The world of sports viewing just got even more complicated.

Friends of ‘Live In The D’ talk about the team

The Detroit Tigers have announced a new play-by-play announcer.

Opening Day in Detroit is a treasured sports tradition -- but this moment made it extra special.

As the Detroit Pistons wrap up another dismal season, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

All I want for Christmas is for my Detroit sports to be watchable again.

Which one of Detroit’s iconic sports logos is the best of the best?

Which one of Detroit’s iconic sports logos is the best of the best?

Which one of Detroit’s iconic sports logos is the best of the best?

Which one of Detroit’s iconic sports logos is the best of the best?

The Detroit Pistons unveiled their 2022-2023 “statement” jersey and they’re just so nice.

Former Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups and former San Diego Charger and Detroit native Antonio Gates lead the latest class of inductees for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

America’s professional baseball league has cancelled all opening games scheduled for March 31, effectively pushing back Detroit’s beloved Opening Day celebration.

In this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re sitting down with brothers and teammates Gemel and Givani Smith, who have made history together in the NHL as Detroit Red Wings.

Longtime WJR radio host Frank Beckmann has died nearly one year after retiring from his decadeslong career, according to several reports.

Matthew Stafford and Justin Verlander aren't the only former Detroit athletes thriving. Here are 13 players who have left the city in the last decade and found greater success with other teams.

There seems to be a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel Detroit sports fans have been stuck in for the better part of a decade.

Lomas Brown joined us this past Sunday to discuss the state of the Detroit Lions.

Disclaimer: As a long-time season ticket holder who keeps renewing his Ford Field seats, the following reflections come from a guy who may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer.

The 2021 Detroit sports landscape was missing some wins and titles, but we still saw some things happen.

Year after year, we complain about the Lions. And for good reason.

Detroit’s Kelly Olynyk will miss at least six weeks with a sprained left knee.

Will this year's Detroit Pistons be a pleasant surprise like the Tigers, a hopeless disaster like the Lions, or somewhere in between?

Local 4′s Jason Carr was joined by radio analyst and former Pistons player Rick Mahorn to discuss the team’s new branding initiative, and the start of their season.

The Detroit Pistons hosted a media day last week, sharing their thoughts and expectations ahead of the upcoming season.

Ford Field will welcome fans for the first time since the 2019 Lions season, before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Officials announced in July that the stadium would host fans at full capacity for the 2021 season.

The Detroit Tigers, Pistons and Lions are in action Friday night. Here’s how, when, where and why you should watch all three.

Can you help us settle a little newsroom debate? Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?

Jeimer Candelario homered, drove in three runs and started two double plays as the Detroit Tigers finished a weekend sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 7-0 win.

The Detroit Lions will host fans at full capacity at Ford Field for the 2021 season after being closed to fans in 2020.

A goalie from the National Hockey League was killed this weekend in Novi when a firework struck him in the chest, an autopsy reveled.

A goalie from the National Hockey League was killed this weekend in Novi when a firework struck him in the chest, an autopsy reveled.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

Coach Collins replaces coach AnnMarie Gilbert, who has left the university after being accused of abuse by players and their parents.

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.

Fans are excited about returning to Comerica Park for Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners.

A source told ESPN’s The Undefeated on Saturday that Ben Wallace, former Detroit Pistons star center, will be inducted into the Class of 2021 for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.

Jeimer Candelario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Boston Red Sox for a 6-5 victory.

The city partnered with the Pistons in the hopes of boosting vaccination rates. Detroit is lagging behind other cities with only about 30% vaccinated.

The city of Detroit is teaming up with the Detroit Pistons for a special COVID-19 vaccination event this weekend.

A program launching in Detroit is looking to show minority students the world of motorsports.

Forward Bobby Ryan is expected to be out of the Detroit Red Wings lineup for the rest of the season due to injury, the team announced Friday.

DETROIT – Last year, Opening Day was sweltering in Detroit -- which probably has something to do with it being held in July because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, Opening Day is unfolding on time, but with much colder temperatures in addition to new health and safety restrictions. Related: Here’s the Detroit Tigers lineup for Opening Day vs. Cleveland IndiansDespite the frigid cold this Thursday, Opening Day temperatures have been steadily rising over the last few decades due to global warming. AdSince 1970, Opening Day temps have increased by an average 3.3 degrees -- a statistically significant upward trend. Opening Day in Detroit will look much different this year compared to other years due to the pandemic.

DETROIT – Metro Detroit bid a fond farewell to one of its longtime radio friends Friday as Frank Beckmann retired after 48 years behind the microphone. Just shy of five decades, the one constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building and WJR was that of Beckmann. He started out doing sports before he branched into talk radio. “I don’t even realize how much I’m going to miss it yet. Ad“I promise I’ve gotten more return for doing this job than I ever could have given and I’ve tried my hardest to give,” Beckmann said.

DETROIT – By the time the Detroit Tigers take the field for Opening Day, they will be playing on a network with a brand-new name: “Bally Sports Detroit.”FOX Sports announced at noon Wednesday (March 17) that it is rebranding all of its regional sports networks. For example, FOX Sports Detroit will now be called “Bally Sports Detroit.”That change will be made for all the regional sports networks under the FOX affiliation. “The FOX Sports regional networks are now Bally Sports,” a promotional video announced. You can watch the full video below. That means the first full day of Ball Sports Detroit will include the Tigers’ first game of the 2021 season against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park.

To say it’s been a low time in Detroit sports over the last several years would be an understatement. The Red Wings have Steve Yzerman, so that’s great. The Pistons finally have some young, exciting players and cap space. And the Tigers are nearing the end of their rebuild and should hypothetically be competitive soon (maybe!). So, we were wondering -- which Detroit sports team do you think has the brightest future?

(Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)Backup Detroit Red Wings goalie Calvin Pickard entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Friday. AdFulcher was first signed as a free agent by the Red Wings back in 2017. It’s not like the Red Wings are in some kind of crazy playoff race. DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Thomas Greiss #29 of the Detroit Red Wings in goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 28, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. Here’s the full Red Wings injuries/COVID list:

DETROIT – Matthew and Kelly Stafford will soon be leaving the Motor City to make their way west to Los Angeles. Matthew Stafford will be taking on a new role as quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. “We wanted to leave something to show how grateful we are to this place,” Kelly Stafford said. Matthew is a regular at the SAY Detroit Radiothon and the couple donated time and money to make Stafford Field a reality at the SAY Detroit Recreation Center. They donated $1 million to make the Kelly and Matthew Stafford and Friends Education Center a reality.

DETORIT – For 12 years, Kelly Stafford has been the first lady of the Detroit Lions franchise. The wife of quarterback Matthew Stafford has made headlines of her own and captured attention of fans here in the Motor City. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 9 Kelly Stafford and Matthew Stafford in an Instagram post on Jan. 25, 2021. “The people here, I mean, there’s just like a genuine soul to the people here. Kelly and Matthew are now focused on helping the city that lifted them up so many times.

DETORIT – Matthew Stafford said there are games he will never forget. The quarterback is leaving Detroit after 12 years with the Lions. There are moments he wishes he could change, and one in particular came to mind when asked during a goodbye visit to Ford Field. When we’ve watched him fall and get right back up, just like Detroit the city he adopted, we learned Matthew is tough. AdFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 30 FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.

DETORIT – On this day, the roaring crowds at Ford Field are replaced by giggling little girls cheering “go Lions.”The normally packed stadium is essentially empty as Matthew Stafford and his family have come to say goodbye. The now former Detroit Lions quarterback still can’t wrap his head around it. A lot of tough ones too.”Ford Field and Detroit have been home to Matthew and his wife, Kelly Stafford, for 12 years. “Life as I know it now, you know, came to be here in Detroit, you know, married, kids. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 30 FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.

DETROIT – On this day, the roaring crowds at Ford Field are replaced by giggling little girls cheering “go Lions.”The normally packed stadium is essentially empty as Matthew Stafford and his family have come to say goodbye. The now former Detroit Lions quarterback still can’t wrap his head around it. A lot of tough ones too.”Ford Field and Detroit have been home to Matthew and his wife, Kelly Stafford, for 12 years. “Life as I know it now, you know, came to be here in Detroit, you know, married, kids. When we’ve watched him fall and get right back up, just like Detroit the city he adopted, we learned Matthew is tough.

He works hard, harder than anyone really knows and having him as a friend has made me a better person. I first met Matthew and Kelly through mutual friends several years ago. He helps me remember it will all be OK -- don’t stress and key in on what’s really important. When we adopted Emma, we FaceTimed with Matthew and Kelly from our hotel in New Orleans (where Emma was born). Whenever I shared a story about someone who needed help, Kelly wanted to help.

1997 Season: Red Wing captain Steve Yzerman leads teammates around the ice with the Stanley Cup. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)I am looking for stories about the Detroit Red Wings. But all Red Wings fans, young and old, have special memories from Olympia Stadium, Joe Louis Arena, LCA to share. Let’s hear about it:I’ll feature these stories in the Dear Red Wings newsletter, so be sure to share story and check that box to sign up! Related: Memorable Red Wings moments at Joe Louis Arena

Is the Matthew Stafford deal the biggest trade in Detroit sports over the last 20 years?

SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Curry scored 28 points, knocking down six 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors raced to an early lead on the way to a 118-91 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. AdThe Pistons, similar to Golden State, are trying to gain momentum but couldn’t build off a big win two nights earlier with a cold night shooting. ... Curry and Brad Wanamaker had seven assists apiece, and Draymond Green added six as Golden State finished with 34. 2 draft pick James Wiseman came off the bench for the fourth straight game and contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. ... Golden State is 2-2 at home vs. the East.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: A Fox Sports cameraman runs a TV camera during the game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on October 18, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Detroit Lions/Getty Images)The Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons won’t be playing on Fox Sports Detroit for much longer -- at least not in name. Fox Sports Detroit, the main broadcasters for the three pro sports teams in Detroit, along with other local sports programming, will be renamed as part of a major rebranding by Sinclair and Bally’s Sports. According to SBD, Fox Sports Detroit will be renamed Bally Sports Detroit. Sinclair bought the regional sports networks from Disney in 2019 and sold the naming rights to Bally’s in November.

DETROIT – New Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell lit the internet on fire on Thursday after a memorable introductory press conference chock-full of quotes. Campbell was officially hired by the Lions this week, joining the team after several years as a tight ends coach and assistant head coach with the New Orleans Saints. That’s gonna be the mentality.”More: 28 takeaways from new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference“When you knock us down, we’re gonna get up. Lots of messages about the Dan Campbell press conference. “I think if you’re a Lions fan, you’re excited about the possibilities.”If you're a Detroit #Lions fan you are excited about the possibilities of #MCDC& if you're not a Detroit #Lions fan you are excited about the possibilities of #MCDC #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/qQTwubF40I — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 21, 2021Campbell acknowledged his tenure won’t just come with positives.

DETROIT – Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. Beckmann has hosted “The Frank Beckmann Show” on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon for the last 18 years. Throughout his career, Beckmann is the only person to broadcast games for all four of Detroit’s major sports teams -- the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Lions. “As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers games,” Beckmann said. Beckmann was indicted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Vikings (7-9) failed for the fourth time in a decade to make two straight trips to the playoffs. The Lions (5-11) lost their last four games eight of 10 after going into November with a .500 record under former coach Matt Patricia. In a matchup without postseason implications, the Vikings and Lions combined to play a closely contested game with a lot of highlights and lowlights. Alexander Mattison ran for 16 yards to convert a fourth-and-1 from the Lions 25 with 2:28 left, allowing the Vikings to run out the clock to seal the win.

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against Anthony Zettel #69 of the Detroit Lions and Tahir Whitehead #59 for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field on November 23, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field in their last game of the season. Highlights: Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over LionsBefore the gameThis season will end like so many others for Matthew Stafford: His Detroit Lions have a losing record and won’t be in the postseason. What’s different now is that there are real questions about Stafford’s future with the Lions. “All I’m thinking about is the Vikings and trying to get myself healthy.

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell carries a game ball as he leaves the field following a 34-30 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

It was announced that Wilson is retiring at the end of 2020. His retirement is giving him some time to reflect on all that he helped achieve in Detroit sports over the course of four decades. He spent 32 years working for former Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson. First, with the Pistons and most notably as president and CEO of Palace Sports and Entertainment. In February 2010, Wilson was hired by Olympia Entertainment to help develop a new home for the Red Wings.

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Pistons fans will likely see more of rookie point guard Killian Hayes on Monday night vs. the Atlanta Hawks as the team rests its two veteran stars. Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose will both sit out Monday’s game after logging heavy minutes in a double-overtime loss against Cleveland on Saturday. Pistons will look a little different tonight with Blake Griffin (injury management) & Derrick Rose (rest) out after heavy minutes in 2OT opener Saturday. — Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) December 28, 2020Griffin played 44 minutes, scoring 26 points, while Rose played 33 minutes, scoring 13 points. In the first two games, Hayes has averaged 20 minutes and five points per game.

Interim head coach Darrell Bevell of the Detroit Lions stands on the sideline during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions are slowly climbing the 2021 NFL Draft order with recent losses -- but how high can they climb? The team has not yet hired replacements for former general manager Bob Quinn and former head coach Matt Patricia. Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp has signaled the need to an experienced head coach and GM combo. Related: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coach

DETROIT – Detroit Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell and four assistants will be forced to sit out Saturday’s game against Tampa Bay after two individuals in the organization tested positive for COVID-19. After the Lions let go head of coach Matt Patricia, Bevell stepped in as interim coach for the team. Now the Lions will have an interim coach to replace their interim coach who has to sit out Saturday’s game against the Buccaneers due to the NFL’s COVID protocols. On game day, Bevell won’t be able to communicate with the interim coaches. NFL rules state that the coaches can’t have any contact, so the assistant coaches stepping in will be all on their own.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is finally recognizing the historic Negro Leagues as part of its own history -- counting the statistics and records of thousands of Black baseball players. The MLB is now recognizing more than 3,400 players as “Major League” players for the first time in history. “It’s overdue, but it’s a bittersweet moment because most of the guys are gone,” said Negro League historian Louis Manley Jr. Between 1920 and 1948, four major Negro League teams played in Detroit. He could do it all,” Rosilyn Stearnes said of her father Turkey Stearns.

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Former Detroit Lions Barry Sanders talks with Head Coach Matt Patricia prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders will serve as an advisor and participate in interviews for the team’s general manager and head coach search. Spielman will report directly to President and CEO Rod Wood and participate in interviews for the team’s general manager and head coach search. Hopefully Sanders’ presence can help this once-storied NFL franchise get some kind of winning spirit back. More: Detroit Lions news

WORTHINGTON, OH - DECEMBER 06: Chris Spielman addresses students as Muscle Milk teams up with Chris Spielman to support high school athletics at Thomas Worthington High School on December 6, 2011 in Worthington, Ohio. (Photo by Greg Bartram/WireImage)DETROIT – Former Detroit Lions linebacker and Fox NFL analyst Chris Spielman is joining the organization’s front office. “Chris Spielman has been a tremendous ambassador for the Detroit Lions since the day he first put on a uniform as a rookie in 1988,” reads a statement from Chairman Sheila Hemp Ford. PONTIAC, MI - DECEMBER 17: Linebacker Chris Spielman of the Detroit Lions looks on from the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Pontiac Silverdome on December 17, 1994 in Pontiac, Michigan. More: Detroit Lions news

The Detroit Pistons drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the No. 7 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft -- but after two trades, the Pistons collected two more first round picks. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. 16 pick, the Pistons drafted Washington center Isaiah Stewart. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons drafted Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with the No. 19 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. 19 pick to draft Bey. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 19 pick in the NBA Draft. 19 pick via Brooklyn to the Pistons and receiving Luke Kennard. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020The 2020 NBA Draft is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the No. 7 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. The team drafted Sekou Doumbouya in last year’s NBA draft. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons drafted Washington center Isaiah Stewart with the No. 16 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. The Pistons drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the No. The team drafted Sekou Doumbouya in last year’s NBA draft. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons have a very important decision to make in the upcoming NBA Draft. 7 pick, after sliding in the NBA Draft Lottery earlier this year, the Pistons are looking for a playmaker to add to a rebuilding franchise. 16 pick tonight to Detroit for a future first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 18, 2020The 2020 NBA Draft is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons have a very important decision to make in the upcoming NBA Draft. And they should draft point guard LeMelo Ball. (They are reportedly interested in doing so)Pistons need a point guardThe Detroit Pistons need a point guard to build their future around. The best bet for the Pistons is to swing hard in the NBA Draft. 1 and draft Ball: “The Timberwolves reportedly want to trade down, and the Pistons reportedly want to trade up with a close eye on Ball, so this makes sense.

DETROIT – A Detroit Lions staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday. The Lions' communications department issued a statement Friday evening saying that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and the club is taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. “Our club was notified today that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just after Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise throughout the state of Michigan and the U.S.On Thursday, Michigan reported its single-highest increase in COVID-19 cases -- 5,170.

Forward Anthony Mantha is locked up for another four years with the Detroit Red Wings. Mantha, 26, was under a two-year contract that expired at the end of the 2019-20 season. He began to hit his stride in 2017-19 with 24 goals for the Red Wings -- he followed that up with 25 goals in 2018-19. This past season Mantha only appeared in 43 games for Detroit, but he still managed 16 goals and 22 assists thanks to a hot start to the season. Related: Red Wings' Bertuzzi awarded $3.5M, 1-year deal by arbitratorMore Red Wings news:

DETROIT – The postgame stats stuck out in glaring fashion after the latest home loss by the Detroit Lions. Detroit's anemic running game — and indeed, its offensive ineptitude in general — had the Lions playing from behind the entire second half Sunday, and they eventually lost 41-21 to Indianapolis. The Lions managed only 29 yards rushing and lost the time of possession battle badly. “You want to try to do your best to stay balanced all the way through the game,” coach Matt Patricia said. “In order to win, you’ve got to stop the run.”Peterson is averaging 3.8 yards per carry in his first season with the Lions.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings agreed to terms Thursday on one-year contract extensions with forwards Adam Erne and Taro Hirose. Erne had two goals and three assists in 56 games this past season. Hirose had two goals and five assists in 26 games for the Red Wings last season. He also played a bit for Detroit in 2018-19 after signing with the Red Wings as a free agent. He tied a franchise record by earning an assist in each of his first five games with the team.

Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to Tre'Quan Smith 2:19 apart in the second quarter, helping the short-handed Saints rally to beat the Lions 35-29. The Saints took a step toward sealing the win with Brees converting a third-and-5 from his 27 with a 19-yard pass to Smith. In Week 2, they were ahead by 11 points against Green Bay before giving up 31 straight points and losing an 11th straight game. “Let’s just talk about the Saints game," Patricia said when asked if he was concerned about his job security. Thomas, who practiced during the week, missed a third straight game with an ankle injury.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions activated safety Jayron Kearse after he served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on substance abuse. Detroit released running back Ty Johnson on Thursday to clear a roster spot for Kearse. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Kearse signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Detroit as a free agent. The Lions drafted Johnson out of Maryland in the sixth round last year and he had 63 carries for 273 yards as a rookie. Detroit (1-2) hosts New Orleans (1-2) on Sunday.

DETROIT – Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday night. The rookie right-hander struck out the first five Detroit hitters and retired the first 10. Detroit stranded two runners against him in the fourth, and that's as close as the Tigers came to scoring. TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Kansas City put RHP Matt Harvey (right lat strain) on the 10-day IL. Detroit rookie Casey Mize (0-1) takes the mound Thursday night when the Tigers open a series with Cleveland.

DETROIT Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory Sunday. Detroit has won five straight to pull back to .500 on the season. Anything can happen in this short season, and there's a lot of openings.Jeimer Candelario also homered for the Tigers, and Jorge Polanco went deep for the Twins. He also hit three batters and threw a wild pitch that brought home a run in the second. Rich Hill (1-1) takes the mound for the Twins against Lucas Giolito (3-2), who threw a no-hitter in his previous start Tuesday.

Boyd pitched Detroit to an 8-2 victory in the opener, and Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer that put the Tigers ahead to stay in the second game. Nelson Cruz hit a solo homer in each game for the Twins. Jeimer Candelario went deep in the second game for the Tigers. The Twins were going with a bullpen game in the second game after Randy Dobnak (5-2) had a rough go of it in the opener. HOLDING THEIR OWNThe Tigers secured their third straight series victory, and they've been against some well-regarded teams the Indians, Cubs and Twins.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Will Clarke, adding much-needed depth at the position. Clarke, who has seven career sacks in 53 NFL games, joined the team for practice on Sunday. The Lions released guard Caleb Benenoch to clear a spot on the roster for Clarke. Clarke is the fourth defensive end on Detroit's roster, joining starters Trey Flowers, Romeo Okwara and rookie Julian Okwara. Clarke played for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL last year.

Theyre easily one of the worst franchises in the NBA since 2009, making two fleeting playoff appearances as the No. Despite being one of the few cities with all four major professional sports teams, Detroit has had basically nothing to get excited about for years. Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after grounding out in the first inning while playing the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on August 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Then the sporting world delivered a not-so-subtle reminder that, no, Detroit, your suffering is not over just yet. Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and whichever other prospects the Tigers decide to call up before the end of the 2020 season are the only reason for Detroit fans to tune in now, other than the sheer love of the game.

Cleveland Indians center fielder Delino DeShields greets teammates after their 8-5 over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most wins by a team over a single opponent, as Franmil Reyes hit two home runs to defeat the Tigers 8-5 Sunday. The Indians can match the record when they host Detroit in a three-game series next weekend. An ensuing argument earned Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire an ejection, the first of his season and 85th of his career. TRAINERS ROOMIndians: Reyes was hit by a pitch from Joe Jimenez with one out in the ninth.

PITTSBURGH Niko Goodrum drove in five runs, two on a double in a big 11th inning that sent the Detroit Tigers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-13 in a startling slugfest on Friday night. Crazy stuff happened in that game, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. Thats why we love to play it.Erik Gonzalez, batting ninth for the Pirates, drove in six runs. Tigers starter Matthew Boyd was tagged for seven runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Pirates: LHP Derek Holland (0-0, 4.76) is 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA in seven career starts against Detroit but has not faced the Tigers since 2017.

DETROIT On their way to 114 defeats last year, the Detroit Tigers actually won seven of their first 10 games, and they were still 12-10 in late April. With only 60 games on tap for 2020, the rebuilding Tigers could be in a position to benefit from a high-variance sprint through the regular season. If Detroit can overachieve for a couple months, the Tigers might actually have a shot at a postseason berth -- a possibility that would have been awfully remote in a 162-game season. It was just such a cool moment in my life, to be able to hit batting practice on a big league field, Torkelson said recently. VERSATILENiko Goodrum can do a little of everything for the Tigers, having played every position but pitcher and catcher last year.

DETROIT Bryson DeChambeau got the result he was looking for from transforming his body. With jaw-dropping drives and some clutch putts, DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic by three strokes Sunday for his first victory of the season and sixth overall. DeChambeau shot a 7-under 65 at Detroit Golf Club, birdieing four of the first seven holes and closing with three straight. 16, a short putt for birdie on the next hole and uncorked a 367-yard drive to set up another short putt at 18. On Saturday, DeChambeau had a testy exchange with a TV cameraman after a bogey on the sixth hole.

Since Oct. 19, 2013, the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and Red Wings are a combined 5-25 in playoff games, with the Red Wings accounting for all five wins in first-round losses. So the question everyones been asking for years remains: Which team is closest to bringing a championship to Detroit? The only argument in favor of the Lions being the closest to winning a championship is the year-to-year unpredictability in the NFL. The former Red Wings legend has traded in his sweater for a suit and tie to bring Hockeytown back to glory. After floundering in the latter years of the Ken Holland era, Red Wings fans can feel optimistic about the direction of the franchise.

DETROIT Grayson Greiner has been at his home in South Carolina since the players were send home from Spring Training. He said hes watching for news of a possible MLB season like the rest of us. Players want to play, Greiner said. Hes in same boat as us, were all kind of waiting on word.In the meantime, Greiner said hes been working out and hitting and catching daily. Miggy is a fun-loving guy, but if you approach him about baseball, hes serious, Greiner said.

The Red Wings were in Washington March 12th getting ready for a game with the Capitols when they heard the season was suspended. Justin Abdelkader said there werent any long goodbyes with teammates because they thought theyd be back soon. We are sitting here wondering if we will finish regular season. Theyre usually directed at Luke Glendening, the NHL Players Association Player representative for the Wings. He said of the Wings players, Anthony Mantha just might be the best.