Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss

The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.

Cubs sweep past Tigers 5-2

CHICAGO (AP) - Javier Baez flashed a little baserunning moxie. It paid off and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loved it. Baez stole home and the Willson Contreras hit a tie-breaking homer to lead the Cubs past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday for their sixth straight victory. "Who's more exciting to watch than he," Maddon said of Baez. "He is, I'd say, in that top-10...

Rizzo, Schwarber lead Cubs to 5-3 victory over Tigers

CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo drove in his second run of the game in the seventh inning to snap a tie, Kyle Schwarber followed with a solo homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from an early three-run deficit to edge the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday for their fifth straight win.

What England fans mean when they say football's 'coming home'

It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.

Tigers recover from blown save to beat Blue Jays 3-2

TORONTO (AP) - After a rotten finish to June, the Detroit Tigers have started July with a modest winning streak. Jose Iglesias hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Tigers recovered from a blown save in the ninth to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday, Detroit's second straight victory following a season-long 11-game losing streak. Right-hander Joe Jimenez (4-1)...

SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable as they talked Tigers as they snapped their eleven game losing streak on Sunday.

Red Wings sign Green, Vanek & Bernier on first day of free agency

Ken Holland once transitioned the Detroit Red Wings from Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov and that generation of greats to the one that followed with Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg.

Castellanos grand slam help Tigers beat Jays 9-1, snap skid

TORONTO (AP) - Stuck in an 11-game losing streak, the Detroit Tigers cleared the air with a pregame meeting. Then Nick Castellanos went out and cleared the bases with an important home run that helped stop Detroit's slide. Castellanos hit his fourth career grand slam, Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven strong innings and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 on Sunday.

AP source: Thomas Vanek expected to sign with Red Wings

A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press that veteran forward Thomas Vanek is expected to sign with the Detroit Red Wings once the NHL's free agency period opens. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Sunday because talks are still ongoing, and teams are not allowed to announce deals until the signing period opens at noon Eastern.

Smoak hits HR in 9th, Blue Jays hand Tigers 11th loss in row

TORONTO (AP) - Justin Smoak isn't a fan of extra innings, so he was doubly happy about his game-winning homer against the slumping Detroit Tigers. Smoak led off the bottom of the ninth with a home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 4-3 on Saturday, handing the Tigers their 11th straight loss. "Honestly, nobody wants to play extra innings," Smoak said. "To be able to...

AP source: Red Wings agree to terms with Green on new deal

Mike Green is staying with the Detroit Red Wings on a $10.75 million, two-year contract. A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press that the Red Wings agreed to terms with the 32-year-old defenseman on the new deal that counts $5.375 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the...

Tigers lose ten straight, fall 3-2 to Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman ended his winless drought against a Detroit Tigers team struggling to snap out of their worst losing streak in nearly 15 years. Stroman pitched seven innings to get his first victory this season, Justin Smoak hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Detroit 3-2 Friday, handing the slumping Tigers their 10th consecutive defeat.

Pistons add Lowe, Sweeney to Casey's staff

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons hired assistant coaches Sidney Lowe and Sean Sweeney on Friday to join Dwane Casey's staff. Detroit also added Malik Rose as assistant general manager and player development coach DJ Bakker.

Ex-Tigers pitching coach Bosio says he's 'crushed' by firing

DETROIT (AP) - Pitching coach Chris Bosio said Thursday he was fired by the Detroit Tigers for using the word "monkey," but insists he didn't say it in a racial or demeaning context. Bosio told USA Today he used the word while talking about pitcher Daniel Stumpf, who is white. Bosio said Stumpf is nicknamed "Spider Monkey" because of the faces he makes while lifting...

With 2018 FIFA World Cup field halved, here's a look at what's next

MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...

WATCH: Gardenhire, Fulmer & McCann after 9th straight loss

DETROIT (AP) - The Oakland Athletics left home as a .500 team, looking for a spark. They're returning to the Coliseum looking very sharp. Jed Lowrie had two more hits, Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to sweep a four-game series.