Lions put DE Ziggy Ansah on PUP list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive end Ziggy Ansah on the physically unable to perform list. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have placed fullback Nick Badwen on injured reserve with a knee injury, signed linebacker Freddie Bishop and put wide receiver Andy Jones on the PUP list. Ansah, who is back with the Lions on the franchise tag , hasn't played a...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive end Ziggy Ansah on the physically unable to perform list. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have placed fullback Nick Badwen on injured reserve with a knee injury, signed linebacker Freddie Bishop and put wide receiver Andy Jones on the PUP list. Ansah, who is back with the Lions on the franchise tag , hasn't played a...
Reschke back on Michigan State roster for now
CHICAGO (AP) - Linebacker Jon Reschke is back on Michigan State's roster, although coach Mark Dantonio says his return to the team remains a work in progress. Reschke left the Spartans following the 2016 season, saying he'd made an insensitive comment involving a former teammate. At the time, he said he and Dantonio had decided he would complete his degree and finish his career elsewhere.
CHICAGO (AP) - Linebacker Jon Reschke is back on Michigan State's roster, although coach Mark Dantonio says his return to the team remains a work in progress. Reschke left the Spartans following the 2016 season, saying he'd made an insensitive comment involving a former teammate. At the time, he said he and Dantonio had decided he would complete his degree and finish his career elsewhere.
Oakland hires Waterfield as athletic director
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Oakland University has hired Steven Waterfield as its new athletic director. The school announced the move Tuesday. Waterfield arrives after serving as an executive associate AD at Nebraska. Waterfield replaces Jeff Konya, who left in February for Northeastern.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Oakland University has hired Steven Waterfield as its new athletic director. The school announced the move Tuesday. Waterfield arrives after serving as an executive associate AD at Nebraska. Waterfield replaces Jeff Konya, who left in February for Northeastern.
Tigers score 3 in ninth to defeat Royals 5-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Not since a week into the season had Detroit found a way to win when trailing after eight innings. Jim Adduci delivered a two-run double in the ninth and scored the go-ahead run on James McCann's double as the Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. It was only the Tigers' second victory in 50 games and the first since April...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Not since a week into the season had Detroit found a way to win when trailing after eight innings. Jim Adduci delivered a two-run double in the ninth and scored the go-ahead run on James McCann's double as the Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. It was only the Tigers' second victory in 50 games and the first since April...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers starting the second half.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers starting the second half.
Sale shuts down Tigers in Boston's 9-1 victory
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander. "He's reminding me a lot of Randy - Randy Johnson," Boston manager Alex Cora said. "The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding. With (Sale) it looks effortless right now."
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander. "He's reminding me a lot of Randy - Randy Johnson," Boston manager Alex Cora said. "The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding. With (Sale) it looks effortless right now."
WATCH: Gardenhire, Hicks & Fiers after 5-0 win over Red Sox
DETROIT (AP) - Mike Fiers might be pitching his way into a pennant chase. The Detroit right-hander worked impressively into the seventh inning Saturday night, and Jose Iglesias homered and drove in four runs to lift the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. Fiers has been sharp lately, and after lowering his ERA to 3.49, he's looking more and more like someone the rebuilding Tigers...
DETROIT (AP) - Mike Fiers might be pitching his way into a pennant chase. The Detroit right-hander worked impressively into the seventh inning Saturday night, and Jose Iglesias homered and drove in four runs to lift the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. Fiers has been sharp lately, and after lowering his ERA to 3.49, he's looking more and more like someone the rebuilding Tigers...
WATCH: Gardenhire, Boyd & Goodrum after 1-0 loss to Red Sox
DETROIT (AP) - One run was enough for David Price and the Red Sox - but only after Boston escaped a couple of dicey jams. Price pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Red Sox kept right on rolling in their first game after the All-Star break, beating the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Friday night. Price worked out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out situation in the fourth, and reliever Matt...
DETROIT (AP) - One run was enough for David Price and the Red Sox - but only after Boston escaped a couple of dicey jams. Price pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Red Sox kept right on rolling in their first game after the All-Star break, beating the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Friday night. Price worked out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out situation in the fourth, and reliever Matt...
Tigers put Fulmer on DL, activate Martin
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have put right-hander Michael Fulmer on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. The Tigers announced the move Friday. Detroit also activated outfielder Leonys Martin from the DL, optioned outfielder Mikie Mahtook to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Victor Alcantara from Toledo.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have put right-hander Michael Fulmer on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. The Tigers announced the move Friday. Detroit also activated outfielder Leonys Martin from the DL, optioned outfielder Mikie Mahtook to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Victor Alcantara from Toledo.
Chelios leaving Red Wings to return to Chicago
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Chelios is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to return to his hometown of Chicago. Chelios spent a decade with the Red Wings as a player from 1999-2009, and he's also been an adviser for the team. His Hall of Fame career as a defenseman started in Montreal before he spent eight years with the Blackhawks.
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Chelios is leaving the Detroit Red Wings to return to his hometown of Chicago. Chelios spent a decade with the Red Wings as a player from 1999-2009, and he's also been an adviser for the team. His Hall of Fame career as a defenseman started in Montreal before he spent eight years with the Blackhawks.
Beilein signs extension with Michigan
The University of Michigan announced Wednesday morning they have signed Men's Basketball Head Coach John Beilein to a five-year rollover extension.
The University of Michigan announced Wednesday morning they have signed Men's Basketball Head Coach John Beilein to a five-year rollover extension.
WATCH: Michigan State hires Bill Beekman as AD
The new athletic director at Michigan State faces issues beyond just trying to win games and compete for championships.
The new athletic director at Michigan State faces issues beyond just trying to win games and compete for championships.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers beating Justin Verlander and the Astros on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk about the Tigers beating Justin Verlander and the Astros on Sunday.
Tigers rough up Verlander in 6-3 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander had a puzzling day on the mound in his first-ever start against his previous team. While Verlander racked up double-digit strikeouts, Detroit hammered four home runs off the former Tiger and snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander had a puzzling day on the mound in his first-ever start against his previous team. While Verlander racked up double-digit strikeouts, Detroit hammered four home runs off the former Tiger and snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Astros crush Tigers 9-1
HOUSTON (AP) - Gerrit Cole wasn't as dominant as he has been throughout the first part of the season. He didn't need to be. Cole struck out eight in 5 2/3 strong innings, and the Houston Astros hit three home runs in a 9-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Cole (10-2) allowed one run and three hits with four walks after being activated from the bereavement list prior to the game.
HOUSTON (AP) - Gerrit Cole wasn't as dominant as he has been throughout the first part of the season. He didn't need to be. Cole struck out eight in 5 2/3 strong innings, and the Houston Astros hit three home runs in a 9-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Cole (10-2) allowed one run and three hits with four walks after being activated from the bereavement list prior to the game.