Tigers hire Michigan's Chris Fetter as pitching coachDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers hired Chris Fetter as pitching coach.The Tigers announced the move Friday, along with three other picks for new manager AJ Hinch's staff. Juan Nieves was promoted...

AP Basketball WriterNBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22By TIM REYNOLDSThe National Basketball Players Association voted Thursday to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has been...

Alex Cora rehired as Boston Red Sox managerBOSTON (AP) Alex Cora rehired as Boston Red Sox manager.

AP Sports WriterRams have built a dominant defense midway through seasonBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay's offseason decision to ditch Wade Phillips in favor of a 37-year-old career assistant who had never been an NFL defensive...

AP Pro Football WriterBig Ben, 7-0 Steelers visit as Cowboys keep turning QB wheelBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ben Roethlisberger goes into Pittsburgh's game against longtime rival Dallas with nearly 7,500 career passes in the regular season.The two...

AP Sports WriterTexans-Jaguars could be considered AFC South pillow fightBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have been here before. Fairly often, too.The Jaguars (1-6) are last in the AFC South, the same spot they occupied in...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans, Bears eager to snap 2-game skids after strong startsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are not happy. Their sizzling start during which they won their first five games is a distant...

AP Sports WriterMichel returns, Gilmore still out as Pats prepare for JetsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots running back Sony Michel returned to practice Thursday, a month after being placed on injured reserve with a quad injury.Several of...

AP Sports WriterImprov class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the flyBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger...

AP Sports WriterBucs, Saints collide with first place on line in NFC SouthBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees won't be the only compelling storyline when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints clash...