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.
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.