Richardson scores 27, leads Heat past Pistons 120-115 in OT

DETROIT (AP) - Minus their big man, the Miami Heat were looking for someone to come up big. Josh Richardson answered the call. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard scored 27 points to lead the short-handed Heat past the Detroit Pistons 120-115 in overtime Monday night. Richardson hit four free throws in the final 2.1 seconds to clinch it, ending Miami's three-game skid. Detroit has dropped five in a...

Lions fire special teams coordinator

The Detroit Lions announced Monday night they have fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano.

Lions fall to bottom of NFC North after loss to Vikings

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have fallen into last place in the NFC North and there are signs they may have a hard time getting back into the division race. When Lions coach Matt Patricia met with reporters on Monday, he didn't wait for their questions on his team's 24-9 loss to division rival Minnesota.

WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their loss to the Vikings.

SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian

FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable to talk about the Lions' loss to the Vikings.

Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford in 24-9 win vs. Lions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings turned their defensive line loose on Matthew Stafford in a dominant performance that would have made the old Purple People Eaters proud. This unstoppable pass rush was led, predictably, by Danielle Hunter. Hunter had 3 1/2 of Minnesota's franchise-record 10 sacks plus a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown , tormenting Stafford and the...

Oilers beat Red Wings 4-3

DETROIT (AP) - Kyle Brodziak didn't remember the last time he scored a goal for Edmonton. Back with the Oilers this season after nine years away, he got two Saturday night. Brodziak scored his first two goals of the season and star center Connor McDavid ran his point streak to seven games in the Oilers' 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

WATCH: No. 5 Michigan routs Penn State 42-7, wins 8th game in row

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan wanted to do more than just beat No. 14 Penn State. The Wolverines wanted to win big, getting revenge after getting routed and humiliated against the Nittany Lions last year. Michigan got what it wanted. Shea Patterson accounted for three touchdowns and the Wolverines put together a dominant performance on defense in a 42-7 rout against Penn State on...

Embiid scores 39 points in Philadelphia's win over Detroit

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia star big man Joel Embiid revels in the chances to go against Detroit center Andre Drummond. And Embiid doesn't stop going at Drummond when the game is over. Embiid scored 32 of his 39 points in a dominating first half and had 17 rebounds and then let Drummond know about it afterward, leading the 76ers to a 109-99 victory over the Pistons on Saturday. Embiid...

Michigan State stuffs Maryland, 24-3

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Michigan State capped a rough week for the unsettled Maryland football program, using a stout defensive performance to defeat the punchless Terrapins 24-3 Saturday. Connor Heyward ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) become a bowl eligible for the second year in a row following a 3-9 stumble in 2016.

WATCH: Blashill, Howard, Abdelkader & Kronwall after 4-3 win over the Devils

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings earned and got some breaks while extending their season-high winning streak to three games. Justin Abdelkader scored a short-handed goal midway through the third period and Trevor Daley put the puck in an empty net for another short-handed score in the final minute, helping Detroit beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night. "We're getting...

WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Quandre Diggs

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' defensive back Quandre Diggs as they prepare to head to Minnesota for a big game against the Vikings.

Dinwiddie hits late 3, Nets beat Pistons 120-119 in OT

NEW YORK (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie and his teammates are trying to change the perception of the Brooklyn Nets. That is why what transpired at Barclays Center on Wednesday night was so important to the fourth-year guard.

Lions moving on without Tate after trade to Eagles

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions had a lot of possible factors to weigh before trading Golden Tate. The Lions are in last place, but only a game out of first. Tate is on pace for a third straight season with 1,000 yards receiving, but he's on an expiring contract. "There are a lot of difficult decisions that are made in the NFL multiple times during the course of the...