WATCH: No. 2 Michigan stays unbeaten, beats No. 21 Indiana 74-63
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan got Indiana's best players in foul trouble in the opening minutes and took full advantage, building a cushion it used to stay undefeated. Charles Matthew scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the second-ranked Wolverines build a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the 21st-ranked Hoosiers 74-63 victory Sunday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan got Indiana's best players in foul trouble in the opening minutes and took full advantage, building a cushion it used to stay undefeated. Charles Matthew scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the second-ranked Wolverines build a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the 21st-ranked Hoosiers 74-63 victory Sunday.
WATCH: Casey, Griffin & Jackson after 110-105 loss to the Jazz
DETROIT (AP) - Donovan Mitchell was having a quiet game offensively when he was pulled less than three minutes into the third quarter. "I wasn't doing enough on either end," the Utah star said. That changed in a hurry. Mitchell would eventually return and score 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Jazz outlasted the Detroit Pistons 110-105 on Saturday night. Utah...
DETROIT (AP) - Donovan Mitchell was having a quiet game offensively when he was pulled less than three minutes into the third quarter. "I wasn't doing enough on either end," the Utah star said. That changed in a hurry. Mitchell would eventually return and score 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Jazz outlasted the Detroit Pistons 110-105 on Saturday night. Utah...
No. 8 Michigan State holds off No. 14 Ohio State 86-77
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Riding a seven-game winning streak, No. 8 Michigan State came to Columbus to play No. 14 Ohio State with captain and scoring machine Joshua Langford sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury. The team's two other veterans had to pick up the slack.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Riding a seven-game winning streak, No. 8 Michigan State came to Columbus to play No. 14 Ohio State with captain and scoring machine Joshua Langford sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury. The team's two other veterans had to pick up the slack.
Larkin's overtime goal sends Red Wings past Predators 4-3
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin helped the Detroit Red Wings avoid their second seven-game winless streak of the season. Larkin scored with 24.9 seconds left in overtime as Detroit rallied from a two goal-deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Friday night and snap a six-game winless (0-4-2) skid. The Red Wings went 0-5-2 to begin the season.
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin helped the Detroit Red Wings avoid their second seven-game winless streak of the season. Larkin scored with 24.9 seconds left in overtime as Detroit rallied from a two goal-deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Friday night and snap a six-game winless (0-4-2) skid. The Red Wings went 0-5-2 to begin the season.
WATCH: Quinn 'I'm never looking to take a step back'
Bob Quinn had a lot to answer for during a rare news conference.
Bob Quinn had a lot to answer for during a rare news conference.
WATCH: No. 2 Michigan still unbeaten after beating Penn State 68-55
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole is noticing some extra attention from opposing defenses now. "I think today was the first time that I was actually being denied the ball on the perimeter, so it was something that I had to adjust to," the Michigan sophomore said. "But we know that we were able to read the coverages. I think that's something that really started to get us...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole is noticing some extra attention from opposing defenses now. "I think today was the first time that I was actually being denied the ball on the perimeter, so it was something that I had to adjust to," the Michigan sophomore said. "But we know that we were able to read the coverages. I think that's something that really started to get us...
WATCH: Kampe, Hill-Mais & Norris after 76-74 win over N. Kentucky
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored nine of his team-high 32 points in the final 10 minutes as Oakland came from 10 points down to beat Northern Kentucky, 76-74 in the Golden Grizzlies' Horizon League home opener Thursday night. Oakland now has won five of its last six meetings with Northern Kentucky.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Xavier Hill-Mais scored nine of his team-high 32 points in the final 10 minutes as Oakland came from 10 points down to beat Northern Kentucky, 76-74 in the Golden Grizzlies' Horizon League home opener Thursday night. Oakland now has won five of its last six meetings with Northern Kentucky.
4 wild-card games, all should be close
The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any - or all - of the visitors win on wild-card weekend to begin the 2019 calendar. Hey, the largest spread is a mere 6 1-2 points, Bears over Eagles. Maybe the most intriguing matchup is at Jerry World, which makes sense because the NFL scheduled Seahawks vs. Cowboys for Saturday night. Some cool stuff about this game...
The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any - or all - of the visitors win on wild-card weekend to begin the 2019 calendar. Hey, the largest spread is a mere 6 1-2 points, Bears over Eagles. Maybe the most intriguing matchup is at Jerry World, which makes sense because the NFL scheduled Seahawks vs. Cowboys for Saturday night. Some cool stuff about this game...
Griffin's 26 points leads Pistons past Grizzlies 101-94
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the closing minutes of a four-game trip, the Detroit Pistons had enough energy to end the journey on a good note. With a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Pistons built a double-digit lead and snapped their three-game losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the closing minutes of a four-game trip, the Detroit Pistons had enough energy to end the journey on a good note. With a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Pistons built a double-digit lead and snapped their three-game losing streak with a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
WATCH: Ward scores 21, No. 8 Michigan State tops Northwestern 81-55
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
WATCH: Flames rally for 5-3 win, hand Red Wings 6th straight loss
DETROIT (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau capped a memorable day with another splendid performance. Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for the month of December - and he was part of the Pacific Division All-Star roster, which was also released...
DETROIT (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau capped a memorable day with another splendid performance. Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Gaudreau was named the NHL's second star for the month of December - and he was part of the Pacific Division All-Star roster, which was also released...