Shoemaker, Blue Jays blank Tigers 6-0, Montoyo gets 1st win
TORONTO (AP) - Through chattering teeth, Charlie Montoyo talked about how good it felt to win for the first time as a major league manager. After Matt Shoemaker and the Blue Jays beat Detroit 6-0 Friday night, Toronto players marked their new skipper's milestone victory by bundling him into a laundry basket, dragging him into the showers and dousing him with beer. "He got about 50 or...
TORONTO (AP) - Through chattering teeth, Charlie Montoyo talked about how good it felt to win for the first time as a major league manager. After Matt Shoemaker and the Blue Jays beat Detroit 6-0 Friday night, Toronto players marked their new skipper's milestone victory by bundling him into a laundry basket, dragging him into the showers and dousing him with beer. "He got about 50 or...
Bernier, Howard share shutout in Red Wings' win over Devils
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings are pulling off victory after victory at the end of a season in which they haven't had much to celebrate. Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Red Wings - who have the fourth-worst point total in the NHL - topped the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings are pulling off victory after victory at the end of a season in which they haven't had much to celebrate. Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Red Wings - who have the fourth-worst point total in the NHL - topped the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Michigan State defeats LSU 80-63, advancing to East Regional final
The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo.
The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo.
WATCH: Beilein, Poole, Livers, Matthews, Brazdeikis & Teske after season ending loss to Texas Tech
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - More than 24 minutes into the game, the nation's best defense had yet to allow its 20th point. Yes, Texas Tech makes it tough on people. One more clamp-down job like this and the Red Raiders will be D-ing up in the Final Four.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - More than 24 minutes into the game, the nation's best defense had yet to allow its 20th point. Yes, Texas Tech makes it tough on people. One more clamp-down job like this and the Red Raiders will be D-ing up in the Final Four.
Bertuzzi's OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The playoffs may be well beyond reach, but the Detroit Red Wings are showing some fight at the end of another disappointing season. Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin each had two goals to lead the Red Wings to a 5-4 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. It was Detroit's fifth win in its last six games.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The playoffs may be well beyond reach, but the Detroit Red Wings are showing some fight at the end of another disappointing season. Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin each had two goals to lead the Red Wings to a 5-4 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. It was Detroit's fifth win in its last six games.
Ellington, Griffin lead Pistons past Magic 115-98
Journeyman shooter Wayne Ellington didn't get much attention after he signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons in early February.
Journeyman shooter Wayne Ellington didn't get much attention after he signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Pistons in early February.
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.
WATCH: Izzo, Goins, Tillman, McQuaid, Winston & Langford as they prepare for LSU
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.