Ex-Tigers pitching coach Bosio says he's 'crushed' by firing
DETROIT (AP) - Pitching coach Chris Bosio said Thursday he was fired by the Detroit Tigers for using the word "monkey," but insists he didn't say it in a racial or demeaning context. Bosio told USA Today he used the word while talking about pitcher Daniel Stumpf, who is white. Bosio said Stumpf is nicknamed "Spider Monkey" because of the faces he makes while lifting...
DETROIT (AP) - Pitching coach Chris Bosio said Thursday he was fired by the Detroit Tigers for using the word "monkey," but insists he didn't say it in a racial or demeaning context. Bosio told USA Today he used the word while talking about pitcher Daniel Stumpf, who is white. Bosio said Stumpf is nicknamed "Spider Monkey" because of the faces he makes while lifting...
With 2018 FIFA World Cup field halved, here's a look at what's next
MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...
MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...
WATCH: Gardenhire, Fulmer & McCann after 9th straight loss
DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics left home as a .500 team, looking for a spark. They're returning to the Coliseum looking very sharp. Jed Lowrie had two more hits, Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to sweep a four-game series.
DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics left home as a .500 team, looking for a spark. They're returning to the Coliseum looking very sharp. Jed Lowrie had two more hits, Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to sweep a four-game series.
Brazilians hold funeral for Germany while Mexicans hold parade for South Korea; sports are great
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.
WATCH: Tigers terminate Chris Bosio's contract for 'insensitive comments'
The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday they have terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for "insensitive comments."
The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday they have terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for "insensitive comments."
Tigers lose eighth straight, fall 3-0 to A's
DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics leaned on pitching, defense and Jed Lorie's clutch hitting to overcome their lack of a long ball. Lowrie hit an RBI double in the fourth inning and Chris Bassitt pitched six innings to help Oakland beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday night. The A's did not clear the fences, ending their major league-record streak at 27 road games. "We put...
DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics leaned on pitching, defense and Jed Lorie's clutch hitting to overcome their lack of a long ball. Lowrie hit an RBI double in the fourth inning and Chris Bassitt pitched six innings to help Oakland beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday night. The A's did not clear the fences, ending their major league-record streak at 27 road games. "We put...
5 times World Cup fans showed us it's more than just a game
It's called the beautiful game for a reason.
It's called the beautiful game for a reason.
Lowrie, A's rally from 6 down to beat Tigers 9-7
DETROIT (AP) - Jed Lowrie didn't need a home run this time. A single up the middle was plenty. Lowrie drove in the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning for a second straight game, and the Oakland Athletics rallied from six runs down to beat Detroit 9-7 on Tuesday night, handing the Tigers their seventh straight loss. A day after his ninth-inning homer gave the A's a victory at...
DETROIT (AP) - Jed Lowrie didn't need a home run this time. A single up the middle was plenty. Lowrie drove in the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning for a second straight game, and the Oakland Athletics rallied from six runs down to beat Detroit 9-7 on Tuesday night, handing the Tigers their seventh straight loss. A day after his ninth-inning homer gave the A's a victory at...
WATCH: Beilein 'I think I ran that race' on if the NBA calls again & more
John Beilein says he was never offered the Detroit Pistons' coaching job.
John Beilein says he was never offered the Detroit Pistons' coaching job.
WATCH: Hammond visits Bennie Fowler's youth football camp
Michigan State alum and Chicago Bears wide receiver Bennie Fowler held a youth football camp at his alma mater Detroit Country Day High School on Saturday.
Michigan State alum and Chicago Bears wide receiver Bennie Fowler held a youth football camp at his alma mater Detroit Country Day High School on Saturday.
Iglesias, Martin become US citizens before Tigers game
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning and eventually lost on a home run in the ninth. Still, this was a day Jose Iglesias and Leonys Martin may look back on fondly for years. Before Monday's game against Oakland, the Tigers hosted a ceremony on the field in which a group of people were sworn in as American citizens. Iglesias and Martin, both natives of...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning and eventually lost on a home run in the ninth. Still, this was a day Jose Iglesias and Leonys Martin may look back on fondly for years. Before Monday's game against Oakland, the Tigers hosted a ceremony on the field in which a group of people were sworn in as American citizens. Iglesias and Martin, both natives of...
Tigers agree to terms with top overall draft pick
DETROIT (AP) - No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that includes a $7.5 million signing bonus, the highest for any drafted player since 2011. Detroit didn't go into much detail about its 2018 plan for Mize, but it certainly sounds as if he'll pitch in the organization at some point soon.
DETROIT (AP) - No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that includes a $7.5 million signing bonus, the highest for any drafted player since 2011. Detroit didn't go into much detail about its 2018 plan for Mize, but it certainly sounds as if he'll pitch in the organization at some point soon.
Lowrie's homer in 9th lifts A's over Tigers 5-4
DETROIT (AP) - Edwin Jackson figures he'll enjoy pitching for as long as teams are willing to put him on the mound. Jackson tied a record Monday when he played for his 13th major league club, allowing a run in six innings for the Oakland Athletics in their 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Called up from Triple-A for his first big league appearance of 2018, Jackson matched the mark for...
DETROIT (AP) - Edwin Jackson figures he'll enjoy pitching for as long as teams are willing to put him on the mound. Jackson tied a record Monday when he played for his 13th major league club, allowing a run in six innings for the Oakland Athletics in their 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Called up from Triple-A for his first big league appearance of 2018, Jackson matched the mark for...