Tigers chase Hamels in 7-run first, beat Rangers 7-2
DETROIT (AP) - Long after the Detroit Tigers broke the game open, JaCoby Jones made the play of the day. Maybe even the play of the year in the Comerica Park outfield. Jones' twisting, backhanded catch in the sixth inning took a home run away from Adrian Beltre in Detroit's 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
DETROIT (AP) - Long after the Detroit Tigers broke the game open, JaCoby Jones made the play of the day. Maybe even the play of the year in the Comerica Park outfield. Jones' twisting, backhanded catch in the sixth inning took a home run away from Adrian Beltre in Detroit's 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Former NBA player found dead inside home after police standoff
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
Zimmermann denies Colon's history bid, Tigers win 3-1
DETROIT (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann knew two things when he took the mound against Bartolo Colon on Friday night. He was going to have to be good to keep Colon from making history, and the game wasn't going to take long. Zimmermann came through, outdueling Colon as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 in a game that ended four minutes after sunset at Comerica Park.
DETROIT (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann knew two things when he took the mound against Bartolo Colon on Friday night. He was going to have to be good to keep Colon from making history, and the game wasn't going to take long. Zimmermann came through, outdueling Colon as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 in a game that ended four minutes after sunset at Comerica Park.
Gallo, Guzman lead Rangers to win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - The Texas Rangers were great until the rain showed up. After that, they were holding on. The Rangers led 5-0 when heavy showers forced a 29-minute rain delay in the top of the fourth inning Thursday night. The first batter after the delay hit a two-run homer to give the Rangers a 7-0 lead, but it was all Detroit Tigers after that.
DETROIT (AP) - The Texas Rangers were great until the rain showed up. After that, they were holding on. The Rangers led 5-0 when heavy showers forced a 29-minute rain delay in the top of the fourth inning Thursday night. The first batter after the delay hit a two-run homer to give the Rangers a 7-0 lead, but it was all Detroit Tigers after that.
Red Wings re-sign Athanasiou to 2-year contract
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed left wing Andreas Athanasiou to a two-year contract. The 23-year-old Athanasiou set career highs with 17 assists and 33 points in 71 games last season. He has 43 goals and 33 assists in 172 career games - all with Detroit. Athanasiou was selected by the Red Wings in the fourth round of the 2012 draft. He made his NHL debut in 2015. Detroit...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed left wing Andreas Athanasiou to a two-year contract. The 23-year-old Athanasiou set career highs with 17 assists and 33 points in 71 games last season. He has 43 goals and 33 assists in 172 career games - all with Detroit. Athanasiou was selected by the Red Wings in the fourth round of the 2012 draft. He made his NHL debut in 2015. Detroit...
Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
Cubs sweep past Tigers 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it. Baez stole home and the Willson Contreras hit a tie-breaking homer to lead the Cubs past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday for their sixth straight victory. "Who's more exciting to watch than he," Maddon said of Baez. "He is, I'd say, in that top-10...
CHICAGO (AP) - Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it. Baez stole home and the Willson Contreras hit a tie-breaking homer to lead the Cubs past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday for their sixth straight victory. "Who's more exciting to watch than he," Maddon said of Baez. "He is, I'd say, in that top-10...
Rizzo, Schwarber lead Cubs to 5-3 victory over Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo drove in his second run of the game in the seventh inning to snap a tie, Kyle Schwarber followed with a solo homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from an early three-run deficit to edge the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday for their fifth straight win.
CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo drove in his second run of the game in the seventh inning to snap a tie, Kyle Schwarber followed with a solo homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from an early three-run deficit to edge the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday for their fifth straight win.
What England fans mean when they say football's 'coming home'
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
Tigers recover from blown save to beat Blue Jays 3-2
TORONTO (AP) - After a rotten finish to June, the Detroit Tigers have started July with a modest winning streak. Jose Iglesias hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Tigers recovered from a blown save in the ninth to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday, Detroit's second straight victory following a season-long 11-game losing streak. Right-hander Joe Jimenez (4-1)...
TORONTO (AP) - After a rotten finish to June, the Detroit Tigers have started July with a modest winning streak. Jose Iglesias hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Tigers recovered from a blown save in the ninth to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday, Detroit's second straight victory following a season-long 11-game losing streak. Right-hander Joe Jimenez (4-1)...
Octopus that predicted Japan's World Cup outcomes killed and sold as food
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable as they talked Tigers as they snapped their eleven game losing streak on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable as they talked Tigers as they snapped their eleven game losing streak on Sunday.
Red Wings sign Green, Vanek & Bernier on first day of free agency
Ken Holland once transitioned the Detroit Red Wings from Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov and that generation of greats to the one that followed with Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.
Ken Holland once transitioned the Detroit Red Wings from Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov and that generation of greats to the one that followed with Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.
Castellanos grand slam help Tigers beat Jays 9-1, snap skid
TORONTO (AP) - Stuck in an 11-game losing streak, the Detroit Tigers cleared the air with a pregame meeting. Then Nick Castellanos went out and cleared the bases with an important home run that helped stop Detroit's slide. Castellanos hit his fourth career grand slam, Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven strong innings and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 on Sunday.
TORONTO (AP) - Stuck in an 11-game losing streak, the Detroit Tigers cleared the air with a pregame meeting. Then Nick Castellanos went out and cleared the bases with an important home run that helped stop Detroit's slide. Castellanos hit his fourth career grand slam, Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven strong innings and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 on Sunday.
AP source: Thomas Vanek expected to sign with Red Wings
A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press that veteran forward Thomas Vanek is expected to sign with the Detroit Red Wings once the NHL's free agency period opens. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Sunday because talks are still ongoing, and teams are not allowed to announce deals until the signing period opens at noon Eastern.
A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press that veteran forward Thomas Vanek is expected to sign with the Detroit Red Wings once the NHL's free agency period opens. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Sunday because talks are still ongoing, and teams are not allowed to announce deals until the signing period opens at noon Eastern.
Smoak hits HR in 9th, Blue Jays hand Tigers 11th loss in row
TORONTO (AP) - Justin Smoak isn't a fan of extra innings, so he was doubly happy about his game-winning homer against the slumping Detroit Tigers. Smoak led off the bottom of the ninth with a home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 4-3 on Saturday, handing the Tigers their 11th straight loss. "Honestly, nobody wants to play extra innings," Smoak said. "To be able to...
TORONTO (AP) - Justin Smoak isn't a fan of extra innings, so he was doubly happy about his game-winning homer against the slumping Detroit Tigers. Smoak led off the bottom of the ninth with a home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 4-3 on Saturday, handing the Tigers their 11th straight loss. "Honestly, nobody wants to play extra innings," Smoak said. "To be able to...
AP source: Red Wings agree to terms with Green on new deal
Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract. A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press that the Red Wings agreed to terms with the 32-year-old defenseman on the new deal that counts $5.375 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the...
Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract. A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press that the Red Wings agreed to terms with the 32-year-old defenseman on the new deal that counts $5.375 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the...
Tigers lose ten straight, fall 3-2 to Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman ended his winless drought against a Detroit Tigers team struggling to snap out of their worst losing streak in nearly 15 years. Stroman pitched seven innings to get his first victory this season, Justin Smoak hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 3-2 Friday, handing the slumping Tigers their 10th consecutive defeat.
TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman ended his winless drought against a Detroit Tigers team struggling to snap out of their worst losing streak in nearly 15 years. Stroman pitched seven innings to get his first victory this season, Justin Smoak hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 3-2 Friday, handing the slumping Tigers their 10th consecutive defeat.
Pistons add Lowe, Sweeney to Casey's staff
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons hired assistant coaches Sidney Lowe and Sean Sweeney on Friday to join Dwane Casey's staff. Detroit also added Malik Rose as assistant general manager and player development coach DJ Bakker.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons hired assistant coaches Sidney Lowe and Sean Sweeney on Friday to join Dwane Casey's staff. Detroit also added Malik Rose as assistant general manager and player development coach DJ Bakker.