Detroit Tigers fans improvise to celebrate home opener
DETROIT Fans have had to improvise to celebrate Opening Day amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Some fans went down to Comerica Park. The Tiger shop is open, but thats as close as any Tiger fan will get to the inside of Comerica Park. READ: Detroit Tigers home opener held Monday at Comerica ParkJoe Demilner and his neighbors did a virtual season opener last Friday and theyll do the same thing Monday night for the home opener. MORE: Detroit Tigers coverageWatch the video above for the full report
Tour recognizes racial injustice with moment of silence
Players at the 8:46 a.m. tee time paused to pay their respects to the memory of George Floyd for a moment of silence, prayer and reflection. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)FORT WORTH, Texas Colonial already was quiet with no spectators around for the return of the PGA Tour on Thursday. As the PGA Tour commits to amplifying voices and efforts to end systemic issues of racial and social injustices, we have reserved the 8:46 tee time to pause for a moment of silence, prayer and reflection, Monahan said. Harold Varner III, one of four PGA Tour players of black heritage, was the strongest voice. He also pointed to Woods, not only as prolific a winner the PGA Tour has ever seen, but a player with a multiracial heritage.
Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez provides input on Detroit Tigers current status
DETROIT Bernie Smilovitz caught up with former Tiger and hall of famer Ivan Pudge Rodriguez. Pudge spoke on manager Rob Gardenhire and mentions the importance of continuing to develop the young talent the Tigers are receiving. Pudge also mentions how the squad cant look ahead to competing in the world series, instead to work one game at a time. The hall of famer relates the current squad to the team back in 2003/2004, the struggle the team back in the day faced by losing a total of 113 games. Although the team isnt currently a playoff team, Pudge sees potential as he says:The Tigers have a very young, talented team that -- in about two years -- could possibly be in the play-off race.You can watch the interview above.