Lions trade for LB Eli Harold
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded a reported conditional 7th round draft pick for 49ers linebacker Eli Harold.
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded a reported conditional 7th round draft pick for 49ers linebacker Eli Harold.
Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for 3 games for mishandling domestic abuse case
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Cubs break out of offensive funk in 8-2 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - When David Bote's two-run homer cleared the fence in the fifth inning, it felt almost like a milestone for the Chicago Cubs - the first time in six games they'd scored more than one run. "Whatever it was, was broken at that point," manager Joe Maddon said. "That was broken. It was good to move it forward from there."
DETROIT (AP) - When David Bote's two-run homer cleared the fence in the fifth inning, it felt almost like a milestone for the Chicago Cubs - the first time in six games they'd scored more than one run. "Whatever it was, was broken at that point," manager Joe Maddon said. "That was broken. It was good to move it forward from there."
Tigers announce 2019 schedule
The Detroit Tigers announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday.
WATCH: Tigers beat light-hitting Cubs 2-1
DETROIT (AP) - It didn't look or sound like a rebuilding team, holding on for a win against a contender. Shane Greene had a game-ending strikeout against Jason Heyward - with fans roaring on their feet - to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. "Great atmosphere with a good team coming in here," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "They bring a...
DETROIT (AP) - It didn't look or sound like a rebuilding team, holding on for a win against a contender. Shane Greene had a game-ending strikeout against Jason Heyward - with fans roaring on their feet - to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. "Great atmosphere with a good team coming in here," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "They bring a...
WATCH: James McCann and his wife talk emotions of birth complications
FOX 2's Jennifer Hammond caught up with James McCann and his wife Wednesday about the complications during the birth of their twins.
FOX 2's Jennifer Hammond caught up with James McCann and his wife Wednesday about the complications during the birth of their twins.
Michigan's Final 4 road goes through cult heroes Sr. Jean, Loyola
University of Loyola Chicago is known as the Cinderella story of the tournament. Many people are crediting the team's success with its good luck charm - a 98-year-old nun.
University of Loyola Chicago is known as the Cinderella story of the tournament. Many people are crediting the team's success with its good luck charm - a 98-year-old nun.
Lions put LB Steve Longa on IR with torn knee ligament
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions linebacker Steve Longa's season-ending knee injury represents a setback for a position group that already is a potential problem area. Detroit used a first-round pick on Jarrad Davis last season and he appears to be a liability in pass coverage. The Lions signed veteran free agents Christian Jones and Devon Kennard on the same day in March, hoping they...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions linebacker Steve Longa's season-ending knee injury represents a setback for a position group that already is a potential problem area. Detroit used a first-round pick on Jarrad Davis last season and he appears to be a liability in pass coverage. The Lions signed veteran free agents Christian Jones and Devon Kennard on the same day in March, hoping they...
Harbaugh: Patterson will start at QB for Michigan vs Irish
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 14 Michigan will start quarterback Shea Patterson in the season opener at No. 12 Notre Dame. Coach Jim Harbaugh made the announcement Monday. He had earlier said Patterson was simply one of four quarterbacks competing to take the first snap, along with Brandon Peters, Dylan McCaffrey and Joe Milton.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 14 Michigan will start quarterback Shea Patterson in the season opener at No. 12 Notre Dame. Coach Jim Harbaugh made the announcement Monday. He had earlier said Patterson was simply one of four quarterbacks competing to take the first snap, along with Brandon Peters, Dylan McCaffrey and Joe Milton.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked Lions through two preseason games.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked Lions through two preseason games.
Rosario's HR in 8th leads Twins past Tigers 5-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - While Minnesota's pitchers were struggling with the strike zone, the Twins' hitters were teeing off. Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning for Minnesota's third homer of the day, helping the Twins top the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Max Kepler and Jake Cave also connected as Minnesota won for the fifth time in six games. The Twins bashed 13...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - While Minnesota's pitchers were struggling with the strike zone, the Twins' hitters were teeing off. Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning for Minnesota's third homer of the day, helping the Twins top the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Max Kepler and Jake Cave also connected as Minnesota won for the fifth time in six games. The Twins bashed 13...
Tigers go with Farmer after mix-up
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Detroit Tigers had to change their starting pitcher for their game at Minnesota after a mix-up with Jacob Turner. The Tigers had planned to go with Turner, but the right-hander hadn't met a required 10-day waiting period since being designated for assignment on Aug. 10.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Detroit Tigers had to change their starting pitcher for their game at Minnesota after a mix-up with Jacob Turner. The Tigers had planned to go with Turner, but the right-hander hadn't met a required 10-day waiting period since being designated for assignment on Aug. 10.
Harbaugh may have his best team at Michigan so far
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in his fourth year at Michigan, where he has had time to assemble perhaps his best team.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in his fourth year at Michigan, where he has had time to assemble perhaps his best team.
Spartans could be a force in rugged Big Ten race
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It's a familiar story at Michigan State: The Spartans are talented, tenacious - and a bit under the radar in the Big Ten.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It's a familiar story at Michigan State: The Spartans are talented, tenacious - and a bit under the radar in the Big Ten.
Carpenter earns first MLB win, Tigers top Twins 7-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ryan Carpenter turns 28 years old next week. The Detroit Tigers pitcher gave himself a nice early birthday gift on Saturday night: his first major league win. Mikie Mahtook hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, Carpenter pitched into the sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ryan Carpenter turns 28 years old next week. The Detroit Tigers pitcher gave himself a nice early birthday gift on Saturday night: his first major league win. Mikie Mahtook hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, Carpenter pitched into the sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
Tigers add Blackwood as player to be named in deal for Fiers
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's. Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this month for two players to be named or cash. The 23-year-old Blackwood has gone 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 39 relief appearances this year with Double-A Midland. He is 9-10 with a...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's. Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this month for two players to be named or cash. The 23-year-old Blackwood has gone 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 39 relief appearances this year with Double-A Midland. He is 9-10 with a...
Mauer pinch-hit homer helps Twins to 5-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer disagreed with two called strikes by Laz Diaz and offered as much objection as the mild-mannered veteran will provide by looking back at the plate umpire following the second one that forced a full count. Mauer, pinch-hitting in the seventh inning, shook off the frustration and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Louis Coleman, and the Minnesota Twins beat...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer disagreed with two called strikes by Laz Diaz and offered as much objection as the mild-mannered veteran will provide by looking back at the plate umpire following the second one that forced a full count. Mauer, pinch-hitting in the seventh inning, shook off the frustration and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Louis Coleman, and the Minnesota Twins beat...