4 NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
Lions' last snap taken away by on-field officiating
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions likely would have had one more snap on fourth down inside the 1 against Atlanta if on-field officials made the original right call when Golden Tate was stopped just short of the goal line. The ruling on the field with 8 seconds left was touchdown, which was incorrect as determined by a video review. That ended Detroit's chance to win due to an...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions likely would have had one more snap on fourth down inside the 1 against Atlanta if on-field officials made the original right call when Golden Tate was stopped just short of the goal line. The ruling on the field with 8 seconds left was touchdown, which was incorrect as determined by a video review. That ended Detroit's chance to win due to an...
WATCH: SVG 'first day of school' as Pistons open training camp
The Detroit Pistons were back at The Palace for their annual media day, so their old venue hasn't completely been forgotten.
The Detroit Pistons were back at The Palace for their annual media day, so their old venue hasn't completely been forgotten.
WATCH: Tigers announce manager Brad Ausmus not coming back
The Detroit Tigers announced Friday they have fired Manager Brad Ausmus after 4 years as manager.
The Detroit Tigers announced Friday they have fired Manager Brad Ausmus after 4 years as manager.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Falcons loss
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their week four match-up against the Minnesota Vikings.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their week four match-up against the Minnesota Vikings.
WATCH: Harbaugh has strong words for Purdue's facilities, plus news on Speight & more
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer may not see eye-to-eye on much, but they agree on one thing - something needs to be done about locker rooms for visiting football teams in the Big Ten. "It's unsportsmanlike," Harbaugh said in his news conference Monday.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer may not see eye-to-eye on much, but they agree on one thing - something needs to be done about locker rooms for visiting football teams in the Big Ten. "It's unsportsmanlike," Harbaugh said in his news conference Monday.
NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
Falcons hold on to beat Lions 30-26 thanks to NFL rule
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Sean Baligian & John Niyo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable to talk Lions and their last second loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable to talk Lions and their last second loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
No protests in NASCAR after warnings from executives
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) - It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members protested during the national anthem Sunday prior to a race at New Hampshire Motorspeedway. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn't want anyone in their organizations to protest. Richard Childress, who was Dale Earnhardt's longtime team owner, said of protesting: "It'll get you a ride on a...
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) - It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members protested during the national anthem Sunday prior to a race at New Hampshire Motorspeedway. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn't want anyone in their organizations to protest. Richard Childress, who was Dale Earnhardt's longtime team owner, said of protesting: "It'll get you a ride on a...
Twins top Tigers 10-4 for 4-game sweep, close on wild card
DETROIT (AP) - Jorge Polanco and Eduardo Escobar homered, and Minnesota beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep that moved the Twins closer to securing a wild-card berth in the playoffs. Polanco hit a solo homer in the first off Buck Farmer (4-5), and Escobar welcomed Victor Alcantara with a three-run drive in the sixth.
DETROIT (AP) - Jorge Polanco and Eduardo Escobar homered, and Minnesota beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep that moved the Twins closer to securing a wild-card berth in the playoffs. Polanco hit a solo homer in the first off Buck Farmer (4-5), and Escobar welcomed Victor Alcantara with a three-run drive in the sixth.
Tigers' Alex Wilson breaks leg on Mauer line drive
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers' Alex Wilson breaks leg on Mauer line drive - Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Wilson broke his right fibula when hit by a 103.8 mph line drive off the bat of Minnesota's Joe Mauer on Saturday night. Wilson will not need surgery to repair the non-displaced fracture, which should heal in four-to-six weeks. He fell to the ground after he was hit, got up and attempted a...
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers' Alex Wilson breaks leg on Mauer line drive - Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Wilson broke his right fibula when hit by a 103.8 mph line drive off the bat of Minnesota's Joe Mauer on Saturday night. Wilson will not need surgery to repair the non-displaced fracture, which should heal in four-to-six weeks. He fell to the ground after he was hit, got up and attempted a...
WATCH: Dantonio, Lewerke & Allen after loss to Notre Dame
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Wimbush threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and Notre Dame routed turnover-prone Michigan State 38-18 on Saturday night. The Spartans outgained the Irish but fell well behind thanks to three first-half turnovers. Julian Love returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter to put Notre Dame up 14-0, and Michigan State's LJ Scott...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Wimbush threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and Notre Dame routed turnover-prone Michigan State 38-18 on Saturday night. The Spartans outgained the Irish but fell well behind thanks to three first-half turnovers. Julian Love returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter to put Notre Dame up 14-0, and Michigan State's LJ Scott...
Granite's 1st HR caps 8-run 8th as Twins top Tigers 10-4
DETROIT (AP) - Zack Granite hit his first major league home run, a three-run drive that capped an eight-run eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Minnesota overcame a 3-1 seventh-inning deficit and won its third straight following a three-game sweep at the New York Yankees. The Twins began the night 3½ games ahead of Texas for the...
DETROIT (AP) - Zack Granite hit his first major league home run, a three-run drive that capped an eight-run eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Minnesota overcame a 3-1 seventh-inning deficit and won its third straight following a three-game sweep at the New York Yankees. The Twins began the night 3½ games ahead of Texas for the...