As we’re reminded annually, there are no sure things in the MLB draft, whether you’re picking first, 30th or third, as the Detroit Tigers will on Sunday night in Seattle (thanks to a win in December’s first-ever MLB draft lottery). It’s the fifth time the Tigers have had the third overall pick in the draft,
It was an early December 2021 game against Alcorn State, which at 1-6 was already halfway to its season win total. Houston was 7-1 overall — coming off a Final Four run in April 2021 and early in a season that would end in the Elite Eight — and had little to prove. Yet, Marcus
Las Vegas — Jarrett Jack has never played in a single summer league game despite his lengthy NBA career, but the new Pistons assistant coach is relishing the opportunity to lead this year’s summer squad. As a former point guard, he’s used to leading teams but now he’s on the sideline and getting a first-hand
There have been countless iconic images that represent Detroit sports over the last century. There’s Magglio Ordóñez rounding the bases after a walk-off home run to send the Detroit Tigers to the World Series, Steve Yzerman raising the Stanley Cup to end the Detroit Red Wings‘ 42-year drought, Isiah Thomas and the Bad Boys celebrating
Detroit — The Pistons will open the Las Vegas Summer League this weekend with back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday, so the preparation for the annual showcase has ramped up. The most pressing topics will be the workload of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, but there will be a lot more eyes on the Pistons’
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Las Vegas – Former Piston Grant Hill started working on the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s World Cup many months ago, long before the first invitations were extended. The result, he hopes, will make it worth all that effort. USA Basketball formally unveiled the 12-player World Cup roster on Thursday,
The Detroit Pistons summer league team has seen some updates since first being released last week. Forward Eugene Omoruyi is no longer listed on the roster. Omoruyi impressed with the short-handed Pistons to close last season and had his option picked up by the Pistons in the offseason. However, his deal was non-guaranteed, and Detroit
Las Vegas Summer League tips off on Saturday for the Detroit Pistons, who will open their four-game slate against the Orlando Magic at 5:30 p.m. It’s the first chance to see first-round picks Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser suit up for the Pistons, along with a chance to see more of trade deadline addition James
Las Vegas Summer League tips off on Saturday for the Detroit Pistons, who will open their four-game slate against the Orlando Magic at 5:30 p.m. It’s the first chance to see first-round picks Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser suit up for the Pistons, along with a chance to see more of trade deadline addition James
The Detroit Pistons announced on Wednesday that they have signed their 25th overall pick for this year’s NBA draft, Marcus Sasser, to his rookie contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sasser, a 22-year-old four-year Houston standout, was a priority for the Pistons on draft night. The team traded three second-round picks to acquire
When I was little, some of the kids on the playground would jump rope, which was good exercise, but it was mundane after about two repetitions. Jump in. Jump out. With just a little coordination, almost everyone was able to play and figure out the timing. As I got older, things got more challenging, because
The Troy Weaver of the NBA Draft is certainly not the Troy Weaver of NBA Free Agency. The Troy Weaver of the NBA Draft is all quotable lines and talking about swinging for the fences. The Troy Weaver of NBA Free Agency is more prone to not messing up future flexibility and talking about a
Miraculously, the Detroit Tigers are just a few games behind in their division and have a legitimate chance to win the American League Central Division, despite being almost 10 games below .500. And they’re just now getting healthy. But that got us thinking, which Detroit team has the most winnable division in their sport? Now,
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