Lions and Chargers hope to learn how to maintain late leads
DETROIT (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions got off to solid starts in their openers, building double-digit leads in the second half before blowing them and going to overtime. Los Angeles led Indianapolis by 15 points midway through the third quarter and salvaged a victory on Austin Ekeler's third touchdown with 5:01 left in the extra period.
DETROIT (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions got off to solid starts in their openers, building double-digit leads in the second half before blowing them and going to overtime. Los Angeles led Indianapolis by 15 points midway through the third quarter and salvaged a victory on Austin Ekeler's third touchdown with 5:01 left in the extra period.
No. 18 Michigan State set for rematch with Arizona State
This was the moment early last season when Michigan State's offense hit its first major snag. Faced with a tricky nonconference test on the road, the Spartans wasted opportunities throughout the game and eventually lost to Arizona State on a last-second field goal. "It don't sit with me right," wide receiver Weston Bridges said.
This was the moment early last season when Michigan State's offense hit its first major snag. Faced with a tricky nonconference test on the road, the Spartans wasted opportunities throughout the game and eventually lost to Arizona State on a last-second field goal. "It don't sit with me right," wide receiver Weston Bridges said.
Source: Pistons reach deal with Joe Johnson
DETROIT (AP) - A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Detroit Pistons have reached a deal with 38-year-old swingman Joe Johnson. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal had not been announced. Johnson's most recent NBA season was 2017-18, when he played for Houston and Utah. He was recently named MVP of the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league.
DETROIT (AP) - A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Detroit Pistons have reached a deal with 38-year-old swingman Joe Johnson. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal had not been announced. Johnson's most recent NBA season was 2017-18, when he played for Houston and Utah. He was recently named MVP of the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league.
Yankees sweep Tigers in doubleheader
DETROIT (AP) - The New York Yankees wrapped up their visit to Detroit with two victories and a couple new injuries. All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez became the Yankees' latest health concern when he exited the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with left groin tightness as New York beat Detroit 6-4 to complete a sweep. Slugger Edwin Encarnación left the first game, a...
DETROIT (AP) - The New York Yankees wrapped up their visit to Detroit with two victories and a couple new injuries. All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez became the Yankees' latest health concern when he exited the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with left groin tightness as New York beat Detroit 6-4 to complete a sweep. Slugger Edwin Encarnación left the first game, a...
Dantonio win away from all-time wins mark at Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio's name will soon stand alone atop the list of all-time winningest football coaches at Michigan State. On the cusp of breaking Duffy Daugherty's record, Dantonio said he is thankful for all the people on the field, sideline and behind the scenes that have played a huge part in his success.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio's name will soon stand alone atop the list of all-time winningest football coaches at Michigan State. On the cusp of breaking Duffy Daugherty's record, Dantonio said he is thankful for all the people on the field, sideline and behind the scenes that have played a huge part in his success.
Patricia says he trusts Stafford '1,000 percent' after tie
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - There were many plays that caused the Detroit Lions to blow an 18-point late lead in Sunday's opener in Arizona. The instance getting the most attention, while being added to the long list of miserable Lions memories for the fan base, is a late timeout in the 27-27 tie against the Cardinals.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - There were many plays that caused the Detroit Lions to blow an 18-point late lead in Sunday's opener in Arizona. The instance getting the most attention, while being added to the long list of miserable Lions memories for the fan base, is a late timeout in the 27-27 tie against the Cardinals.
Yankees and Tigers postponed, doubleheader set for Thursday
DETROIT (AP) - CC Sabathia's next trip to the mound will have to wait a bit. The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers were rained out Wednesday night, and the game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Thursday. Sabathia, who has dealt with right knee problems this season, had his start pushed back to the second game of the twinbill. The 39-year-old Sabathia (5-8) hasn't pitched...
DETROIT (AP) - CC Sabathia's next trip to the mound will have to wait a bit. The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers were rained out Wednesday night, and the game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Thursday. Sabathia, who has dealt with right knee problems this season, had his start pushed back to the second game of the twinbill. The 39-year-old Sabathia (5-8) hasn't pitched...
Tigers walk-off 12-11 over AL best Yankees
DETROIT (AP) - Playing the worst team in the major leagues, the New York Yankees took a six-run lead in the second inning. Not enough. Jordy Mercer capped the comeback with a game-ending single off Chance Adams in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers overcame six home runs by the Yankees to beat New York 12-11 on Tuesday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Playing the worst team in the major leagues, the New York Yankees took a six-run lead in the second inning. Not enough. Jordy Mercer capped the comeback with a game-ending single off Chance Adams in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers overcame six home runs by the Yankees to beat New York 12-11 on Tuesday night.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about the tie to the Arizona Cardinals.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about the tie to the Arizona Cardinals.
Red Sox part ways with baseball boss Dave Dombrowski
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox parted ways Sunday with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski less than a year after winning the World Series. Red Sox spokesman Kevin Gregg made the announcement following a 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees that dropped the defending champions 17½ games behind their longtime AL East rivals. Boston, which had won three straight AL East...
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox parted ways Sunday with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski less than a year after winning the World Series. Red Sox spokesman Kevin Gregg made the announcement following a 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees that dropped the defending champions 17½ games behind their longtime AL East rivals. Boston, which had won three straight AL East...
Detroit Lions blow 17 point lead, tie Arizona Cardinals 27-27
Kyler Murray had already produced a few storybook moments during his first game as an NFL quarterback and seemed on the verge of another in overtime. On third down, the Arizona Cardinals rookie bounced around for a moment and then fired a pass over the middle.
Kyler Murray had already produced a few storybook moments during his first game as an NFL quarterback and seemed on the verge of another in overtime. On third down, the Arizona Cardinals rookie bounced around for a moment and then fired a pass over the middle.
Athletics win 3-1, send Tigers to 100th loss
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Sean Manaea realizes he will need time to regain arm strength. Until he does, he is comfortable relying on a deceptive delivery and sneaky fastball. Manaea matched his career high by striking out 10 in his second start following shoulder surgery, and the Oakland Athletics beat Detroit 3-1 on Sunday to give the Tigers their first 100-loss season since 2003.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Sean Manaea realizes he will need time to regain arm strength. Until he does, he is comfortable relying on a deceptive delivery and sneaky fastball. Manaea matched his career high by striking out 10 in his second start following shoulder surgery, and the Oakland Athletics beat Detroit 3-1 on Sunday to give the Tigers their first 100-loss season since 2003.
Michigan #10, MSU #18 in new AP poll
The Southeastern Conference held three of the top four spots in The Associated Press college football poll after LSU's road victory against Texas pushed the Tigers to No. 4.
The Southeastern Conference held three of the top four spots in The Associated Press college football poll after LSU's road victory against Texas pushed the Tigers to No. 4.
WATCH: Offense responds for No. 19 Spartans in 51-17 win over WMU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Darrell Stewart had 10 catches for 185 yards, and No. 19 Michigan State's maligned offense scored touchdowns on its first three drives on the way to a 51-17 win over Western Michigan on Saturday night that gave coach Mark Dantonio a share of the school record for victories.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Darrell Stewart had 10 catches for 185 yards, and No. 19 Michigan State's maligned offense scored touchdowns on its first three drives on the way to a 51-17 win over Western Michigan on Saturday night that gave coach Mark Dantonio a share of the school record for victories.
WATCH: No. 7 Michigan holds on to beat Army 24-21 in 2 overtimes
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is off to a wobbly start this season and Army almost took advantage. Jake Moody made a 43-yard field goal and the seventh-ranked Wolverines forced and recovered a fumble to hold on for a 24-21 double-overtime win over the Black Knights on Saturday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is off to a wobbly start this season and Army almost took advantage. Jake Moody made a 43-yard field goal and the seventh-ranked Wolverines forced and recovered a fumble to hold on for a 24-21 double-overtime win over the Black Knights on Saturday.
Michigan State hires Nairn as graduate manager
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has hired former guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. as a graduate manager. Nairn was a three-time captain for the Spartans and appeared in 137 games, starting 66. He was a freshman when Michigan State went to the Final Four in 2015. Nairn spent the 2018-19 season as a player development assistant with the Phoenix Suns. He's spent this...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has hired former guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. as a graduate manager. Nairn was a three-time captain for the Spartans and appeared in 137 games, starting 66. He was a freshman when Michigan State went to the Final Four in 2015. Nairn spent the 2018-19 season as a player development assistant with the Phoenix Suns. He's spent this...