FSD correspondent Ryan Field gets national call-up from Fox

Field, 35, a staple on Fox Sports Detroit’s Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings telecasts for 10 years, was recently tapped to join Fox’s big-budget startup — Fox Sports 1 — which launches Aug. 17. More

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski returns to coach USA Basketball; Tom Izzo’s wait continues

During a news conference at Duke on Thursday, Krzyzewski called it the “ultimate honor” to represent his country. Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo had hoped to replace Krzyzewski as coach for the U.S. Olympic team. More

FSD’s Ryan Field to leave for network’s new FOX Sports 1 channel

Field started with FSD as a correspondent in 2003 and served in that role on Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons Live telecasts. He previously worked at WJBK-TV Channel 2. More

Hydroplane star driver Dave Villwock retires

"I don't plan to drive again, but I will always be around boat racing," Villwock told the H1 Unlimited website. "If someone is trying to figure out why they don't go fast, I might be able to help." More

Trainers indicate Oxbow-Orb showdown in Belmont is likely

After Oxbow upset Kentucky Derby winner Orb in Saturday’s Preakness to extend racing’s Triple Crown drought to 36 years, the next best alternative for the Belmont Stakes is a rematch. More

U.S. takes bronze at hockey worlds, ends nine-year medal drought

The United States won its first medal at the ice hockey world championships in nine years, taking the bronze by beating Finland 3-2 in a penalty shootout Sunday. More

15-to-1 Oxbow wins Preakness, denies Orb shot at Triple Crown

The loss for Orb ended any chance of a Triple try at the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, extending the drought to 36 years since Affirmed in 1978 became the 11th horse to sweep the Derby, Preakness and Belmont. More

• Orb’s trainer expresses disappointment after sluggish showing

Orb’s trainer expresses disappointment after sluggish showing

Orb needed a Preakness win to set the stage for a Triple Crown try three weeks later in the Belmont Stakes. He couldn’t deliver, despite the outpouring of support at Pimlico as fans cheered loudly when he led the post parade. More

• 15-to-1 Oxbow wins Preakness, denies Orb shot at Triple Crown

Orb is big favorite at Pimlico

Everything’s a go for Orb. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course. More

David Beckham, 38, to retire from soccer at end of season

The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. More

Cool spring may challenge Michigan's walleye anglers

Escanaba — Cool spring weather might make things more challenging than usual for walleye anglers in Michigan. More

Derby winner Orb, Departing set for Preakness showdown

Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Illinois Derby champion Departing played together as foals in the lush pastures of Claiborne Farm in central Kentucky. More

Orb draws rail, made even-money favorite for Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Orb has drawn the rail in Saturday’s Preakness and has been installed an overwhelming even-money favorite in the nine-horse race. More

Tigers' Fielder, Cabrera, Verlander and Lions' Johnson among highest-paid U.S. athletes

Four local athletes — Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander of the Tigers, and Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson — have made Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the highest-earning American athletes, released Tuesday. More

• Tigers' Verlander, Rangers' Darvish set to duel in marquee mound matchup
• Astros spoil early fireworks by Tigers’ Avisail Garcia