Poole has 22 points, No. 7 Michigan beats Minnesota 69-60
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - If there's a weakness for these Michigan Wolverines to be worried about, it's lurking behind the 3-point line. Jordan Poole and Jon Teske swished aside the concern for at least one night. Poole scored 22 points to lead a long-range shooting spree by seventh-ranked Michigan, and the Wolverines beat Minnesota 69-60 on Thursday to set up a much-anticipated matchup this...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - If there's a weakness for these Michigan Wolverines to be worried about, it's lurking behind the 3-point line. Jordan Poole and Jon Teske swished aside the concern for at least one night. Poole scored 22 points to lead a long-range shooting spree by seventh-ranked Michigan, and the Wolverines beat Minnesota 69-60 on Thursday to set up a much-anticipated matchup this...
Source: Harrison has 1-year agreement with Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Harrison spent his first eight major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's played second base, third...
DETROIT (AP) - Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Harrison spent his first eight major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's played second base, third...
WATCH: Woodriffe with Larkin, Blashill & AA after 5-4 OT loss to Blackhawks
DETROIT (AP) - There was plenty of space for Erik Gustafsson to shoot the puck himself, but with Patrick Kane alone to the right of the net, his decision was obvious. "He's a pretty good goal scorer, so I gave it to him," Gustafsson said.
DETROIT (AP) - There was plenty of space for Erik Gustafsson to shoot the puck himself, but with Patrick Kane alone to the right of the net, his decision was obvious. "He's a pretty good goal scorer, so I gave it to him," Gustafsson said.
WATCH: Izzo, Winston, Tillman & McQuaid after 71-60 win over Rutgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston scored 28 points and Xavier Tillman had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 10 Michigan State beat Rutgers 71-60 Wednesday night. The Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) moved a half-game ahead of No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Purdue in the Big Ten standings. The Scarlet Knights (12-14, 5-11) have lost five of their past six games.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston scored 28 points and Xavier Tillman had a career-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 10 Michigan State beat Rutgers 71-60 Wednesday night. The Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) moved a half-game ahead of No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Purdue in the Big Ten standings. The Scarlet Knights (12-14, 5-11) have lost five of their past six games.
Griffin enjoying resurgence a year after trade to Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin doesn't need to jump over any cars to be a hit in the Motor City. A year after arriving in Detroit with his career at a crossroads, a more earthbound Griffin is doing all he can to shake the Pistons out of their decade-long malaise.
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin doesn't need to jump over any cars to be a hit in the Motor City. A year after arriving in Detroit with his career at a crossroads, a more earthbound Griffin is doing all he can to shake the Pistons out of their decade-long malaise.
Cabrera faces pitcher for 1st time since June arm injury
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit against a pitcher Monday for the first time since rupturing a tendon in his left biceps on June 12. The 35-year-old hit, fielded, threw and ran the bases Monday during the Detroit Tigers' first full-squad workout of spring training. "I feel good about being back on the field and playing," the two-time AL MVP said. I can't be hurt this...
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit against a pitcher Monday for the first time since rupturing a tendon in his left biceps on June 12. The 35-year-old hit, fielded, threw and ran the bases Monday during the Detroit Tigers' first full-squad workout of spring training. "I feel good about being back on the field and playing," the two-time AL MVP said. I can't be hurt this...
Jim Harbaugh taking Michigan team to South Africa in May
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year's visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year's visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017.
Michigan No. 7, MSU No. 10 in AP Top 25
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. The Blue Devils earned 58 of 64 first-place votes in Monday's poll to earn a third stint at the top this season. Duke replaced Tennessee, which had spent four weeks at No. 1 but fell to fifth after Saturday's loss at Kentucky. Gonzaga moved up a spot to No. 2, followed by Virginia and John...
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. The Blue Devils earned 58 of 64 first-place votes in Monday's poll to earn a third stint at the top this season. Duke replaced Tennessee, which had spent four weeks at No. 1 but fell to fifth after Saturday's loss at Kentucky. Gonzaga moved up a spot to No. 2, followed by Virginia and John...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, John Niyo & Will Burchfield
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan State's win over Ohio State, but losing Nick Ward to a broken hand.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan State's win over Ohio State, but losing Nick Ward to a broken hand.
Surging Flyers beat Red Wings 3-1 win
DETROIT (AP) - Carter Hart bounced back from his worst performance in the NHL with one of his best, flourishing as he played on consecutive days for the first time in the league. The breakout rookie had 37 saves to help the surging Philadelphia Flyers beat Detroit 3-1 on Sunday night after he gave up a career-high five goals in an overtime win against the Red Wings the previous day. "His...
DETROIT (AP) - Carter Hart bounced back from his worst performance in the NHL with one of his best, flourishing as he played on consecutive days for the first time in the league. The breakout rookie had 37 saves to help the surging Philadelphia Flyers beat Detroit 3-1 on Sunday night after he gave up a career-high five goals in an overtime win against the Red Wings the previous day. "His...
WATCH: Woodriffe with Winston, Izzo, Goins & McQuaid following 62-44 win over Ohio State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State shut down Ohio State in the second half despite an injury to Nick Ward. Now the Spartans may be without their standout big man for a while.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State shut down Ohio State in the second half despite an injury to Nick Ward. Now the Spartans may be without their standout big man for a while.
Ward breaks hand in Michigan State's win over Ohio State
Michigan State announced Sunday night that center Nick Ward "sustained a hairline fracture of his left hand" during their win over Ohio State.
Michigan State announced Sunday night that center Nick Ward "sustained a hairline fracture of his left hand" during their win over Ohio State.
Konecny's OT goal lifts Flyers past Red Wings 6-5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers were able to exhale after almost improbably coughing up two points. Konecny scored his second goal of the game 1:27 into overtime and Philadelphia bounced back from squandering a big lead to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Saturday. "It feels good to get that one, especially when you have the thought of maybe losing a game...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers were able to exhale after almost improbably coughing up two points. Konecny scored his second goal of the game 1:27 into overtime and Philadelphia bounced back from squandering a big lead to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Saturday. "It feels good to get that one, especially when you have the thought of maybe losing a game...
WATCH: Beilein & Simpson following 65-52 win over Maryland
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - After a startling loss at last-place Penn State earlier in the week, Michigan coach John Beilein had a pretty good idea how his team would respond. "I had no doubt our defense would be strong today," he said.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - After a startling loss at last-place Penn State earlier in the week, Michigan coach John Beilein had a pretty good idea how his team would respond. "I had no doubt our defense would be strong today," he said.