Tigers score 5 after Ohtani's departure, beat Angels 6-1
DETROIT (AP) - Shohei Ohtani was rolling along for five innings against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. However, thanks to two rain delays, that's all the Los Angeles Angels got from their young star. With Ohtani out of the game, Jose Iglesias' two-run single keyed a five-run sixth inning and the Tigers went on to a 6-1 victory.
DETROIT (AP) - Shohei Ohtani was rolling along for five innings against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. However, thanks to two rain delays, that's all the Los Angeles Angels got from their young star. With Ohtani out of the game, Jose Iglesias' two-run single keyed a five-run sixth inning and the Tigers went on to a 6-1 victory.
Mother of G League player who died sues NBA, Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - The mother of a G League player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence. Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
DETROIT (AP) - The mother of a G League player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence. Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame to induct Porcher, Duckett
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (AP) - Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher and ex-Michigan State running back Todd T.J. Duckett have been selected for induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. The class was announced Wednesday night and will be enshrined Sept. 28.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (AP) - Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher and ex-Michigan State running back Todd T.J. Duckett have been selected for induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. The class was announced Wednesday night and will be enshrined Sept. 28.
Charles Matthews heads back to Michigan
Michigan guard Charles Matthews announced Wednesday he is returning to school for his senior season after pulling his name from the 2018 NBA Draft.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews announced Wednesday he is returning to school for his senior season after pulling his name from the 2018 NBA Draft.
WATCH: Avila talks about having the number one pick in draft, who they might take & more
Tigers' General Manager Al Avila met the media Wednesday as they prepare to make the number one pick in the MLB Draft on Monday.
Tigers' General Manager Al Avila met the media Wednesday as they prepare to make the number one pick in the MLB Draft on Monday.
Quicken Loans to sponsor new PGA Tour event in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) - The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence. Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open. The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is...
DETROIT (AP) - The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence. Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open. The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is...
Cooter & Pasqualoni talk coaching philosophies
The Detroit Lions held a coaches media day on Tuesday as it was the first time offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni and others have spoke to the media since the hiring of Matt Patricia.
The Detroit Lions held a coaches media day on Tuesday as it was the first time offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni and others have spoke to the media since the hiring of Matt Patricia.
WATCH: Kinsler, Valbuena, Maldonado homer and Angels top Tigers 9-2
DETROIT (AP) - Ian Kinsler has been working tirelessly in the batting cage, trying to turn around what has been his worst season offensively. For one game at least, it paid off. Kinsler hit a three-run homer in the second inning as part of a 3-for-3 performance to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2 Tuesday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Ian Kinsler has been working tirelessly in the batting cage, trying to turn around what has been his worst season offensively. For one game at least, it paid off. Kinsler hit a three-run homer in the second inning as part of a 3-for-3 performance to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2 Tuesday night.
Nick Ward to return to Michigan State for junior season
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State forward Nick Ward is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school for his junior season. Ward says Tuesday the workouts and interviews with NBA teams will help him when he's ready to take the next step.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State forward Nick Ward is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school for his junior season. Ward says Tuesday the workouts and interviews with NBA teams will help him when he's ready to take the next step.
WATCH: Cabrera 'I never said something about the fans' and much more
A few weeks ago, Tigers' star Miguel Cabrera had some harsh words for fans.
A few weeks ago, Tigers' star Miguel Cabrera had some harsh words for fans.
WATCH: McCann, Boyd & Gardenhire after 9-3 win over Angels
DETROIT (AP) - James McCann hit a drive to left field and paused ever so slightly - not enough to cause any sort of incident, but enough to make it clear he realized how well he'd connected. "That was a good feeling, and a big spot in the game to open it up like that," the Detroit catcher said. "I try not to show anybody up. It was definitely a special hit, a special feeling...
DETROIT (AP) - James McCann hit a drive to left field and paused ever so slightly - not enough to cause any sort of incident, but enough to make it clear he realized how well he'd connected. "That was a good feeling, and a big spot in the game to open it up like that," the Detroit catcher said. "I try not to show anybody up. It was definitely a special hit, a special feeling...
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 and taking two out of three against the Chicago White Sox.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable as they talked Tigers and taking two out of three against the Chicago White Sox.
WATCH: Hardy pitches Tigers to 3-2 win over White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Hardy allowed one run and three hits, struck out six and walked one in his third start of the season. The 31-year-old left-hander is helping bolster the rotation while Jordan Zimmermann is out with a shoulder issue. Hardy retired his last 14 batters. He is 3-0 in 63...
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday. Hardy allowed one run and three hits, struck out six and walked one in his third start of the season. The 31-year-old left-hander is helping bolster the rotation while Jordan Zimmermann is out with a shoulder issue. Hardy retired his last 14 batters. He is 3-0 in 63...