Boyd leads Tigers over Twins on Jack Morris Day
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Boyd pitched well on Jack Morris Day, but he was still worried about disappointing one of his idols. "I think he might be mad at me for only pitching six innings," Boyd joked after the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday to win the weekend series. The game started 20 minutes late because of the ceremony to retire Morris' No. 47 jersey. Morris...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Boyd pitched well on Jack Morris Day, but he was still worried about disappointing one of his idols. "I think he might be mad at me for only pitching six innings," Boyd joked after the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday to win the weekend series. The game started 20 minutes late because of the ceremony to retire Morris' No. 47 jersey. Morris...
Football team tries to learn from Michigan State scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Every now and then, when the Michigan State football team won't be together for a little while, it's a good time for another reminder. Safety Khari Willis explained the message: "It's me, Joe (Bachie), Brian (Lewerke), Grayson (Miller), Matt Morrissey reiterating: Make good choices," Willis said. "Be smart, nothing out of character, nothing...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Every now and then, when the Michigan State football team won't be together for a little while, it's a good time for another reminder. Safety Khari Willis explained the message: "It's me, Joe (Bachie), Brian (Lewerke), Grayson (Miller), Matt Morrissey reiterating: Make good choices," Willis said. "Be smart, nothing out of character, nothing...
Michigan wants to know if athletes sold team-issued shoes
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The University of Michigan is trying to determine if any of its athletes violated NCAA rules by selling team-issued shoes. The school says the athletic department's compliance office is looking into the matter. It's not clear which athletes may have been involved. North Carolina announced Monday that 13 players will miss games while serving suspensions for...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The University of Michigan is trying to determine if any of its athletes violated NCAA rules by selling team-issued shoes. The school says the athletic department's compliance office is looking into the matter. It's not clear which athletes may have been involved. North Carolina announced Monday that 13 players will miss games while serving suspensions for...
NASCAR's Big 3 running strong entering Michigan race
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - NASCAR's Big 3 has essentially lapped the competition. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. have combined to win 16 of 22 races and haven't allowed the field to win consecutive races with points at stake this year. Of the other 56 drivers who have started a race, only Clint Bowyer has won twice. That could potentially change Sunday in the Consumers...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - NASCAR's Big 3 has essentially lapped the competition. Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. have combined to win 16 of 22 races and haven't allowed the field to win consecutive races with points at stake this year. Of the other 56 drivers who have started a race, only Clint Bowyer has won twice. That could potentially change Sunday in the Consumers...
Tyler Austin homers as Twins beat Tigers 4-3
DETROIT (AP) - Tyler Austin looked pretty comfortable in his debut with the Minnesota Twins. Austin hit a two-run homer, Kyle Gibson pitched seven effective innings and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Saturday night. Austin was acquired in the July 30 trade that sent Lance Lynn to the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old Austin, who hit .223 with eight homers in 34 games for the Yankees...
DETROIT (AP) - Tyler Austin looked pretty comfortable in his debut with the Minnesota Twins. Austin hit a two-run homer, Kyle Gibson pitched seven effective innings and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Saturday night. Austin was acquired in the July 30 trade that sent Lance Lynn to the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old Austin, who hit .223 with eight homers in 34 games for the Yankees...
Raiders beat Lions 16-10 in first preseason game
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jon Gruden jawed at the officials, worked closely with the quarterbacks and was once again adored by the Oakland Raiders fans. It was as if he had never left the Coliseum. Jon Gruden was a winner in his return to the sideline for Oakland when the Raiders got a touchdown pass from Connor Cook in a 16-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jon Gruden jawed at the officials, worked closely with the quarterbacks and was once again adored by the Oakland Raiders fans. It was as if he had never left the Coliseum. Jon Gruden was a winner in his return to the sideline for Oakland when the Raiders got a touchdown pass from Connor Cook in a 16-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
Iglesias, Goodrum help Tigers end six-game losing streak
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't solve all their offensive problems against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. After scoring eight runs on a 0-6 road trip, the Tigers got three hits against Ervin Santana and the Minnesota bullpen in their first game back at home. Somehow, they turned that into enough for a 5-3 victory. Two of the hits were two-run home runs by Niko Goodrum and...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't solve all their offensive problems against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. After scoring eight runs on a 0-6 road trip, the Tigers got three hits against Ervin Santana and the Minnesota bullpen in their first game back at home. Somehow, they turned that into enough for a 5-3 victory. Two of the hits were two-run home runs by Niko Goodrum and...
LISTEN: Red Wings re-sign Larkin to 5-year deal
Dylan Larkin has secured his future with the Detroit Red Wings while leaving open a potential opportunity to cash in again.
Dylan Larkin has secured his future with the Detroit Red Wings while leaving open a potential opportunity to cash in again.
Pistons announce 2018-19 schedule
The Detroit Pistons announced their 2018-19 schedule on Friday.
The Detroit Pistons announced their 2018-19 schedule on Friday.
Detroit's Leuer has another operation, this time on knee
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer has had surgery after injuring his right knee during an offseason workout. The Pistons said Thursday that Leuer's operation was Wednesday in New York, and that he was injured earlier in the week. An update on his return is expected before the start of training camp. The team says Leuer injured his medial meniscus.
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer has had surgery after injuring his right knee during an offseason workout. The Pistons said Thursday that Leuer's operation was Wednesday in New York, and that he was injured earlier in the week. An update on his return is expected before the start of training camp. The team says Leuer injured his medial meniscus.
Upton, Pujols, Calhoun homer in Halos' 6-0 win over Tigers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After getting three big homers and nine innings of outstanding pitching to complete a series sweep, the Los Angeles Angels are headed into a day off with a rare feeling of contentment in their disappointing season. The Detroit Tigers are just grateful to be going home after a horrific California road trip ended with nothing but losses.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After getting three big homers and nine innings of outstanding pitching to complete a series sweep, the Los Angeles Angels are headed into a day off with a rare feeling of contentment in their disappointing season. The Detroit Tigers are just grateful to be going home after a horrific California road trip ended with nothing but losses.
Matt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. Raiders
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.
Raiders, Lions keep their cool in first joint practice
At last, a new face on the other side of the line.
At last, a new face on the other side of the line.