Curry returns to score 26 and Warriors beat Pistons
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry was back after a night off, and all was well again for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 26 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the Warriors rebounded a night after a blowout loss with a 121-114 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry was back after a night off, and all was well again for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 26 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the Warriors rebounded a night after a blowout loss with a 121-114 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Mantha scores in OT, Red Wings beat Golden Knights 3-2
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Anthony Mantha acknowledges he has had a rough season, with "ups and downs" he's had to learn from, especially after missing 15 games with a hand injury midway through the season. Mostly, it's the downs he's focused on in order to become a better player. Saturday night, it paid off. Mantha scored the tying goal midway through the third period and got the...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Anthony Mantha acknowledges he has had a rough season, with "ups and downs" he's had to learn from, especially after missing 15 games with a hand injury midway through the season. Mostly, it's the downs he's focused on in order to become a better player. Saturday night, it paid off. Mantha scored the tying goal midway through the third period and got the...
Lillard, Blazers beat Detroit 117-112 for 3rd straight win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The play of Damian Lillard has been a constant for Portland. It's the contributions by his teammates that have coincided with the Trail Blazers' rise in the standings. Lillard had 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds Saturday as the Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-112 for their third straight win.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The play of Damian Lillard has been a constant for Portland. It's the contributions by his teammates that have coincided with the Trail Blazers' rise in the standings. Lillard had 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds Saturday as the Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-112 for their third straight win.
WATCH: Goins, McQuaid, Winston, Tillman & Izzo after 70-50 win over Minnesota
Michigan State doesn't just hope to get to the Sweet 16 each year. It expects it.
Michigan State doesn't just hope to get to the Sweet 16 each year. It expects it.
WATCH: Hammond with Poole, Beilein, Simpson, Livers & Teske after their 64-49 win over Florida
Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the Gators' lockdown defense.
Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the Gators' lockdown defense.
Lions sign CB Rashaan Melvin
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerback Rashaan Melvin. The Lions announced the move Saturday. Melvin is entering his sixth NFL season. Melvin played for the Oakland Raiders in 2018, appearing in 14 games with seven starts. Prior to Oakland, he spent time with Indianapolis, New England and Baltimore. Melvin entered the NFL with Tampa Bay as a rookie free...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerback Rashaan Melvin. The Lions announced the move Saturday. Melvin is entering his sixth NFL season. Melvin played for the Oakland Raiders in 2018, appearing in 14 games with seven starts. Prior to Oakland, he spent time with Indianapolis, New England and Baltimore. Melvin entered the NFL with Tampa Bay as a rookie free...
Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal. The Lions announced the move Friday. Donnal appeared in two games last season for Detroit. He previously spent time with the Ravens and Rams. Donnal was a fourth-round draft pick in 2015 by the Rams. He has appeared in 29 NFL games with six starts. He played 16 games for the Rams in 2016 but has not made...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal. The Lions announced the move Friday. Donnal appeared in two games last season for Detroit. He previously spent time with the Ravens and Rams. Donnal was a fourth-round draft pick in 2015 by the Rams. He has appeared in 29 NFL games with six starts. He played 16 games for the Rams in 2016 but has not made...
WATCH: Izzo, Henry, Winston, Tillman & Goins talk yesterday's game & prepare for Minnesota
Unlike the grind of conference season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says, the fun of coaching in the NCAA Tournament is coming up with a game plan for an unfamiliar opponent, maybe one he and his team had never faced.
Unlike the grind of conference season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says, the fun of coaching in the NCAA Tournament is coming up with a game plan for an unfamiliar opponent, maybe one he and his team had never faced.
Ellington, Drummond lead Pistons past Suns, 118-98
PHOENIX (AP) - The Detroit Pistons turned up the defensive pressure in the second half and turned away the Phoenix Suns. Wayne Ellington scored 23 points and the Pistons made 17 3-pointers in a 118-98 victory on Thursday night. Detroit held the Suns to 38 second-half points and limited Suns star Devin Booker to six points in the final 24 minutes. "We locked in and flipped the switch,"...
PHOENIX (AP) - The Detroit Pistons turned up the defensive pressure in the second half and turned away the Phoenix Suns. Wayne Ellington scored 23 points and the Pistons made 17 3-pointers in a 118-98 victory on Thursday night. Detroit held the Suns to 38 second-half points and limited Suns star Devin Booker to six points in the final 24 minutes. "We locked in and flipped the switch,"...
WATCH: Hammond with Matthews, Beilein & Teske following 74-55 win over Montana
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best performance since coming back from injury, and No. 2 seed Michigan put away Montana early in a 74-55 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. Ignas Brazdeikis added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Jon Teske had 11 points and nine boards for the Wolverines, who led by as many as 27...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds in his best performance since coming back from injury, and No. 2 seed Michigan put away Montana early in a 74-55 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. Ignas Brazdeikis added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Jon Teske had 11 points and nine boards for the Wolverines, who led by as many as 27...
Barbashev records first hat trick, Blues beat Red Wings 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ivan Barbashev's parents and younger brother traveled from Russia to watch him play for the Blues on Thursday night. The 23-year-old center made the long trip worth it - and in a big way. Barbashev recorded his first career NHL hat trick to lead St. Louis to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. "It feels great," Barbashev said. "It's their second game...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ivan Barbashev's parents and younger brother traveled from Russia to watch him play for the Blues on Thursday night. The 23-year-old center made the long trip worth it - and in a big way. Barbashev recorded his first career NHL hat trick to lead St. Louis to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. "It feels great," Barbashev said. "It's their second game...
March Madness: NCAA Tournament primed to top itself again
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one.
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one.
Still rebuilding, Tigers hoping for growth in 2019
DETROIT (AP) - Al Avila is known for his candor, and the Detroit general manager has remained pretty straightforward about what the future holds for the Tigers. Yes, they're still rebuilding. "The only reason I'm being honest is because: How do you hide this?" Avila joked earlier this offseason. "I'm exaggerating, but it's a necessary process."
DETROIT (AP) - Al Avila is known for his candor, and the Detroit general manager has remained pretty straightforward about what the future holds for the Tigers. Yes, they're still rebuilding. "The only reason I'm being honest is because: How do you hide this?" Avila joked earlier this offseason. "I'm exaggerating, but it's a necessary process."
Winston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament. Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient performance at the free throw line. Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State, thanks in part to a season-high, 25-of-26 showing...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament. Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient performance at the free throw line. Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State, thanks in part to a season-high, 25-of-26 showing...