WATCH: Gardenhire, Norris & McCann after 5-4 loss to the Astros
DETROIT (AP) - George Springer understood the situation as he was about to dive for Dawel Lugo's line drive in the eighth inning. "I could tell I was either going to get to it, or this is going to be a really bad play," the Houston outfielder said. "I'm happy that I got to it."
DETROIT (AP) - George Springer understood the situation as he was about to dive for Dawel Lugo's line drive in the eighth inning. "I could tell I was either going to get to it, or this is going to be a really bad play," the Houston outfielder said. "I'm happy that I got to it."
No. 25 Michigan State struggling to find its stride
After a closer-than-expected win over Utah State in the season opener, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio pointed out that this was nothing new for the Spartans. "You want to pound somebody 50 to nothing, that's not happening too often," he said. "It certainly hasn't happened here in my time. We're just eking, just trying to find those inches." Then last weekend,...
After a closer-than-expected win over Utah State in the season opener, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio pointed out that this was nothing new for the Spartans. "You want to pound somebody 50 to nothing, that's not happening too often," he said. "It certainly hasn't happened here in my time. We're just eking, just trying to find those inches." Then last weekend,...
Patricia, Lions looking to clean up after opening-game mess
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
Lions waive injured running back Zach Zenner
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions waived running back Zach Zenner from the reserve-injured list. Detroit made the move Wednesday as it prepared to play at San Francisco. Zenner hurt his back against Cleveland in the preseason finale. He earned a spot on the Lions' roster as an undrafted rookie in 2015. He emerged as Detroit's No. 1 running back in 2016 when he closed the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions waived running back Zach Zenner from the reserve-injured list. Detroit made the move Wednesday as it prepared to play at San Francisco. Zenner hurt his back against Cleveland in the preseason finale. He earned a spot on the Lions' roster as an undrafted rookie in 2015. He emerged as Detroit's No. 1 running back in 2016 when he closed the...
Detroit's Goodrum leaves game after collision
DETROIT (AP) - Niko Goodrum left Detroit's game against Houston on Wednesday after the shortstop collided with teammate Christin Stewart on a shallow flyball to left field in the second inning. The Tigers say Goodrum has a bruised right quad.
DETROIT (AP) - Niko Goodrum left Detroit's game against Houston on Wednesday after the shortstop collided with teammate Christin Stewart on a shallow flyball to left field in the second inning. The Tigers say Goodrum has a bruised right quad.
Stafford, Lions unravel in Patricia's dreadful debut
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
Astros power past Tigers 5-4
DETROIT (AP) - For five innings, the Houston Astros were one pitch away from blowing an important game. Their relievers never gave the Tigers that pitch. Five Houston relievers threw shutout innings, and the Astros' three early homers held up in a 5-4 victory over Detroit on Tuesday night. "None of those guys had a margin for error," Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. Houston...
DETROIT (AP) - For five innings, the Houston Astros were one pitch away from blowing an important game. Their relievers never gave the Tigers that pitch. Five Houston relievers threw shutout innings, and the Astros' three early homers held up in a 5-4 victory over Detroit on Tuesday night. "None of those guys had a margin for error," Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. Houston...
Steve Yzerman stepping down as Lightning GM
Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning after building them into a perennial contender, handing the reins to longtime assistant Julien BriseBois just two days before training camp. Yzerman will move to a senior adviser role working under BriseBois and he said he was "100 percent committed" to the Lightning this season. Beyond that, Yzerman's future...
Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning after building them into a perennial contender, handing the reins to longtime assistant Julien BriseBois just two days before training camp. Yzerman will move to a senior adviser role working under BriseBois and he said he was "100 percent committed" to the Lightning this season. Beyond that, Yzerman's future...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after they fell 48-17 to the New York Jets in week one.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after they fell 48-17 to the New York Jets in week one.
Verlander saluted back at Comerica, Astros beat Tigers 3-2
DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander knew this would be one of the most emotional games of his major league career. He still wasn't prepared. In his return to Detroit, Verlander received three standing ovations while pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander knew this would be one of the most emotional games of his major league career. He still wasn't prepared. In his return to Detroit, Verlander received three standing ovations while pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Monday night.
Keselowski makes it a Penske sweep at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - First, Brad Keselowski figured out the secret to restarting at the Brickyard 400. Then he safely and strategically bumped his way into the lead and sped to the finish line. One year after settling for second in a chaotic, crash-marred race last year, Keselowski redeemed himself by earning his second straight major win and finally giving team owner Roger Penske the elusive...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - First, Brad Keselowski figured out the secret to restarting at the Brickyard 400. Then he safely and strategically bumped his way into the lead and sped to the finish line. One year after settling for second in a chaotic, crash-marred race last year, Keselowski redeemed himself by earning his second straight major win and finally giving team owner Roger Penske the elusive...
Michigan's big win quiets Harbaugh's critics _ for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
Matt Patricia makes Lions debut Monday night against Jets
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo, John Niyo, Chris Creighton & Jeremy Hickey
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions starting their season Monday night against the Jets.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions starting their season Monday night against the Jets.
Verlander returns to Detroit for first time as opponent
Justin Verlander is set to make his long-awaited return to Detroit as a member of the Houston Astros.
Justin Verlander is set to make his long-awaited return to Detroit as a member of the Houston Astros.
Rally Squirrel II: Critter shows up, Cards beat Tigers 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Out of nowhere - again - a squirrel appeared. In an episode sure to revive St. Louis fans' memories of the 2011 Rally Squirrel, this game at Comerica Park was scoreless going into the seventh inning. That's when a squirrel took up residence between second and third base.
DETROIT (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals needed something to get them going on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Out of nowhere - again - a squirrel appeared. In an episode sure to revive St. Louis fans' memories of the 2011 Rally Squirrel, this game at Comerica Park was scoreless going into the seventh inning. That's when a squirrel took up residence between second and third base.