Berger, Finau ride early tee time into share of US Open lead
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - Daniel Berger managed to hit a sweet spot that was even smaller than the target area on one of Shinnecock Hills' glassy greens: He played well enough to make the cut at the U.S. Open, but not so well that he teed off among the leaders after the course turned treacherous late in the day.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - Daniel Berger managed to hit a sweet spot that was even smaller than the target area on one of Shinnecock Hills' glassy greens: He played well enough to make the cut at the U.S. Open, but not so well that he teed off among the leaders after the course turned treacherous late in the day.
Castellanos powers Tigers past White Sox 7-5
CHICAGO (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos busted out of his slump in a big way. Castellanos homered twice and Jose Iglesias hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Detroit's two-run eighth, helping the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. Castellanos hit a three-run drive in the third and a two-run shot in the fifth. It was his first multihomer game since Aug....
CHICAGO (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos busted out of his slump in a big way. Castellanos homered twice and Jose Iglesias hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Detroit's two-run eighth, helping the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. Castellanos hit a three-run drive in the third and a two-run shot in the fifth. It was his first multihomer game since Aug....
Hicks, Martinez lead Tigers to 4-3 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - John Hicks showed off his hitting and his speed, and made a nice defensive play to help the Detroit Tigers get another big win against the Chicago White Sox. Hicks homered and scored the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning as the Tigers beat the White Sox 4-3 on Friday night. Victor Martinez had a two-run double to help Detroit improve to 4-0 at Guaranteed...
CHICAGO (AP) - John Hicks showed off his hitting and his speed, and made a nice defensive play to help the Detroit Tigers get another big win against the Chicago White Sox. Hicks homered and scored the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning as the Tigers beat the White Sox 4-3 on Friday night. Victor Martinez had a two-run double to help Detroit improve to 4-0 at Guaranteed...
Shinnecock Hills beats down some big names at US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - The U.S. Open cut sliced off some huge names. There won't be an inspiring weekend return to the tournament for Tiger Woods, nor a fifth major championship for Rory McIlroy. Jordan Spieth won't get his fourth major, Martin Kaymer never contended for a third and Jason Day is going home without his second. Same deal for some other owners of one major title: Sergio...
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - The U.S. Open cut sliced off some huge names. There won't be an inspiring weekend return to the tournament for Tiger Woods, nor a fifth major championship for Rory McIlroy. Jordan Spieth won't get his fourth major, Martin Kaymer never contended for a third and Jason Day is going home without his second. Same deal for some other owners of one major title: Sergio...
WATCH: Jones homers in seventh to lead Tigers over Twins, 3-1
DETROIT (AP) - When Detroit outfielder JaCoby Jones came to the plate in the seventh inning of a tie game Thursday afternoon, he was well aware he was struggling at the plate after striking out in his first two at-bats against the Twins. He chose to focus on something else - the walk-off home run he hit against the Kansas City Royals nearly two months ago - and came through again. Jones hit...
DETROIT (AP) - When Detroit outfielder JaCoby Jones came to the plate in the seventh inning of a tie game Thursday afternoon, he was well aware he was struggling at the plate after striking out in his first two at-bats against the Twins. He chose to focus on something else - the walk-off home run he hit against the Kansas City Royals nearly two months ago - and came through again. Jones hit...
FIFA World Cup superstitions: Public urination, ghosts and more
Sometimes all you need is a little bit of luck.
Sometimes all you need is a little bit of luck.
Three 2018 FIFA World Cup rivalries to watch
Everyone loves a good rivalry. It's the fire between opponents that keeps up coming back and in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, several teams headed to Russia have a contentious history on the pitch.
Everyone loves a good rivalry. It's the fire between opponents that keeps up coming back and in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, several teams headed to Russia have a contentious history on the pitch.
WATCH: University of Detroit Mercy hires Mike Davis as head coach
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday they have hired former Indiana and University of Alabama Birmingham and current Texas Southern head coach Mike Davis to lead their men's basketball program.
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday they have hired former Indiana and University of Alabama Birmingham and current Texas Southern head coach Mike Davis to lead their men's basketball program.
Four reasons why Americans should care about the 2018 FIFA World Cup
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in Russia this year and the Americans won’t be there after they failed to qualify for the tournament.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in Russia this year and the Americans won’t be there after they failed to qualify for the tournament.
WATCH: Reyes keys 4-run rally in 8th, Tigers beat Twins 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire didn't mind getting a beer shower from his players Wednesday night. He just didn't know why it was happening. "They ambushed me, and they really got me," he said after his Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. "I wasn't expecting it, and now I'm dripping all over the place."
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire didn't mind getting a beer shower from his players Wednesday night. He just didn't know why it was happening. "They ambushed me, and they really got me," he said after his Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. "I wasn't expecting it, and now I'm dripping all over the place."
SCHEDULE: Channels, times to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup - Eastern Time Zone
From the opening match to the exciting final, here are all the game times (ET) and networks for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
From the opening match to the exciting final, here are all the game times (ET) and networks for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Detroit Lions announce their 2018 training camp schedule
The Detroit Lions announced their 2018 training camp schedule presented by Rocket Mortgage.
The Detroit Lions announced their 2018 training camp schedule presented by Rocket Mortgage.
Matt Patricia adjusts to being scrutinized leading the Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia worked in relative obscurity in New England. The burly man with a bushy beard, baseball cap on backward, with a pencil above his right ear was noticed only occasionally while coordinating the Patriots' defense.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia worked in relative obscurity in New England. The burly man with a bushy beard, baseball cap on backward, with a pencil above his right ear was noticed only occasionally while coordinating the Patriots' defense.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Germany looks to become 1st repeat champ in half-century
MOSCOW (AP) - After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from the Kremlin on July 15 and become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.
MOSCOW (AP) - After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from the Kremlin on July 15 and become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.
Your Guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
64 matches. 32 teams. 11 cities. 1 winner. The 2018 FIFA World Cup has arrived.
64 matches. 32 teams. 11 cities. 1 winner. The 2018 FIFA World Cup has arrived.
A beginner's guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.