . In the second inning, Smith connected for his first homer of the season, and the White Sox went on to win 6-1 over the Detroit Tigers.

Lions rally from 21-point deficit to beat Buccaneers 33-30

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Starters for both teams were long gone before the Detroit Lions rallied for their first preseason victory under coach Matt Patricia, leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a loss that didn't feel like a loss. "They keep score, so you want to win the game," Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. "But our first two groups played well. ... We've just...

WATCH: Gardenhire & Fulmer after 6-3 loss to White Sox

DETROIT (AP) - Arriving later than normal, Rick Renteria was a little surprised by the amount of traffic around the ballpark. Once inside, he watched his offense do almost nothing for seven innings - before a six-run eighth gave the Chicago manager a victory after a tough few days.

Meyer tweets apology to former assistant's ex-wife

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.

Harbaugh, Michigan counting on ex-Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh was hailed as a savior when he came back to Michigan, a former star quarterback tasked with returning college football's winningest program to glory. Harbaugh hasn't been able to do it yet and, perhaps coincidentally, quarterback has not a position of strength for the Wolverines his first three years. It is now.

Former Michigan State coach latest charged amid Nassar fallout

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University's former head gymnastics coach is the latest person to be charged in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal surrounding ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar.

WATCH: Patterson says Michigan will have little bit of everything

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's offense is expected to be different with Shea Patterson at quarterback, taking advantage of his mobility and ability to throw on the move. Patterson, though, was not interested in sharing too much about how the 14th-ranked Wolverines will look when they have the ball Sept. 1 at No. 12 Notre Dame. "It's going to be a little bit of everything,"...

Tigers rout White Sox 7-2

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers held a players' meeting recently to talk about the importance of competing down the stretch.