Verlander Falters, Cabrera Hurt As Twins Top Tigers 6-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - For five innings Friday night, everything was working for Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers. It all unfolded in frustrating fashion in the sixth. Verlander stumbled again, Cabrera left after straining his right groin and Detroit wasted a three-run lead against the Minnesota Twins, who burst ahead when Eddie Rosario hit a three-run homer that capped a...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - For five innings Friday night, everything was working for Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers. It all unfolded in frustrating fashion in the sixth. Verlander stumbled again, Cabrera left after straining his right groin and Detroit wasted a three-run lead against the Minnesota Twins, who burst ahead when Eddie Rosario hit a three-run homer that capped a...
Livonia Franklin student hosts swim-a-thon for teen battling MD
Some local swimmers will be making waves at Livonia Franklin High School on Saturday - and it's all in the name of community service.
Some local swimmers will be making waves at Livonia Franklin High School on Saturday - and it's all in the name of community service.
NFL releases new Lions schedule for 2017
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions announced today their 2017 regular season schedule that features five nationally-televised games, including three of the team’s eight home games. Detroit opens the season at home against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 (Sunday, September 10) and then travels to the New York Giants in Week 2 (September 18) for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Detroit plays...
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions announced today their 2017 regular season schedule that features five nationally-televised games, including three of the team’s eight home games. Detroit opens the season at home against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 (Sunday, September 10) and then travels to the New York Giants in Week 2 (September 18) for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Detroit plays...
Rays Sweep Tigers With 8-1 Win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Steven Souza Jr. came within a single of hitting for the cycle, Erasmo Ramirez and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 8-1 Thursday for a three-game sweep of the Tigers. Souza doubled in the first, hit a two-run triple in the second and added a solo homer in the eighth.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Steven Souza Jr. came within a single of hitting for the cycle, Erasmo Ramirez and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 8-1 Thursday for a three-game sweep of the Tigers. Souza doubled in the first, hit a two-run triple in the second and added a solo homer in the eighth.
Lions, Colts To Practice Together Before Preseason Game
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts will practice together before they play each other in an exhibition game. The Lions announced the partnership Wednesday. Detroit will have joint practices at the Colts' training facility before playing them at Lucas Oil Stadium in the preseason opener for both teams. The Lions traveled to practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts will practice together before they play each other in an exhibition game. The Lions announced the partnership Wednesday. Detroit will have joint practices at the Colts' training facility before playing them at Lucas Oil Stadium in the preseason opener for both teams. The Lions traveled to practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Rays Beat Tigers 8-7 On Error In Ninth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - In a game played erratically by both teams, there was officially only one error Wednesday night, and it came on the final play of the Detroit Tigers' 8-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. A throwing error by Jose Iglesias allowed two runs to score in the ninth inning. The Tigers shortstop stumbled while trying to turn what would have been a game-ending double play, and...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - In a game played erratically by both teams, there was officially only one error Wednesday night, and it came on the final play of the Detroit Tigers' 8-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. A throwing error by Jose Iglesias allowed two runs to score in the ninth inning. The Tigers shortstop stumbled while trying to turn what would have been a game-ending double play, and...
Stafford Doesn't Sound As If He Will Give Detroit Discount
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford is in line to sign a contract extension that will set up his newborn twins for life. The quarterback said "his people," are talking to the Detroit Lions' "people," and he hopes they can agree on a long-term deal that's good for his growing family and the team.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford is in line to sign a contract extension that will set up his newborn twins for life. The quarterback said "his people," are talking to the Detroit Lions' "people," and he hopes they can agree on a long-term deal that's good for his growing family and the team.
Andriese Outpitches Fulmer As Rays Beat Tigers 5-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Andriese outpitched Michael Fulmer, Tim Beckham hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. Andriese (1-0), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating to last June 25, allowed one run and four hits over six-plus innings. He retired 12 straight during one stretch. Fulmer (1-1), last season's AL Rookie of the...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Andriese outpitched Michael Fulmer, Tim Beckham hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. Andriese (1-0), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating to last June 25, allowed one run and four hits over six-plus innings. He retired 12 straight during one stretch. Fulmer (1-1), last season's AL Rookie of the...
WATCH: 2020 Frozen Four, 2021 Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds Headed To Detroit
The NCAA and Detroit Sports Commission announced Tuesday "seven future NCAA championship events" are headed to Detroit.
The NCAA and Detroit Sports Commission announced Tuesday "seven future NCAA championship events" are headed to Detroit.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Sean Baligian
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Tigers big series win in Cleveland and what the headline is going into this week.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Tigers big series win in Cleveland and what the headline is going into this week.
Boyd, Avila Lead Tigers Past Indians 4-1 For Series Win
CLEVELAND (AP) - Francisco Rodriguez thought the Detroit Tigers proved a point to their biggest rival. Matthew Boyd allowed one run in six innings, Alex Avila hit a two-run homer and Detroit defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Sunday to take two of three from the AL champions. Cleveland went 14-4 against Detroit last year as it won the AL Central.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Francisco Rodriguez thought the Detroit Tigers proved a point to their biggest rival. Matthew Boyd allowed one run in six innings, Alex Avila hit a two-run homer and Detroit defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Sunday to take two of three from the AL champions. Cleveland went 14-4 against Detroit last year as it won the AL Central.
Ramirez Has 6 RBIs As Indians Rout Verlander, Tigers 13-6
CLEVELAND (AP) - Jose Ramirez was 4 for 4 with a pair of three-run homers for Cleveland, and Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander matched a career high by allowing nine runs Saturday in a 13-6 loss to the Indians. Ramirez had a career-high six RBIs with home runs in the first off Verlander (1-1) and in the eighth against Anibal Sanchez. The switch-hitter also had singles in the third and fifth...
CLEVELAND (AP) - Jose Ramirez was 4 for 4 with a pair of three-run homers for Cleveland, and Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander matched a career high by allowing nine runs Saturday in a 13-6 loss to the Indians. Ramirez had a career-high six RBIs with home runs in the first off Verlander (1-1) and in the eighth against Anibal Sanchez. The switch-hitter also had singles in the third and fifth...
WATCH: Speight, Bush, Peters, Gary, Cole, Brown & Drevno After Michigan Spring Game
Michigan did not provide a roster for its spring game Saturday and a list of their players with numbers for the 2017 season isn't on their website. And coach Jim Harbaugh did not speak to reporters after the game.
Michigan did not provide a roster for its spring game Saturday and a list of their players with numbers for the 2017 season isn't on their website. And coach Jim Harbaugh did not speak to reporters after the game.
Cabrera Hits 3-Run HR, Tigers Beat Indians 7-6
CLEVELAND (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning after being brushed back in the first, and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-6 on Friday night, sending the defending AL champion Indians to their sixth loss in seven games. Tensions mounted three batters into the game when Cabrera yelled and gestured at the Indians dugout after an inside pitch from Trevor Bauer....
CLEVELAND (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning after being brushed back in the first, and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-6 on Friday night, sending the defending AL champion Indians to their sixth loss in seven games. Tensions mounted three batters into the game when Cabrera yelled and gestured at the Indians dugout after an inside pitch from Trevor Bauer....
Detroit Lions unveil 4 new Nike uniforms including throwbacks, Color Rush
DETROIT -The Detroit Lions unveiled their new Nike Vapor Untouchable uniforms during a season ticket member event at Ford Field tonight. The event completed a full rebranding that began with the team introducing an updated logo, new logotype and a new proprietary font to season ticket members in February.
DETROIT -The Detroit Lions unveiled their new Nike Vapor Untouchable uniforms during a season ticket member event at Ford Field tonight. The event completed a full rebranding that began with the team introducing an updated logo, new logotype and a new proprietary font to season ticket members in February.
Miles Bridges annouces decision to stay at Michigan State
Michigan State basketball standout Miles Bridges is leaning toward staying with the team, according to reports.
Michigan State basketball standout Miles Bridges is leaning toward staying with the team, according to reports.