Like it or not, Jose Valverde is Tigers' best closing option
Lynn Henning Comments Tigers closer Jose Valverde works in the ninth inning Saturday against the Indians. Valverde notched his eighth save, despite allowing a hit and a walk. (Robin Buckson/Detroit...
View ArticleAs creditors set to meet, Detroit bankruptcy looms large
Daniel Howes Comments Emergency Manager Kevyn Orrs Friday meeting with Detroits creditors is the first move in contentious negotiations with lenders, bondholders, insurers, unions and pension funds...
View ArticleTigers enjoying embarrassment of starting pitching riches
Bob Wojnowski Comments Purchase Image Tigers rookie pitcher Jose Alvarez was sent back to Triple A Toledo after a successful debut where he only allowed one run on three hits in a 4-1 Detroit victory...
View ArticleTiger's quest to best Jack in race against the clock
John Niyo Comments Since Tiger Woods' 2008 win at Torrey Pines, arguably the most cherished of his major triumphs, considering the torn ACL and stress fractures he endured, golf has seen a parade of...
View ArticleDon Kelly 3-run homer backs Jose Alvarez in debut win
Associated Press Comments Don Kelly is greeted at home by Prince Fielder after Kelly's three-run homer in the sixth inning Sunday. (Elizabeth Conley / Detroit News) Jose Alvarez pitched six impressive...
View ArticleGM boosting incentives on Volt electric vehicles to reduce inventory
Melissa Burden | The Detroit News Comments General Motors Co. is boosting incentives on its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt to help reduce inventory that has swelled to more than 4.5 months, and as it...
View ArticleEnter The Detroit News/GAM Hole In One Contest
Comments The Detroit News / Golf Association of Michigan Hole In One Contest is Wednesday, Sept. 4 on the seventh hole at Whispering Willows Golf Course in Livonia. If you've ever had a hole in one,...
View ArticleMLB might transform Tiger Stadium into youth baseball facility
Louis Aguilar | The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image A field remains on the ground of the former Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. (John T. Greilick/The Detroit News) Detroit ...
View ArticleCory Greenwood turns down CFL stardom to fight for spot on Lions
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Comments Cory Greenwood spent three seasons in Kansas City and became one of the leaders on special teams. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Allen Park It takes...
View ArticleMLB might transform Tiger Stadium site into youth baseball facility
Louis Aguilar | The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image A field remains on the ground of the former Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. (John T. Greilick/The Detroit News) Detroit ...
View ArticleEnter The Detroit News / GAM Hole In One Contest
The Detroit News Comments The seventh hole at Whispering Willows is the site of The Detroit News / Golf Association of Michigan Hole In One Contest. (John T. Greilick / Detroit News) The Detroit News...
View ArticleMaurice Cheeks named coach of Pistons
Vincent Goodwill | The Detroit News Comments Maurice Cheeks was an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder this past season. (Garrett Ellwood / Getty Images) The Pistons have gone all-in on...
View ArticleOwners of restored Kresge headquarters default on loans
Louis Aguilar | The Detroit News Comments Detroit Owners of the Kales Building in Grand Circus Park originally built as the headquarters for the Kresge dime-store chain have defaulted on their...
View ArticleMaurice Cheeks agrees to three-year deal to coach Pistons
Vincent Goodwill | The Detroit News Comments Maurice Cheeks was an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder this past season. (Garrett Ellwood / Getty Images) It isnt the first time around for...
View ArticleAs creditors set to meet, bankruptcy looms large
Daniel Howes Comments Emergency Manager Kevyn Orrs Friday meeting with Detroits creditors is the first move in contentious negotiations with lenders, bondholders, insurers, unions and pension funds...
View ArticleOilers hire Dallas Eakins; he's their fourth coach in five seasons
Associated Press Comments Dallas Eakins was coach of the AHL's Toronto Marlies for four seasons. (Getty Images) Edmonton, Alberta The Edmonton Oilers have hired Dallas Eakins as their new coach,...
View ArticleTom Thibodeau, Monty Williams join Mike Krzyzewski as U.S. assistants
Associated Press Comments Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau will work the next three years under coach Mike Krzyzewski for the U.S. team. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/MCT) Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams...
View ArticleRick Porcello, Tigers hold Indians in check
Lynn Henning | The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image The Tigers' Torii Hunter turns around to congratulate Andy Dirks after they score, along with Miguel Cabrera (not shown), on a double by Prince...
View ArticleSpurs find way to slow LeBron James
Jon Krawczynski | Associated Press Comments LeBron James is averaging a pedestrian 17.5 points and has posted his two lowest point totals in the postseason during the Finals. One would think that's a...
View ArticleMichigan's Derrick Green among Big Ten's first-year players to watch
The Detroit News Comments Zoom Derrick Green played for Hermitage High in Richmond, Va. (Joe Mahoney / Richmond Times Dispatch) Michigan running back Derrick Green is among five first-year Big Ten...
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