Kucherov powers Lightning past Red Wings 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nikita Kucherov scored twice while breaking Tampa Bay's single-season record for points, leading the Lightning to a 3-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Ryan McDonagh also scored for NHL-leading Tampa Bay, which has won 14 consecutive regular-season games against Detroit. Louis Domingue stopped 22 shots. Thomas Vanek and Anthony Mantha scored for...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nikita Kucherov scored twice while breaking Tampa Bay's single-season record for points, leading the Lightning to a 3-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Ryan McDonagh also scored for NHL-leading Tampa Bay, which has won 14 consecutive regular-season games against Detroit. Louis Domingue stopped 22 shots. Thomas Vanek and Anthony Mantha scored for...
Griffin helps Pistons knock off Bulls 112-104
CHICAGO (AP) - Blake Griffin had bags of ice on each of his knees, and he soaked his feet in a tub of ice water. Andre Drummond also had bags of ice on each knee. Detroit coach Dwane Casey said he was looking for fighters down the stretch, and his two biggest stars answered the call.
CHICAGO (AP) - Blake Griffin had bags of ice on each of his knees, and he soaked his feet in a tub of ice water. Andre Drummond also had bags of ice on each knee. Detroit coach Dwane Casey said he was looking for fighters down the stretch, and his two biggest stars answered the call.
WATCH: No. 7 Michigan heads to No. 9 Michigan State for B1G title
Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of important games since it opened three decades ago.
Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of important games since it opened three decades ago.
Lions release guard T.J. Lang
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have released guard T.J. Lang after two seasons of a three-year deal.
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have released guard T.J. Lang after two seasons of a three-year deal.
Women's national soccer team players sue for equitable pay
Players for the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts.
Players for the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts.
WATCH: Blashill, Bertuzzi, Howard, Athanasiou & Bowey after 3-2 shootout win
DETROIT (AP) - Andreas Athanasiou provided plenty of offense to make up for the loss of two key players. Athanasiou scored in the third period and had the only goal in a shootout , lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. "He's an electric player when he's on and I thought he was highly electric all...
DETROIT (AP) - Andreas Athanasiou provided plenty of offense to make up for the loss of two key players. Athanasiou scored in the third period and had the only goal in a shootout , lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. "He's an electric player when he's on and I thought he was highly electric all...
Red Wings' Mike Green ruled out for the rest of the season
Detroit Red Wings' defenseman Mike Green has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a virus that has been attacking his liver which previously forced him to miss the start of the season.
Detroit Red Wings' defenseman Mike Green has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a virus that has been attacking his liver which previously forced him to miss the start of the season.
WATCH: Casey & Griffin after 131-114 over Minnesota
DETROIT (AP) - All too often this season, the Detroit Pistons' offense has devolved into throwing Blake Griffin the ball and watching whatever happens. Griffin was happy to see his teammates doing the heavy lifting Wednesday. On a night when the star forward scored nine points on 4-of-13 shooting, the Pistons got 70 bench points and 31 more from Andre Drummond in a 131-114 win over the...
DETROIT (AP) - All too often this season, the Detroit Pistons' offense has devolved into throwing Blake Griffin the ball and watching whatever happens. Griffin was happy to see his teammates doing the heavy lifting Wednesday. On a night when the star forward scored nine points on 4-of-13 shooting, the Pistons got 70 bench points and 31 more from Andre Drummond in a 131-114 win over the...
Lions tender safety Charles Washington
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have tendered safety Charles Washington, an exclusive rights free agent. The team announced the move Wednesday. Washington had 13 special teams tackles in 29 games over the past two seasons. He joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State after the 2016 draft and spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. ___ More AP NFL:...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have tendered safety Charles Washington, an exclusive rights free agent. The team announced the move Wednesday. Washington had 13 special teams tackles in 29 games over the past two seasons. He joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State after the 2016 draft and spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. ___ More AP NFL:...
WATCH: Kampe, Hill-Mais, Brechting, Cumberland & Maddox after 88-84 win in tournament
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Jaevin Cumberland had 23 points as Oakland narrowly beat Youngstown State 88-84 in the Horizon Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The Golden Grizzlies made 8 of 9 free throws in the final minute to protect a 79-71 lead. Tray Maddox Jr. had 19 points for Oakland (16-16). Xavier Hill-Mais added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Brad Brechting had 11 points...
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Jaevin Cumberland had 23 points as Oakland narrowly beat Youngstown State 88-84 in the Horizon Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The Golden Grizzlies made 8 of 9 free throws in the final minute to protect a 79-71 lead. Tray Maddox Jr. had 19 points for Oakland (16-16). Xavier Hill-Mais added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Brad Brechting had 11 points...
What to expect of the Tigers 3 prospects in the Justin Verlander trade
It was a sad, but understandable, day in Detroit: Justin Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros.
It was a sad, but understandable, day in Detroit: Justin Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros.