As the Chicago Blackhawks are now finding out, the Red Wings are much better than they were during the regular season thanks to an improved cast of inexperienced players.
David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.
Mike Stone from 97.1 The Ticket drops by to preview the Blackhawks-Red Wings, discuss the pitching woes from the Tigers recently, and serves up his Stonehead of the week.
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
He's an NFL wide receiver, a fan favorite and now, Nate Burleson can add 'Emmy nominee' to his name. He picked up a nomination for his work on WXYZ's Ford Lions Report Live. INSIDE: Watch the segment.
Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series -- the Indianapolis 500 pole.
Tigers will pay tribute to the '68 World Championship team when they host the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park at 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
After a day off, the Red Wings returned to practice this afternoon and the day of rest may be the difference in how they perform in Saturday's Game Two.
As Detroit gets ready for Game 2 of its Western Conference semifinals against Chicago, we have found someone who might just be the No. 1 Red Wings fan in Detroit.
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.
Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas Rangers' 10-4 victory against Detroit on Thursday.
Meet the team!
Tom Leyden, named Sports Director in 2012, anchors sports for Action News and hosts the Ford Lions Report Live.
Brad Galli is a Detroit native who understands the passion of the local sports fan. He's inspired by ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
David Solano anchors sports for Action News Weekend. He hosts the Sunday Sports Update and reports for the Ford Lions Report Live.