By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Houston’s Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins knew they weren’t going to get much playing time on Saturday night so they were intent on making the few plays they got count. “Just trying to go out there and be perfect,” Hopkins said. “We ...
By The Associated Press Detroit Tigers (36-82, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (71-51, second in the AL East) St. Petersburg, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Daniel Norris (3-10, 4.94 ERA) Rays: Charlie Morton (13-4, 2.90 ERA) LINE: Rays favored by 1 1/2 ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Seattle Mariners overcame a slow start and found a way to get past the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Kyle Seager drove in three runs, including two in a three-run third inning, and the Mariners topped the Tigers with a 7-2 victory. "I don't ...
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Adam Erne from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft. Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made the move Wednesday, adding a player he drafted in the second round in 2013 while at Tampa Bay. The ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR — Jim Harbaugh lashed out Tuesday at Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell, who said Michigan did not support a transfer’s attempt to immediately play for the Bearcats. Harbaugh said he told Fickell months ago he wouldn’t lie about what he knew ...
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Wednesday’s joint practice between the Texans and Lions was a reunion for Houston coach Bill O’Brien and Detroit coach Matt Patricia. The two worked as assistants with the New England Patriots from 2007-11. O’Brien said the first of two ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — When Jake Rogers was making his way through the Detroit Tigers farm system, there was one thing everyone noticed. His throwing arm was more than ready for the big leagues. Wednesday night, he used it to help the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has had the appeal of his four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance enhancers turned down. The decision by an independent arbiter was announced Tuesday and means the 10-year-veteran will ...
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING — Seven months ago, Mark Dantonio shook up his offensive staff, keeping his assistants but switching their roles around. It was a move that reflected the state of the Michigan State program — not necessarily panicking, but certainly aware of ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR — Jim Harbaugh seems set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that’s a popular choice to win the Big Ten. “That’s where I would pick us,” Harbaugh said. Some are taking another step, predicting the Wolverines ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — Kyle Seager left Comerica Park with the first three-homer game of his career and he had no idea how it happened. Seager homered in the fourth, sixth and ninth innings, driving in six runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 11-6 on ...
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press LANSING — Michigan State University has agreed to better protect patients from sexual assaults, including following a chaperone requirement for sensitive medical exams, to resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse of young ...
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers expect first-round pick Devin Bush to provide a serious jolt of athleticism and swagger to a young defense. The speedy inside linebacker already made a significant impact in the preseason opener, a 30-28 home victory ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Comerica Park's spacious outfield has frustrated hitters many times over the years. It hasn't been a big deal for Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler this season. Dozier and Jorge Soler each homered twice Sunday, and the Kansas City Royals beat the ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn't get excited when he wins. "It's more of an expectation," Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup victory of his career and his second in less than a month Sunday, ...
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State University basketball star Mateen Cleaves is standing trial on sexual assault charges in his Michigan hometown. Opening statements began Thursday in Genesee County Circuit Court in Flint, where Cleaves is charged with criminal sexual conduct, assault ...
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that's who he needs to impress. "I have to keep ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — It took 864 major league games for Jordy Mercer to hit his first game-ending homer. As he rounded the bases Thursday, one thought went through his mind. "All I was really thinking was how cold the Gatorade bath was going to be," he said. "I ...
By The Associated Press Hey, Kyler, this is for real. Sort of. Kyler Murray, April’s top overall draft pick, will make his preseason debut for Arizona tonight when the Cardinals host the Chargers. The quarterback won’t be on the field very long against Los Angeles, but he should get a ...
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The mix of rage, disappointment and grief are still there. Just under the surface. And while Simone Biles tries to stay focused on the healing process more than 18 months after the Olympic gymnastics champion revealed she was among the ...