Griffin scores 45, Thunder beat Pistons 123-110
Paul George had a simple explanation for why the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Paul George had a simple explanation for why the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
WATCH: Winston, Tillman, Goins, Langford & Henry as they continue to prepare for Texas Tech
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It has been nearly two decades since Mateen Cleaves and the rest of the Flintstones carried Michigan State to the national championship, triumphing over Florida at the long-since demolished RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis. Nearly two decades since anyone in the Big Ten hoisted the trophy.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It has been nearly two decades since Mateen Cleaves and the rest of the Flintstones carried Michigan State to the national championship, triumphing over Florida at the long-since demolished RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis. Nearly two decades since anyone in the Big Ten hoisted the trophy.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo may have done best job of career
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tom Izzo struggled with tears of joy as Michigan State knocked off top-seeded Duke to reach the Final Four. He was emotional again only a few hours later when fans packed the Breslin Center to welcome the gritty Spartans back to campus.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tom Izzo struggled with tears of joy as Michigan State knocked off top-seeded Duke to reach the Final Four. He was emotional again only a few hours later when fans packed the Breslin Center to welcome the gritty Spartans back to campus.
Detroit Lions sign RB C.J. Anderson
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed veteran running back C.J. Anderson.
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed veteran running back C.J. Anderson.
Penguins lock up playoff berth with 4-1 win over Red Wings
PITTSBURGH (AP) - So much for the slow start. The seemingly endless string of injuries to bold-faced names, to the ones that left the Pittsburgh Penguins drifting aimlessly for long stretches. Then March came. April, too. And the Penguins did what they always seem to do when the number of games dwindles and the stakes rise. They found themselves in time to reach the playoffs.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - So much for the slow start. The seemingly endless string of injuries to bold-faced names, to the ones that left the Pittsburgh Penguins drifting aimlessly for long stretches. Then March came. April, too. And the Penguins did what they always seem to do when the number of games dwindles and the stakes rise. They found themselves in time to reach the playoffs.
WATCH: Winston, Tillman, Goins & McQuaid during their first day at the Final Four
Tom Izzo certainly knows his way around the Final Four, even if the longtime Michigan State coach had never toured U.S. Bank Stadium until the Spartans arrived for practice Thursday.
Tom Izzo certainly knows his way around the Final Four, even if the longtime Michigan State coach had never toured U.S. Bank Stadium until the Spartans arrived for practice Thursday.
Spencer Turnbull solid as Tigers beat Royals 5-4 in home opener
With only four previous starts in the major leagues, Spencer Turnbull was easily the least experienced member of Detroit's starting rotation.
With only four previous starts in the major leagues, Spencer Turnbull was easily the least experienced member of Detroit's starting rotation.
WATCH: Gardenhire 'It is special' on Opening Day and more from pregame press conference
Kansas City Royals (2-3, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (4-3, second in the AL Central) Detroit; Thursday, 1 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Jakob Junis (1-0, 4.77 ERA) Tigers: Spencer Turnbull (0-1, 5.40 ERA) LINE: Royals favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Kansas City for the 2019 home opener.
Kansas City Royals (2-3, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (4-3, second in the AL Central) Detroit; Thursday, 1 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Jakob Junis (1-0, 4.77 ERA) Tigers: Spencer Turnbull (0-1, 5.40 ERA) LINE: Royals favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Kansas City for the 2019 home opener.
Pacers handle Griffin-less Pistons 108-89
DETROIT (AP) - Thaddeus Young scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers took advantage of Blake Griffin's absence, beating the Detroit Pistons 108-89 on Wednesday night. Griffin missed a third straight game for the Pistons, who are in the middle of a tight race for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The star forward has been dealing with left knee soreness.
DETROIT (AP) - Thaddeus Young scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers took advantage of Blake Griffin's absence, beating the Detroit Pistons 108-89 on Wednesday night. Griffin missed a third straight game for the Pistons, who are in the middle of a tight race for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The star forward has been dealing with left knee soreness.
WATCH: Woodriffe with Izzo, Winston & Goins as they leave for Final Four
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston is already in elite company. The crafty point guard is among a handful of Michigan State players to win Big Ten player of the year honors and earn a spot on The Associated Press All-America team. And if he can help the Spartans win two more games, he will also join Magic Johnson and Mateen Cleaves as the school's national championship-winning point...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston is already in elite company. The crafty point guard is among a handful of Michigan State players to win Big Ten player of the year honors and earn a spot on The Associated Press All-America team. And if he can help the Spartans win two more games, he will also join Magic Johnson and Mateen Cleaves as the school's national championship-winning point...
Tigers' Boyd carves up Yankees, win 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - The Yankees swung over slider after slider from Matthew Boyd, setting a franchise swing-and-miss record. Even when New York connected, the damage mostly blew back in the wrong direction. Boyd junk-balled through afternoon shadows for a career-high 13 strikeouts, Gordon Beckham hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the hobbled Yankees 2-1...
NEW YORK (AP) - The Yankees swung over slider after slider from Matthew Boyd, setting a franchise swing-and-miss record. Even when New York connected, the damage mostly blew back in the wrong direction. Boyd junk-balled through afternoon shadows for a career-high 13 strikeouts, Gordon Beckham hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the hobbled Yankees 2-1...
WATCH: Blashill, Larkin & Bertuzzi after 4-1 win over Penguins
DETROIT (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins came up empty when they tried to clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday night. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way for the Detroit Red Wings once again. Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Detroit beat Pittsburgh 4-1 for its sixth consecutive victory. The 24-year-old Bertuzzi became the first player in franchise history with four consecutive three-point games. He...
DETROIT (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins came up empty when they tried to clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday night. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way for the Detroit Red Wings once again. Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Detroit beat Pittsburgh 4-1 for its sixth consecutive victory. The 24-year-old Bertuzzi became the first player in franchise history with four consecutive three-point games. He...