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Verlander says he knew he might someday come back to the Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years. Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back, but it's been a long road for both him and the franchise. Verlander agreed to a $13 million, one-year deal with Detroit earlier this week. He last pitched for the Tigers in 2017 before he was traded to Houston during that season. "At that time, when I left, I thought that there was a chance that I could come back and potentially help the team in a ...

Pistons’ Stewart suspended 7 games for fighting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Detroit center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA on Wednesday, while three other players were also penalized for their roles in a fight during a game between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. Hornets forwards Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté ...

Verlander returns to Tigers on a $13M contract

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown. Verlander returned to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with his first big league team. ...

NFL has a short break before it’s time for the combine

Don't blink because the NFL will be back in less than two weeks. Now that the Seattle Seahawks have been crowned Super Bowl champions, it's on to the 2026 season. That'll kick off with the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis from Feb. 23-March 2. Free agency follows on March 9 with the two-day negotiating period. The annual league meeting begins on March 29 in Phoenix. The 10 teams that hired a new head coach may begin offseason workout programs on April 6. Other teams can start on April 20. The NFL draft is in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. Here are some of the NFL's top ...

Mara’s 3-point practice pays off for No. 2 Michigan

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aday Mara's practice shooting 3-pointers finally paid off. Michigan's 7-foot-3 center made the first two 3s of his collegiate career on Sunday during the second-ranked Wolverines' 82-61 victory over Ohio State. Mara, a junior from Spain, didn't attempt a shot ...