Michigan State ties biggest win, 101-33 over Tennessee Tech
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
Lions show fight in 20-19 victory over Panthers
DETROIT (AP) - The play went for an 82-yard gain, not a great moment for the Detroit defense. The way it ended epitomized the Lions' gritty victory. Darius Slay hustled back and tackled DJ Moore on a long reception in the third quarter, preventing a Carolina touchdown. The Panthers eventually missed a field goal on that drive, and the Lions went on to win 20-19 on Sunday.
DETROIT (AP) - The play went for an 82-yard gain, not a great moment for the Detroit defense. The way it ended epitomized the Lions' gritty victory. Darius Slay hustled back and tackled DJ Moore on a long reception in the third quarter, preventing a Carolina touchdown. The Panthers eventually missed a field goal on that drive, and the Lions went on to win 20-19 on Sunday.
Lions take Panthers 20-19
DETROIT (AP) - Cam Newton took a shotgun snap and set up in a clean pocket, surveying the field from sideline to sideline. The star quarterback had time and an open receiver in the end zone, giving the Carolina Panthers a chance to convert a go-ahead, 2-point conversion against the Detroit Lions. Newton, though, wasted the opportunity by sliding to his left and sailing an off-balance throw...
DETROIT (AP) - Cam Newton took a shotgun snap and set up in a clean pocket, surveying the field from sideline to sideline. The star quarterback had time and an open receiver in the end zone, giving the Carolina Panthers a chance to convert a go-ahead, 2-point conversion against the Detroit Lions. Newton, though, wasted the opportunity by sliding to his left and sailing an off-balance throw...
Michigan beats Providence for Tip-Off title
Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 66-47 victory over Providence and the championship of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off tournament.
Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 66-47 victory over Providence and the championship of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off tournament.
Ohio State, Michigan preserve prestige of The Game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Maybe both teams already were looking ahead to The Game. Whatever it was, Michigan and Ohio State struggled with middling Big Ten teams Saturday. Instead of easy tuneups, the games against 5-5 teams nearly became nightmare traps.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Maybe both teams already were looking ahead to The Game. Whatever it was, Michigan and Ohio State struggled with middling Big Ten teams Saturday. Instead of easy tuneups, the games against 5-5 teams nearly became nightmare traps.
Lions add WR Andy Jones to add depth without WR Marvin Jones
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have promoted wide receiver Andy Jones from the practice squad. Detroit made the move because it will be without injured receiver Marvin Jones on Sunday at home against the Carolina Panthers . Andy Jones was previously activated in Week 9 and played against the Minnesota Vikings. He has been on practice squads with the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have promoted wide receiver Andy Jones from the practice squad. Detroit made the move because it will be without injured receiver Marvin Jones on Sunday at home against the Carolina Panthers . Andy Jones was previously activated in Week 9 and played against the Minnesota Vikings. He has been on practice squads with the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
WATCH: Harbaugh, Patterson, Gary, Higdon & Moody after 31-20 win over Indiana
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Wolverines looked like they were peeking ahead to playing Ohio State, turning an expected rout into a closely contested game. Karan Higdon ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the third quarter and Jake Moody set a school record with six field goals, helping No. 4 Michigan beat Indiana 31-20 Saturday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Wolverines looked like they were peeking ahead to playing Ohio State, turning an expected rout into a closely contested game. Karan Higdon ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the third quarter and Jake Moody set a school record with six field goals, helping No. 4 Michigan beat Indiana 31-20 Saturday.
3 FGs in 4th quarter carry Nebraska to 9-6 win over Spartans
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Conditions weren't optimal for Barret Pickering. The Nebraska freshman had never kicked in the snow before, and the intensity was picking up as he was getting set to try a season-long 47-yard field goal with a swirling north wind at his back and a feel-like temperature of 15 degrees.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Conditions weren't optimal for Barret Pickering. The Nebraska freshman had never kicked in the snow before, and the intensity was picking up as he was getting set to try a season-long 47-yard field goal with a swirling north wind at his back and a feel-like temperature of 15 degrees.
Dylan Larkin scores in OT as Red Wings beat Devils 3-2
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings are gaining confidence with each win. Rallying on the road sure helps. Larkin scored 4:09 into overtime, Jonathan Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday. Larkin got his eighth goal of the season when he converted a 2-on-1 break with Anthony Mantha. It was Detroit's fifth victory in its...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings are gaining confidence with each win. Rallying on the road sure helps. Larkin scored 4:09 into overtime, Jonathan Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday. Larkin got his eighth goal of the season when he converted a 2-on-1 break with Anthony Mantha. It was Detroit's fifth victory in its...
No. 18 Michigan routs GW in Tip-Off tournament
Charles Matthews scored 25 points to lead No. 18 Michigan into the finals of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament with an 84-61 rout of George Washington on Saturday.
Charles Matthews scored 25 points to lead No. 18 Michigan into the finals of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament with an 84-61 rout of George Washington on Saturday.
Lions rule out Jones for game against Carolina
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday's game against Carolina because of a knee injury. It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past three-plus seasons. Panthers receiver Torrey Smith will also miss the game with a knee injury.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday's game against Carolina because of a knee injury. It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past three-plus seasons. Panthers receiver Torrey Smith will also miss the game with a knee injury.
No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final tuneup of the season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has one last chance to fine tune its team against a lesser opponent before playing championship-caliber teams. The Wolverines (9-1, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are favored to beat Indiana (5-5, 2-5) by more than four touchdowns in their final home game of the season. Then, things get kicked up a big notch.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has one last chance to fine tune its team against a lesser opponent before playing championship-caliber teams. The Wolverines (9-1, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are favored to beat Indiana (5-5, 2-5) by more than four touchdowns in their final home game of the season. Then, things get kicked up a big notch.
Spartans to be big challenge for Huskers' prolific offense
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
Anderson stops 2 penalty shots, Senators beat Red Wings 2-1
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was quick to credit Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson. Anderson stopped two third-period penalty shots and Drake Batherson scored in his NHL debut to help the Senators beat the Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. "Those are real players taking the penalty shots, so good for Craig Anderson," Blashill said. "He's been a good goalie in...
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was quick to credit Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson. Anderson stopped two third-period penalty shots and Drake Batherson scored in his NHL debut to help the Senators beat the Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. "Those are real players taking the penalty shots, so good for Craig Anderson," Blashill said. "He's been a good goalie in...
Lions back home but face tough matchup with Carolina
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have three straight home games coming up - probably their last chance to turn their season around and make a run at a playoff spot. The opposition is formidable, though. After three consecutive losses, the Lions host Carolina on Sunday. That game is followed by a Thanksgiving matchup with Chicago and another home test against the NFC...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have three straight home games coming up - probably their last chance to turn their season around and make a run at a playoff spot. The opposition is formidable, though. After three consecutive losses, the Lions host Carolina on Sunday. That game is followed by a Thanksgiving matchup with Chicago and another home test against the NFC...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Ricky Jean Francois
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers.