The casual fan watching the Tigers drop the finale of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday probably would blame the loss on supersub Ryan Raburn.

Ford told me during our short, impromptu conversation that he's happy with what he has seen from the coaching staff, and he believes there's a noticeable upgrade in the quality of player talent.

So, what did the Lions learn after their exhibition opener? They learned they could win a game, that the offense showed promise, and that all three quarterbacks looked pretty good. They also learned the defense looked good, although tackling needs to improve, and penalties must be reduced.

A couple of defensive miscues in the 10th inning pushed the Royals over the Tigers, 3-2, today at Comerica Park.

BERLIN — Usain Bolt has captured another world record, winning the 100-meter race in 9.58 seconds at the world championships.

BROOKLYN — Dodge president and CEO Mike Accavitti reaffirmed the manufacturer's commitment to NASCAR on Sunday. He also made it clear that the brand's involvement in the sport will remain on a smaller scale than some of its competitors.

Follow along as the Detroit Tigers go for the three-game sweep of the Royals today at Comerica Park.

CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods is the sole leader going into the final round of the PGA Championship, two shots ahead of defending champion Padraig Harrington and Y.E. Yang.

For the first time in his 91 years, Tigers broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is battling a serious health concern. Harwell spent most of last week hospitalized with an obstructed bile duct, according to Gary Spicer, his friend and attorney. Spicer said Saturday the obstruction was dislodged, Harwell was released Friday, and he was resting at his home in Novi.

Stafford gives the impression he can do anything: resurrect the Lions, make Detroit believe in itself again, complete a pass to Keary Colbert.