Top pick gives rebuilding Tigers big opportunity
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't begin their rebuild in earnest until the second half of last season. Already, they have a chance to add the type of player who could become a centerpiece of the franchise's future.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers didn't begin their rebuild in earnest until the second half of last season. Already, they have a chance to add the type of player who could become a centerpiece of the franchise's future.
Tigers score three in the eighth to beat Blue Jays 7-4
DETROIT (AP) - John Hicks had a simple goal when he got to the plate in the eighth inning on Saturday. He just wanted to put the ball in play. Hicks had struck out in his first three-at bats, but he now had a chance to put the Detroit Tigers ahead. In a 4-4 game, Detroit had loaded the bases with one out.
DETROIT (AP) - John Hicks had a simple goal when he got to the plate in the eighth inning on Saturday. He just wanted to put the ball in play. Hicks had struck out in his first three-at bats, but he now had a chance to put the Detroit Tigers ahead. In a 4-4 game, Detroit had loaded the bases with one out.
Dixon takes duel one in Detroit
Scott Dixon raced to his first IndyCar victory of the year, outlasting Ryan Hunter-Reay by 1.8 seconds at Belle Isle.
Scott Dixon raced to his first IndyCar victory of the year, outlasting Ryan Hunter-Reay by 1.8 seconds at Belle Isle.
Castellanos has HR, 3 hits to lift Tigers over Blue Jays 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos filled in admirably as the anchor of Detroit's lineup with Miguel Cabrera on the disabled list. With the two-time MVP back in the batting order, Castellanos didn't show any signs of slowing Friday night. Castellanos homered and had three hits, Cabrera got a hit in his return and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
DETROIT (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos filled in admirably as the anchor of Detroit's lineup with Miguel Cabrera on the disabled list. With the two-time MVP back in the batting order, Castellanos didn't show any signs of slowing Friday night. Castellanos homered and had three hits, Cabrera got a hit in his return and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Tigers activate Miguel Cabrera from DL
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers activated Miguel Cabrera from the 10-day disabled list on Friday and put him back into the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cabrera was hitting .323 with a .924 OPS when he went on the disabled list on May 4 with a hamstring strain. His return was slowed by back stiffness during his recovery process.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers activated Miguel Cabrera from the 10-day disabled list on Friday and put him back into the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cabrera was hitting .323 with a .924 OPS when he went on the disabled list on May 4 with a hamstring strain. His return was slowed by back stiffness during his recovery process.
AP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons' opening
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Beilein led the Wolverines to the NCAA championship game this past season, the second time in six years he'd...
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Beilein led the Wolverines to the NCAA championship game this past season, the second time in six years he'd...
UNC-Michigan, Louisville-MSU headline ACC/Big Ten Challenge
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Indiana visits Duke while North Carolina travels to Michigan to headline this year's ACC/Big Ten Challenge in November. The leagues released the schedule Friday, with the Hoosiers traveling to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 27. The Tar Heels visit the Wolverines the next day. It is the second straight year those four teams have met in the three-day interconference...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Indiana visits Duke while North Carolina travels to Michigan to headline this year's ACC/Big Ten Challenge in November. The leagues released the schedule Friday, with the Hoosiers traveling to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 27. The Tar Heels visit the Wolverines the next day. It is the second straight year those four teams have met in the three-day interconference...
WATCH: Rodriguez helps Tigers beat Angels 6-2
DETROIT (AP) - Ronny Rodriguez had a memorable major league debut, hitting singles, scoring a run and making plays at second and third base to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Thursday. "Amazing day," Rodriguez said in front of his locker stall under a generic name plate and next to his suitcase. "I've been waiting for this the last eight years....
DETROIT (AP) - Ronny Rodriguez had a memorable major league debut, hitting singles, scoring a run and making plays at second and third base to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Thursday. "Amazing day," Rodriguez said in front of his locker stall under a generic name plate and next to his suitcase. "I've been waiting for this the last eight years....
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.