Lions WR Marvin Jones returns to practice after injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions had a key player on offense come back from an injury and one walk off the field during practice. Wide receiver Marvin Jones returned to practice a day after injuring his left leg. Running back LeGarrette Blount, meanwhile, slowly walked off the field with a trainer during Sunday's practice. It was not clear why Blount went back inside the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions had a key player on offense come back from an injury and one walk off the field during practice. Wide receiver Marvin Jones returned to practice a day after injuring his left leg. Running back LeGarrette Blount, meanwhile, slowly walked off the field with a trainer during Sunday's practice. It was not clear why Blount went back inside the...
JaCoby Jones' 2-run HR lifts Tigers to 2-1 win over Indians
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy refuses to let the lack of a defined role rattle him. He gave up only one run in a spot start and JaCoby Jones hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the third inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Saturday night. Hardy (4-3) made his 10th start of the season, equaling his number of relief appearances. The left-hander replaced scheduled...
DETROIT (AP) - Blaine Hardy refuses to let the lack of a defined role rattle him. He gave up only one run in a spot start and JaCoby Jones hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the third inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Saturday night. Hardy (4-3) made his 10th start of the season, equaling his number of relief appearances. The left-hander replaced scheduled...
Lindor homers twice to lift Indians to 8-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - When Francisco Lindor hits a home run, he tries to avoid thinking too much about adding another one. "I try to focus on either hitting the ball the other way or hitting back up the middle, or doing something to kind of control myself," the Cleveland shortstop said. "When I try to hit home runs, they don't go out. I wish they did."
DETROIT (AP) - When Francisco Lindor hits a home run, he tries to avoid thinking too much about adding another one. "I try to focus on either hitting the ball the other way or hitting back up the middle, or doing something to kind of control myself," the Cleveland shortstop said. "When I try to hit home runs, they don't go out. I wish they did."
Lions kick off 1st training camp with coach Matt Patricia
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia walked briskly onto a field for his first NFL training camp in charge with a black cap, black pullover and black shorts while a yellow pencil was nestled over his right ear. And, he didn't waste any time sending messages on Friday. Patricia pulled aside safety Tavon Wilson, one of many former New England Patriots now in the Motor...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia walked briskly onto a field for his first NFL training camp in charge with a black cap, black pullover and black shorts while a yellow pencil was nestled over his right ear. And, he didn't waste any time sending messages on Friday. Patricia pulled aside safety Tavon Wilson, one of many former New England Patriots now in the Motor...
WATCH: Lions Training Camp Special
The Lions opened training camp on Friday in Allen Park and FOX 2 was there.
The Lions opened training camp on Friday in Allen Park and FOX 2 was there.
Stafford talks as Lions report to camp
Matthew Stafford has a lot of numbers on his side, supporting the case the Detroit Lions drafted the right guy No. 1 overall in 2009 and were wise to give him a $135 million, five-year extension last summer.
Matthew Stafford has a lot of numbers on his side, supporting the case the Detroit Lions drafted the right guy No. 1 overall in 2009 and were wise to give him a $135 million, five-year extension last summer.
Tigers beat Royals 8-4, take series
Jose Iglesias hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth inning to help lead the Tigers to an 8-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Iglesias is 10 for 27 (.370) against Danny Duffy in his big league career.
Jose Iglesias hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth inning to help lead the Tigers to an 8-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Iglesias is 10 for 27 (.370) against Danny Duffy in his big league career.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Stefanski
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller sat down with Pistons' Senior Advisor Ed Stefanski on Wednesday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller sat down with Pistons' Senior Advisor Ed Stefanski on Wednesday.
Royals top Tigers 5-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Burch Smith is back in the win column after a long time. Smith picked up his first win in nearly five years, Mike Moustakas and Salvador Perez homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Smith (1-1) gave up just one hit - a single by Niko Goodrum to lead off the fourth - and walked two while striking out six in 6 1/3 innings. He got...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Burch Smith is back in the win column after a long time. Smith picked up his first win in nearly five years, Mike Moustakas and Salvador Perez homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Smith (1-1) gave up just one hit - a single by Niko Goodrum to lead off the fourth - and walked two while striking out six in 6 1/3 innings. He got...
Lions put DE Ziggy Ansah on PUP list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive end Ziggy Ansah on the physically unable to perform list. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have placed fullback Nick Badwen on injured reserve with a knee injury, signed linebacker Freddie Bishop and put wide receiver Andy Jones on the PUP list. Ansah, who is back with the Lions on the franchise tag , hasn't played a...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive end Ziggy Ansah on the physically unable to perform list. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have placed fullback Nick Badwen on injured reserve with a knee injury, signed linebacker Freddie Bishop and put wide receiver Andy Jones on the PUP list. Ansah, who is back with the Lions on the franchise tag , hasn't played a...
Reschke back on Michigan State roster for now
CHICAGO (AP) - Linebacker Jon Reschke is back on Michigan State's roster, although coach Mark Dantonio says his return to the team remains a work in progress. Reschke left the Spartans following the 2016 season, saying he'd made an insensitive comment involving a former teammate. At the time, he said he and Dantonio had decided he would complete his degree and finish his career elsewhere.
CHICAGO (AP) - Linebacker Jon Reschke is back on Michigan State's roster, although coach Mark Dantonio says his return to the team remains a work in progress. Reschke left the Spartans following the 2016 season, saying he'd made an insensitive comment involving a former teammate. At the time, he said he and Dantonio had decided he would complete his degree and finish his career elsewhere.
Oakland hires Waterfield as athletic director
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Oakland University has hired Steven Waterfield as its new athletic director. The school announced the move Tuesday. Waterfield arrives after serving as an executive associate AD at Nebraska. Waterfield replaces Jeff Konya, who left in February for Northeastern.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Oakland University has hired Steven Waterfield as its new athletic director. The school announced the move Tuesday. Waterfield arrives after serving as an executive associate AD at Nebraska. Waterfield replaces Jeff Konya, who left in February for Northeastern.
Tigers score 3 in ninth to defeat Royals 5-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Not since a week into the season had Detroit found a way to win when trailing after eight innings. Jim Adduci delivered a two-run double in the ninth and scored the go-ahead run on James McCann's double as the Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. It was only the Tigers' second victory in 50 games and the first since April...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Not since a week into the season had Detroit found a way to win when trailing after eight innings. Jim Adduci delivered a two-run double in the ninth and scored the go-ahead run on James McCann's double as the Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. It was only the Tigers' second victory in 50 games and the first since April...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers starting the second half.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Tigers starting the second half.