Patriots' Josh Gordon inactive against Lions, delaying debut
DETROIT (AP) - New England wide receiver Josh Gordon is inactive against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, delaying his debut with the Patriots. Gordon was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns. New England safety Patrick Chung and defensive end Trey Flowers are inactive because of concussions.
DETROIT (AP) - New England wide receiver Josh Gordon is inactive against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, delaying his debut with the Patriots. Gordon was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns. New England safety Patrick Chung and defensive end Trey Flowers are inactive because of concussions.
Tiger Woods caps off amazing comeback with a win
ATLANTA (AP) - A comeback not even Tiger Woods saw coming a year ago. A chaotic celebration that golf hasn't seen even in the best of times. Woods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like the old days. He left the competition feeling hopeless as he built a five-shot lead early and hung on to win the Tour...
ATLANTA (AP) - A comeback not even Tiger Woods saw coming a year ago. A chaotic celebration that golf hasn't seen even in the best of times. Woods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like the old days. He left the competition feeling hopeless as he built a five-shot lead early and hung on to win the Tour...
Royals split series with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - When the Kansas City Royals acquired Brad Keller during last winter's Rule 5 draft, they committed themselves to keep him on the roster all season. As it turned out, that hasn't been a problem. Keller pitched seven strong innings as the Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday. Keller (9-6) allowed one run on three hits, walking three and striking out two....
DETROIT (AP) - When the Kansas City Royals acquired Brad Keller during last winter's Rule 5 draft, they committed themselves to keep him on the roster all season. As it turned out, that hasn't been a problem. Keller pitched seven strong innings as the Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday. Keller (9-6) allowed one run on three hits, walking three and striking out two....
No. 24 Michigan St. gets tricky to hold off Indiana 35-21
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio went deep into his bag of tricks Saturday night. Brian Lewerke made each one look like magic. The junior quarterback threw two touchdown passes, had his first career reception and made a perfectly timed pitch to kicker Matt Coghlin for a 6-yard touchdown run, helping the 24th-ranked Spartans pull away from Indiana 35-21.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio went deep into his bag of tricks Saturday night. Brian Lewerke made each one look like magic. The junior quarterback threw two touchdown passes, had his first career reception and made a perfectly timed pitch to kicker Matt Coghlin for a 6-yard touchdown run, helping the 24th-ranked Spartans pull away from Indiana 35-21.
WATCH: Mahtook's homer leads Tigers to win in Martinez's finale
DETROIT (AP) - Victor Martinez will be remembered as one of the best line-drive hitters of the last 15 years, but his career ended in a different way. Batting in the first inning of his final major league game, Martinez beat out an infield chopper and was immediately removed for a pinch runner. "I think that's the perfect way to get my last hit," the longtime Tigers designated...
DETROIT (AP) - Victor Martinez will be remembered as one of the best line-drive hitters of the last 15 years, but his career ended in a different way. Batting in the first inning of his final major league game, Martinez beat out an infield chopper and was immediately removed for a pinch runner. "I think that's the perfect way to get my last hit," the longtime Tigers designated...
WATCH: No. 19 Michigan tops Nebraska 56-10, led 39-0 at halftime
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was very motivated to beat Nebraska, using Scott Frost's words against him. Karan Higdon ran for 136 yards and a touchdown in the first half to help the 19th-ranked Wolverines build a huge lead and they coasted to a 56-10 victory Saturday. In Frost's last visit to the Big House two years ago, he said Central Florida "outhit" Michigan in a 51-14...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was very motivated to beat Nebraska, using Scott Frost's words against him. Karan Higdon ran for 136 yards and a touchdown in the first half to help the 19th-ranked Wolverines build a huge lead and they coasted to a 56-10 victory Saturday. In Frost's last visit to the Big House two years ago, he said Central Florida "outhit" Michigan in a 51-14...
Royals beat Tigers 4-3, stop 5-game slide
DETROIT (AP) - This time, the Kansas City Royals had enough hitting and pitching. Ian Kennedy pitched three-run ball into the eighth inning, and the Royals stopped a five-game slide by holding off the Detroit Tigers for a 4-3 win on Friday night. Alex Gordon had three hits for the Royals, who hit four homers in 11-8 loss in the series opener. Rosell Herrera had two hits and drove in a run.
DETROIT (AP) - This time, the Kansas City Royals had enough hitting and pitching. Ian Kennedy pitched three-run ball into the eighth inning, and the Royals stopped a five-game slide by holding off the Detroit Tigers for a 4-3 win on Friday night. Alex Gordon had three hits for the Royals, who hit four homers in 11-8 loss in the series opener. Rosell Herrera had two hits and drove in a run.
Bill Belichick has chance to beat another former assistant
DETROIT (AP) - Bill Belichick has a chance to knock off another branch from his coaching tree. The five-time Super Bowl-winning coach has had his staff trimmed by NFL teams many times. They all hired coaches who know how Belichick and the New England Patriots operate behind closed doors, banking on them being able to duplicate the formula for success. It hasn't worked out that well.
DETROIT (AP) - Bill Belichick has a chance to knock off another branch from his coaching tree. The five-time Super Bowl-winning coach has had his staff trimmed by NFL teams many times. They all hired coaches who know how Belichick and the New England Patriots operate behind closed doors, banking on them being able to duplicate the formula for success. It hasn't worked out that well.
Stewart had 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Tigers beat Royals 11-8
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watched Christin Stewart put on a show in batting practice and thought his rookie slugger might have a big night. Gardenhire got even more than he expected. Stewart hit his first career homer in the first inning, hit another home run in the second inning and drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh as the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals...
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watched Christin Stewart put on a show in batting practice and thought his rookie slugger might have a big night. Gardenhire got even more than he expected. Stewart hit his first career homer in the first inning, hit another home run in the second inning and drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh as the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Michael Roberts
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' tight end Michael Roberts as they prepare to host the New England Patriots.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' tight end Michael Roberts as they prepare to host the New England Patriots.
Twins sweep 3-game series from Tigers with 8-2 win
DETROIT (AP) - Stephen Gonsalves is getting more comfortable running in from the bullpen to start a game. The Minnesota Twins, who have been experimenting with an "opening pitcher," then bringing in a primary pitcher after an inning or two, got excellent results in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - Stephen Gonsalves is getting more comfortable running in from the bullpen to start a game. The Minnesota Twins, who have been experimenting with an "opening pitcher," then bringing in a primary pitcher after an inning or two, got excellent results in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Lions sign CB Shead and brace for possible loss of CB Slay
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed cornerback DeShawn Shead, a possible indication they're not certain cornerback Darius Slay will be cleared to play New England. Detroit made the move Wednesday, four days before hosting the Patriots. Slay left Sunday's loss at San Francisco with a concussion. Shead was among Detroit's cuts entering this season. He started 22 games...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed cornerback DeShawn Shead, a possible indication they're not certain cornerback Darius Slay will be cleared to play New England. Detroit made the move Wednesday, four days before hosting the Patriots. Slay left Sunday's loss at San Francisco with a concussion. Shead was among Detroit's cuts entering this season. He started 22 games...
WATCH: Gardenhire & Norris after 5-3 loss to Twins
DETROIT (AP) - Jake Odorizzi loves the way he's pitching. The Minnesota Twins righty only wishes he could have discovered this form in April or May, not September. In his first start after losing a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, Odorizzi only allowed a check-swing single in the first six innings of a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - Jake Odorizzi loves the way he's pitching. The Minnesota Twins righty only wishes he could have discovered this form in April or May, not September. In his first start after losing a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, Odorizzi only allowed a check-swing single in the first six innings of a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
No. 24 Michigan State again has to shake off an early loss
Win or lose, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio understands the importance of moving on. That's part of the reason his program has been so successful. "I've said this before: What are you going to do after big moments? What are you going to do after you win a big game? How are you going to respond the next week?" Dantonio said Tuesday. "Same thing when we've lost a...
Win or lose, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio understands the importance of moving on. That's part of the reason his program has been so successful. "I've said this before: What are you going to do after big moments? What are you going to do after you win a big game? How are you going to respond the next week?" Dantonio said Tuesday. "Same thing when we've lost a...