WATCH: No. 10 Michigan State knocks off No. 7 Michigan 77-70
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Underestimate Tom Izzo and Michigan State at your peril. The Spartans are plenty dangerous - even when they're short-handed and playing on the road against a highly ranked rival. Cassius Winston had 27 points and eight assists, and 10th-ranked Michigan State moved into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a 77-70 victory over No. 7 Michigan on Sunday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Underestimate Tom Izzo and Michigan State at your peril. The Spartans are plenty dangerous - even when they're short-handed and playing on the road against a highly ranked rival. Cassius Winston had 27 points and eight assists, and 10th-ranked Michigan State moved into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a 77-70 victory over No. 7 Michigan on Sunday.
WATCH; Blashill, Zadina, Kronwall & Abdelkader after 5-3 loss to the Sharks
DETROIT (AP) - After being dominated in the first period, the San Jose Sharks owned the last 40 minutes. Joe Pavelski got his fifth career hat trick, including scoring twice in less than a minute late in the second period, to give the Sharks a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
DETROIT (AP) - After being dominated in the first period, the San Jose Sharks owned the last 40 minutes. Joe Pavelski got his fifth career hat trick, including scoring twice in less than a minute late in the second period, to give the Sharks a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Michigan's Brad Keselowski shakes stomach bug to win at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Brad Keselowski was so sick at Atlanta Motor Speedway his team had a standby driver on call. The help wasn't needed. The winningest driver in Team Penske history raced to an unlikely victory Sunday by recovering from a stomach virus to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the first victory for Ford's new Mustang and a rebound for the manufacturer after Toyota swept...
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Brad Keselowski was so sick at Atlanta Motor Speedway his team had a standby driver on call. The help wasn't needed. The winningest driver in Team Penske history raced to an unlikely victory Sunday by recovering from a stomach virus to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the first victory for Ford's new Mustang and a rebound for the manufacturer after Toyota swept...
Pistons reach 7th in East, top reeling Heat 119-96
MIAMI (AP) - If there's been an area of concern for Detroit coach Dwane Casey in this playoff push, it's been the play of the Pistons' second unit. The concern was unfounded Saturday. Ish Smith scored 22 points off the bench, fellow backup Langston Galloway added 15 points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter to almost single-handedly turn a close game into a rout and the...
MIAMI (AP) - If there's been an area of concern for Detroit coach Dwane Casey in this playoff push, it's been the play of the Pistons' second unit. The concern was unfounded Saturday. Ish Smith scored 22 points off the bench, fellow backup Langston Galloway added 15 points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter to almost single-handedly turn a close game into a rout and the...
WATCH: Zadina, Bowey, Vanek & Blashill following Saturday's practice
The Detroit Red Wings recalled first-round draft pick Filip Zadina from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings recalled first-round draft pick Filip Zadina from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Saturday.
WATCH: Hammond with Kampe, Norris & Davis following Oakland's 95-75 win over Detroit Mercy
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored 29 points as Oakland rolled past Detroit 95-75 on Saturday. Braden Norris added 23 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Hill-Mais made 13 of 17 shots. He added seven rebounds and three blocks. Norris also had 10 assists for the Golden Grizzlies. Jaevin Cumberland had 14 points for Oakland (13-16, 9-7 Horizon League). Brad Brechting added 11 points, 12...
OAKLAND, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored 29 points as Oakland rolled past Detroit 95-75 on Saturday. Braden Norris added 23 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Hill-Mais made 13 of 17 shots. He added seven rebounds and three blocks. Norris also had 10 assists for the Golden Grizzlies. Jaevin Cumberland had 14 points for Oakland (13-16, 9-7 Horizon League). Brad Brechting added 11 points, 12...
WATCH: Blashill, Larkin, Kronwall & Bertuzzi following 3-2 loss to the Wild
DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau was asked about this upcoming stretch, when the Wild will face some of the top teams in the NHL. "We playing anybody any good?" he joked.
DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau was asked about this upcoming stretch, when the Wild will face some of the top teams in the NHL. "We playing anybody any good?" he joked.
Pistons survive Blake Griffin's ejection, top Hawks 125-122
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Pistons were upset to see Blake Griffin ejected - especially when they believed their best player didn't deserve the punishment. Even so, the Pistons answered their coach's call to add fuel to their playoff push. Thon Maker sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining and the Pistons overcame Griffin's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-122...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Pistons were upset to see Blake Griffin ejected - especially when they believed their best player didn't deserve the punishment. Even so, the Pistons answered their coach's call to add fuel to their playoff push. Thon Maker sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining and the Pistons overcame Griffin's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-122...
WATCH: Red Wings trade defenseman Nick Jensen
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Washington Capitals upgraded their blue line Friday by acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings. Washington sent a 2020 second-round pick and defenseman Madison Bowey to Detroit for Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick. The Capitals then signed the pending unrestricted free agent to a $10 million, four-year extension that carries a $2.5 million...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Washington Capitals upgraded their blue line Friday by acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings. Washington sent a 2020 second-round pick and defenseman Madison Bowey to Detroit for Jensen and a 2019 fifth-round pick. The Capitals then signed the pending unrestricted free agent to a $10 million, four-year extension that carries a $2.5 million...
WATCH: Hammond with Kampe, Davis, A. Davis & Norris to preview Metro Series
Detroit (10-17, 7-8) vs.
Detroit (10-17, 7-8) vs.
WATCH: Michigan & MSU prepare for Sunday's big game
Michigan coach John Beilein, shaking off the effects of anesthesia, looked at his phone for the first time a few days after having double-bypass heart surgery last summer.
Michigan coach John Beilein, shaking off the effects of anesthesia, looked at his phone for the first time a few days after having double-bypass heart surgery last summer.