Barzal lifts Islanders past Red Wings, 4-3 in shootout
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Mathew Barzal had been doing everything but score lately for the Islanders. He broke through against the Detroit Red Wings to get New York a needed win. Barzal scored a key tying power-play goal in the third period and then got the lone goal of the shootout to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Saturday night. New York outshot Detroit 48-21 through...
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Mathew Barzal had been doing everything but score lately for the Islanders. He broke through against the Detroit Red Wings to get New York a needed win. Barzal scored a key tying power-play goal in the third period and then got the lone goal of the shootout to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Saturday night. New York outshot Detroit 48-21 through...
Pistons end Boston's 8-game run, beat Celtics 113-104
Jayson Tatum leaped toward the basket and Andre Drummond met him there, blocking the Boston forward's attempt at a one-handed dunk.
Jayson Tatum leaped toward the basket and Andre Drummond met him there, blocking the Boston forward's attempt at a one-handed dunk.
WATCH: Beilein, Matthews & Poole following 70-62 win over Western Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan has breezed past the competition for much of the season, coasting to lopsided wins even against ranked opponents. Western Michigan provided the Wolverines with a different kind of experience. Charles Matthews made a layup just before halftime to give No. 5 Michigan its first lead, then matched a season high with 25 points and grabbed a season-high 10...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan has breezed past the competition for much of the season, coasting to lopsided wins even against ranked opponents. Western Michigan provided the Wolverines with a different kind of experience. Charles Matthews made a layup just before halftime to give No. 5 Michigan its first lead, then matched a season high with 25 points and grabbed a season-high 10...
Chris Tierney scores 2 in Senators' 4-2 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Mark Stone swooped into the crease, knocked the puck in the net and pumped his right fist. Stone scored midway through the third period and Chris Tierney's second goal went into an empty net, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Stone had a goal overturned by video review in the first period, but there was no disputing his...
DETROIT (AP) - Mark Stone swooped into the crease, knocked the puck in the net and pumped his right fist. Stone scored midway through the third period and Chris Tierney's second goal went into an empty net, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Stone had a goal overturned by video review in the first period, but there was no disputing his...
Building the Eagles at Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Eastern Michigan's football team has stepped out of the shadows cast by the neighboring University of Michigan and four professional teams just down the road in the Motor City. The Eagles (7-5) will face Georgia Southern (9-3) in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday, earning a spot in postseason play for the second time in three years and just the third time since the...
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Eastern Michigan's football team has stepped out of the shadows cast by the neighboring University of Michigan and four professional teams just down the road in the Motor City. The Eagles (7-5) will face Georgia Southern (9-3) in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday, earning a spot in postseason play for the second time in three years and just the third time since the...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Jarrad Davis
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as they prepare to head to Buffalo and play the Bills on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as they prepare to head to Buffalo and play the Bills on Sunday.
Lions still have slim hopes for postseason
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - No, Glover Quin isn't worrying about Detroit's draft position for next season. The Lions are 5-8 and in last place in the NFC North, but last weekend, they went on the road and beat Arizona . Next up is a trip to Buffalo for another winnable game, so talk radio has been ablaze with chatter about whether more victories are even desirable at this point. Quin, a...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - No, Glover Quin isn't worrying about Detroit's draft position for next season. The Lions are 5-8 and in last place in the NFC North, but last weekend, they went on the road and beat Arizona . Next up is a trip to Buffalo for another winnable game, so talk radio has been ablaze with chatter about whether more victories are even desirable at this point. Quin, a...
Tigers won't rush back Miguel Cabrera after biceps surgery
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera might play only a game or two each week at the start of spring training as he returns from season-ending biceps surgery. Manager Ron Gardenhire plans to check in regularly with Cabrera to determine his availability when Grapefruit League exhibition games begin in February. There's no plan yet as to how much action the two-time AL MVP...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera might play only a game or two each week at the start of spring training as he returns from season-ending biceps surgery. Manager Ron Gardenhire plans to check in regularly with Cabrera to determine his availability when Grapefruit League exhibition games begin in February. There's no plan yet as to how much action the two-time AL MVP...
Lamb's jumper helps Hornets beat Pistons 108-107 in wild win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Hornets celebrated too soon and then weren't sure if they'd be celebrating at all. Meanwhile, team owner Michael Jordan chewed out one of his own players. Jeremy Lamb's first NBA buzzer-beater was no ordinary game-winning shot.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Hornets celebrated too soon and then weren't sure if they'd be celebrating at all. Meanwhile, team owner Michael Jordan chewed out one of his own players. Jeremy Lamb's first NBA buzzer-beater was no ordinary game-winning shot.
Michigan dismisses RB Samuels after domestic violence charge
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan dismissed running back O'Maury Samuels from its football program on the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence. The school did not say why the move was made Wednesday, when Samuels was charged with domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property. The date of the alleged offenses was Dec. 8 and Samuels...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan dismissed running back O'Maury Samuels from its football program on the same day he was arraigned on two charges, including one for domestic violence. The school did not say why the move was made Wednesday, when Samuels was charged with domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property. The date of the alleged offenses was Dec. 8 and Samuels...
AP source: Jordy Mercer, Tigers agree to $5.25M, 1-year deal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says shortstop Jordy Mercer and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Mercer had spent his entire seven-season big league career with Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old hit .251...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says shortstop Jordy Mercer and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Mercer had spent his entire seven-season big league career with Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old hit .251...
Impemba breaks silence
Former Tigers' play-by-play broadcaster Mario Impemba broke his silence Wednesday for the first time since his altercation with his former broadcast partner Rod Allen.
Former Tigers' play-by-play broadcaster Mario Impemba broke his silence Wednesday for the first time since his altercation with his former broadcast partner Rod Allen.
Caps rout Wings, 6-2
WASHINGTON (AP) - In his first season as a Stanley Cup champion, Alex Ovechkin is enjoying hockey as much as ever. It showed again Tuesday night, when he scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2. The 33-year-old Ovechkin entered the night in a familiar spot as the NHL's goal leader. He has 25 following his hat trick,...
WASHINGTON (AP) - In his first season as a Stanley Cup champion, Alex Ovechkin is enjoying hockey as much as ever. It showed again Tuesday night, when he scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2. The 33-year-old Ovechkin entered the night in a familiar spot as the NHL's goal leader. He has 25 following his hat trick,...
Ziggy Ansah done for the year
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been placed on reserve-injured is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been placed on reserve-injured is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Zenner a bright spot in Detroit's win
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions won at Arizona for the first time since 1993, and the game was about as tedious as expected between a pair of also-rans. For Zach Zenner, though, it was a day to remember.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions won at Arizona for the first time since 1993, and the game was about as tedious as expected between a pair of also-rans. For Zach Zenner, though, it was a day to remember.