Astudillo drives in career-high 4 as Twins top Tigers 9-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Willians Astudillo has quickly become a fan favorite in Minnesota. Games like the one Astudillo had Thursday only help add to the reputation of the player affectionately known as "La Tortuga." Astudillo had a career-high four RBIs, Tyler Austin added three and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Willians Astudillo has quickly become a fan favorite in Minnesota. Games like the one Astudillo had Thursday only help add to the reputation of the player affectionately known as "La Tortuga." Astudillo had a career-high four RBIs, Tyler Austin added three and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.
Field's 2 HRs lead Twins past Tigers, 11-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It looked like a sure triple play. A double play, at least. In the end, the Detroit Tigers got just one out from it, and the Minnesota Twins made them pay. Johnny Field homered twice, Jorge Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple and the Twins beat the Tigers 11-4 on Wednesday night. The game turned on an odd play in the fifth inning with the Twins leading 6-4.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It looked like a sure triple play. A double play, at least. In the end, the Detroit Tigers got just one out from it, and the Minnesota Twins made them pay. Johnny Field homered twice, Jorge Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple and the Twins beat the Tigers 11-4 on Wednesday night. The game turned on an odd play in the fifth inning with the Twins leading 6-4.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Kerryon Johnson
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Kerryon Johnson as they prepare to head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys on FOX 2.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Kerryon Johnson as they prepare to head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys on FOX 2.
Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders enjoying new role with Lions
DETROIT (AP) - Barry Sanders shook hands with fans, posed for pictures and engaged in small talk outside a suite at Ford Field before the Detroit Lions opened the season against the New York Jets. At halftime, the Hall of Fame running back was on the field to turn a huge key, and the stadium's speakers blared with the sounds of an engine revving.
DETROIT (AP) - Barry Sanders shook hands with fans, posed for pictures and engaged in small talk outside a suite at Ford Field before the Detroit Lions opened the season against the New York Jets. At halftime, the Hall of Fame running back was on the field to turn a huge key, and the stadium's speakers blared with the sounds of an engine revving.
Red Wings need Larkin to step up in new era
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin has suddenly become a veteran at the age of 22 for the Detroit Red Wings. "It could be the first time I'm not the youngest guy on the team," Larkin said. "That's why I'm growing out this beard." The rebuilding Red Wings are desperately hoping the talented, two-way center can quickly become a leader on and off the ice. They suffered a...
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin has suddenly become a veteran at the age of 22 for the Detroit Red Wings. "It could be the first time I'm not the youngest guy on the team," Larkin said. "That's why I'm growing out this beard." The rebuilding Red Wings are desperately hoping the talented, two-way center can quickly become a leader on and off the ice. They suffered a...
Michigan coach Beilein reflects on offseason heart surgery
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein wasn't all that enthused about taking his annual stress test this year. The procedure already had been put off for a bit because of the Michigan coach's busy schedule. "I actually wasn't going to do it, because it's no fun," Beilein said. "They get you on the treadmill. They run you."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein wasn't all that enthused about taking his annual stress test this year. The procedure already had been put off for a bit because of the Michigan coach's busy schedule. "I actually wasn't going to do it, because it's no fun," Beilein said. "They get you on the treadmill. They run you."
Spartans coming off another uneven performance on offense
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State scored 35 points last weekend, which is normally a good sign for an offense. This time, that figure came with a caveat. "The way I kind of looked at it is the offense only scored 21," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "We have to score more than that if we want to win. Our goal is to score 30 every game."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State scored 35 points last weekend, which is normally a good sign for an offense. This time, that figure came with a caveat. "The way I kind of looked at it is the offense only scored 21," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "We have to score more than that if we want to win. Our goal is to score 30 every game."
Castro's hit starts rally, leads Tigers past Twins 4-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Harold Castro completed the minor league season and was home in Venezuela spending time with his son and focusing on the offseason when he got a surprise phone call to return and play with the Detroit Tigers. Castro's first career hit started an eighth-inning rally that led the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday in a game in which Joe Mauer set the...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Harold Castro completed the minor league season and was home in Venezuela spending time with his son and focusing on the offseason when he got a surprise phone call to return and play with the Detroit Tigers. Castro's first career hit started an eighth-inning rally that led the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday in a game in which Joe Mauer set the...
No. 14 Michigan LB Devin Bush has always had father at side
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Nebraska set up what seemed like a perfectly timed play, allowing Michigan's hard-charging defense to rush up the field just before completing a screen pass. There was one problem: Devin Bush Jr.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Nebraska set up what seemed like a perfectly timed play, allowing Michigan's hard-charging defense to rush up the field just before completing a screen pass. There was one problem: Devin Bush Jr.
Strong defensive effort carries Lions to 1st win
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - A day after their first win of the season, the change in the mood of the previously winless Detroit Lions was evident. In one corner of the locker room, linebacker Marquis Flowers and running back LeGarrette Blount engaged in a heated debate over whether Kobe Bryant or LeBron James was the greater basketball player. "Just coming in today, it was a little bit...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - A day after their first win of the season, the change in the mood of the previously winless Detroit Lions was evident. In one corner of the locker room, linebacker Marquis Flowers and running back LeGarrette Blount engaged in a heated debate over whether Kobe Bryant or LeBron James was the greater basketball player. "Just coming in today, it was a little bit...
WATCH: Pistons hope Jackson will be ready for opener
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have a new coach - and the usual amount of optimism that accompanies such a big change. What they really could use this season is a healthy point guard.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have a new coach - and the usual amount of optimism that accompanies such a big change. What they really could use this season is a healthy point guard.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 26-10 win over the Patriots.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 26-10 win over the Patriots.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk Tigers and their final home game on Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk Tigers and their final home game on Sunday.
A rushing barrier finally falls for Lions against Patriots
DETROIT (AP) - Kerryon Johnson was drafted to help Detroit's woeful running game. He's already reached one significant mark, becoming the Lions' first 100-yard rusher in almost five years.
DETROIT (AP) - Kerryon Johnson was drafted to help Detroit's woeful running game. He's already reached one significant mark, becoming the Lions' first 100-yard rusher in almost five years.
Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...