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...
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.