Tate on punt returning 'I'm happy to do it' plus Caldwell & more from Wednesday
The Detroit Lions held practice Wednesday as they continue to prepare for their week one opener on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Detroit Lions held practice Wednesday as they continue to prepare for their week one opener on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Royals rout Tigers 13-2
DETROIT (AP) - The Kansas City Royals turned the 11-run loss around on the Detroit Tigers. On Wednesday night, Salvador Perez homered twice as they broke open a close game to rout the Tigers 13-2. It was their seventh win in their last eight games against Detroit, including three victories by 10 runs or more. On Tuesday night, the Tigers beat the Royals by the same 13-2 score.
DETROIT (AP) - The Kansas City Royals turned the 11-run loss around on the Detroit Tigers. On Wednesday night, Salvador Perez homered twice as they broke open a close game to rout the Tigers 13-2. It was their seventh win in their last eight games against Detroit, including three victories by 10 runs or more. On Tuesday night, the Tigers beat the Royals by the same 13-2 score.
Jones, Hicks blast 2 homers in Tigers' 13-2 win over Royals
DETROIT (AP) - JaCoby Jones and John Hicks hit two home runs and the Detroit Tigers had six homers in all in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw only five pitches and was knocked out of the game in the first inning after getting hit by Whit Merrifield's single in the right leg. Sanchez, who was charged with one earned run...
DETROIT (AP) - JaCoby Jones and John Hicks hit two home runs and the Detroit Tigers had six homers in all in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw only five pitches and was knocked out of the game in the first inning after getting hit by Whit Merrifield's single in the right leg. Sanchez, who was charged with one earned run...
Lions eyeing matchup with Fitzgerald, Cardinals in opener
Detroit cornerback Darius Slay recalls a time earlier in his career when he went up against Larry Fitzgerald, and the star receiver was able to beat the coverage.
Detroit cornerback Darius Slay recalls a time earlier in his career when he went up against Larry Fitzgerald, and the star receiver was able to beat the coverage.
New home for Red Wings, Pistons raises a city's hopes
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Ilitch sounded like an excited tour guide. He was showing off Little Caesars Arena, the new home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons and the gem of a 55-block development dubbed The District Detroit. The project has already cost $1.2 billion and has generated an economic impact within the state of more than $1.5 billion.
DETROIT (AP) - Chris Ilitch sounded like an excited tour guide. He was showing off Little Caesars Arena, the new home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons and the gem of a 55-block development dubbed The District Detroit. The project has already cost $1.2 billion and has generated an economic impact within the state of more than $1.5 billion.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their regular season opener Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their regular season opener Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Homers and defense lead Royals past Tigers, 7-6
DETROIT (AP) - The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon. Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar homered for the Royals, but the biggest plays of the game came on defense. Alex Gordon reached well over the left-field fence to rob Mikie Mahtook of a three-run homer, while Lorenzo...
DETROIT (AP) - The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon. Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar homered for the Royals, but the biggest plays of the game came on defense. Alex Gordon reached well over the left-field fence to rob Mikie Mahtook of a three-run homer, while Lorenzo...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Jamie Samuelsen & Sean Baligian
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable to talk Lions as they previewed the season after their 2-2 preseason.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable to talk Lions as they previewed the season after their 2-2 preseason.
Indians sweep Tigers, win 11-1
DETROIT (AP) - Jose Ramirez tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs that deflected off Detroit outfielders, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Tigers 11-1 Sunday for their 11th straight victory. Ramirez had three doubles in becoming the 13th player with five extra-base hits in a game. Kris Bryant of the Cubs did it last year, and the previous...
DETROIT (AP) - Jose Ramirez tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs that deflected off Detroit outfielders, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Tigers 11-1 Sunday for their 11th straight victory. Ramirez had three doubles in becoming the 13th player with five extra-base hits in a game. Kris Bryant of the Cubs did it last year, and the previous...
Indians roll past Tigers 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - As well as the Cleveland Indians are playing, sending Corey Kluber to the mound makes them pretty close to a sure thing. On Saturday night, the combination of Cleveland's offense and Kluber's pitching meant that a 10th straight victory was in the bag long before the sun set over Detroit.
DETROIT (AP) - As well as the Cleveland Indians are playing, sending Corey Kluber to the mound makes them pretty close to a sure thing. On Saturday night, the combination of Cleveland's offense and Kluber's pitching meant that a 10th straight victory was in the bag long before the sun set over Detroit.
No. 11 Michigan gets kicks in 33-17 win over No. 17 Florida
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Quinn Nordin became the first Michigan kicker to make two 50-yard field goals in the same game, one of them in a quick go-ahead spurt after halftime, and the 11th-ranked Wolverines won 33-17 Saturday to hand 17th-ranked Florida its first season-opening loss in nearly three decades. The Gators had won 27 consecutive season openers, the nation's longest such streak,...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Quinn Nordin became the first Michigan kicker to make two 50-yard field goals in the same game, one of them in a quick go-ahead spurt after halftime, and the 11th-ranked Wolverines won 33-17 Saturday to hand 17th-ranked Florida its first season-opening loss in nearly three decades. The Gators had won 27 consecutive season openers, the nation's longest such streak,...
WATCH: Dantonio, Lewerke, Frey & Bachie after 35-10 win over Bowling Green
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brian Lewerke threw three touchdown passes, and Tyson Smith capped his heartwarming comeback with an interception return for a touchdown in Michigan State's 35-10 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. Lewerke, who has taken over as the starting quarterback as a sophomore, went 22 of 33 for 250 yards and also made some crucial plays with his legs, running for a...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brian Lewerke threw three touchdown passes, and Tyson Smith capped his heartwarming comeback with an interception return for a touchdown in Michigan State's 35-10 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. Lewerke, who has taken over as the starting quarterback as a sophomore, went 22 of 33 for 250 yards and also made some crucial plays with his legs, running for a...
Lions make final cuts
The Detroit Lions announced their final cuts on the way to their 53-man roster Saturday right after the NFL's 4pm deadline.
The Detroit Lions announced their final cuts on the way to their 53-man roster Saturday right after the NFL's 4pm deadline.
Lions take Ansah off PUP list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have removed defensive end Ziggy Ansah and tackle Corey Robinson from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Detroit also announced Friday that it has released running back Matt Asiata, waived guard Connor Bozick and defensive end Giorgio Newberry and waived-injured wide receiver Dez Stewart and cornerback Tramain Jacobs.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have removed defensive end Ziggy Ansah and tackle Corey Robinson from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Detroit also announced Friday that it has released running back Matt Asiata, waived guard Connor Bozick and defensive end Giorgio Newberry and waived-injured wide receiver Dez Stewart and cornerback Tramain Jacobs.