How Fox's 25 seasons of doing NFL changed the game
Terry Bradshaw thought his career as a football analyst was over in 1993 when CBS lost the NFL rights to Fox. But instead of going back to cattle ranching, he has had a front-row seat to the biggest sports broadcasting startup of the past quarter-century.
Terry Bradshaw thought his career as a football analyst was over in 1993 when CBS lost the NFL rights to Fox. But instead of going back to cattle ranching, he has had a front-row seat to the biggest sports broadcasting startup of the past quarter-century.
WATCH: Griffin, Drummond help Pistons pull away from Wizards 106-95
DETROIT (AP) - There's no trophy for beating a slumping team like the Washington Wizards in late December. For Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons, though, Wednesday night's victory felt like a big deal. After losing nine of 11, the Pistons went on a 23-2 run to start the second half and held on to beat Washington 106-95.
DETROIT (AP) - There's no trophy for beating a slumping team like the Washington Wizards in late December. For Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons, though, Wednesday night's victory felt like a big deal. After losing nine of 11, the Pistons went on a 23-2 run to start the second half and held on to beat Washington 106-95.
Michigan's Bushell-Beatty to miss Peach Bowl against Florida
ATLANTA (AP) - Michigan right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty has become the Wolverines' fourth draft-eligible player to pull out of Saturday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against No. 10 Florida. Michigan spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed to The Associated Press that Bushell-Beatty, a fifth-year senior, elected to miss the game.
ATLANTA (AP) - Michigan right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty has become the Wolverines' fourth draft-eligible player to pull out of Saturday's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against No. 10 Florida. Michigan spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed to The Associated Press that Bushell-Beatty, a fifth-year senior, elected to miss the game.
Mercer the latest quiet addition for busy Detroit Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Jordy Mercer found out quickly that the Tigers had him on their radar. "They were one of the first clubs that we had talks with," Detroit's new shortstop said Tuesday. "It was early on in the process, so I know they were interested. They didn't back down."
DETROIT (AP) - Jordy Mercer found out quickly that the Tigers had him on their radar. "They were one of the first clubs that we had talks with," Detroit's new shortstop said Tuesday. "It was early on in the process, so I know they were interested. They didn't back down."
Patricia building rapport with Lions, but not success yet
Coach Matt Patricia couldn't deliver a playoff berth in his first season with the Detroit Lions, but he gave his players the next best thing on Monday. A day off. It was Victory Monday without the victory in Allen Park, as the players didn't have organized meetings the day before their regular day off Tuesday for Christmas Day. Patricia has had a rocky start to his tenure in Detroit,...
Coach Matt Patricia couldn't deliver a playoff berth in his first season with the Detroit Lions, but he gave his players the next best thing on Monday. A day off. It was Victory Monday without the victory in Allen Park, as the players didn't have organized meetings the day before their regular day off Tuesday for Christmas Day. Patricia has had a rocky start to his tenure in Detroit,...
Michigan No. 2, MSU No. 8 in latest AP poll
Duke moved to No. 1 after blowing out Kentucky in its season opener, only to lose the top spot two weeks later with a loss to Gonzaga in Maui. Well, the Blue Devils are back at No. 1. Buoyed by a win over No. 12 Texas Tech and Kansas' loss at No. 18 Arizona State, Duke moved atop The Associated Press Top 25 released on Monday, receiving 35 of 64 first-place votes.
Duke moved to No. 1 after blowing out Kentucky in its season opener, only to lose the top spot two weeks later with a loss to Gonzaga in Maui. Well, the Blue Devils are back at No. 1. Buoyed by a win over No. 12 Texas Tech and Kansas' loss at No. 18 Arizona State, Duke moved atop The Associated Press Top 25 released on Monday, receiving 35 of 64 first-place votes.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions' loss to the Vikings.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions' loss to the Vikings.
Kapanen's 2 goals lead Maple Leafs past Red Wings 5-4 in OT
TORONTO (AP) - Kasperi Kapanen was looking to get off the ice. Instead, he wound up scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Kapanen scored his second goal of the game at 1:53 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday night. Kapanen's winner squeezed through the pads of former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier and just got over the goal line.
TORONTO (AP) - Kasperi Kapanen was looking to get off the ice. Instead, he wound up scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Kapanen scored his second goal of the game at 1:53 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday night. Kapanen's winner squeezed through the pads of former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier and just got over the goal line.
WATCH: Casey, Galloway & Griffin after 98-95 loss to Hawks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons thought they had the right big guy on the line. With 23 seconds left and trailing the Atlanta Hawks by a point, it was Blake Griffin with two free throws instead of Andre Drummond, one of the worst free-throw shooters in league history. Griffin missed both shots, and the Hawks held on for a 98-95 victory Sunday. "I have to be better than that," he...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons thought they had the right big guy on the line. With 23 seconds left and trailing the Atlanta Hawks by a point, it was Blake Griffin with two free throws instead of Andre Drummond, one of the worst free-throw shooters in league history. Griffin missed both shots, and the Hawks held on for a 98-95 victory Sunday. "I have to be better than that," he...
Lions assured of last-place finish after loss to Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - The collapse of the Detroit Lions is essentially complete. There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit actually dominated the first 25 minutes or so, but the Lions allowed Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph to catch a Hail Mary touchdown with embarrassing...
DETROIT (AP) - The collapse of the Detroit Lions is essentially complete. There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit actually dominated the first 25 minutes or so, but the Lions allowed Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph to catch a Hail Mary touchdown with embarrassing...
WATCH: Slay, Patricia, Stafford & Francois after 27-9 loss to Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
Lions put Ellington, Washington on injured reserve
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Bruce Ellington and safety Charles Washington on injured reserve with hamstring injuries. The Lions also announced Saturday that they have signed receiver Chris Lacy and cornerback Dee Virgin to the active roster from the practice squad, and signed receiver Deontez Alexander to the practice squad. Detroit hosts Minnesota on Sunday....
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Bruce Ellington and safety Charles Washington on injured reserve with hamstring injuries. The Lions also announced Saturday that they have signed receiver Chris Lacy and cornerback Dee Virgin to the active roster from the practice squad, and signed receiver Deontez Alexander to the practice squad. Detroit hosts Minnesota on Sunday....
WATCH: No. 4 Michigan stays unbeaten, routs Air Force 71-50
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Air Force came out against No. 4 Michigan in what looked like a zone defense. For a few minutes, it was working. "I think it took a while for our guys just to look at the defense and figure out what it was - even the coaches. They had played 4 percent zone defense this year ... so we didn't plan on that," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "Those are...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Air Force came out against No. 4 Michigan in what looked like a zone defense. For a few minutes, it was working. "I think it took a while for our guys just to look at the defense and figure out what it was - even the coaches. They had played 4 percent zone defense this year ... so we didn't plan on that," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "Those are...
WATCH: Panthers, behind Luongo's 33 saves, beat Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) - With the top two lines taking the lead, the Florida Panthers found a style of play that suits them Saturday. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves, Mike Hoffman and Evegnii Dadonov each scored and the Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1.
DETROIT (AP) - With the top two lines taking the lead, the Florida Panthers found a style of play that suits them Saturday. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves, Mike Hoffman and Evegnii Dadonov each scored and the Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1.