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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.