Davidson, Palka homer in 9th to lift White Sox over Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson, Daniel Palka and the Chicago White Sox struck late - and quickly - to pull out another victory. Davidson hit a two-run, game-ending homer as the White Sox scored three times in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Monday for their eighth win in 11 games.
CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Davidson, Daniel Palka and the Chicago White Sox struck late - and quickly - to pull out another victory. Davidson hit a two-run, game-ending homer as the White Sox scored three times in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Monday for their eighth win in 11 games.
Lions sign Diggs to contract extension
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Defensive back Quandre Diggs and the Detroit Lions agreed to terms Monday on a contract extension that will carry through the 2021 NFL season. Detroit's sixth-round draft pick (200th overall) in 2015 out of Texas, Diggs is entering his fourth NFL season. He has appeared in 44 career games with 19 starts. His career totals include 131 tackles (110 solo), three...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Defensive back Quandre Diggs and the Detroit Lions agreed to terms Monday on a contract extension that will carry through the 2021 NFL season. Detroit's sixth-round draft pick (200th overall) in 2015 out of Texas, Diggs is entering his fourth NFL season. He has appeared in 44 career games with 19 starts. His career totals include 131 tackles (110 solo), three...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Lions making final cuts and getting their season going.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Lions making final cuts and getting their season going.
Rudock back with Lions as part of practice squad
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jake Rudock is back with the Detroit Lions after being signed to their practice squad. The Lions waived Rudock as they cut their roster down to 53 players by Saturday's deadline. That move paved the way for Matt Cassel to be the team's backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. But the Lions announced several more moves Sunday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jake Rudock is back with the Detroit Lions after being signed to their practice squad. The Lions waived Rudock as they cut their roster down to 53 players by Saturday's deadline. That move paved the way for Matt Cassel to be the team's backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. But the Lions announced several more moves Sunday.
Reyes hits 1st HR, 3 RBIs as Tigers split with Yankees 11-7
NEW YORK (AP) - Being a Rule 5 draft pick usually means putting in far more time before a game than during it. On Sunday, the hard work paid off for rookie Victor Reyes and the Detroit Tigers. Reyes hit his first major league homer, doubled twice and singled in leading the Tigers over the New York Yankees 11-7.
NEW YORK (AP) - Being a Rule 5 draft pick usually means putting in far more time before a game than during it. On Sunday, the hard work paid off for rookie Victor Reyes and the Detroit Tigers. Reyes hit his first major league homer, doubled twice and singled in leading the Tigers over the New York Yankees 11-7.
WATCH: Harbaugh, Patterson & Winovich after 24-17 loss to Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - The Michigan-Notre Dame series returned after a three-year hiatus and the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish became the latest rival to get the best of Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines. Brandon Wimbush connected on a long touchdown pass to help Notre Dame jump out to a big first-half lead, Te'von Coney and the defense made it stand with a late takeaway, and the Fighting Irish...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - The Michigan-Notre Dame series returned after a three-year hiatus and the 12th-ranked Fighting Irish became the latest rival to get the best of Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines. Brandon Wimbush connected on a long touchdown pass to help Notre Dame jump out to a big first-half lead, Te'von Coney and the defense made it stand with a late takeaway, and the Fighting Irish...
Tanaka, Torres lead Yanks over Tigers 2-1; McCutchen hitless
NEW YORK (AP) - Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven strong innings for his first win since July, rookie Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Saturday. The Yankees got only two hits, but won for the 11th time in 15 games. New York has the second-best record in the majors, behind AL East-leading Boston.
NEW YORK (AP) - Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven strong innings for his first win since July, rookie Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Saturday. The Yankees got only two hits, but won for the 11th time in 15 games. New York has the second-best record in the majors, behind AL East-leading Boston.
Lions announce final cuts
The Detroit Lions have cut quarterback Jake Rudock, paving the way for veteran Matt Cassel to move forward as Matthew Stafford's backup.
The Detroit Lions have cut quarterback Jake Rudock, paving the way for veteran Matt Cassel to move forward as Matthew Stafford's backup.
WATCH: No. 11 Michigan State squeaks by Utah State 38-31
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State desperately needed a big play to avoid an upset and Felton Davis delivered. Davis made a fully extended, 31-yard catch to help set up Connor Heyward's second touchdown with 2 minutes left to put the 11th-ranked Spartans ahead and they held on to beat Utah State 38-31 on Friday night.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State desperately needed a big play to avoid an upset and Felton Davis delivered. Davis made a fully extended, 31-yard catch to help set up Connor Heyward's second touchdown with 2 minutes left to put the 11th-ranked Spartans ahead and they held on to beat Utah State 38-31 on Friday night.
Yankees rally after contested check swing, Boone ejection
NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone ended his argument by squatting behind home and impersonating a catcher to show plate umpire Nic Lentz what he was missing. Boone was long gone by the time umpires awarded Luke Voit first base on a borderline check swing - a decision that left Tigers skipper Ron Gardenhire red in the face, too.
NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone ended his argument by squatting behind home and impersonating a catcher to show plate umpire Nic Lentz what he was missing. Boone was long gone by the time umpires awarded Luke Voit first base on a borderline check swing - a decision that left Tigers skipper Ron Gardenhire red in the face, too.
Lions announce first cuts
The Detroit Lions announced their first cuts Friday afternoon as they continue to shape their roster.
The Detroit Lions announced their first cuts Friday afternoon as they continue to shape their roster.
Martinez, Goodrum homer in 9th, Tigers overtake Yankees 8-7
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Martinez is savoring the final weeks of his major league career - and showing he still has some life in his bat. One loyal Detroit Tigers fan in particular saw that all firsthand Thursday night. Martinez tied the game with a milestone two-run homer in the ninth inning and Niko Goodrum followed with a homer off Dellin Betances to rally the Tigers past the New York Yankees...
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Martinez is savoring the final weeks of his major league career - and showing he still has some life in his bat. One loyal Detroit Tigers fan in particular saw that all firsthand Thursday night. Martinez tied the game with a milestone two-run homer in the ninth inning and Niko Goodrum followed with a homer off Dellin Betances to rally the Tigers past the New York Yankees...
Mayfield sharp as Browns roll over Lions 35-17
DETROIT (AP) - Even if he doesn't play again for a while, Baker Mayfield has given Cleveland a glimpse. Mayfield threw for 138 yards in a dominant first half for the Browns, who wrapped up the preseason with a 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Mayfield completed a 41-yard pass to Devon Cajuste on the first play from scrimmage, and the top overall pick in this...
DETROIT (AP) - Even if he doesn't play again for a while, Baker Mayfield has given Cleveland a glimpse. Mayfield threw for 138 yards in a dominant first half for the Browns, who wrapped up the preseason with a 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Mayfield completed a 41-yard pass to Devon Cajuste on the first play from scrimmage, and the top overall pick in this...
WATCH: Wood announces on FOX 2 newest Pride of the Lions
Detroit Lions President Rod Wood announced during the FOX 2 pregame show that legends Herman Moore, Roger Brown & Alex Karras will join Pride of the Lions and have their names permanently above Ford Field.
Detroit Lions President Rod Wood announced during the FOX 2 pregame show that legends Herman Moore, Roger Brown & Alex Karras will join Pride of the Lions and have their names permanently above Ford Field.