Tigers take White Sox 8-3
Mikie Mahtook hit a two-run homer and rookie Grayson Greiner drove in three runs as Francisco Liriano won for the first time in over four months in the Tigers' 8-3 win over the White Sox.
Mikie Mahtook hit a two-run homer and rookie Grayson Greiner drove in three runs as Francisco Liriano won for the first time in over four months in the Tigers' 8-3 win over the White Sox.
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Connor Heyward took the pitch from Brian Lewerke and had open field in front of him.
Connor Heyward took the pitch from Brian Lewerke and had open field in front of him.
Colin Kaepernick appears in provocative Nike ad
A stunning and simple image of former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick emerged on Labor Day -- his solemn face starting in a black-and-white Nike ad with these poignant words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."
A stunning and simple image of former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick emerged on Labor Day -- his solemn face starting in a black-and-white Nike ad with these poignant words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."
Lions coach Matt Patricia unfazed by poor preseason
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions underwent a regime change in the offseason, and the early returns already have long-suffering fans of this team fearing the worst. A 1-3 record in the NFL preseason saw the Lions finish with a minus-34 point differential. But if this is cause for concern, new coach Matt Patricia isn't showing it.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions underwent a regime change in the offseason, and the early returns already have long-suffering fans of this team fearing the worst. A 1-3 record in the NFL preseason saw the Lions finish with a minus-34 point differential. But if this is cause for concern, new coach Matt Patricia isn't showing it.
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.