Lions fan agrees to return TD ball to Taylor Decker
GREENVILLE, Mich. (AP) - It's rare for an NFL offensive lineman to score a touchdown. It's just as unusual for a fan to catch a football with one hand while holding a $10 beer in the other. Detroit Lions fan Bill Zerbst says he caught a football tossed into the seats last Sunday by Taylor Decker. The Greenville, Michigan, man has agreed to return the ball to the Lions lineman after...
GREENVILLE, Mich. (AP) - It's rare for an NFL offensive lineman to score a touchdown. It's just as unusual for a fan to catch a football with one hand while holding a $10 beer in the other. Detroit Lions fan Bill Zerbst says he caught a football tossed into the seats last Sunday by Taylor Decker. The Greenville, Michigan, man has agreed to return the ball to the Lions lineman after...
Bledsoe scores 27, leads Bucks to 115-92 win over Pistons
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The formula for success in Milwaukee doesn't always have to revolve around the high-scoring duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Eric Bledsoe matched his season high with 27 points and Antetokounmpo added 15 as the Bucks rolled to a 115-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The formula for success in Milwaukee doesn't always have to revolve around the high-scoring duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. Eric Bledsoe matched his season high with 27 points and Antetokounmpo added 15 as the Bucks rolled to a 115-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Michigan State's LJ Scott says he'll enter NFL draft
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season. Scott, a senior, injured his ankle in September and has played in only four games this year. Coach Mark Dantonio said last month that Scott would redshirt . Scott said on social media Wednesday that he initially thought that was the best plan, but after discussing his options with...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season. Scott, a senior, injured his ankle in September and has played in only four games this year. Coach Mark Dantonio said last month that Scott would redshirt . Scott said on social media Wednesday that he initially thought that was the best plan, but after discussing his options with...
Lions back to losing ways in Matt Patricia's first season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
Lions put LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin on IR, add DE Eric Lee
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have placed linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin on injured reserve with a neck injury. Detroit promoted defensive end Eric Lee from the practice squad to fill the roster spot Wednesday. Reeves-Maybin is tied for the team lead with six tackles on special teams and he had seven tackles on defense this season.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have placed linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin on injured reserve with a neck injury. Detroit promoted defensive end Eric Lee from the practice squad to fill the roster spot Wednesday. Reeves-Maybin is tied for the team lead with six tackles on special teams and he had seven tackles on defense this season.
No. 5 Michigan holds off Northwestern for 62-60 win
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Jordan Poole and Michigan finally faced some adversity Tuesday night. Pushed right to the very end, they delivered. Poole made two big plays in the last 2 1/2 minutes and Ignas Brazdeikis scored 13 of his 23 points in the second half to help the fifth-ranked Wolverines hold off Northwestern for a 62-60 victory.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Jordan Poole and Michigan finally faced some adversity Tuesday night. Pushed right to the very end, they delivered. Poole made two big plays in the last 2 1/2 minutes and Ignas Brazdeikis scored 13 of his 23 points in the second half to help the fifth-ranked Wolverines hold off Northwestern for a 62-60 victory.
Lightning beat Red Wings 6-5 in shootout
DETROIT (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Edward Pasquale gave up five goals in his NHL debut - and still won the game. Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Victor Hedman scored in a shootout to give the Lightning a 6-5 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. "I didn't think I'd give up five goals and get the win, but this team has so much scoring power you've...
DETROIT (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Edward Pasquale gave up five goals in his NHL debut - and still won the game. Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Victor Hedman scored in a shootout to give the Lightning a 6-5 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. "I didn't think I'd give up five goals and get the win, but this team has so much scoring power you've...
Tigers agree to 1-year contract with left-hander Matt Moore
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matt Moore have agreed to a one-year contract. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, adding a 29-year-old pitcher with a chance to compete for a spot in the rotation in 2019.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matt Moore have agreed to a one-year contract. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, adding a 29-year-old pitcher with a chance to compete for a spot in the rotation in 2019.
Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer to announce retirement
Ohio State University coach Urban Meyer plans to step down, according to a report.
Ohio State University coach Urban Meyer plans to step down, according to a report.
Adams, Westbrook lead Thunder to rout of Pistons
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit hadn't lost in 12 days. Oklahoma City has been on a tear since the end of October. On Monday night, it was the Thunder who stayed hot. Steven Adams scored 21 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Thunder routed the Pistons 110-83. "I thought we played a very complete game," Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan said. "There were things we could have...
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit hadn't lost in 12 days. Oklahoma City has been on a tear since the end of October. On Monday night, it was the Thunder who stayed hot. Steven Adams scored 21 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Thunder routed the Pistons 110-83. "I thought we played a very complete game," Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan said. "There were things we could have...
WATCH: Izzo, Ward & Winston after 90-68 win over Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward used his power to gain position and his touch to score, putting together a perfect game from the field. Ward made all 10 of his shots, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 10 Michigan State to a 90-68 win over No. 18 Iowa on Monday night. "There's not a lot I can yell at him about," coach Tom Izzo said. "He...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward used his power to gain position and his touch to score, putting together a perfect game from the field. Ward made all 10 of his shots, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 10 Michigan State to a 90-68 win over No. 18 Iowa on Monday night. "There's not a lot I can yell at him about," coach Tom Izzo said. "He...
Red Wings' Bertuzzi suspended 2 games for hit on Calvert
NEW YORK (AP) - Detroit forward Tyler Bertuzzi was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Monday for his hit on Colorado's Matt Calvert during the weekend. Bertuzzi was sanctioned for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct for his hit with 7:15 left in the third period of the Avalanche's 2-0 win Sunday. No penalty was called on the play during the game. He will miss the Red...
NEW YORK (AP) - Detroit forward Tyler Bertuzzi was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Monday for his hit on Colorado's Matt Calvert during the weekend. Bertuzzi was sanctioned for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct for his hit with 7:15 left in the third period of the Avalanche's 2-0 win Sunday. No penalty was called on the play during the game. He will miss the Red...
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 against the Rams.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their loss against the Rams.
Michigan OL Ben Bredeson plans to return for senior season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan offensive guard Ben Bredeson says he plans to return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. The second-team, All-Big Ten player told reporters Monday he is doing his due diligence about his future, including having a meeting with coach Jim Harbaugh.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan offensive guard Ben Bredeson says he plans to return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. The second-team, All-Big Ten player told reporters Monday he is doing his due diligence about his future, including having a meeting with coach Jim Harbaugh.
Impressive wins push Michigan to No. 5 in new AP Top 25 poll
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Maybe AP Top 25 voters were a bit too low on Michigan to start the season. That isn't the case anymore. The Wolverines (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) have made a rapid rise to reach No. 5 in Monday's latest poll behind Gonzaga, Kansas, Duke and Virginia after their latest impressive wins. They've beaten every opponent by at least 17 points, with three of those coming...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Maybe AP Top 25 voters were a bit too low on Michigan to start the season. That isn't the case anymore. The Wolverines (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) have made a rapid rise to reach No. 5 in Monday's latest poll behind Gonzaga, Kansas, Duke and Virginia after their latest impressive wins. They've beaten every opponent by at least 17 points, with three of those coming...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions falling to the Rams.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions falling to the Rams.