Connor has 3 points as Jets beat Red Wings 4-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - After reaching a major milestone, Bryan Little was having a hard time wrapping his head around it. Little scored the game-winning goal for his 500th career point and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Friday night. The 31-year-old Little began his NHL career in 2007-08 with the Atlanta Thrashers, who relocated to Winnipeg in 2011.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - After reaching a major milestone, Bryan Little was having a hard time wrapping his head around it. Little scored the game-winning goal for his 500th career point and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Friday night. The 31-year-old Little began his NHL career in 2007-08 with the Atlanta Thrashers, who relocated to Winnipeg in 2011.
Former Lions coach Rick Forzano has died at age 90
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Rick Forzano, who was the coach of the Detroit Lions during the mid-1970s and hired a young Bill Belichick to work on his staff, has died. He was 90. The Lions said Thursday night that Forzano's family confirmed his death. He died Wednesday. Forzano coached the Lions for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, plus the first four games in 1976. He went 15-17.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Rick Forzano, who was the coach of the Detroit Lions during the mid-1970s and hired a young Bill Belichick to work on his staff, has died. He was 90. The Lions said Thursday night that Forzano's family confirmed his death. He died Wednesday. Forzano coached the Lions for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, plus the first four games in 1976. He went 15-17.
Former Michigan St basketball coach Gus Ganakas dies at 92
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gus Ganakas, who was the coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team from 1969-76 and remained part of the athletic department until his retirement in 2000, has died. He was 92. Michigan State said Ganakas died Friday. "Gus was one of the most selfless and positive people that I've ever been around," said Tom Izzo, the men's basketball...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gus Ganakas, who was the coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team from 1969-76 and remained part of the athletic department until his retirement in 2000, has died. He was 92. Michigan State said Ganakas died Friday. "Gus was one of the most selfless and positive people that I've ever been around," said Tom Izzo, the men's basketball...
No. 2 Michigan beats Illinois 79-69 to improve to 16-0
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Zavier Simpson scored 16 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 15 and No. 2 Michigan beat Illinois 79-69 on Thursday night to improve to 16-0. Michigan (4-0 Big Ten) and Virginia are the only unbeaten teams in the country. The Wolverines jumped to a 7-0 lead and easily held off the overmatched Illinois (4-12, 0-5).
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Zavier Simpson scored 16 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 15 and No. 2 Michigan beat Illinois 79-69 on Thursday night to improve to 16-0. Michigan (4-0 Big Ten) and Virginia are the only unbeaten teams in the country. The Wolverines jumped to a 7-0 lead and easily held off the overmatched Illinois (4-12, 0-5).
Kings defeat Griffin-less Pistons 112-102
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
Shane Greene, Tigers agree to $4M deal, avoid arbitration
DETROIT (AP) - The Tigers have avoided arbitration with reliever Shane Greene, agreeing to a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Greene went 4-6 with a 5.12 ERA and 32 saves last season and earned $1.95 million. He appeared in 66 games and struck out 65 in 63 1/3 innings.
DETROIT (AP) - The Tigers have avoided arbitration with reliever Shane Greene, agreeing to a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Greene went 4-6 with a 5.12 ERA and 32 saves last season and earned $1.95 million. He appeared in 66 games and struck out 65 in 63 1/3 innings.
WATCH: McFolley, Davis score 29 each and Detroit cruises 101-83
DETROIT (AP) - Josh McFolley and Antoine Davis scored 29 points apiece as Detroit defeated Green Bay 101-83 on Thursday night, toppling the last undefeated team in the Horizon League. The Phoenix fell behind 10-0 and never caught up, falling to 3-1 in conference, 9-8 overall. The Titans went on to score 53 points in the first half, a season high. McFolley also had a season high with 29 points,...
DETROIT (AP) - Josh McFolley and Antoine Davis scored 29 points apiece as Detroit defeated Green Bay 101-83 on Thursday night, toppling the last undefeated team in the Horizon League. The Phoenix fell behind 10-0 and never caught up, falling to 3-1 in conference, 9-8 overall. The Titans went on to score 53 points in the first half, a season high. McFolley also had a season high with 29 points,...
WATCH: Abram's late FTs help Milwaukee pull away from Oakland 67-64
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - DeAndre Abram scored 18 points that included two late free throws to help Milwaukee hold off Oakland for a 67-64 victory on Thursday night. Milwaukee (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won five of its last seven games. Oakland (7-11, 3-2) has lost two straight following a three-game win streak.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - DeAndre Abram scored 18 points that included two late free throws to help Milwaukee hold off Oakland for a 67-64 victory on Thursday night. Milwaukee (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won five of its last seven games. Oakland (7-11, 3-2) has lost two straight following a three-game win streak.
WATCH: Dantonio 'we just need to shake it up a little bit' on coaching moves
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is standing by his assistant coaches after a disappointing season for Michigan State. Dantonio announced several changes within his staff Thursday, but they all involved current assistants taking on new roles. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires from outside the program.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is standing by his assistant coaches after a disappointing season for Michigan State. Dantonio announced several changes within his staff Thursday, but they all involved current assistants taking on new roles. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires from outside the program.
Harbaugh hires Gattis away from Alabama to be Michigan's OC
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...
Kuzma's career-high 41 leads Lakers over Pistons 113-100
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 41 points in three quarters against his childhood team, joining some rarified company in the process. His offensive outburst propelled the Los Angeles Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 113-100 on Wednesday night to improve to 3-5 without injured LeBron James. "Our team has shown a lot of growth from the post-LeBron injury," Lakers coach...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 41 points in three quarters against his childhood team, joining some rarified company in the process. His offensive outburst propelled the Los Angeles Lakers over the Detroit Pistons 113-100 on Wednesday night to improve to 3-5 without injured LeBron James. "Our team has shown a lot of growth from the post-LeBron injury," Lakers coach...
Lions hire Mike Disner as VP to manage salary cap
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have hired Mike Disner as vice president of football administration. The Lions made the move Tuesday to replace Matt Harriss, who helped them negotiate contracts and manage the salary cap.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have hired Mike Disner as vice president of football administration. The Lions made the move Tuesday to replace Matt Harriss, who helped them negotiate contracts and manage the salary cap.
WATCH: Izzo & Winston following 77-59 win over Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston shook off a slow start and took over when No. 6 Michigan State needed him most against Purdue. Winston began with a 16-plus-minute scoreless stretch but finished with 23 points, helping the Spartans pull away to beat the Boilermakers 77-59 on Tuesday night. "That's what great players do," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. The Spartans...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston shook off a slow start and took over when No. 6 Michigan State needed him most against Purdue. Winston began with a 16-plus-minute scoreless stretch but finished with 23 points, helping the Spartans pull away to beat the Boilermakers 77-59 on Tuesday night. "That's what great players do," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. The Spartans...
WATCH: Blashill & Kronwall following 3-2 loss to Habs
DETROIT (AP) - Jeff Petry finally scored a goal against the Red Wings in Detroit, and it turned out to be decisive. Petry scored 19 seconds into the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. Petry, a Michigan native, is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry, who was a member of the Detroit team that won the World Series in 1984....
DETROIT (AP) - Jeff Petry finally scored a goal against the Red Wings in Detroit, and it turned out to be decisive. Petry scored 19 seconds into the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. Petry, a Michigan native, is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry, who was a member of the Detroit team that won the World Series in 1984....