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In a league with so many teams either contending or rebuilding, the Detroit Pistons haven't been doing much of either.

Matt Patricia was diplomatic, pointing out the obvious: Yes, there were a handful of ways the Detroit Lions could have played better at Green Bay.

Tom Izzo's 25th team at Michigan State might be one of his best.

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller says sometimes the key to an effective power play is simple - just shoot.

Does the feeling that the Detroit Lions got robbed by officiating Monday night feel familiar?

Lions legend Barry Sanders and former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky are just two former players jumping in to criticize the officiating in Monday night's brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Another frustrating weekend of flag-filled football culminated with the Packers' 23-22 last-second win over the Lions on Monday night thanks to two phantom hands-to-the-face calls on Detroit defensive end Trey Flowers.

Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions had a chance to build a big lead in the first half.

Ilya Mikheyev scored in the final minute of the second period when goalie Jimmy Howard's gamble backfired, and the Toronto Maple Leafs went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew the Spartans were going to have to stop Jonathan Taylor if they were going to have any shot at stealing a win at No. 8 Wisconsin on Saturday.

A four-touchdown lead had been whittled to three and No. 16 Michigan needed a response to Illinois' 25 straight points.

The Packers and Lions enter Week 6 as the only two teams in the NFC North with one loss. A win in the primetime showdown at Lambeau Field will no doubt send a message to the rest of the division and the conference on which team is a serious contender.

Jim Harbaugh and his players say they often see their new-look offense clicking behind closed doors, taking advantage of speed in space.

Mark Dantonio made some changes on the offensive side of the ball during the offseason.

Anthony Mantha scored his sixth goal of the season and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a nine-game losing streak against Montreal, spoiling the Canadiens' home opener 4-2 on Thursday night.

Michigan State (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) at No. 8 Wisconsin (5-0, 2-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT (BTN).

For Michigan State, the speed of Ohio State is followed up this week by the strength of Wisconsin.

The Anaheim Ducks have ridden a hot goaltender to the franchise's third 3-0 start.