Kurt Busch wins pole at Michigan, second of season
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kurt Busch's impressive qualifying run highlighted a strong day for Ford in Michigan. Busch won his second NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season Friday at Michigan International Speedway, posting a lap of 203.361 mph in his No. 41 Ford. It was the 24th pole of his career, and Ford ended up with six of the top seven spots in qualifying. "Right now, Ford has...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kurt Busch's impressive qualifying run highlighted a strong day for Ford in Michigan. Busch won his second NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season Friday at Michigan International Speedway, posting a lap of 203.361 mph in his No. 41 Ford. It was the 24th pole of his career, and Ford ended up with six of the top seven spots in qualifying. "Right now, Ford has...
Larson trying for 4 straight wins at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Larson is still seeking his first victory of the season. He may have come to the right place. Michigan International Speedway has been awfully good to Larson of late. He's won the last three NASCAR Cup Series races there, including two in 2017. He's ninth in the points standings this year, and although he's still winless, he has to be considered a threat...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Larson is still seeking his first victory of the season. He may have come to the right place. Michigan International Speedway has been awfully good to Larson of late. He's won the last three NASCAR Cup Series races there, including two in 2017. He's ninth in the points standings this year, and although he's still winless, he has to be considered a threat...
Lions announce joint practices with Raiders, Giants
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions will participate in joint training camp practices before preseason games with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants. The Lions said Friday they'll practice with the Raiders in Napa, California, Aug. 7-8 before their game Aug. 10. The following week, the Lions and Giants will practice in Allen Park from Aug. 14-16. The teams play in Detroit on...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions will participate in joint training camp practices before preseason games with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants. The Lions said Friday they'll practice with the Raiders in Napa, California, Aug. 7-8 before their game Aug. 10. The following week, the Lions and Giants will practice in Allen Park from Aug. 14-16. The teams play in Detroit on...
Lions wrap up three-day mini-camp
The Detroit Lions held their third and final day of mandatory mini-camp Thursday at their practice facility in Allen Park.
The Detroit Lions held their third and final day of mandatory mini-camp Thursday at their practice facility in Allen Park.
World Cup health: from heart attacks to baby booms
The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary affect on our health.
The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary affect on our health.
Martin home run, big 1st inning lift Tigers over Red Sox 7-2
BOSTON (AP) - Detroit had trouble containing Boston's offense during the first two games of their series. The Tigers took advantage of a first-time starter to find some of their own. Leonys Martin had a two-run homer to cap a five-run first inning and the Tigers beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday night. Detroit's victory ended a four-game win streak for Boston, which had outscored the...
BOSTON (AP) - Detroit had trouble containing Boston's offense during the first two games of their series. The Tigers took advantage of a first-time starter to find some of their own. Leonys Martin had a two-run homer to cap a five-run first inning and the Tigers beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday night. Detroit's victory ended a four-game win streak for Boston, which had outscored the...
How the video replay system will work at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
For the first time in its history, the World Cup is going to have a video review process.
For the first time in its history, the World Cup is going to have a video review process.
Slay. Cassel & Hand after day two of Lions' mini-camp
The Detroit Lions held their second day of mandatory mini-camp on Wednesday as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season.
The Detroit Lions held their second day of mandatory mini-camp on Wednesday as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season.
World Cup by the numbers - what you need to know (or forgot)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
Five must-watch scenes from the best soccer movies made
Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.
Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.
Tigers take Auburn's Casey Mize #1 overall in MLB Draft
The Detroit Tigers selected pitcher Casey Mize out of the University of Auburn with the number one overall pick in the 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
The Detroit Tigers selected pitcher Casey Mize out of the University of Auburn with the number one overall pick in the 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
Beilein staying at Michigan after interviewing with Pistons
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is staying at Michigan after exploring the possibility of coaching the Detroit Pistons. "I love the University of Michigan and I am excited about coaching our Men's Basketball Team next season and in the years to come!" Beilein tweeted Wednesday. "Let's go hang some more banners at "THE GREATEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD.""
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is staying at Michigan after exploring the possibility of coaching the Detroit Pistons. "I love the University of Michigan and I am excited about coaching our Men's Basketball Team next season and in the years to come!" Beilein tweeted Wednesday. "Let's go hang some more banners at "THE GREATEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD.""
Fans using cell phones cause brief delay at Fenway
BOSTON (AP) - Fans using their cell phone lights caused a brief delay when the Detroit Tigers were batting in the seventh inning at Fenway Park Wednesday night. It started to grow with one out in the seventh of Boston's 7-1 win and circled the stands when Detroit's Niko Goodrum took a called third strike from pitcher Matt Barnes.
BOSTON (AP) - Fans using their cell phone lights caused a brief delay when the Detroit Tigers were batting in the seventh inning at Fenway Park Wednesday night. It started to grow with one out in the seventh of Boston's 7-1 win and circled the stands when Detroit's Niko Goodrum took a called third strike from pitcher Matt Barnes.
Red Sox cruise past Tigers, 7-1
BOSTON (AP) - The Red Sox are starting to make a victory look nearly automatic when Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound. Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez each hit a solo homer and had an RBI double to back another strong start by Rodriguez, carrying the Red Sox to a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
BOSTON (AP) - The Red Sox are starting to make a victory look nearly automatic when Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound. Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez each hit a solo homer and had an RBI double to back another strong start by Rodriguez, carrying the Red Sox to a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Quin 'I wasn't going to retire' and more from day one of mini-camp
The Detroit Lions held day one of their three-day mini-camp Tuesday as they inch closer to training camp.
The Detroit Lions held day one of their three-day mini-camp Tuesday as they inch closer to training camp.
These soccer superpowers will have to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup from home
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia:
Here are the only countries that have ever won a FIFA World Cup
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here. Twenty-one FIFA World Cups have been played since the tournament began in 1930, but only 8 countries have ever won. Meet the nations that have taken home the biggest prize on the world’s biggest stage:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here. Twenty-one FIFA World Cups have been played since the tournament began in 1930, but only 8 countries have ever won. Meet the nations that have taken home the biggest prize on the world’s biggest stage:
Red Sox roll past Tigers 6-0
BOSTON (AP) - Steven Wright needed a few pitches to get Detroit off balance, then kept the Tigers guessing for seven innings. Making his first start in more than a year, Wright used a combination of knuckleballs and fastballs to hold the Tigers to two hits as he and the Boston Red Sox won 6-0 Tuesday night.
BOSTON (AP) - Steven Wright needed a few pitches to get Detroit off balance, then kept the Tigers guessing for seven innings. Making his first start in more than a year, Wright used a combination of knuckleballs and fastballs to hold the Tigers to two hits as he and the Boston Red Sox won 6-0 Tuesday night.