By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK — Kerryon Johnson was just a kid when his older siblings hit him with elbows while playing hoops. And his parents, both of whom played college basketball, did not swoop in to save their young son from the physical games. Sure, playing at Auburn ...
EAST LANSING (AP) — Michigan State University’s alumni magazine opted for a positive message after the original issue addressing the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal was scrapped by Interim President John Engler. The issue is the first since the former sports doctor was sentenced to ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — The Chicago White Sox haven’t had much success against the Detroit Tigers this season. It isn’t because of Jose Abreu and Matt Davidson. On Wednesday, Abreu and Davidson each hit two-run home runs, combined for six hits and drove in five of ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — When a major league player hits his first home run, his team usually needs to negotiate with a fan to get the ball. The Chicago White Sox didn’t have that problem Tuesday. Ryan LaMarre’s line drive to left field bounced off the top of the ...
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer The Big Ten West might not be best, but it is getting closer to challenging the East Division’s conference dominance. Wisconsin returns the entire offensive line and a 1,900-yard rusher from its record-setting 13-win team, and some see the Badgers ...
By JOE REEDY Associated Press Washington’s Jake Browning is hoping to repeat what Baker Mayfield did last year. Mayfield was a Heisman Trophy longshot in the preseason, but ended up winning the award while leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff for the second time in three ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK — Saquon Barkley mostly stood and watched, resting his strained left hamstring as the New York Giants practiced against the Detroit Lions. “He’s day to day,” Giants coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday. Barkley, a rookie running back drafted No. 2 ...
EAST LANSING — Every now and then, when the Michigan State football team won’t be together for a little while, it’s a good time for another reminder. Safety Khari Willis explained the message: “It’s me, Joe (Bachie), Brian (Lewerke), Grayson (Miller), Matt Morrissey reiterating: ...
By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES — How could a baseball artifact possibly top a ball signed by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig? How about a ball signed by Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Nap Lajoie, Eddie ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire wasn’t going to accept the accolades for a move that made him look like a genius. Gardenhire gave Nicholas Castellanos a rare day off Sunday, and his best hitter rewarded him with the game of his life on Monday ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kevin Harvick capped off his father-son weekend by dominating a race and putting 6-year-old son Keelan in the passenger seat to hold the flapping, checkered flag out of the window. “That was definitely way up there on the bucket list,” ...
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT — Matthew Boyd pitched well on Jack Morris Day, but he was still worried about disappointing one of his idols. “I think he might be mad at me for only pitching six innings,” Boyd joked after the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday to ...
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer David Poile will be honored this winter for a lifetime in hockey. He believes he still has plenty left to do. The Nashville Predators general manager is the headliner for the 2018 class of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Former University of Michigan coach Red ...
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan assistant basketball coach Saddi Washington says coach John Beilein is doing well in his recovery from a double-bypass heart procedure. "Coach is doing great," Washington said. "Been getting some updates from the family. I ...
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press NAPA, Calif. — As much as he tries to downplay the significance, Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is fully aware Friday’s exhibition game against the Detroit Lions will be anything but an ordinary preseason contest. It’s been 17 years since ...
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press NAPA, Calif. — Because he isn’t likely to play more than a series or two in Friday’s preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense. “Just execute and communicate at a high level,” Stafford said ...
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING — Michigan State already has one significant injury heading into the 2018 season. Coach Mark Dantonio says cornerback Josiah Scott is expected to miss about two months after a non-contact injury. That announcement was the most significant bit ...
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. — After getting three big homers and nine innings of outstanding pitching to complete a series sweep, the Los Angeles Angels are headed into a day off with a rare feeling of contentment in their disappointing season. The Detroit Tigers are ...
ANN ARBOR (AP) — Michigan basketball coach John Beilein underwent a double-bypass heart procedure and is expected to make a full recovery, the school said Tuesday. The procedure was performed Monday by Dr. Francis Pagani at the University of Michigan’s Samuel and Jean Frankel ...
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout couldn’t play on his birthday, thanks to a sore right wrist. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels made sure the fans in the giveaway T-shirts bearing Trout’s number still went home in a celebratory mood. Ohtani hit a ...