There's something about that new-car smell and getting that first chance to get behind the wheel and experience it for yourself.

It's the same with a new-look Detroit Tigers team, which makes its home debut at Comerica Park this afternoon. Like a shiny new car, writes Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom, the Tigers' opener gives fans their chance to kick the tires a bit and see exactly what they're in for.

Heck, even second-year pitcher Rick Porcello's mom can't wait as her son gets the start against Central Division rival Cleveland.

Here's the rest of your morning links.

BASEBALL

After struggling all of last year, Dontrelle Willis was the real deal in a 7-3 win over the Royals, writes MLive.com's Steve Kornacki.

Former Tigers' struggling starter Nate Robertson found his old form for his new team in the Marlins' win over the Mets.

One major league umpire says the Red Sox and Yankees play too darned slow for his liking, according to ESPN.com.

GOLF

Back in his element on golf's grandest stage, Tiger Woods is still Tiger Woods, writes Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times.

Pressure? So what if you're paired with Tiger Woods say the golfers who spent Thursday playing Augusta National with Woods, reports Bill Pennington of the New York Times.

PRO BASKETBALL

Pistons' rookie Jonas Jerebko is paying bigger dividends than originally thought, writes MLive.com's Chris Iott.

Former Pistons' player Derrick Coleman is facing some serious financial troubles, the Detroit News reports.

HOCKEY

Sidney Crosby reaches scoring milestone only to have it taken away an hour later, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.