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Big challenge awaits Lions in Baltimore

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions bounced back in a big way on Sunday, routing the Chicago Bears 52-21 to help recover from a season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers. They can't celebrate long, though. On Monday, they travel to Baltimore for a matchup with the Ravens. "It always ...

Detroit Lions move to 1-1 with 52-21 win over Bears

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions showed they can pile up points just fine without Ben Johnson calling plays. Jared Goff threw for 334 yards and matched a career high with five touchdown passes, including a career-high three scores to Amon-Ra St. Brown, to help Detroit bounce back with a ...

Tigers beat Marlins 2-0 for 17th shutout

MIAMI (AP) — José Urquidy got four outs in his return from Tommy John surgery, combining with three other pitchers to lead Detroit over the Miami Marlins 2-0 Sunday as the Tigers tied Pittsburgh for the major league lead with their 17th shutout this season. Detroit took advantage of three ...

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No. 19 Alabama handles Wisconsin TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Simpson threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns, including two to returning star Ryan Williams, and No. 19 Alabama overpowered Wisconsin for the second consecutive year, 38-14, on Saturday. Simpson completed 24 of 29 passes, ...

Johnston’s two-run homer in 11th lifts Marlins to 6-4 win over Tigers

MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Troy Johnston homered twice, including a game-winning two-run drive in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday. Agustín Ramírez doubled and singled, while Otto López had two hits and drove in a run as the Marlins won their ...

Tigers reinstate veteran pitcher Urquidy

MIAMI (AP) — The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher José Urquidy, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2023, from the injured list on Friday. Urquidy spent his first five seasons with the Houston Astros and appeared in 79 games, 70 as a starter. He also logged 46 1/3 innings over 15 postseason appearances. The 30-year-old Urquidy last pitched in the majors in the 2023 American League Championship Series, when the Astros were eliminated by the Texas Rangers. The native of Mexico underwent right elbow surgery in June 2024. The Astros placed Urquidy on waivers ...