WATCH: Bowyer wins rain-shortened race at Michigan
After 120 laps and two stages, the race could now be official. Any driver in the lead might conceivably win if rain intervened.
After 120 laps and two stages, the race could now be official. Any driver in the lead might conceivably win if rain intervened.
WATCH: Indians take two of three against Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Eventually, a team from the AL Central will figure out a way to beat Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber. Kluber continued his dominance of the division on Sunday, allowing two runs in eight innings as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2. The win improved Kluber (10-2) to 5-0 with a 0.76 ERA in five starts against division rivals this season, and he has won his last 11...
DETROIT (AP) - Eventually, a team from the AL Central will figure out a way to beat Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber. Kluber continued his dominance of the division on Sunday, allowing two runs in eight innings as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2. The win improved Kluber (10-2) to 5-0 with a 0.76 ERA in five starts against division rivals this season, and he has won his last 11...
Keselowski trying again for elusive win at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Brad Keselowski has never won a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan. For some drivers, that might be no big deal, but Keselowski is from Rochester Hills, about 90 miles from Michigan International Speedway. "A win here would be like winning the Daytona 500 for me," Keselowski said. "A home track means a lot to any race car driver."
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Brad Keselowski has never won a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan. For some drivers, that might be no big deal, but Keselowski is from Rochester Hills, about 90 miles from Michigan International Speedway. "A win here would be like winning the Daytona 500 for me," Keselowski said. "A home track means a lot to any race car driver."
Candelario's homer in 12th gives Tigers 4-2 win over Indians
DETROIT (AP) - A bit of bad luck ended Jeimer Candelario's first chance to end the game in extra innings. On his second opportunity, he made sure luck wouldn't be a factor. Candelario hit a 2-0 fastball from Cody Allen deep into the right-field stands in the 12th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. "When the ball hit my barrel,...
DETROIT (AP) - A bit of bad luck ended Jeimer Candelario's first chance to end the game in extra innings. On his second opportunity, he made sure luck wouldn't be a factor. Candelario hit a 2-0 fastball from Cody Allen deep into the right-field stands in the 12th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. "When the ball hit my barrel,...
Justifiable! Racing gets 13th Triple Crown with Justify
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify defied all the odds on his way to achieving Triple Crown immortality. The late bloomer won the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths on Saturday, giving the sport its 13th Triple Crown champion. American Pharoah ended a 37-year drought in 2015 and now just four years later, racing is celebrating another sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont.
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify defied all the odds on his way to achieving Triple Crown immortality. The late bloomer won the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths on Saturday, giving the sport its 13th Triple Crown champion. American Pharoah ended a 37-year drought in 2015 and now just four years later, racing is celebrating another sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont.
Kipnis hits 3-run HR in 9th, Indians top Tigers 4-1
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers gave the Cleveland Indians an extra out in the ninth inning, and Jason Kipnis made them pay. The Tigers failed to take advantage of a two-out baserunning mistake by Jose Ramirez, and Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer two pitches later to lift the Indians over the Tigers 4-1.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers gave the Cleveland Indians an extra out in the ninth inning, and Jason Kipnis made them pay. The Tigers failed to take advantage of a two-out baserunning mistake by Jose Ramirez, and Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer two pitches later to lift the Indians over the Tigers 4-1.
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for third NBA title in four years
Golden State. Golden still. Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and a triple-double and the Warriors stamped themselves a dynasty after winning their second straight NBA title and third in four years Friday night, 108-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers to complete a sweep and perhaps drive LeBron James from his home again to chase championships.
Golden State. Golden still. Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 20 and a triple-double and the Warriors stamped themselves a dynasty after winning their second straight NBA title and third in four years Friday night, 108-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers to complete a sweep and perhaps drive LeBron James from his home again to chase championships.
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.