HOUSTON (AP) — Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team’s decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media. MLB said Wednesday night’s ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have leaned heavily on Matthew Stafford since selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL draft. Stafford has started since he was a rookie, and after injuries stunted his first two seasons, the strong-armed quarterback has started ...
By JORDAN GODWIN Associated Press HOUSTON — A day after failing to back a gem by ace Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros were determined to convert on another from Gerrit Cole. Cole struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings, Bregman homered and the Astros beat the ...
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer As major college football programs grow in size and complexity, the most important job a head coach has is hiring talented assistants and staff members. Coordinators are especially pivotal because they often operate with near autonomy — ...
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Justin Verlander was splendid against the Detroit Tigers, pitching a two-hitter and fanning 11 in another dominant performance for the Astros. Houston’s offense wasn’t nearly as sharp on Wednesday night, and it led to an unusual, tough-luck ...
DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that defensive tackle Damon Harrison and the Detroit Lions have agreed to an $11 million, one-year extension, giving him three years left under contract with the franchise. The person spoke on condition of ...
FLINT (AP) — A jury acquitted former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves on Tuesday of allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in a motel room four years ago. The verdict announced in a Genesee County courtroom in Cleaves’ hometown of Flint came after a nearly-two week trial ...
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence headlines The Associated Press preseason All-America team, and he has two teammates from the top-ranked Tigers with him on the first team. Lawrence, the first freshman to quarterback to lead a team to a national ...
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Houston’s win over Detroit on was tempered by news that shortstop Carlos Correa and starter Aaron Sanchez are both heading to the injured list. George Springer, Jose Altuve and Marti n Maldonado homered to lead the Astros to a 6-3 ...
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football’s newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. The Tigers won the ...
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — The Houston Astros allowed 14 hits on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. They were able to escape with a win despite all the traffic on the bases by making big pitches when it mattered most. Yuli Gurriel had two hits and drove in two runs ...
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Ji-Man Choi raised his arms into the air as he saw his game-winning hit clear the infield. There was good reason to celebrate after the Tampa Bay Rays kept themselves in the AL’s second wild-card spot and avoided a series loss to the woeful ...
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 ...