Spartans keep postseason hopes alive, beat Rutgers

Cody White and a shutdown defense combined to end a five-game losing streak and to put Michigan State a win away from being bowl eligible for the 12th time 13 years.

Pistons score 76 in first half, rout Hawks

Andre Drummond had 23 points and 15 rebounds, helping Detroit to a 128-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night that included the Pistons’ highest-scoring first half since 1983.

WATCH: Howard & Livers after 111-68 win over Houston Baptist

Isaiah Livers scored 24 points, one of five Michigan players to set a career high, and the Wolverines defeated Houston Baptist 111-68 on Friday night.

Lions Stafford to miss Redskins game

Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford has been ruled out for a third straight game on Friday with a hip/back injury.

Blue Jackets rally in third, beat Red Wings

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Boone Jenner and Eric Robinson scored in the third period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 Thursday night.

Michigan State's Hauser's transfer waiver appeal has been denied

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was taught by his mentor, the late Jud Heathcote, to give back to the game by being part of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Lions activate DE Austin Bryant, put FB Nick Bawden on IR

The Detroit Lions have activated rookie defensive end Austin Bryant and put fullback Nick Bawden on injured reserve.

Pistons lose again, fall 109-89 to Bulls

Lauri Markkanen scored 24 points to bust out of a slump, Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 109-89 on Wednesday night.

'Love you guys no matter what': 9-year-old writes heartfelt letter to MSU football team

A 9-year-old Michigan State Spartan fan has quite a perspective on sports. and he made his point to MSU's Mark Dantonio, Brian Lewerke, and State fans everywhere:

Senators skate by Red Wings 4-3

Anthony Duclair and his teammates wanted to make sure D.J. Smith got a win in his first game as a head coach in the area where he grew up.

Dantonio says he plans to return

Mark Dantonio made his clearest statement yet about his future, saying he intends to be Michigan State’s coach next season.

WATCH: Winston, Izzo & Tillman after 94-46 win over Charleston Southern

Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help No. 3 Michigan State tune up with a 94-46 win over Charleston Southern on Monday night.