Tigers sign starting pitcher Ivan Nova

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday they have signed pitcher Ivan Nova to a 1-year deal.

Astros fire AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow after MLB levies punishment for roles in sign-stealing

The Houston Astros fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after Major League Baseball levied a one-year suspension on both men for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal, team owner Jim Crane announced Monday.

Lions hire Undlin as new defensive coordinator

The Lions have hired former Eagles defensive backs coach Cory Undlin as their new defensive coordinator.

Oturu scores 30 as Minnesota beats No. 19 Michigan

Daniel Oturu scored a career-high 30 points and Minnesota went on a late 11-0 run to beat No. 19 Michigan 75-67 on Sunday.

Bulls beat Pistons, 108-99; Drummond ejected

Luke Kornet helped the Chicago Bulls to the type of start coach Jim Boylen was looking for.

Larkin's shootout goal gives Red Wings 3-2 win over Sens

Dylan Larkin scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the skidding Ottawa Senators on Friday night.

Winston leads No. 8 Michigan St. to 74-58 win over Minnesota

Cassius Winston scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half while Xavier Tillman finished with 19 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a 74-58 win over Minnesota on Thursday night.

No. 19 Michigan outlast Purdue 84-78 in double OT

Zavier Simpson scored 22 points, Jon Teske added 18 and Michigan's seniors made big shots late as the 19th-ranked Wolverines outlasted Purdue 84-78 in double overtime on Thursday night.

Cavaliers rally past Pistons, 115-112 in overtime

Kevin Love made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 115-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.

George Perles, longtime Michigan State coach, dies at 85

George Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday. He was 85.

Zadina's late goal lifts Red Wings to 4-3 win over Canadiens

Filip Zadina scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:52 left in the third period, sending the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Rose's late shot leads Pistons past Cavaliers 115-113

Derrick Rose hit a 15-footer with 27 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons rallied for a 115-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Swat team: Lakers block 20 shots, hold off Pistons 106-99

After Dwight Howard blocked Andre Drummond's shot with a perfect combination of timing and athleticism, he wagged a Mutombo finger at the uproarious Staples Center crowd.