Lions sign linebacker Kelvin Sheppard
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. The Lions also announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Alex Barrett to the practice squad and released tight end Jerome Cunningham from the practice squad.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. The Lions also announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Alex Barrett to the practice squad and released tight end Jerome Cunningham from the practice squad.
Celtics beat Pistons again 108-105
BOSTON (AP) - After averaging 14 points through the first six games, Kyrie Irving knew he was due to start hitting some shots. Irving broke through Tuesday night with a season-high 31 points and led a third-quarter surge that put Boston in command of a 108-105 win over Detroit, handing the Pistons back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.
BOSTON (AP) - After averaging 14 points through the first six games, Kyrie Irving knew he was due to start hitting some shots. Irving broke through Tuesday night with a season-high 31 points and led a third-quarter surge that put Boston in command of a 108-105 win over Detroit, handing the Pistons back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.
Bertuzzi's late goal powers Red Wings over Blue Jackets 5-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Red Wings took an early 3-0 lead but ended up having to scrap for a victory. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and Jimmy Howard had 34 saves as Detroit got its second straight win, 5-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Red Wings took an early 3-0 lead but ended up having to scrap for a victory. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and Jimmy Howard had 34 saves as Detroit got its second straight win, 5-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Michigan fifth in initial College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Spartans getting a lift from Lombardi
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - When Rocky Lombardi took the field as Michigan State's starting quarterback last weekend, it was another example of how this season has turned out a lot different from what the Spartans envisioned. Then Lombardi guided his team to a victory over Purdue, and by game's end, the Spartans were feeling a bit better about themselves.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - When Rocky Lombardi took the field as Michigan State's starting quarterback last weekend, it was another example of how this season has turned out a lot different from what the Spartans envisioned. Then Lombardi guided his team to a victory over Purdue, and by game's end, the Spartans were feeling a bit better about themselves.
Detroit Lions trade Golden Tate to Philadelphia Eagles
The Detroit Lions have traded wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have traded wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Another letdown leaves Lions alone in last
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - After a listless home loss this past weekend, Detroit defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois called out his team. "I just want everybody to lock back in. Lock in for these next 10 weeks, just lock in," Jean Francois said after Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. "Leave everything else alone outside of this building. I know you love your family, but tell...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - After a listless home loss this past weekend, Detroit defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois called out his team. "I just want everybody to lock back in. Lock in for these next 10 weeks, just lock in," Jean Francois said after Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. "Leave everything else alone outside of this building. I know you love your family, but tell...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their loss to the Seahawks.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their loss to the Seahawks.
Wilson throws 3 TDs in 2nd quarter, Seahawks top Lions 28-14
DETROIT (AP) - Russell Wilson was perfect. Seattle's game plan was pretty good, too. Wilson threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to put the Seahawks ahead and they went on to beat the Detroit Lions 28-14 Sunday, leaning on their running game and defense just as they have throughout their turnaround. "We can do whatever we want right now," Wilson said.
DETROIT (AP) - Russell Wilson was perfect. Seattle's game plan was pretty good, too. Wilson threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to put the Seahawks ahead and they went on to beat the Detroit Lions 28-14 Sunday, leaning on their running game and defense just as they have throughout their turnaround. "We can do whatever we want right now," Wilson said.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski, John Niyo & Mike Davis
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions' ugly loss to the Seahawks.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions' ugly loss to the Seahawks.
WATCH: Blashill, Bernier & Bertuzzi after 4-2 win over Stars
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha had a goal called back before scoring anyway and the Detroit Red Wings won at home for the first time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday. Mantha, who has struggled early in the season, had an apparent power-play goal disallowed in the first period because it was ruled he kicked it in.
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha had a goal called back before scoring anyway and the Detroit Red Wings won at home for the first time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday. Mantha, who has struggled early in the season, had an apparent power-play goal disallowed in the first period because it was ruled he kicked it in.
Celtics hand Pistons first loss of season, 109-89
DETROIT (AP) - With Jaylen Brown struggling offensive so far this season, Brad Stevens still asked him if he wanted a shot at defending one of the NBA's hottest players. Not only did Brown slow down the much bigger Blake Griffin, his offense also perked up in the process. Brown scored 19 points and Marcus Morris added 18 for the Boston Celtics in a 109-89 victory on Saturday night over the...
DETROIT (AP) - With Jaylen Brown struggling offensive so far this season, Brad Stevens still asked him if he wanted a shot at defending one of the NBA's hottest players. Not only did Brown slow down the much bigger Blake Griffin, his offense also perked up in the process. Brown scored 19 points and Marcus Morris added 18 for the Boston Celtics in a 109-89 victory on Saturday night over the...
WATCH: Dantonio & Lombardi after 23-13 win over Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Rocky Lombardi made his first start at quarterback for Michigan State, and the Spartans didn't hold back. Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, and the Spartans halted Purdue's four-game win streak, beating the Boilermakers 23-13 on Saturday. With Brian Lewerke out with a shoulder injury, Lombardi guided the offense, and the redshirt freshman...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Rocky Lombardi made his first start at quarterback for Michigan State, and the Spartans didn't hold back. Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, and the Spartans halted Purdue's four-game win streak, beating the Boilermakers 23-13 on Saturday. With Brian Lewerke out with a shoulder injury, Lombardi guided the offense, and the redshirt freshman...
Byfuglien's late goal gives Jets 2-1 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien said everything he wanted to say during another win for Winnipeg. The veteran defenseman got his 500th career point when he snapped a tie with 6:45 left, helping the Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night. Winnipeg (7-3-1) won for the fourth time in five games. Kyle Connor scored in the second period, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 shots.
DETROIT (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien said everything he wanted to say during another win for Winnipeg. The veteran defenseman got his 500th career point when he snapped a tie with 6:45 left, helping the Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night. Winnipeg (7-3-1) won for the fourth time in five games. Kyle Connor scored in the second period, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 shots.
Lions rule out Riddick for Sunday, Ansah questionable
DETROIT (AP) - Lions running back Theo Riddick will miss a second straight game with a knee injury when Detroit hosts Seattle on Sunday. The Lions ruled Riddick out Friday. He has 23 catches on the season. Detroit listed defensive end Ziggy Ansah as questionable with a shoulder injury, and linebacker Jarrad Davis is questionable with a calf injury. Ansah, a pass-rushing standout who is back...
DETROIT (AP) - Lions running back Theo Riddick will miss a second straight game with a knee injury when Detroit hosts Seattle on Sunday. The Lions ruled Riddick out Friday. He has 23 catches on the season. Detroit listed defensive end Ziggy Ansah as questionable with a shoulder injury, and linebacker Jarrad Davis is questionable with a calf injury. Ansah, a pass-rushing standout who is back...