Raiders beat Lions 16-10 in first preseason game
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jon Gruden jawed at the officials, worked closely with the quarterbacks and was once again adored by the Oakland Raiders fans. It was as if he had never left the Coliseum. Jon Gruden was a winner in his return to the sideline for Oakland when the Raiders got a touchdown pass from Connor Cook in a 16-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jon Gruden jawed at the officials, worked closely with the quarterbacks and was once again adored by the Oakland Raiders fans. It was as if he had never left the Coliseum. Jon Gruden was a winner in his return to the sideline for Oakland when the Raiders got a touchdown pass from Connor Cook in a 16-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
Iglesias, Goodrum help Tigers end six-game losing streak
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't solve all their offensive problems against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. After scoring eight runs on a 0-6 road trip, the Tigers got three hits against Ervin Santana and the Minnesota bullpen in their first game back at home. Somehow, they turned that into enough for a 5-3 victory. Two of the hits were two-run home runs by Niko Goodrum and...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't solve all their offensive problems against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. After scoring eight runs on a 0-6 road trip, the Tigers got three hits against Ervin Santana and the Minnesota bullpen in their first game back at home. Somehow, they turned that into enough for a 5-3 victory. Two of the hits were two-run home runs by Niko Goodrum and...
LISTEN: Red Wings re-sign Larkin to 5-year deal
Dylan Larkin has secured his future with the Detroit Red Wings while leaving open a potential opportunity to cash in again.
Dylan Larkin has secured his future with the Detroit Red Wings while leaving open a potential opportunity to cash in again.
Pistons announce 2018-19 schedule
The Detroit Pistons announced their 2018-19 schedule on Friday.
The Detroit Pistons announced their 2018-19 schedule on Friday.
Detroit's Leuer has another operation, this time on knee
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer has had surgery after injuring his right knee during an offseason workout. The Pistons said Thursday that Leuer's operation was Wednesday in New York, and that he was injured earlier in the week. An update on his return is expected before the start of training camp. The team says Leuer injured his medial meniscus.
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer has had surgery after injuring his right knee during an offseason workout. The Pistons said Thursday that Leuer's operation was Wednesday in New York, and that he was injured earlier in the week. An update on his return is expected before the start of training camp. The team says Leuer injured his medial meniscus.
Upton, Pujols, Calhoun homer in Halos' 6-0 win over Tigers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After getting three big homers and nine innings of outstanding pitching to complete a series sweep, the Los Angeles Angels are headed into a day off with a rare feeling of contentment in their disappointing season. The Detroit Tigers are just grateful to be going home after a horrific California road trip ended with nothing but losses.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - After getting three big homers and nine innings of outstanding pitching to complete a series sweep, the Los Angeles Angels are headed into a day off with a rare feeling of contentment in their disappointing season. The Detroit Tigers are just grateful to be going home after a horrific California road trip ended with nothing but losses.
Matt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. Raiders
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.
Raiders, Lions keep their cool in first joint practice
At last, a new face on the other side of the line.
At last, a new face on the other side of the line.
Ohtani, Upton hit Halos past Tigers 11-5 on Trout's birthday
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout couldn't play on his 27th birthday, thanks to a sore right wrist. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels made sure the fans in the giveaway T-shirts bearing Trout's uniform No. 27 still went home in a celebratory mood. Ohtani hit a three-run homer during a seven-run first inning, and the Angels pounded out 13 hits in an 11-5 victory over the Detroit...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout couldn't play on his 27th birthday, thanks to a sore right wrist. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels made sure the fans in the giveaway T-shirts bearing Trout's uniform No. 27 still went home in a celebratory mood. Ohtani hit a three-run homer during a seven-run first inning, and the Angels pounded out 13 hits in an 11-5 victory over the Detroit...
Pistons hire Sachin Gupta as assistant general manager
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have hired Sachin Gupta as their assistant general manager. The Pistons announced the move Tuesday. Gupta was a special adviser to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey last season. He previously worked for the Philadelphia 76ers under then-GM Sam Hinkie. Ed Stefanski, a special adviser to Pistons owner Tom Gores, says Sachin has a great handle on analytics and will...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have hired Sachin Gupta as their assistant general manager. The Pistons announced the move Tuesday. Gupta was a special adviser to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey last season. He previously worked for the Philadelphia 76ers under then-GM Sam Hinkie. Ed Stefanski, a special adviser to Pistons owner Tom Gores, says Sachin has a great handle on analytics and will...
Lions remove DE Ziggy Ansah from PUP list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Ziggy Ansah is back from the PUP list - and has little to say about his contract situation. The Lions removed the defensive end from the active/physically unable to perform list Monday, and he spoke to reporters for a bit. But Ansah didn't shed much light on how negotiations went with the team. Detroit ended up bringing him back this season on the franchise tag .
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Ziggy Ansah is back from the PUP list - and has little to say about his contract situation. The Lions removed the defensive end from the active/physically unable to perform list Monday, and he spoke to reporters for a bit. But Ansah didn't shed much light on how negotiations went with the team. Detroit ended up bringing him back this season on the franchise tag .
U-M basketball coach John Beilein underwent double bypass procedure
Officials at the University of Michigan's athletics department said men's basketball coach John Beilein underwent a successful double bypass procedure.
Officials at the University of Michigan's athletics department said men's basketball coach John Beilein underwent a successful double bypass procedure.
Halos roll past Tigers 6-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Andrelton Simmons homered and made more than one spectacular defensive play. Eric Young Jr. homered and made a phenomenal play with his glove as well. The Angels' star shortstop was more than willing to cede the spotlight to his journeyman teammate after a revitalizing win for Los Angeles. Simmons hit a two-run homer and dazzled in the field to lead the Angels to a...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Andrelton Simmons homered and made more than one spectacular defensive play. Eric Young Jr. homered and made a phenomenal play with his glove as well. The Angels' star shortstop was more than willing to cede the spotlight to his journeyman teammate after a revitalizing win for Los Angeles. Simmons hit a two-run homer and dazzled in the field to lead the Angels to a...