WATCH: No. 2 Michigan still unbeaten after beating Penn State 68-55
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole is noticing some extra attention from opposing defenses now. "I think today was the first time that I was actually being denied the ball on the perimeter, so it was something that I had to adjust to," the Michigan sophomore said. "But we know that we were able to read the coverages. I think that's something that really started to get us...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole is noticing some extra attention from opposing defenses now. "I think today was the first time that I was actually being denied the ball on the perimeter, so it was something that I had to adjust to," the Michigan sophomore said. "But we know that we were able to read the coverages. I think that's something that really started to get us...
WATCH: Kampe, Hill-Mais & Norris after 76-74 win over N. Kentucky
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored nine of his team-high 32 points in the final 10 minutes as Oakland came from 10 points down to beat Northern Kentucky, 76-74 in the Golden Grizzlies' Horizon League home opener Thursday night. Oakland now has won five of its last six meetings with Northern Kentucky.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored nine of his team-high 32 points in the final 10 minutes as Oakland came from 10 points down to beat Northern Kentucky, 76-74 in the Golden Grizzlies' Horizon League home opener Thursday night. Oakland now has won five of its last six meetings with Northern Kentucky.
4 wild-card games, all should be close
The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any - or all - of the visitors win on wild-card weekend to begin the 2019 calendar. Hey, the largest spread is a mere 6 1-2 points, Bears over Eagles. Maybe the most intriguing matchup is at Jerry World, which makes sense because the NFL scheduled Seahawks vs. Cowboys for Saturday night. Some cool stuff about this game...
The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any - or all - of the visitors win on wild-card weekend to begin the 2019 calendar. Hey, the largest spread is a mere 6 1-2 points, Bears over Eagles. Maybe the most intriguing matchup is at Jerry World, which makes sense because the NFL scheduled Seahawks vs. Cowboys for Saturday night. Some cool stuff about this game...
Griffin's 26 points leads Pistons past Grizzlies 101-94
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the closing minutes of a four-game trip, the Detroit Pistons had enough energy to end the journey on a good note. With a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Pistons built a double-digit lead and snapped their three-game losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the closing minutes of a four-game trip, the Detroit Pistons had enough energy to end the journey on a good note. With a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Pistons built a double-digit lead and snapped their three-game losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
WATCH: Ward scores 21, No. 8 Michigan State tops Northwestern 81-55
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
WATCH: Flames rally for 5-3 win, hand Red Wings 6th straight loss
DETROIT (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau capped a memorable day with another splendid performance. Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for the month of December - and he was part of the Pacific Division All-Star roster, which was also released...
DETROIT (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau capped a memorable day with another splendid performance. Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for the month of December - and he was part of the Pacific Division All-Star roster, which was also released...
Michigan CB David Long and TE Zach Gentry entering NFL draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan cornerback David Long and tight end Zach Gentry are entering the NFL draft, skipping their final seasons of college eligibility. Long and Gentry made their announcements Wednesday on social media .
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan cornerback David Long and tight end Zach Gentry are entering the NFL draft, skipping their final seasons of college eligibility. Long and Gentry made their announcements Wednesday on social media .
Jimmy Howard makes NHL All-Star team
Forwards - Jack Eichel, Buffalo (2); Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay (3); c-Auston Matthews, Toronto (3); David Pastrnak, Boston (1); Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay (6); John Tavares, Toronto (6).
Forwards - Jack Eichel, Buffalo (2); Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay (3); c-Auston Matthews, Toronto (3); David Pastrnak, Boston (1); Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay (6); John Tavares, Toronto (6).
Lopez has 25, Giannis monster dunk as Bucks beat Pistons
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks started the new year much like the finished the last one. Antetokounmpo threw down a spectacular one-handed dunk, Brook Lopez continued to show off his long-range shooting prowess and the Bucks cruised past the Detroit Pistons 121-98 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won four straight and eight of nine and is an NBA-best 26-10.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks started the new year much like the finished the last one. Antetokounmpo threw down a spectacular one-handed dunk, Brook Lopez continued to show off his long-range shooting prowess and the Bucks cruised past the Detroit Pistons 121-98 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won four straight and eight of nine and is an NBA-best 26-10.
Lions part ways with offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter
The Detroit Lions have parted ways with offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
The Detroit Lions have parted ways with offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
Panthers beat struggling Red Wings 4-3 in shootout
DETROIT (AP) - Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers refused to let a terrible first period ruin their entire night. After trailing by three goals, the Panthers roared back and beat the struggling Detroit Red Wings 4-3 when Huberdeau scored the only goal in a shootout Monday. Florida, which has won six of eight, was down 3-0 after the opening period.
DETROIT (AP) - Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers refused to let a terrible first period ruin their entire night. After trailing by three goals, the Panthers roared back and beat the struggling Detroit Red Wings 4-3 when Huberdeau scored the only goal in a shootout Monday. Florida, which has won six of eight, was down 3-0 after the opening period.
Herbert sparks Oregon past Michigan State 7-6 in Redbox Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Make it an impressive 28 and counting for Oregon's quarterback, the longest active streak in the nation among FBS schools. That it turned out to be the Ducks lone score in their 7-6 win over Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl only emphasized why coach Mario...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Make it an impressive 28 and counting for Oregon's quarterback, the longest active streak in the nation among FBS schools. That it turned out to be the Ducks lone score in their 7-6 win over Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl only emphasized why coach Mario...
WATCH: Lions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level. So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction. The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place in the NFC North in Matt Patricia's first season as head coach, their worst year since losing 12 games in 2012. "We all have to do better and it starts with me," Patricia said...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level. So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction. The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place in the NFC North in Matt Patricia's first season as head coach, their worst year since losing 12 games in 2012. "We all have to do better and it starts with me," Patricia said...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Packers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Packers.