ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Even though he’s a rookie, Matt Joyce made a wise decision listening to veteran manager Jim Leyland. » Full Story

ALLEN PARK (AP) — For the second straight year, the Detroit Lions have gotten off to a 2-0 start in the preseason.

For the second straight year, they don’t care. » Full Story

AUBURN HILLS (AP) — The Detroit Shock signed six-time WNBA All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin to a one-year contract extension and free-agent Ashley Shields to a seven-day contract on Tuesday. » Full Story

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 493. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — Melvin Mora had two chances to hit the triple he needed for the cycle. He was fine with the double and home run he hit instead. » Full Story

CINCINNATI (AP) — Suddenly, the Cincinnati Bengals need help on offense. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen hit home runs in the fourth inning and Justin Verlander got his first victory in almost a month to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-3 win over the Baltim » Full Story

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — NASCAR drivers got into the stock car sport for the speed. But feathering the gas peddle to save gas is a regular — and dreaded — part of their jobs. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — A healthy Melvin Mora has given a boost to the entire Orioles offense. » Full Story

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway. » Full Story