WATCH: Casey, Galloway & Griffin after 98-95 loss to Hawks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons thought they had the right big guy on the line. With 23 seconds left and trailing the Atlanta Hawks by a point, it was Blake Griffin with two free throws instead of Andre Drummond, one of the worst free-throw shooters in league history. Griffin missed both shots, and the Hawks held on for a 98-95 victory Sunday. "I have to be better than that," he...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons thought they had the right big guy on the line. With 23 seconds left and trailing the Atlanta Hawks by a point, it was Blake Griffin with two free throws instead of Andre Drummond, one of the worst free-throw shooters in league history. Griffin missed both shots, and the Hawks held on for a 98-95 victory Sunday. "I have to be better than that," he...
Lions assured of last-place finish after loss to Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - The collapse of the Detroit Lions is essentially complete. There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit actually dominated the first 25 minutes or so, but the Lions allowed Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph to catch a Hail Mary touchdown with embarrassing...
DETROIT (AP) - The collapse of the Detroit Lions is essentially complete. There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Detroit actually dominated the first 25 minutes or so, but the Lions allowed Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph to catch a Hail Mary touchdown with embarrassing...
WATCH: Slay, Patricia, Stafford & Francois after 27-9 loss to Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
Lions put Ellington, Washington on injured reserve
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Bruce Ellington and safety Charles Washington on injured reserve with hamstring injuries. The Lions also announced Saturday that they have signed receiver Chris Lacy and cornerback Dee Virgin to the active roster from the practice squad, and signed receiver Deontez Alexander to the practice squad. Detroit hosts Minnesota on Sunday....
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put wide receiver Bruce Ellington and safety Charles Washington on injured reserve with hamstring injuries. The Lions also announced Saturday that they have signed receiver Chris Lacy and cornerback Dee Virgin to the active roster from the practice squad, and signed receiver Deontez Alexander to the practice squad. Detroit hosts Minnesota on Sunday....
WATCH: No. 4 Michigan stays unbeaten, routs Air Force 71-50
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Air Force came out against No. 4 Michigan in what looked like a zone defense. For a few minutes, it was working. "I think it took a while for our guys just to look at the defense and figure out what it was - even the coaches. They had played 4 percent zone defense this year ... so we didn't plan on that," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "Those are...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Air Force came out against No. 4 Michigan in what looked like a zone defense. For a few minutes, it was working. "I think it took a while for our guys just to look at the defense and figure out what it was - even the coaches. They had played 4 percent zone defense this year ... so we didn't plan on that," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "Those are...
WATCH: Panthers, behind Luongo's 33 saves, beat Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) - With the top two lines taking the lead, the Florida Panthers found a style of play that suits them Saturday. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves, Mike Hoffman and Evegnii Dadonov each scored and the Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1.
DETROIT (AP) - With the top two lines taking the lead, the Florida Panthers found a style of play that suits them Saturday. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves, Mike Hoffman and Evegnii Dadonov each scored and the Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1.
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.