Detroit city leaders gathered to help the Detroit City Football Club officially break ground on their new stadium, AlumniFi Field.

Among those joining the DCFC co-owners were Mayor Mary Sheffield, the president of the United Soccer League, and Detroit business leaders.

It's being built on Michigan Ave, right in between two of the city's most historic neighborhoods, Corktown and Mexicantown.

The groundbreaking for the DCFC's new home isn't just a turning point in the team's history; it's also one for the two communities welcoming in their newest neighbor.

"I think it's going to be positive. People here have always been soccer fanatics," said Mexicantown Bakery owner Omar Hernandez. 

Hernandez says the new 15,000-seat AlumniFi Field will fit right in with the natural fanbase and growth happening in Southwest Detroit.

"It's been happening the last 10 years, a lot more people are coming to the area. Not just for sports, but we have a lot of entertainment in the area, restaurants, supermarkets for Hispanics. We get a lot of people here all the time," he said.

The DCFC co-owners live in Southwest Detroit. They say AlumniFi Field should only add to what makes Corktown and Mexicantown special.

"There's so much positive investment happening, whether it is residential, to the small business, to Michigan Central. So, we're really just looking to build upon that and complement what's happening here," said DCFC co-owner Sean Mann.

Hernandez says one concern is rising property values displacing current residents, but he also says he has faith in the team ownership that they'll try to minimize that impact.

"I'd say seven or eight years ago, you could rent a house here for $500-$600. That same house to rent right now would be $1,600 to $1,700. So, it is getting hard with affordability," Hernandez said.

The groundbreaking also comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history by Ronin Capital Partners founder Jay Farner.

AlumniFi Field is expected to be ready for the start of the 2028 season, the same season the USL launches a three-flight promotion/relegation-style format, which would be a first for major American soccer. 

Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Tuesday addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has had conversations about a potential buyout.

"I think I've been fired by social media three times in my ten years here," Manuel said during a previously scheduled interview on The Big 1050 WTKA.

Multiple media outlets recently suggested his job is in jeopardy amid investigations into the culture of the department and fired football coach Sherrone Moore's relationship with his former executive assistant.

The investigations have cost the university about $12 million, and it may not release all the related reports.

"Documents related to these attorney-directed investigations are privileged and confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege," school spokesman Paul Corliss said Tuesday. "Maintaining the confidentiality of these documents preserves the integrity of the investigative process, protects the privacy of those who participated and helps safeguard those individuals from potential retaliation."

Michigan's board has a meeting on Thursday, where the publicly accessible agenda does not mention Manuel or the investigations.

"I have four years left on my contract," said Manuel, who acknowledged talks about a possible buyout. "I don't know what the future is going to be.

"I do feel confident in the things I have done here at Michigan. I'm very proud of what we've accomplished."

Manuel said he has helped the Wolverines have their best 10-year stretch, winning this year's national championship in men's basketball along with recent football, men's and women's gymnastics NCAA titles, 95 Big Ten championships and 4,000-plus student-athletes earning academic all-conference honors.

Michigan also has had a string of scandals under his watch.

Manuel fired Moore for having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant, who sued the school earlier this month.

The football program is on NCAA probation, was tarnished by a sign-stealing scheme and has seen many former staffers have run-ins with the law, including Matt Weiss, who is charged with hacking into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes to find intimate images.

Manuel is also named in a lawsuit — along with the university, its board, a former school president and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti — filed by fired assistant football coach Chris Partridge that claims Michigan knew about the sign-stealing scandal nearly a year before the public did.

The 58-year-old Manuel, who played football at Michigan under the late Bo Schembechler and was on the track team, was hired to lead the department in 2016. He signed a contract extension at Michigan in 2024 that runs through June 2030.

Manuel, a New Orleans native, previously served as athletic director at Connecticut and Buffalo after working in Michigan's athletic department in various roles from 1996 to 2005.

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An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.

The updated complaint, filed in June, maintains its original claim that Partridge was wrongfully terminated in 2023 after he advised a player to retain a lawyer ahead of the player's interview with the NCAA. The lawsuit names former President Santa Ono, current athletic director Warde Manuel and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti.

The complaint alleges that Ono and Manuel uncovered evidence of the sign-stealing scheme while investigating former offensive coordinator Matt Weiss in 2023. Weiss faced criminal charges for allegedly hacking into hundreds of female student-athletes' accounts and stealing private photos and videos.

The lawsuit claims that after finding the evidence on Weiss' computer, university leaders withheld the information from the public record and from the NCAA. According to the lawsuit, Ono instructed his office and athletic department employees, including Manuel, not to take notes or use their cell phones during a meeting discussing the evidence.

"... the University failed to hold itself accountable for the 'sign-stealing' scheme, in violation of both its NCAA requirements," read the lawsuit.

CBS News Detroit reached out to U of M for comment. The university says it "typically does not comment on legal matters." 

CBS News Detroit also reached out to Ono's current employer, the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford, for comment and is awaiting a response. Ono, who was named U of M president in 2022, stepped down from his position in 2025 to pursue the presidential role at the University of Florida. However, Ono was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors. 

Ono was later named global president at EIT.

Following his termination, Partridge was named outside linebackers coach with the Seattle Seahawks, which recently won Super Bowl LX. 

The NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal led to a three-game suspension against former head coach Jim Harbaugh during the 2023 season. In 2025, the organization handed down hefty fines after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions panel found that between 2021 and 2023, Michigan committed violations involving "an off-campus, in-person scouting scheme, impermissible recruiting inducements and communications, head coach responsibility rules, individuals' failures to cooperate and Michigan's failure to monitor."

The allegations involved former university staffer Connor Stalions, who later resigned.

According to the lawsuit, Patridge denies interfering with the NCAA's investigation or telling the player to be dishonest. He claims that he was made out to be a "scapegoat" by Ono, Manuel and Petitti. The lawsuit alleges that Manuel offered to terminate Partridge in exchange for the dismissal of U of M and Harbaugh's legal claims against Petitti and the Big Ten amid the NCAA investigation.

"The University of Michigan unjustly terminated Partridge's employment and spread false and damaging information regarding his professional conduct, tarnishing Partridge's hard-earned reputation and inflicting irreparable harm on to his career and personal well-being," read the lawsuit.

CBS News Detroit reached out to the Big Ten for comment and is awaiting a response.

Partridge was largely cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.

"It was a great meet," said Shaft from Canton, Michigan. "I ended up going six-for-six, hitting all my lifts and winning three golds in my weight category."

Shaft posted the highest score of the entire competition at last month's USA Weightlifting National Championships, where she not only earned a national title but also set three new American records.

"Athletically, I'm always proud of her accomplishments, but how she has grown as an athlete and the way she has shown up in competitions over the years and progressed through that is what I'm most proud of," said Zach Caswell, who coaches Shaft out of Optimus Barbell in Livonia.

Shaft has been raising the bar for a long time. She started out in gymnastics before moving to CrossFit and even American Ninja Warrior.

"I started when I was 3 and I competitive gymnastics for about 7 or 8 years," said Shaft. "From there, I went into CrossFit, and in CrossFit, I did the Olympic lifts, so that was my start to doing the snatch and clean and jerk."

Shaft's strength could take her to the sport's highest level.

"I've always wanted to represent USA, especially at the Olympics," said Shaft. "I watched the 2008 Olympics, and I knew I wanted to go one day. I thought it was going to be in gymnastics, and it didn't quite turn out that way, but I'm super excited to be in another Olympic sport that is working out really well so far, and I'm really excited to see where it will go."

"What would it mean to get there? It would be everything, honestly," said Caswell. "We just don't want to make it. We want to be the best overall, and I do want to see her on that stage, Olympic gold medal, national anthem playing."

Shaft hopes her journey inspires young girls to discover their strength and go after their dreams.

"There's people that can relate whether there are young gymnasts, young CrossFitters or American Ninja Warriors, I think they can relate to me," said Shaft. "I think it's cool to show girls they can do weightlifting too."

Shaft will be competing in the World Weightlifting Championships in China this fall.

J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.

Wheeler (10-1) allowed just two hits in his first start since he was critical of Major League Baseball's decision to exclude him from the Midsummer Classic following his previous outing.

Tarik Skubal (5-5) gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in five-plus innings.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch replaced the two-time Cy Young Award winner after Bryce Harper led off the sixth inning with an infield single and put Keider Montero on the mound. Realmuto later cleared the bases with a double and scored on Bryson Stott's single, pushing Philadelphia's lead to 5-0.

Kyle Schwarber hit a full-count, two-out RBI single off Skubal to break a scoreless tie in the third and scored Realmuto, who was hit by a pitch to start the inning.

Wheeler, meanwhile, didn't let Detroit generate much offense.

During the game, the Phillies announced Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the All-Star Game in his home ballpark.

Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie, also earned a spot in the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia and said he's looking forward to the experience near his hometown and the high school he attended before Detroit drafted in 2023.

Phillies manager Don Mattingly said before the game that he wasn't ready to announce the team's pitching plan after the break.

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Tigers RHP Troy Melton (5-1, 1.82) is scheduled to start against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

"I'm super pumped," McGonigle said Sunday before facing his hometown Phillies.

Even though McGonigle is just 21, he has had a lot of travel bags for baseball.

None, though, was like the white one sitting on the carpeted floor next to his chair in the Tigers' clubhouse. The duffel bag was adorned with the All-Star Game logo and there was an Old English D on each end.

"I'd say this is the best one I've ever had," McGonigle said.

He earned it.

Since the first All-Star Game in 1933, Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout and Hall of Famer Al Kaline are the two players who have reached base safely more often than McGonigle at the break.

The Tigers thought McGonigle would be good, but no one could have projected this much production so early in his career.

Detroit drafted McGonigle with the No. 37 pick in 2023 and he spent two-plus years in the minor leagues, skipping a stop at Triple-A Toledo, as a promising prospect.

Shortly after McGonigle made the major league roster during spring training and had four hits in his debut, the franchise saw enough to give him a $150 million, eight-year contract.

So far, it certainly looks like a wise investment.

"It's so impressive how mature he is in the box," Tigers All-Star outfielder Riley Greene said. "You don't see many people at 21 having at-bats as good as him."

Since 1947, he is the fifth rookie 21 or younger to have at least 99 hits before the All-Star Game.

"He's a good-looking, young player," said Phillies manager Don Mattingly, who was quite a player himself. "Young guys seem to be coming up a lot more often, and doing well right away.

"Seeing him in the spring, he swung the bat. In spring you kind of go, 'OK, we'll see,' with young guys and then obviously, he has taken it into the season and he's still rolling."

McGonigle, who was born in Media, Pennsylvania, and attended Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School in nearby Drexel Hill, shared his picks for the best cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia area ahead of the Home Run Derby on Monday night and the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

"Delco's Steaks in Delaware County, which is where I'm from, is my favorite," he said. "In the city, Philip's is a sleeper. There's a different way they cut the meat, and it's really good."

Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings, Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto doubled and the Philadelphia Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.

The Phillies are 45-25 since snapping a 10-game losing streak April 25 and have the second-highest winning percentage in that span.

Sánchez (11-4) allowed two runs on 10 hits, bouncing back from a career-worst outing against Kansas City. Jonathan Bowlan threw a hitless eighth, and Jhoan Duran had a 1-2-3 ninth for his 24th save.

Trea Turner's sacrifice fly got the Phillies on the board in the third inning. Derek Hill prevented Zach McKinstry from driving in the tying run with a spectacular diving catch.

Realmuto had a two-run double in the fourth to extend the lead.

The Tigers got one back on Eduardo Valencia's solo homer in the fifth.

Casey Mize (4-6) worked 5 2/3 innings for Detroit.

Up next

Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (9-1, 2.28 ERA) was set to face Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (5-4, 3.06) on Sunday.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the 2026 World Cup, has died. He was 25.

His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.

"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25," McKenzie posted on X.

"South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters."

Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. He was featured in all three of South Africa's group stage matches. 

The team had never advanced to the knockout phase of a World Cup — even as the host nation in 2010. Fans didn't have much hope after South Africa lost its opening match to Mexico 2-0. But a draw in the game against the Czech Republic placed the South Africa team in the running. 

Adams started South Africa's first Group A game against the Czech Republic and was substituted at halftime. McKenzie said he played that game only hours after learning that his grandmother had died.

Adams then played in the game against South Korea, in which South Africa scored a goal to advance to the knockout rounds before losing to Canada.

"It's so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation's historic FIFA World Cup campaign," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. 

Further details of his death were not given. McKenzie asked the public and the media to "exercise restraint and compassion, and to refrain from speculation."

Adams played several seasons for Stellenbosch before joining Mamelodi Sundowns last year. He helped the club win the CAF (African) Champions League this year.

"Death has cruelly stolen one of our own. It has robbed our nation of a remarkable footballer," the South African Football Players Union posted on X. "We will forever remember his humility, his extraordinary talent and the pride with which he represented South Africa. Rest in eternal peace, Jayden. You will never be forgotten."

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Federation of Trade Unions also expressed their condolences.

The University of Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on Friday.

This will be Boynton's third season in Ann Arbor, having served as an assistant coach during one of the program's most successful runs. He was initially named interim coach as preparations began for the 2026-27 season. 

"Mike is a veteran assistant with strong head coaching experience and a clear understanding of the standard we expect at Michigan," Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said.  

"Over the past two seasons, he has been an invaluable member of our staff, bringing stability, leadership and perspective during an important period of success. Our players and staff believe in his vision, are committed to his leadership and are excited for the opportunity to pursue great success together this season." 

The change in coaching leadership occurred after Dusty May was picked up by the Dallas Mavericks in June, making the move from college basketball to the NBA. May replaced Hall of Famer Jason Kidd as the head coach for the Mavericks. 

Boynton was appointed head coach in an interim capacity after May's departure was announced. 

The Wolverines captured their second national championship in 2026 and first since 1989. 

"You couldn't ask for a better person to lead Michigan basketball. Mike has poured everything he has into this program from the day he got here," May said about his successor. 

"I'm grateful to Warde for his confidence and thankful for the opportunity to lead this program," Boynton said. "We have built a championship culture and a standard that everyone associated with this program takes great pride in. We have an outstanding group of players, and I'm excited to get to work and continue the success we've established together."

Jon Palumbo, who was recently executive deputy athletics director at Michigan State University in East Lansing, was named the university's interim director of intercollegiate athletics on Friday. 

This fills a key spot, at least temporarily, at a public school that has seen weeks of turmoil – including MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz at first verbally accepting a role at Clemson University and then deciding to stay in East Lansing. 

In the midst of that, MSU athletic director J Batt announced his departure after one year in East Lansing, accepting the role of athletic director at the University of Kentucky.  

"Jon has been an integral part of the innovation of MSU Athletics over the past year, and I have every confidence in his ability to maintain its positive trajectory as interim athletic director," Guskiewicz said. "This will be a seamless transition for MSU Athletics, and we look forward to a successful start of the upcoming season for our programs and student-athletes."  

Palumbo's appointment is effective immediately. 

"Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to evaluating options, both internal and external, for a candidate to permanently fill the AD position," Guskiewicz said. 

As part of this transition, Palumbo will continue in his role as CEO of Spartan Ventures and designate an appointee to fill the board position held by the athletic director for the duration of his time as interim. 

"I'm honored to serve the university in this interim role, and I am grateful to President Guskiewicz for placing his trust and belief in me," Palumbo said. "I look forward to working with our student-athletes, coaches and staff to build on the positive momentum we have established and continue to move MSU Athletics forward." 

Palumbo has been at MSU for one year, where his duties included serving as the primary sport administrator for football, while providing leadership throughout the department, overseeing several units, including finance and budget, event operations, facilities, capital projects, strategic initiatives and equipment.  

His prior work included roles at Georgia Tech, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Virginia Commonwealth University. 

Palumbo's professional experience also includes stints at the University of Maryland, American University, the College of William & Mary and LaSalle University.  
   
Palumbo played baseball at LaSalle, where he was named a team captain and a member of the Athletics Relations Council. He graduated with honors in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in communication and earned an MBA from LaSalle in 2003. 

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Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.

The Valencia entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh against Hogan Harris and sent a 425-foot shot to center to cap the scoring and help the Tigers seal their third straight series victory. The 26-year-old catcher was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with fellow catcher Dillon Dingler recovering from a right hand contusion.

Valdez (5-6) had a season-high nine strikeouts, while allowing one run on three hits. Kyle Finnegan worked the eighth, and Kenley Jansen the ninth for his 11th save.

Detroit has won five in a row and is 21-12 since June 1. The Tigers have climbed within 4 1/2 games of first place in the AL Central.

Jake Rogers and Zach McKinstry also homered for Detroit.

Rogers hit his third homer of the year, and second in two games, to left in the third to make it 1-0. McKinstry had a two-run shot to left in the fifth.

Jack Perkins (2-5) allowed three runs on two hits in three inning for the Athletics.

Henry Bolte drove in the Athletics' only run in the fifth on a groundout. The Athletics' Zack Gelof left the game in the third after injuring his knee crashing into the outfield wall.

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (2-8. 4.60 ERA) was set to start Friday night at home against Philadelphia and RHP Aaron Nola (3-6, 5.87). The Athletics had not announced a starter for their game Friday night in Chicago opposite White Sox RHP Sean Burke (5-4, 3.56).

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Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.

Troy Melton (5-1) allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out nine as the Tigers won for the seventh time in eight games.

Jeffrey Springs (3-9) took the loss for the Athletics, who have lost five straight and nine of 10. He gave up six runs in 4 1/3 innings to fall to 0-9 in his last 15 starts.

Each team lost an All-Star in the second inning. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz left due to an illness, and Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler came out after being hit on his throwing hand by a foul tip.

The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the first and Riley Greene gave them the lead with an RBI single before Springs retired the next two batters.

Detroit added to its lead in the second. Rogers, pinch hitting for Dingler, hit his second homer of the season to make it 3-0.

The Athletics got on the board in the fourth when Tyler Soderstrom scored on Zach McKinstry's throwing error, but Torkelson's 15th homer made it 6-1 in the fifth.

Detroit LHP Framber Valdez (4-6, 4.29) was set to face RHP Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75) on Thursday night in the series finale.

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Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died on Wednesday. He was 89.

Regan died peacefully of natural causes, his attorney, Matthew Blit, told The Associated Press.

Nicknamed "The Vulture" by teammate Sandy Koufax for his penchant for well-timed entries from the bullpen that earned him 58 wins over 446 career relief appearances, Regan was named an All-Star in 1966 in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he went 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA in 65 games and a National League-most 21 saves.

Regan broke in with his home-state Detroit Tigers in 1960 and started 101 games over his first six years in the majors, before becoming a full-time reliever in the NL. The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season. Regan went 96-81 with a 3.84 ERA over 551 games and 92 saves in his career, with an ERA more than a full run lower as a reliever (3.30) than a starter (4.44).

The native of Otsego, Michigan, made a bigger mark once he left the mound. He built a rich resume that included nine years as the head baseball coach at Grand Valley State University, more than two decades of managing in the Dominican and Venezuelan winter leagues, and one season as manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 1995. Regan was also the pitching coach for four different major league teams — Seattle, Cleveland, the Cubs and the New York Mets — and Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Regan succeeded Johnny Oates for the strike-shortened 1995 season with the Orioles, managing three future Hall of Fame players — Cal Ripken Jr., Mike Mussina and Harold Baines — while posting a 71-73 record. He was replaced by Davey Johnson after one year.

Lured out of retirement in 2009 by the Mets, Regan then spent seven years as pitching coach for Class A affiliate St. Lucie before moving into a role as minor league assistant pitching coordinator. He had a hand in the development of standouts like Jacob deGrom, Seth Lugo, Steven Matz, Paul Sewald and Noah Syndergaard as they moved through the farm system.

He was promoted to interim major league pitching coach midway through the 2019 season at age 82 to replace the fired Dave Eiland. After serving three more years with the organization as a senior advisor of pitching development, Regan sued the Mets and then-general manager Brodie Van Wagenen for age discrimination and wrongful termination. The Mets hired Jeremy Hefner, who was 33 at the time, for the pitching coach job in 2020.

Regan had four children with his first wife, Carol, who died in 2004. He met his second wife, Lissette, while coaching in Venezuela.

"His life was dedicated to the game and his family, especially the 18 grandkids that he just adored," Blit said. "There is so much about Phil here in the States, but what most people don't know about is his impact in Venezuela. He coached for many years there and had the respect of so many of the Venezuelan players. But he would always say that his greatest reward from coaching in Venezuela was his wife."

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Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

Verlander made the announcement on Wednesday, shortly after he was added as a Legend Pick to the American League All-Star roster.

"While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last," Verlander shared on social media. "It's fitting that I get to finish where it all started — with the Detroit Tigers, the organization that drafted me and gave me my first opportunity."

The 43-year-old Verlander is the oldest player in Major League Baseball. He signed a $13 million, one-year contract to rejoin the Tigers in February.

Verlander allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings during a 9-6 road loss at Arizona on March 30.

That was his only start this year.

"It's time for the next chapter," Verlander said. "But first, I'm excited to finish this season the only way I know how — with everything I've got."

He went on the injured list with hip inflammation early in the season, and when the right-hander was nearing a return last month, he pulled a hamstring during a bullpen session.

"I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar," Verlander said. "I wanted the game to tell me when it was time. Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come."

He was scheduled to pitch in June and make what would have been his first start with the Tigers at Comerica Park since August 30, 2017 — the day before he was traded to the Astros.

He went 183-115 from 2005 to 2017 with the Tigers. He won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2006 and both the AL MVP and Cy Young Award in 2011. He helped Detroit reach the World Series in 2006 and 2012, along with four straight division titles from 2011 to 2014.

Verlander was the 2017 ALCS MVP in Houston and helped the Astros win the World Series that year and was a key player for them when they won another title in 2022. He won his second and third Cy Young Award in 2019 and 2022.

"I've been fortunate to play with and against incredible players, for outstanding organizations, and compete in front of fans who deeply appreciate the game," Verlander said.

While he will not play in the All-Star Game, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said Verlander will be at the game in Philadelphia on Tuesday and will be honored during the festivities.

"The opportunity to attend once again is something I'll cherish and it will be an incredibly special moment for me and my family," said Verlander, who is married to model Kate Upton and has two children.

Verlander has a career record of 266-159 with a 3.33 ERA in 556 starts across 21 Major League seasons with the Tigers, Astros, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. He has 3,554 strikeouts while tossing 26 complete games, including nine shutouts.

He joins Bryce Harper of the host Philadelphia Phillies as a Legend Pick for the 2026 Midsummer Classic. Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and Clayton Kershaw in 2025 have been recognized as baseball legends at previous All-Star games.

Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job because of what manager A.J. Hinch described on Tuesday as "philosophical differences."

"I know that news is going to be surprising to a lot of people," Hinch said. "I love Joey. Joey loved being a Tiger. He's been instrumental in his time here. But similar to a family, sometimes it doesn't last forever.

"We both just agreed it's probably best for the players and everybody to separate," Hinch added.

Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, is the older brother of former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was fired earlier this season. Both played in the major leagues for more than a decade as middle infielders.

Billy Boyer, a first-year member of Hinch's staff, will move from his position handling "quality control" to third base coach for the remainder of this season, the club said before Tuesday night's game against the Athletics.

Cora has been a base coach for most of the past decade, spending five seasons with Pittsburgh and two with the New York Mets. During that time, he's developed a reputation for challenging opposing fielders by aggressively signaling for runners to take third or try to score on balls in play.

Tigers catcher Jake Rogers told MLB.com he learned of the move in a text on Monday night, when the Tigers were idle.

"I can't speak for the other guys, but it hit me kind of hard," Rogers said.

Hinch said the decision stemmed only from baseball matters, not anything personal or an issue off the field.

"I thanked him profusely," Hinch said. "He has really been impactful at changing our aggressiveness, our intensity, our toughness. Now, those come with some risk.

"I don't want to dive into specifics, because I'd have to unravel a lot of different things over the years that I debate left and right with all of our staff," Hinch said. "It's just two baseball guys talking about what was best, and obviously, as a manager, I own it."

Boyer, 42, is in his first season on a major league staff after beginning his coaching career developing minor leaguers for the Minnesota Twins and Tigers.

Boyer "clearly doesn't have the experience that Joey had. But I have a ton of confidence in him," Hinch said, adding that he does not expect the Tigers to become more conservative on the base paths.

"The style of play is ingrained in what we do. It's part of our DNA in this ballpark," Hinch said. "It's a huge competitive advantage to maintain that aggressiveness. ... Our style of play is not going to change, and our mindset is not going to change."

Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Skubal (5-4) struck out the side in the first inning for the second time in his career and left after 96 pitches. The left-hander allowed five hits and walked two. His only blemish came on rookie Henry Bolte's third homer, a leadoff shot in the third that cut it to 2-1.

Kevin McGonigle, headed to the All-Star Game as a rookie, drew an eight-pitch walk from J.T. Ginn (7-5) leading off the first and Keith hit his next pitch for his seventh homer and a lead the Tigers never relinquished. Detroit (41-50) has won three straight and six of its last seven games.

Kyle Finnegan pitched a scoreless sixth following Skubal, and Drew Anderson allowed Shea Langeliers' RBI single for an unearned run in the seventh. Jacob Waguespack closed it out with two perfect innings.

Ginn left in favor of Jacob Lopez after allowing two runs on two hits in four innings.

Detroit broke it open with a four-run sixth after Lopez retired the first two batters.

Zach McKinstry drew a walk to start the rally and Spencer Torkelson singled to put runners on the corners. McKinstry scored when Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Lawrence Butler let pinch hitter Ben Melgeri's pop-up in short right field fall between them for a double. Matt Vierling drove in two with a double and McGonigle added an RBI single for a 6-1 lead.

Lopez was charged with four runs on five hits for the Athletics, who have lost four straight and eight of nine.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced before the game that the team was parting ways with third base coach Joey Cora over "philosophical differences."

Athletics LHP Jeffrey Springs (3-8, 5.79) starts Wednesday opposite Tigers RHP Troy Melton (4-1, 2.05).

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was suffering from stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, when he died by suicide last year. 

Scientists at the Boston University CTE Center made the diagnosis following post-mortem brain tissue analysis, according to a statement Tuesday from the Concussion & CTE Foundation. 

Kneeland, 24, was in the middle of his second season with the Cowboys when Frisco police officers found his body in the early morning hours of Nov. 6, 2025, following a police chase.   

CTE is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, including concussions and other hard hits to the head. It can only be diagnosed after death. 

"Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr. Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we've studied who have died before the age of 30," Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center and chief of neuropathology for the VA Boston Healthcare System, said in a statement. 

The Concussion & CTE Foundation said that suicide is complex, and the diagnosis should not be considered the cause of a suicide.

In a statement, Kneeland's family said the diagnosis provides "important context" about some of the struggles he may have been facing. 

"We share this information to help people understand what NFL and other high-contact sport athletes might be struggling with. Raising awareness is important to us. We continue to remember Marshawn with compassion for the person he was, rather than defining him by the final moments of his life. One Love," the statement said.

Kneeland played at Western Michigan University in college and started playing tackle football at 7 years old, the statement said. A 2018 study found that children who play football before age 12 show CTE-related symptoms sooner. 

Over the past two decades, the risk of CTE has been at the center of player safety discussions at all levels of tackle football. Another 2018 study found CTE in the brains of 87 deceased NFL players, including Hall of Famer Junior Seau. Since then, other players, including star wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Vincent Jackson, were both diagnosed, as well. 

"Mr. Kneeland played in the modern era of concussion protocols and better helmets, and yet he still developed CTE," Dr. Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation said in a statement. "We have no reason to believe the current generation is at a lower risk of CTE than previous generations. Concussion protocols do not prevent CTE, because CTE is caused by repeated head impacts, not just concussions. If we want to reduce CTE risk, we must implement CTE prevention protocols and aggressively reduce the number and strength of head impacts at every level of the game."

Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.

The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, but Belgium immediately put pressure on the Americans in the first few minutes of the first half, and Belgian midfielder Charles De Ketelaere put one in the back of the net in the ninth minute.  

After a hydration break, the Americans gained their footing, and Malik Tillman was able to even the score after the half-hour mark with a free kick that deflected off the head of a Belgian player.

The tie lasted just about two minutes as De Ketelaere sent a header into the top corner. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino showed his frustration by kicking a rack in front of the bench, sending four water bottles flying.

In the second half, Belgium came back with even more pressure on the U.S. defense. When goalkeeper Matt Freese wandered a little too far off his post in the 56th minute, Hans Vanaken gave Belgium another goal advantage.

The USMNT continued to struggle to find shots on target, and star striker Christian Pulisic was substituted out due to injury.

U.S. lead scorer Folarin Balogun — whose red card suspension for the match was lifted — attempted to make something happen for the Americans in the time they had left, but the few shots near the goal were easily thwarted by the Belgian defense and veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Despite his anticipated presence, Balogun had little impact. His best chance came in the 82nd minute, when Courtois got in front of a left-footed attempt. Balogun was later subbed out in the stoppage time.

Belgium then put the nail in the U.S.' coffin with a last-minute goal.

In a post-match interview, U.S. captain Tim Ream said he can't think about what went wrong until he has time to process his feelings.

"There's so many different thoughts and emotions that are running through me at the minute that I'm not even thinking tactically, or what could have been different or what we should have done different," Ream told reporters. "It's just one of those ... I probably won't be able to personally think about for a few days until I really sit back and allow the emotions to subside and look at it from an analytical and technical standpoint."

Tyler Adams also spoke briefly, summing up the match: "Today wasn't a good day."

Defender Chris Richards said, "I'm just very disappointed with how today went, with myself, personally ... It's just one of those days."

Belgium also eliminated the Americans in the 2014 round of 16. The team will face Spain on Friday in Inglewood, California, and the winner of that match will play in the semifinal against either France or Morocco.

The Americans have dropped 11 of their last 12 games against European opponents, winning only their round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. A heralded generation led by Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Adams only partially accomplished their goal of lifting soccer's stature closer to that of the NFL, MLB and the NBA.

The U.S. men last reached the quarterfinals in 2002 and were eliminated by Germany.

Balogun, who was playing in his first World Cup for the Americans, became the first U.S. player to score two goals in a match in the tournament since 1930. He finished the tournament with three goals, matching Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup. Bert Patenaude holds the U.S. record with four in the initial tournament in 1930.

The U.S. Men's National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It's the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.  

The U.S. men's team made it to the round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 

This year's U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers, with many players who have experience in top European leagues. They'll have home-field advantage and enjoy a growing fan base across the country.

"You're playing for 330 million people. That's a big deal. There's added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it's the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. 

"I have no doubt that we could potentially win," he said. 

The U.S. is in Group D and played three games in the group stage in June. Their opponents and schedule were as follows: 

• June 12: The U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
• June 19: The U.S. defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle's Lumen Field.
• June 25: The U.S. lost to Turkey 3-2 at SoFi.
• July 1: The U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
• July 6: The U.S. lost to Belgium 4-1 in the round of 16 at Seattle's Lumen Field, ending their 2026 World Cup run.

The round of 16 will be held from July 4 to July 7, and the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to July 10. 

The semifinals will take place July 14, and the World Cup final will be on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. 

Overall, the World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.

You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.