WATCH: Izzo, Kampe, Winston & McQuaid after MSU's 99-69 win over Oakland
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Oakland coach Greg Kampe has been on the sideline for more than 1,000 games over three-plus decades. And he's never seen a team as speedy as No. 10 Michigan State. Cassius Winston scored a season-high 26 points and directed a fast-paced offense, leading the Spartans to a 99-69 win over Oakland on Friday night. "They are the fastest team that I've played...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Oakland coach Greg Kampe has been on the sideline for more than 1,000 games over three-plus decades. And he's never seen a team as speedy as No. 10 Michigan State. Cassius Winston scored a season-high 26 points and directed a fast-paced offense, leading the Spartans to a 99-69 win over Oakland on Friday night. "They are the fastest team that I've played...
Williams' 7 3-pointers lift Hornets past Pistons 98-86
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - When asked about the last time he made seven 3-pointers in a game, Marvin Williams paused for several seconds and then finally responded, "High school?" That was a long time ago for the 32-year-old Williams. The 13-year veteran found his shooting stroke on Friday night, making a career-high 7 of 11 shots from beyond the arc on the way to a season-high 24 points...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - When asked about the last time he made seven 3-pointers in a game, Marvin Williams paused for several seconds and then finally responded, "High school?" That was a long time ago for the 32-year-old Williams. The 13-year veteran found his shooting stroke on Friday night, making a career-high 7 of 11 shots from beyond the arc on the way to a season-high 24 points...
No. 8 Michigan QB Shea Patterson returning for senior season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 8 Michigan will be short-handed against No. 10 Florida in the Peach Bowl. Just not at quarterback. Shea Patterson is returning for his senior season at Michigan instead of entering the NFL draft.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 8 Michigan will be short-handed against No. 10 Florida in the Peach Bowl. Just not at quarterback. Shea Patterson is returning for his senior season at Michigan instead of entering the NFL draft.
Kronwall, Bernier lead Red Wings to 4-1 win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Badly outshot over the first two periods, the Detroit Red Wings still managed to have the lead and went on to another win. Niklas Kronwall had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Badly outshot over the first two periods, the Detroit Red Wings still managed to have the lead and went on to another win. Niklas Kronwall had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Tyrell Crosby
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby as they prepare to host the Vikings on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby as they prepare to host the Vikings on Sunday.
Michigan's Higdon says he'll skip Peach Bowl
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan running back Karan Higdon says he'll skip the Peach Bowl. Higdon, a senior who has rushed for 1,178 yards this season, said on Instagram on Thursday that it is in his best interests to miss the game to prepare to pursue an NFL career. The eighth-ranked Wolverines face 10th-ranked Florida in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 29.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan running back Karan Higdon says he'll skip the Peach Bowl. Higdon, a senior who has rushed for 1,178 yards this season, said on Instagram on Thursday that it is in his best interests to miss the game to prepare to pursue an NFL career. The eighth-ranked Wolverines face 10th-ranked Florida in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 29.
Griffin, Bullock lead Pistons past Timberwolves in OT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trailing by 14 to start the fourth quarter, the Detroit Pistons got rolling on 3-pointers. However, their shortest shot of the night might have been the most important. Blake Griffin scored 34 points and Reggie Bullock added a career-high 33 as the Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-123 in overtime on Wednesday night.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trailing by 14 to start the fourth quarter, the Detroit Pistons got rolling on 3-pointers. However, their shortest shot of the night might have been the most important. Blake Griffin scored 34 points and Reggie Bullock added a career-high 33 as the Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-123 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Michigan LB Devin Bush entering draft, skipping senior year
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - In the same hour, Michigan had an expected departure and a surprise signing. Star linebacker Devin Bush announced Wednesday he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. He shared his decision on Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday shortly after the Wolverines welcomed five-star defensive back Dax Hill to its 20-plus player recruiting class .
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - In the same hour, Michigan had an expected departure and a surprise signing. Star linebacker Devin Bush announced Wednesday he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. He shared his decision on Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday shortly after the Wolverines welcomed five-star defensive back Dax Hill to its 20-plus player recruiting class .
Draft-bound Layne to miss Michigan State's bowl
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne will miss the team's bowl game after declaring his intention to leave for the NFL draft. Layne, a junior, said on Twitter last week that he would be entering the draft. Coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday that Layne wouldn't be playing in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon on Dec. 31. Dantonio said the decision to miss the...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne will miss the team's bowl game after declaring his intention to leave for the NFL draft. Layne, a junior, said on Twitter last week that he would be entering the draft. Coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday that Layne wouldn't be playing in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon on Dec. 31. Dantonio said the decision to miss the...
Dobbs, Barnett highlight Michigan State class
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs of Detroit as part of its 2019 recruiting class. Dobbs, a five-star recruit according to 247Sports, played for Belleville High School. He is part of what Mark Dantonio says might be the best class of offensive linemen he's signed in over a decade as Michigan State's coach. The NCAA's early signing...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs of Detroit as part of its 2019 recruiting class. Dobbs, a five-star recruit according to 247Sports, played for Belleville High School. He is part of what Mark Dantonio says might be the best class of offensive linemen he's signed in over a decade as Michigan State's coach. The NCAA's early signing...
Lions put Kerryon Johnson on IR, activate Jamal Agnew off IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions put rookie running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury. Detroit also activated returner Jamal Agnew from IR on Wednesday. Agnew has been out since Week 5 because of a knee injury. The Lions host Minnesota on Sunday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions put rookie running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury. Detroit also activated returner Jamal Agnew from IR on Wednesday. Agnew has been out since Week 5 because of a knee injury. The Lions host Minnesota on Sunday.
1st signing-day surprise as Michigan beats Bama
The Latest on the first day of the early college football signing period (all times Eastern): 9:30 a.m. An early signing-day surprise: Dax Hill, a five-star defensive back from Oklahoma, flipped from Alabama and signed with Michigan. Hill had been verbally committed to Michigan but switched to Alabama a few weeks ago. Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh lured him back when it mattered most. Hill is...
The Latest on the first day of the early college football signing period (all times Eastern): 9:30 a.m. An early signing-day surprise: Dax Hill, a five-star defensive back from Oklahoma, flipped from Alabama and signed with Michigan. Hill had been verbally committed to Michigan but switched to Alabama a few weeks ago. Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh lured him back when it mattered most. Hill is...
Hart stops 22 shots in NHL debut, Flyers top Red Wings 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carter Hart had a night he'll never forget, and the rest of the Philadelphia Flyers had a night they really needed. Hart made 20 saves in his NHL debut and Shayne Gostisbehere and James van Riemsdyk each had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night and made interim coach Scott Gordon a winner in his first game.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carter Hart had a night he'll never forget, and the rest of the Philadelphia Flyers had a night they really needed. Hart made 20 saves in his NHL debut and Shayne Gostisbehere and James van Riemsdyk each had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night and made interim coach Scott Gordon a winner in his first game.
Lions' Darius Slay selected to second straight Pro Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers placed seven players in the Pro Bowl, including safety Derwin James, one of six rookies across the league to make the game.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Los Angeles Chargers placed seven players in the Pro Bowl, including safety Derwin James, one of six rookies across the league to make the game.
Michigan State standout Nicholson arrested, charged with assault & battery
WASHINGTON (AP) - Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and retail complex near the team's practice facility in Ashburn, Virginia. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell confirmed Nicholson's arrest. He says Tuesday afternoon the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and retail complex near the team's practice facility in Ashburn, Virginia. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell confirmed Nicholson's arrest. He says Tuesday afternoon the...
WATCH: Bucks hold on late for 107-104 win over Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for two quick fouls, and with 9:02 remaining in the first quarter, he went to the bench. When he returned, there was still plenty of time for the Milwaukee star to make an impact. "No matter how many fouls I have, I've got to be aggressive. If I get the third one, I get the third one," Antetokounmpo said. "Whenever I stop being...
DETROIT (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for two quick fouls, and with 9:02 remaining in the first quarter, he went to the bench. When he returned, there was still plenty of time for the Milwaukee star to make an impact. "No matter how many fouls I have, I've got to be aggressive. If I get the third one, I get the third one," Antetokounmpo said. "Whenever I stop being...