O'Korn, defense help No. 8 Michigan rally past Purdue, 28-10
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Chris Evans ran for two touchdowns in the second half and backup quarterback John O'Korn rallied No. 8 Michigan from a halftime deficit Saturday to a 28-10 victory at Purdue. Evans finished with 14 carries for 97 yards for the Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten).
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Chris Evans ran for two touchdowns in the second half and backup quarterback John O'Korn rallied No. 8 Michigan from a halftime deficit Saturday to a 28-10 victory at Purdue. Evans finished with 14 carries for 97 yards for the Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten).
SOURCE: Lions sign Caldwell to multi-year contract
Source tells FOX 2 that the Detroit Lions (2-0) have signed Head Coach Jim Caldwell to a multi-year extension and the signing occurred months ago.
Source tells FOX 2 that the Detroit Lions (2-0) have signed Head Coach Jim Caldwell to a multi-year extension and the signing occurred months ago.
After eventful day, Tigers fall 7-3 to Twins
DETROIT (AP) - Max Kepler and Brian Dozier homered, Byron Buxton had three hits and the playoff-chasing Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Friday night. Buxton's two-run double in the fourth put the Twins ahead to stay against a Detroit team that announced before the game that manager Brad Ausmus will not be back in 2018. Minnesota came into the night leading the race for the...
DETROIT (AP) - Max Kepler and Brian Dozier homered, Byron Buxton had three hits and the playoff-chasing Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Friday night. Buxton's two-run double in the fourth put the Twins ahead to stay against a Detroit team that announced before the game that manager Brad Ausmus will not be back in 2018. Minnesota came into the night leading the race for the...
Friendship off field fuels Falcons' Ryan, Lions' Stafford
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Ryan could search the world and struggle to find many people who can relate to him and his life. Matthew Stafford is an exception and is someone Ryan described as a "great friend," this week.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Ryan could search the world and struggle to find many people who can relate to him and his life. Matthew Stafford is an exception and is someone Ryan described as a "great friend," this week.
Twins rout Tigers, lead AL wild-card race by 2 ½ games
DETROIT (AP) - With a postseason berth tantalizingly close, the Minnesota Twins snapped out of their mini-slump in emphatic fashion. Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco had three hits each, and the Twins extended their lead for the American League's second wild card by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-1 on Thursday night. Minnesota is 2 ½ games ahead of the Angels in the race for the AL's...
DETROIT (AP) - With a postseason berth tantalizingly close, the Minnesota Twins snapped out of their mini-slump in emphatic fashion. Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco had three hits each, and the Twins extended their lead for the American League's second wild card by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-1 on Thursday night. Minnesota is 2 ½ games ahead of the Angels in the race for the AL's...
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Ameer Abdullah
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Ameer Abdullah on the day he was announced as the Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Ameer Abdullah on the day he was announced as the Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
Former Michigan St players waive key hearing in assault case
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Three former Michigan State football players charged with sexual assault have waived a key hearing and will advance to trial. Michigan judges typically decide whether there is enough evidence to hold a trial. But Josh King, Donnie Corley Jr. and Demetric Vance waived that hearing Thursday in East Lansing.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Three former Michigan State football players charged with sexual assault have waived a key hearing and will advance to trial. Michigan judges typically decide whether there is enough evidence to hold a trial. But Josh King, Donnie Corley Jr. and Demetric Vance waived that hearing Thursday in East Lansing.
Lions ready for Falcons with news & notes
The Detroit Lions (2-0) held practice Wednesday as they prepare for the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) on Sunday at Ford Field.
The Detroit Lions (2-0) held practice Wednesday as they prepare for the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) on Sunday at Ford Field.
A's sweep Tigers with 3-2 win
DETROIT (AP) - Daniel Mengden pitched seven scoreless innings, and Marcus Semien homered and drove in three runs, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
DETROIT (AP) - Daniel Mengden pitched seven scoreless innings, and Marcus Semien homered and drove in three runs, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Lions sign DE George Johnson going into game against Falcons
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end George Johnson. Detroit released defensive end Alex Barrett on Wednesday to make room for Johnson on the roster. Detroit (2-0) hosts the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) on Sunday. Johnson hasn't played in the NFL since 2015. He was among Tampa Bay's final cuts this season and the Buccaneers put him on injured reserve last season...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end George Johnson. Detroit released defensive end Alex Barrett on Wednesday to make room for Johnson on the roster. Detroit (2-0) hosts the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) on Sunday. Johnson hasn't played in the NFL since 2015. He was among Tampa Bay's final cuts this season and the Buccaneers put him on injured reserve last season...
Lowrie's slam helps A's rally from 4 down, beat Tigers 9-8
DETROIT (AP) - Jed Lowrie was ready for Alex Wilson. "I've faced Alex before, and I know he's got a good cutter," Lowrie said. Lowrie hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Oakland Athletics overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8 Tuesday night. "I was able to get on top of it," Lowrie said. "We ground out a lot of at bats to...
DETROIT (AP) - Jed Lowrie was ready for Alex Wilson. "I've faced Alex before, and I know he's got a good cutter," Lowrie said. Lowrie hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Oakland Athletics overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8 Tuesday night. "I was able to get on top of it," Lowrie said. "We ground out a lot of at bats to...
Michigan State looks to shift run game to higher gear
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has run the ball effectively through two games. The scary thing for Notre Dame - this week's opponent - is that LJ Scott hasn't even gotten going yet. Scott accounted for a little more than a third of the Spartans' 260 rushing yards in last year's 36-28 win. If MSU can match that production in Saturday's prime-time game, there's...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has run the ball effectively through two games. The scary thing for Notre Dame - this week's opponent - is that LJ Scott hasn't even gotten going yet. Scott accounted for a little more than a third of the Spartans' 260 rushing yards in last year's 36-28 win. If MSU can match that production in Saturday's prime-time game, there's...
Stafford throws 2 TDs as Lions beat Giants and Beckham
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns, rookie Jamal Agnew broke the game open with an 88-yard punt return in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 24-10 on Monday night.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns, rookie Jamal Agnew broke the game open with an 88-yard punt return in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 24-10 on Monday night.
Olson, Lowrie lead Oakland to 8-3 win in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Olson homered, Jed Lowrie drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Monday night. Olson became the first A's player to homer in four straight games since Coco Crisp in 2013, and now has 14 home runs in his last 20 games.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Olson homered, Jed Lowrie drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Monday night. Olson became the first A's player to homer in four straight games since Coco Crisp in 2013, and now has 14 home runs in his last 20 games.
Tigers pitcher Ferrell hit in head by liner, jogs off mound
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeff Ferrell was alert and responsive after being hit in the head by a line drive Monday night. Ferrell was struck in the right side of the head by a drive off the bat off Oakland's Ryon Healy measured at 102.6 mph. Ferrell never went down, and immediately jogged toward the Tigers dugout. He was met by trainer Kevin Rand, and after a brief examination,...
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeff Ferrell was alert and responsive after being hit in the head by a line drive Monday night. Ferrell was struck in the right side of the head by a drive off the bat off Oakland's Ryon Healy measured at 102.6 mph. Ferrell never went down, and immediately jogged toward the Tigers dugout. He was met by trainer Kevin Rand, and after a brief examination,...
Left tackle Mason Cole adds to legacy for No. 8 Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Mason Cole is up in the club. Cole has joined a long legacy at Michigan, where he has a shot to close his career with the most starts by an offensive lineman in school history after beginning it as the first true freshman to start at left tackle for the Wolverines. Cole is set to start his 42nd straight game when the eighth-ranked Wolverines (3-0) open the Big Ten season...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Mason Cole is up in the club. Cole has joined a long legacy at Michigan, where he has a shot to close his career with the most starts by an offensive lineman in school history after beginning it as the first true freshman to start at left tackle for the Wolverines. Cole is set to start his 42nd straight game when the eighth-ranked Wolverines (3-0) open the Big Ten season...