Lions like quick turnaround to face Vikings

The Detroit Lions are thankful they have a short week to prepare to play Minnesota in a possibly pivotal NFC North matchup.

WATCH: Juwan Howard talks up Michigan at media day

When asked if anything about his new job has surprised him, Michigan coach Juwan Howard mentioned recruiting.

Spartans Chambers enters transfer portal

Michigan State receiver Cam Chambers has entered the transfer portal.

Pistons still in the murky middle

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

Lions Patricia 'turning the page' after Packers loss

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.

Izzo welcomes big expectations

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

Canucks beat Red Wings 5-1

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

Barry Sanders, former Lions QB Orlovsky blast NFL after Lions fall to Packers (and refs)

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.

Lions victims of NFL's yellow flag problem

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.

Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 5-2

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.

Spartans fall 38-0 to Badgers

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.

Michigan needs late surge to hold off Illinois 42-25

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