Zimmermann perfect into 7th, Tigers top Blue Jays 2-0 in 10
TORONTO (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann was in peak form on opening day. The right-hander took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Christin Stewart hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 Thursday. "One of those days where everything was working and the command was really good," Zimmermann said.
TORONTO (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann was in peak form on opening day. The right-hander took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Christin Stewart hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 Thursday. "One of those days where everything was working and the command was really good," Zimmermann said.
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Zion Williamson went to Duke for its winning history.
Zion Williamson went to Duke for its winning history.
Niagara hires Michigan coach's son, Patrick Beilein
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) - Patrick Beilein is following his father's college basketball coaching career path by moving to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The 36-year-old son of Michigan coach John Beilein was hired on Thursday to take over at Niagara University. Patrick Beilein spent the past four seasons at Division II Le Moyne, where he had a 77-41 record.
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) - Patrick Beilein is following his father's college basketball coaching career path by moving to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The 36-year-old son of Michigan coach John Beilein was hired on Thursday to take over at Niagara University. Patrick Beilein spent the past four seasons at Division II Le Moyne, where he had a 77-41 record.
Hollywood sequel: Zags, FSU, Michigan back in SoCal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - From the palm trees outside to the big men inside, the Western portion of the Sweet 16 looks strikingly familiar. Michigan's the only team that would like for it to end the same as last year. The Wolverines, along with Gonzaga and Florida State, are returning to Southern California - this time in Orange County instead of Los Angeles - for a near repeat of the 2018...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - From the palm trees outside to the big men inside, the Western portion of the Sweet 16 looks strikingly familiar. Michigan's the only team that would like for it to end the same as last year. The Wolverines, along with Gonzaga and Florida State, are returning to Southern California - this time in Orange County instead of Los Angeles - for a near repeat of the 2018...
Zimmermann ready to go as Tigers open season
TORONTO (AP) - Charlie Montoyo is doing his part to make sure the Toronto Blue Jays play before a full house in his first game as a major league manager. Montoyo and the Blue Jays begin the 2019 season at home Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. It's a big moment for Montoyo, who spent 18 seasons as a minor league manager in the Tampa Bay system and another four as a big league coach for...
TORONTO (AP) - Charlie Montoyo is doing his part to make sure the Toronto Blue Jays play before a full house in his first game as a major league manager. Montoyo and the Blue Jays begin the 2019 season at home Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. It's a big moment for Montoyo, who spent 18 seasons as a minor league manager in the Tampa Bay system and another four as a big league coach for...
WATCH: Simpson, Poole, Livers, Iggy, Matthews & Teske as they ready for Texas Tech
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Put aside all that talk of a rivalry for a second. Right now, Michigan State and Michigan actually have a lot in common. Both teams are in the Sweet 16 because of their defense.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Put aside all that talk of a rivalry for a second. Right now, Michigan State and Michigan actually have a lot in common. Both teams are in the Sweet 16 because of their defense.
Murray saves Nuggets from collapse in 95-92 win over Pistons
DENVER (AP) - On a positive note, Jamal Murray came through in the clutch for the Denver Nuggets. On a negative one, Murray needed to come through in the clutch after they nearly squandered a 27-point lead. Murray scored 33 points, including six in the final minute, and the Nuggets held off the Detroit Pistons 95-92 on Tuesday night to reach the 50-win mark.
DENVER (AP) - On a positive note, Jamal Murray came through in the clutch for the Denver Nuggets. On a negative one, Murray needed to come through in the clutch after they nearly squandered a 27-point lead. Murray scored 33 points, including six in the final minute, and the Nuggets held off the Detroit Pistons 95-92 on Tuesday night to reach the 50-win mark.
Larkin, Bernier lead Red Wings to 3-2 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks are in a freefall at most inopportune time. Dylan Larkin scored in the first minute, Jonathan Bernier had 38 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Sharks 3-2 Monday night. The Red Wings have won four of their last five games after going 1-9-3 over their previous 13. The Sharks lost their season-high sixth (0-5-1) straight game. It's their...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks are in a freefall at most inopportune time. Dylan Larkin scored in the first minute, Jonathan Bernier had 38 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Sharks 3-2 Monday night. The Red Wings have won four of their last five games after going 1-9-3 over their previous 13. The Sharks lost their season-high sixth (0-5-1) straight game. It's their...
Zimmermann to start opening day for Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann is going to make his second consecutive opening-day start. The Tigers announced the decision on Sunday. They begin the season on Thursday at Toronto. Zimmermann has struggled during his three years with the Tigers after arriving as a free agent before the 2016 season. He battled neck issues in 2016 before going 8-13 with a 6.08...
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann is going to make his second consecutive opening-day start. The Tigers announced the decision on Sunday. They begin the season on Thursday at Toronto. Zimmermann has struggled during his three years with the Tigers after arriving as a free agent before the 2016 season. He battled neck issues in 2016 before going 8-13 with a 6.08...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan State and Michigan making the Sweet 16.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan State and Michigan making the Sweet 16.
Curry returns to score 26 and Warriors beat Pistons
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry was back after a night off, and all was well again for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 26 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the Warriors rebounded a night after a blowout loss with a 121-114 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry was back after a night off, and all was well again for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 26 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the Warriors rebounded a night after a blowout loss with a 121-114 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Mantha scores in OT, Red Wings beat Golden Knights 3-2
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Anthony Mantha acknowledges he has had a rough season, with "ups and downs" he's had to learn from, especially after missing 15 games with a hand injury midway through the season. Mostly, it's the downs he's focused on in order to become a better player. Saturday night, it paid off. Mantha scored the tying goal midway through the third period and got the...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Anthony Mantha acknowledges he has had a rough season, with "ups and downs" he's had to learn from, especially after missing 15 games with a hand injury midway through the season. Mostly, it's the downs he's focused on in order to become a better player. Saturday night, it paid off. Mantha scored the tying goal midway through the third period and got the...
Lillard, Blazers beat Detroit 117-112 for 3rd straight win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The play of Damian Lillard has been a constant for Portland. It's the contributions by his teammates that have coincided with the Trail Blazers' rise in the standings. Lillard had 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds Saturday as the Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-112 for their third straight win.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The play of Damian Lillard has been a constant for Portland. It's the contributions by his teammates that have coincided with the Trail Blazers' rise in the standings. Lillard had 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds Saturday as the Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-112 for their third straight win.
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Michigan State doesn't just hope to get to the Sweet 16 each year. It expects it.
Michigan State doesn't just hope to get to the Sweet 16 each year. It expects it.
WATCH: Hammond with Poole, Beilein, Simpson, Livers & Teske after their 64-49 win over Florida
Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the Gators' lockdown defense.
Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the Gators' lockdown defense.