Purdue fends off late charge, tops No. 6 Michigan St 73-63
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - First, Purdue took a page from Michigan State's playbook. Then Nojel Eastern rewrote the script. Ryan Cline scored 17 points and Eastern overcame his season-long free throw troubles by making six straight down the stretch to help the Boilermakers fend off a frantic late charge and hang on for a 73-63 upset Sunday over the sixth-ranked Spartans.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - First, Purdue took a page from Michigan State's playbook. Then Nojel Eastern rewrote the script. Ryan Cline scored 17 points and Eastern overcame his season-long free throw troubles by making six straight down the stretch to help the Boilermakers fend off a frantic late charge and hang on for a 73-63 upset Sunday over the sixth-ranked Spartans.
WATCH: Tigers GM says he can see the light at end of the tunnel
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers are young, inexpensive and unlikely to be much of a threat in the AL Central. For at least a couple more years, general manager Al Avila doesn't plan to jolt the roster with any big-money free agents. Instead, he and his front office are patiently waiting for their minor leaguers to develop into big league contributors. A season after dropping 98 games for...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers are young, inexpensive and unlikely to be much of a threat in the AL Central. For at least a couple more years, general manager Al Avila doesn't plan to jolt the roster with any big-money free agents. Instead, he and his front office are patiently waiting for their minor leaguers to develop into big league contributors. A season after dropping 98 games for...
Liu takes women's title at nationals at age 13
DETROIT (AP) - Alysa Liu was already a phenom. Now she's a national champion at age 13. Liu stole the show Friday night, breezing through a free skate that included two triple axels and dethroning 2018 winner Bradie Tennell at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Liu became the youngest winner of an individual title at this event, and after her score was posted, she put her hands over her...
DETROIT (AP) - Alysa Liu was already a phenom. Now she's a national champion at age 13. Liu stole the show Friday night, breezing through a free skate that included two triple axels and dethroning 2018 winner Bradie Tennell at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Liu became the youngest winner of an individual title at this event, and after her score was posted, she put her hands over her...
Doncic's 32, Kleber's late 3 lift Mavs over Pistons 106-101
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie sensation Luka Doncic's reputation as a scorer keeps growing. So does Maxi Kleber's penchant for blocking shots. Doncic scored 32 points, Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Rookie sensation Luka Doncic's reputation as a scorer keeps growing. So does Maxi Kleber's penchant for blocking shots. Doncic scored 32 points, Kleber hit a crucial 3-pointer after blocking a shot by Blake Griffin and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 106-101 on Friday night.
No. 5 Michigan keeps rolling with 69-46 win at Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan started fast Friday night and never let up. It was everything coach John Beilein hoped to see at Indiana. The Wolverines' defense was virtually impenetrable, the offense was balanced and they delivered the knockout punch right from the start. Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points, Zavier Simpson added 12 and after scoring the first 17 points of the game,...
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan started fast Friday night and never let up. It was everything coach John Beilein hoped to see at Indiana. The Wolverines' defense was virtually impenetrable, the offense was balanced and they delivered the knockout punch right from the start. Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points, Zavier Simpson added 12 and after scoring the first 17 points of the game,...
Tigers winter caravan stops at Humane Society, Children's Hospital
All aboard for day two of the Tigers annual winter caravan and the baseball talk is making the weather feel warmer already.
All aboard for day two of the Tigers annual winter caravan and the baseball talk is making the weather feel warmer already.
Super Bowl to include men in cheerleading squad for first time
(FOX NEWS) - History will be made next month at Super Bowl LIII as the first male cheerleaders perform with the Los Angeles Rams cheering squad. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined the Rams ahead of the 2018-19 season, making them two of the first three men to be a part of an NFL cheerleading team, NFL.com reported at the time.
(FOX NEWS) - History will be made next month at Super Bowl LIII as the first male cheerleaders perform with the Los Angeles Rams cheering squad. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined the Rams ahead of the 2018-19 season, making them two of the first three men to be a part of an NFL cheerleading team, NFL.com reported at the time.
No. 6 Michigan State blows past No. 19 Iowa, 82-67
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa had the crowd rocking and plenty of momentum on its side. But sixth-ranked Michigan State had the necessary toughness, blowing past the upstart Hawkeyes in a vintage Tom Izzo performance on the road. Cassius Winston scored 23 points, Nick Ward had 21 points with 10 rebounds and the Spartans beat No. 19 Iowa 82-67 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to...
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa had the crowd rocking and plenty of momentum on its side. But sixth-ranked Michigan State had the necessary toughness, blowing past the upstart Hawkeyes in a vintage Tom Izzo performance on the road. Cassius Winston scored 23 points, Nick Ward had 21 points with 10 rebounds and the Spartans beat No. 19 Iowa 82-67 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to...
WATCH: Gardenhire talks team plus Cabrera, Fulmer sound optimistic about their health
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera and Michael Fulmer expect to be ready for the start of spring training. The two Detroit standouts sound pleased with their progress after injuries interrupted the 2018 season. Cabrera played only 38 games before season-ending biceps surgery. Fulmer has dealt with knee issues.
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera and Michael Fulmer expect to be ready for the start of spring training. The two Detroit standouts sound pleased with their progress after injuries interrupted the 2018 season. Cabrera played only 38 games before season-ending biceps surgery. Fulmer has dealt with knee issues.
Cabrera confident he'll be ready for spring training: 'I want to play'
He was down -- but he's not out.
He was down -- but he's not out.
Griffin scores 37, Pistons hold off Pelicans 98-94
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. It didn't sit well with the All-Star forward.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blake Griffin got Detroit off to a hot start, but the Pistons still had to scratch out a victory in the final seconds over the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans. It didn't sit well with the All-Star forward.
Glendening scores twice, Red Wings top Oilers 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Luke Glendening was pleased the Detroit Red Wings were finally able to close out a game. Dylan Larkin liked the timing, too. Glendening scored twice and Detroit headed into the All-Star break with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Luke Glendening was pleased the Detroit Red Wings were finally able to close out a game. Dylan Larkin liked the timing, too. Glendening scored twice and Detroit headed into the All-Star break with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
WATCH: Matthews beats buzzer, No. 5 Michigan edges Minnesota 59-57
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The ball bounced right to Charles Matthews, who dribbled once and squared up to shoot as the game clock - and more importantly, the shot clock - neared zero. "I saw the clock when I did get the ball. I'm not sure exactly how much time, but I did know that there was time on the clock," Matthews said. "So I didn't want to just throw up a crazy shot....
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The ball bounced right to Charles Matthews, who dribbled once and squared up to shoot as the game clock - and more importantly, the shot clock - neared zero. "I saw the clock when I did get the ball. I'm not sure exactly how much time, but I did know that there was time on the clock," Matthews said. "So I didn't want to just throw up a crazy shot....