Breaking News

Tiny new scope credited for faster surgery recoveries

CHICAGO (AP) — Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning. Cy Young Award winners Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell let doctors use the ...

Tigers see injury list ‘whittle down’

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers made a series of moves before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians, with more expected over the weekend. Reliever Kenley Jansen was activated off the injured list while the contract of right-hander Jacob Waguespack was selected. Outfielder James Outman was also added to the roster after being claimed on waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Outman was in the lineup batting ninth and playing center field. He batted .156 with three RBIs in 49 games with the Twins. Jansen missed 13 games due to pelvic inflammation. The ...

Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins

DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Colt Keith, Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry and Wenceel Pérez also went deep for Detroit. Leading 2-0, Torkelson hit a two-run shot ...

Skubal is returning to Tigers’ rotation

DETROIT (AP) — Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland. Manager A.J. Hinch made the announcement Thursday, adding that right-hander Casey Mize could return Sunday if he completes another bullpen session ...

Knight will play for PWHL expansion Detroit

Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women's hockey's most recognized stars, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person said Knight will first sign a foundational ...

Hamlin goes back to front again to win NASCAR race at Michigan

D BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory. Just like last week's win at Nashville Superspeedway, when the Joe Gibbs Racing car started on the pole ...