Nick Ward leads No. 6 Michigan State over Penn State, 71-56
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Tom Izzo wasn't impressed with much of No. 6 Michigan State's double-digit victory over Penn State. The Spartans built a big lead early and dominated at times in the paint in their 71-56 win on Sunday. From Izzo's standpoint, that's all they did well and that won't be enough for the Spartans to be the team they want to be. "Maybe we're all...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Tom Izzo wasn't impressed with much of No. 6 Michigan State's double-digit victory over Penn State. The Spartans built a big lead early and dominated at times in the paint in their 71-56 win on Sunday. From Izzo's standpoint, that's all they did well and that won't be enough for the Spartans to be the team they want to be. "Maybe we're all...
Bertuzzi gets first hat trick; Detroit beats Minnesota 5-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Tyler Bertuzzi had a memorable milestone game and helped the Detroit Red Wings get a needed win. Playing in his 100th career game, Bertuzzi recorded his first career hat trick and the Red Wings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 for their second win in 11 games. Bertuzzi completed his three-goal performance at 8:38 of the third period, converting a feed from Gustav Nyquist by...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Tyler Bertuzzi had a memorable milestone game and helped the Detroit Red Wings get a needed win. Playing in his 100th career game, Bertuzzi recorded his first career hat trick and the Red Wings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 for their second win in 11 games. Bertuzzi completed his three-goal performance at 8:38 of the third period, converting a feed from Gustav Nyquist by...
Griffin has 44 points in return against Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Blake Griffin kept his emotions to himself in his return to Staples Center for the first time against his old team. After scoring 44 points in the Detroit Pistons' 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, he allowed himself a trip down memory lane. "The best thing to be a part of is something that is bigger than yourself and that is what that...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Blake Griffin kept his emotions to himself in his return to Staples Center for the first time against his old team. After scoring 44 points in the Detroit Pistons' 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, he allowed himself a trip down memory lane. "The best thing to be a part of is something that is bigger than yourself and that is what that...
WATCH: Kampe, Newman & Cumberland after 90-78 win over Green Bay
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Sophomore Karmari Newman came off the bench to score a career-high 33 points, 14 better than his previous high, and Oakland rolled to a 90-78 victory over Green Bay on Saturday.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Sophomore Karmari Newman came off the bench to score a career-high 33 points, 14 better than his previous high, and Oakland rolled to a 90-78 victory over Green Bay on Saturday.
WATCH: Hammond with Mike Davis, Antoine Davis & McFolley following 93-84 win over Milwaukee
DETROIT (AP) - Antoine Davis scored 32 points, 21 in the second half, and Detroit Mercy beat Milwaukee 93-84 on Saturday to improve to 5-1 in the Horizon League, the Titans' best conference start since an 8-1 beginning in 1998-99.
DETROIT (AP) - Antoine Davis scored 32 points, 21 in the second half, and Detroit Mercy beat Milwaukee 93-84 on Saturday to improve to 5-1 in the Horizon League, the Titans' best conference start since an 8-1 beginning in 1998-99.
Tigers reach $9.95 million deal with Castellanos for 2019
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration with Nicholas Castellanos, agreeing on a $9.95 million deal with the outfielder for 2019. Detroit also reached agreements with left-handers Matthew Boyd ($2.6 million), Daniel Norris ($1,275,000) and Blaine Hardy ($1.3 million). Right-hander Michael Fulmer is the Tigers' only arbitration-eligible player without a deal. He asked for $3.4...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration with Nicholas Castellanos, agreeing on a $9.95 million deal with the outfielder for 2019. Detroit also reached agreements with left-handers Matthew Boyd ($2.6 million), Daniel Norris ($1,275,000) and Blaine Hardy ($1.3 million). Right-hander Michael Fulmer is the Tigers' only arbitration-eligible player without a deal. He asked for $3.4...
Connor has 3 points as Jets beat Red Wings 4-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - After reaching a major milestone, Bryan Little was having a hard time wrapping his head around it. Little scored the game-winning goal for his 500th career point and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Friday night. The 31-year-old Little began his NHL career in 2007-08 with the Atlanta Thrashers, who relocated to Winnipeg in 2011.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - After reaching a major milestone, Bryan Little was having a hard time wrapping his head around it. Little scored the game-winning goal for his 500th career point and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Friday night. The 31-year-old Little began his NHL career in 2007-08 with the Atlanta Thrashers, who relocated to Winnipeg in 2011.
Former Lions coach Rick Forzano has died at age 90
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Rick Forzano, who was the coach of the Detroit Lions during the mid-1970s and hired a young Bill Belichick to work on his staff, has died. He was 90. The Lions said Thursday night that Forzano's family confirmed his death. He died Wednesday. Forzano coached the Lions for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, plus the first four games in 1976. He went 15-17.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Rick Forzano, who was the coach of the Detroit Lions during the mid-1970s and hired a young Bill Belichick to work on his staff, has died. He was 90. The Lions said Thursday night that Forzano's family confirmed his death. He died Wednesday. Forzano coached the Lions for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, plus the first four games in 1976. He went 15-17.
Former Michigan St basketball coach Gus Ganakas dies at 92
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gus Ganakas, who was the coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team from 1969-76 and remained part of the athletic department until his retirement in 2000, has died. He was 92. Michigan State said Ganakas died Friday. "Gus was one of the most selfless and positive people that I've ever been around," said Tom Izzo, the men's basketball...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gus Ganakas, who was the coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team from 1969-76 and remained part of the athletic department until his retirement in 2000, has died. He was 92. Michigan State said Ganakas died Friday. "Gus was one of the most selfless and positive people that I've ever been around," said Tom Izzo, the men's basketball...
No. 2 Michigan beats Illinois 79-69 to improve to 16-0
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Zavier Simpson scored 16 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 15 and No. 2 Michigan beat Illinois 79-69 on Thursday night to improve to 16-0. Michigan (4-0 Big Ten) and Virginia are the only unbeaten teams in the country. The Wolverines jumped to a 7-0 lead and easily held off the overmatched Illinois (4-12, 0-5).
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Zavier Simpson scored 16 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 15 and No. 2 Michigan beat Illinois 79-69 on Thursday night to improve to 16-0. Michigan (4-0 Big Ten) and Virginia are the only unbeaten teams in the country. The Wolverines jumped to a 7-0 lead and easily held off the overmatched Illinois (4-12, 0-5).
Kings defeat Griffin-less Pistons 112-102
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento Kings won the battle behind the 3-point line and never trailed in a victory against the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons. Buddy Hield scored 18 points, Willie Cauley-Stein had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Kings went 9-of-22 on 3-pointers in a 112-102 victory Thursday night against the Pistons, who came into the game as the NBA's best team at...
Shane Greene, Tigers agree to $4M deal, avoid arbitration
DETROIT (AP) - The Tigers have avoided arbitration with reliever Shane Greene, agreeing to a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Greene went 4-6 with a 5.12 ERA and 32 saves last season and earned $1.95 million. He appeared in 66 games and struck out 65 in 63 1/3 innings.
DETROIT (AP) - The Tigers have avoided arbitration with reliever Shane Greene, agreeing to a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Greene went 4-6 with a 5.12 ERA and 32 saves last season and earned $1.95 million. He appeared in 66 games and struck out 65 in 63 1/3 innings.
WATCH: McFolley, Davis score 29 each and Detroit cruises 101-83
DETROIT (AP) - Josh McFolley and Antoine Davis scored 29 points apiece as Detroit defeated Green Bay 101-83 on Thursday night, toppling the last undefeated team in the Horizon League. The Phoenix fell behind 10-0 and never caught up, falling to 3-1 in conference, 9-8 overall. The Titans went on to score 53 points in the first half, a season high. McFolley also had a season high with 29 points,...
DETROIT (AP) - Josh McFolley and Antoine Davis scored 29 points apiece as Detroit defeated Green Bay 101-83 on Thursday night, toppling the last undefeated team in the Horizon League. The Phoenix fell behind 10-0 and never caught up, falling to 3-1 in conference, 9-8 overall. The Titans went on to score 53 points in the first half, a season high. McFolley also had a season high with 29 points,...
WATCH: Abram's late FTs help Milwaukee pull away from Oakland 67-64
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - DeAndre Abram scored 18 points that included two late free throws to help Milwaukee hold off Oakland for a 67-64 victory on Thursday night. Milwaukee (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won five of its last seven games. Oakland (7-11, 3-2) has lost two straight following a three-game win streak.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - DeAndre Abram scored 18 points that included two late free throws to help Milwaukee hold off Oakland for a 67-64 victory on Thursday night. Milwaukee (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won five of its last seven games. Oakland (7-11, 3-2) has lost two straight following a three-game win streak.
WATCH: Dantonio 'we just need to shake it up a little bit' on coaching moves
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is standing by his assistant coaches after a disappointing season for Michigan State. Dantonio announced several changes within his staff Thursday, but they all involved current assistants taking on new roles. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires from outside the program.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is standing by his assistant coaches after a disappointing season for Michigan State. Dantonio announced several changes within his staff Thursday, but they all involved current assistants taking on new roles. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires from outside the program.
Harbaugh hires Gattis away from Alabama to be Michigan's OC
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...