Michigan No. 2, MSU No. 8 in AP Top 25 poll
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke remains atop an AP Top 25 poll with few major changes after a light Christmas week schedule of games. The Blue Devils earned 35 of 64 first-place votes to stay at No. 1 for the second straight week and fourth week this season, while the top 12 remained in unchanged in the latest poll on Monday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke remains atop an AP Top 25 poll with few major changes after a light Christmas week schedule of games. The Blue Devils earned 35 of 64 first-place votes to stay at No. 1 for the second straight week and fourth week this season, while the top 12 remained in unchanged in the latest poll on Monday.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo & John Niyo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Lions winning in Green Bay and what it means to their future.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable to talk about the Lions winning in Green Bay and what it means to their future.
Fournier's buzzer beater lifts Magic past Pistons 109-107
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Even when he's not having a big game, Evan Fournier is still the Orlando Magic's best option at the end of games. Fournier took an inbounds pass outside the 3-point arc, dribbled to the free throw line and shot a floating jumper that dropped through the nets as the buzzer sounded on Orlando's 109-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Even when he's not having a big game, Evan Fournier is still the Orlando Magic's best option at the end of games. Fournier took an inbounds pass outside the 3-point arc, dribbled to the free throw line and shot a floating jumper that dropped through the nets as the buzzer sounded on Orlando's 109-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
WATCH: Lions beat up on Packers 31-0
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater lined up for a field goal but seemed a little antsy, gesturing with his arms like a quarterback calling for a shotgun snap. It turns out that was exactly what it was. Prater's 8-yard pass on a fake field-goal try was a high and a little wobbly, but Levine Toilolo was so wide open in the end zone that it didn't matter.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater lined up for a field goal but seemed a little antsy, gesturing with his arms like a quarterback calling for a shotgun snap. It turns out that was exactly what it was. Prater's 8-yard pass on a fake field-goal try was a high and a little wobbly, but Levine Toilolo was so wide open in the end zone that it didn't matter.
No. 2 Michigan pulls away for 74-52 win over Binghamton
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Iggy Brazdeikis scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, and No. 2 Michigan eventually pulled away for a 74-52 victory over Binghamton on Sunday. The Wolverines (13-0) led just 46-43 before a 19-4 run put the game away. Jordan Poole scored 18 points, and Zavier Simpson had two points, nine rebounds and a career-high 10 assists.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Iggy Brazdeikis scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, and No. 2 Michigan eventually pulled away for a 74-52 victory over Binghamton on Sunday. The Wolverines (13-0) led just 46-43 before a 19-4 run put the game away. Jordan Poole scored 18 points, and Zavier Simpson had two points, nine rebounds and a career-high 10 assists.
Harbaugh's 4th year at Michigan ends with 2 lopsided losses
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff nearly a year ago as he entered his fourth season at Michigan. For a while, the moves looked good.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh shook up his coaching staff nearly a year ago as he entered his fourth season at Michigan. For a while, the moves looked good.
Stars blast Red Wings 5-1
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov didn't see the harsh criticism of Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin from the Dallas front office as a scathing critique of just the high-priced forwards. The Russian in his second season with the Stars viewed it as a message for the entire team. If so, message received, at least for now.
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov didn't see the harsh criticism of Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin from the Dallas front office as a scathing critique of just the high-priced forwards. The Russian in his second season with the Stars viewed it as a message for the entire team. If so, message received, at least for now.
Lions put Shead on IR, rule Agnew, Lawson out versus Packers
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put cornerback DeShawn Shead on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Andre Chachere off the practice squad. Detroit made the moves Saturday, a day before ending the season at Green Bay. The Lions (5-10) also ruled out returner Jamal Agnew (knee) and cornerback Nevin Lawson (ankle) against the Packers.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put cornerback DeShawn Shead on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Andre Chachere off the practice squad. Detroit made the moves Saturday, a day before ending the season at Green Bay. The Lions (5-10) also ruled out returner Jamal Agnew (knee) and cornerback Nevin Lawson (ankle) against the Packers.
Peach Bowl: Gators rout Michigan 41-15 to cap comeback year
ATLANTA (AP) - Lamical Perine had a 5-yard scoring catch and 53-yard touchdown run to lead No. 10 Florida's strong rushing attack Saturday, helping the Gators cap their comeback season with a 41-15 rout of No. 8 Michigan in the Peach Bowl. After finishing 4-7 in 2017, Florida enjoyed a dramatic turnaround in Dan Mullen's debut season as coach.
ATLANTA (AP) - Lamical Perine had a 5-yard scoring catch and 53-yard touchdown run to lead No. 10 Florida's strong rushing attack Saturday, helping the Gators cap their comeback season with a 41-15 rout of No. 8 Michigan in the Peach Bowl. After finishing 4-7 in 2017, Florida enjoyed a dramatic turnaround in Dan Mullen's debut season as coach.
Winston scores 24, No. 8 Michigan St beats N. Illinois 88-60
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston made two 3-pointers in the opening minutes, and it proved to be a preview of what was to come from Michigan State's point guard. Winston matched a career high with six 3-pointers and scored 24 points, leading the eighth-ranked Spartans to 88-60 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday. "I just kind of pick my spots," he said. "I take...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston made two 3-pointers in the opening minutes, and it proved to be a preview of what was to come from Michigan State's point guard. Winston matched a career high with six 3-pointers and scored 24 points, leading the eighth-ranked Spartans to 88-60 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday. "I just kind of pick my spots," he said. "I take...
Pacers crush Pistons, 125-88
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers have taken adversity and used it to their advantage during a breakout December. That run continued Friday night, when Domantas Sabonis got his league-leading 15th double-double as a reserve, Collison scored 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-88.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers have taken adversity and used it to their advantage during a breakout December. That run continued Friday night, when Domantas Sabonis got his league-leading 15th double-double as a reserve, Collison scored 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-88.
Lions acquire Loewen via waivers, put Robinson on IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have been assigned defensive end Mitchell Loewen via waivers from the New Orleans Saints. The Lions also announced Friday that they have put defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson on injured reserve with a knee injury. Detroit wraps up its season at Green Bay on Sunday. Cornerback DeShawn Shead and tight end Luke Willson will also miss that game for the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have been assigned defensive end Mitchell Loewen via waivers from the New Orleans Saints. The Lions also announced Friday that they have put defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson on injured reserve with a knee injury. Detroit wraps up its season at Green Bay on Sunday. Cornerback DeShawn Shead and tight end Luke Willson will also miss that game for the...
Michigan and Florida get ready to go in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) - Dan Mullen knows he was hired to do more than just lead Florida to any bowl game. Mullen's mandate is to bring championships to the Gators. His first-year results show he's on the right path. There may be no better way for Florida to cap its dramatic 2018 rebound under Mullen than to finally beat Michigan for the first time in Saturday's Peach Bowl. Michigan is 4-0 in...
ATLANTA (AP) - Dan Mullen knows he was hired to do more than just lead Florida to any bowl game. Mullen's mandate is to bring championships to the Gators. His first-year results show he's on the right path. There may be no better way for Florida to cap its dramatic 2018 rebound under Mullen than to finally beat Michigan for the first time in Saturday's Peach Bowl. Michigan is 4-0 in...
Lions, Packers look to close playoff-less seasons
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Joe Philbin's simple, no-nonsense and consistent approach as interim head coach is rubbing off on the Green Bay Packers. Winning helps reinforce the message. The Packers are 2-1 under Philbin going into their season finale against the Detroit Lions, who have stumbled to the finish line having lost seven of their past nine games.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Joe Philbin's simple, no-nonsense and consistent approach as interim head coach is rubbing off on the Green Bay Packers. Winning helps reinforce the message. The Packers are 2-1 under Philbin going into their season finale against the Detroit Lions, who have stumbled to the finish line having lost seven of their past nine games.
Kessel's power-play goals help Pens defeat Red Wings 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't happy with their lackluster play in the first period after a three-day holiday break. Then, Phil Kessel and the power play changed everything. Kessel scored two power-play goals, Derick Brassard added two goals and the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday. "Just the plays he made tonight is elite," Brassard said...
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't happy with their lackluster play in the first period after a three-day holiday break. Then, Phil Kessel and the power play changed everything. Kessel scored two power-play goals, Derick Brassard added two goals and the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday. "Just the plays he made tonight is elite," Brassard said...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Romeo Okwara
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' defensive lineman Romeo Okwara as they prepare to end the season in Green Bay on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' defensive lineman Romeo Okwara as they prepare to end the season in Green Bay on Sunday.
Michigan adjusts to decisions by 4 to skip Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) - Michigan probably will need more than one running back to replace Karan Higdon in Saturday's Peach Bowl against Florida. The leadership void left by Higdon's exit may be even more difficult to fill. "Karan was our guy, our offensive leader, and we all kind of followed him," quarterback Shea Patterson said Thursday of Higdon, the team's leading rusher and...
ATLANTA (AP) - Michigan probably will need more than one running back to replace Karan Higdon in Saturday's Peach Bowl against Florida. The leadership void left by Higdon's exit may be even more difficult to fill. "Karan was our guy, our offensive leader, and we all kind of followed him," quarterback Shea Patterson said Thursday of Higdon, the team's leading rusher and...