Kopech earns first MLB win as White Sox beat Tigers 7-2
DETROIT (AP) - With his major league debut out of the way, Michael Kopech was able to take the mound with a little less fanfare the second time around. "I felt calm," the Chicago rookie said. "I felt comfortable. I felt relaxed. It was still a great experience. I just felt a lot more easygoing today."
DETROIT (AP) - With his major league debut out of the way, Michael Kopech was able to take the mound with a little less fanfare the second time around. "I felt calm," the Chicago rookie said. "I felt comfortable. I felt relaxed. It was still a great experience. I just felt a lot more easygoing today."
Michigan WR Tarik Black out indefinitely with foot injury
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black is out indefinitely with an injured right foot. Football program spokesman Dave Ablauf says Black was hurt during practice Saturday and is still being evaluated. A timeframe for his return has not been determined. The 14th-ranked Wolverines open the season Saturday night at No. 12 Notre Dame. Black had 11 receptions for 149 yards and a...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan wide receiver Tarik Black is out indefinitely with an injured right foot. Football program spokesman Dave Ablauf says Black was hurt during practice Saturday and is still being evaluated. A timeframe for his return has not been determined. The 14th-ranked Wolverines open the season Saturday night at No. 12 Notre Dame. Black had 11 receptions for 149 yards and a...
WATCH: Gardenhire & Carpenter after 6-1 loss to the White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - For Kevan Smith and the Chicago White Sox, this home run was particularly special. Smith used his custom uniform Saturday night to honor Daniel Webb, the former Chicago reliever who died in an ATV accident last October . In the second inning, Smith connected for his first homer of the season, and the White Sox went on to win 6-1 over the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - For Kevan Smith and the Chicago White Sox, this home run was particularly special. Smith used his custom uniform Saturday night to honor Daniel Webb, the former Chicago reliever who died in an ATV accident last October . In the second inning, Smith connected for his first homer of the season, and the White Sox went on to win 6-1 over the Detroit Tigers.
Lions rally from 21-point deficit to beat Buccaneers 33-30
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Starters for both teams were long gone before the Detroit Lions rallied for their first preseason victory under coach Matt Patricia, leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a loss that didn't feel like a loss. "They keep score, so you want to win the game," Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. "But our first two groups played well. ... We've just...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Starters for both teams were long gone before the Detroit Lions rallied for their first preseason victory under coach Matt Patricia, leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a loss that didn't feel like a loss. "They keep score, so you want to win the game," Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. "But our first two groups played well. ... We've just...
WATCH: Gardenhire & Fulmer after 6-3 loss to White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - Arriving later than normal, Rick Renteria was a little surprised by the amount of traffic around the ballpark. Once inside, he watched his offense do almost nothing for seven innings - before a six-run eighth gave the Chicago manager a victory after a tough few days.
DETROIT (AP) - Arriving later than normal, Rick Renteria was a little surprised by the amount of traffic around the ballpark. Once inside, he watched his offense do almost nothing for seven innings - before a six-run eighth gave the Chicago manager a victory after a tough few days.
Meyer tweets apology to former assistant's ex-wife
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Amid withering criticism of his failing to more directly address domestic abuse issues at a news conference earlier this week, suspended coach Urban Meyer issued an apology Friday to the ex-wife of a former assistant coach who was suspected of abusing her.
Harbaugh, Michigan counting on ex-Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh was hailed as a savior when he came back to Michigan, a former star quarterback tasked with returning college football's winningest program to glory. Harbaugh hasn't been able to do it yet and, perhaps coincidentally, quarterback has not a position of strength for the Wolverines his first three years. It is now.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh was hailed as a savior when he came back to Michigan, a former star quarterback tasked with returning college football's winningest program to glory. Harbaugh hasn't been able to do it yet and, perhaps coincidentally, quarterback has not a position of strength for the Wolverines his first three years. It is now.
Former Michigan State coach latest charged amid Nassar fallout
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University's former head gymnastics coach is the latest person to be charged in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal surrounding ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University's former head gymnastics coach is the latest person to be charged in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal surrounding ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar.
WATCH: Patterson says Michigan will have little bit of everything
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's offense is expected to be different with Shea Patterson at quarterback, taking advantage of his mobility and ability to throw on the move. Patterson, though, was not interested in sharing too much about how the 14th-ranked Wolverines will look when they have the ball Sept. 1 at No. 12 Notre Dame. "It's going to be a little bit of everything,"...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's offense is expected to be different with Shea Patterson at quarterback, taking advantage of his mobility and ability to throw on the move. Patterson, though, was not interested in sharing too much about how the 14th-ranked Wolverines will look when they have the ball Sept. 1 at No. 12 Notre Dame. "It's going to be a little bit of everything,"...
Tigers rout White Sox 7-2
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers held a players' meeting recently to talk about the importance of competing down the stretch.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers held a players' meeting recently to talk about the importance of competing down the stretch.
Lions trade for LB Eli Harold
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded a reported conditional 7th round draft pick for 49ers linebacker Eli Harold.
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded a reported conditional 7th round draft pick for 49ers linebacker Eli Harold.
Ohio State suspends Urban Meyer for 3 games for mishandling domestic abuse case
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Ohio State on Wednesday night suspended head football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling domestic violence accusations, punishing one of the sport's most prominent leaders for keeping an assistant on staff for several years after that coach's wife accused him of abuse.
Cubs break out of offensive funk in 8-2 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - When David Bote's two-run homer cleared the fence in the fifth inning, it felt almost like a milestone for the Chicago Cubs - the first time in six games they'd scored more than one run. "Whatever it was, was broken at that point," manager Joe Maddon said. "That was broken. It was good to move it forward from there."
DETROIT (AP) - When David Bote's two-run homer cleared the fence in the fifth inning, it felt almost like a milestone for the Chicago Cubs - the first time in six games they'd scored more than one run. "Whatever it was, was broken at that point," manager Joe Maddon said. "That was broken. It was good to move it forward from there."
Tigers announce 2019 schedule
The Detroit Tigers announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday.
WATCH: Tigers beat light-hitting Cubs 2-1
DETROIT (AP) - It didn't look or sound like a rebuilding team, holding on for a win against a contender. Shane Greene had a game-ending strikeout against Jason Heyward - with fans roaring on their feet - to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. "Great atmosphere with a good team coming in here," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "They bring a...
DETROIT (AP) - It didn't look or sound like a rebuilding team, holding on for a win against a contender. Shane Greene had a game-ending strikeout against Jason Heyward - with fans roaring on their feet - to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. "Great atmosphere with a good team coming in here," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "They bring a...