WATCH: Oakland holds on to edge Detroit Mercy 79-73
DETROIT (AP) - Jaevin Cumberland hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and Oakland survived a late rally by Detroit Mercy for a 79-73 victory on Saturday. Xavier Hill-Mais added 22 points and five rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (9-11, 5-2 Horizon League). Brad Brechting and Karmari Newman each had eight points and nine rebounds.
DETROIT (AP) - Jaevin Cumberland hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and Oakland survived a late rally by Detroit Mercy for a 79-73 victory on Saturday. Xavier Hill-Mais added 22 points and five rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (9-11, 5-2 Horizon League). Brad Brechting and Karmari Newman each had eight points and nine rebounds.
Happ, Wisconsin hand No. 2 Michigan its first loss, 64-54
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Ethan Happ and the Wisconsin Badgers finally closed out a tight game. Against No. 2 Michigan, too. Happ had 26 points and 10 rebounds as Wisconsin handed the Wolverines their first loss of the season, breaking away in the final minute for a 64-54 victory Saturday. Fans rushed the floor after the Badgers (12-6, 4-3 Big Ten) finished off the upset. The victory came after...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Ethan Happ and the Wisconsin Badgers finally closed out a tight game. Against No. 2 Michigan, too. Happ had 26 points and 10 rebounds as Wisconsin handed the Wolverines their first loss of the season, breaking away in the final minute for a 64-54 victory Saturday. Fans rushed the floor after the Badgers (12-6, 4-3 Big Ten) finished off the upset. The victory came after...
Flames beat Red Wings 6-4
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited and much-needed big night for the Flames' secondary scorers. Bennett scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the third period, and added an assist to lead Calgary to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited and much-needed big night for the Flames' secondary scorers. Bennett scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the third period, and added an assist to lead Calgary to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
Pistons hold on without Drummond, beat Heat 98-93
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey wants the Detroit Pistons to react a little better when they hit a rough stretch. Friday night against Miami was another test. Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Heat 98-93. Detroit blew a 16-point lead and scored only 12 in the third quarter, but the Pistons rebounded in the fourth...
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey wants the Detroit Pistons to react a little better when they hit a rough stretch. Friday night against Miami was another test. Blake Griffin had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Pistons overcame an early exit by injured Andre Drummond to beat the Heat 98-93. Detroit blew a 16-point lead and scored only 12 in the third quarter, but the Pistons rebounded in the fourth...
Pistons' Drummond leaves vs. Heat after being hit in face
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond left Detroit's game against Miami on Friday night with a nasal injury after he was hit in the face by an opponent's arm. James Johnson of the Heat caught Drummond in the face in the first half, and the Detroit big man left after playing only 7:14. Drummond is not expected to return. Ish Smith, a backup point guard for Detroit, also left because of adductor...
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond left Detroit's game against Miami on Friday night with a nasal injury after he was hit in the face by an opponent's arm. James Johnson of the Heat caught Drummond in the face in the first half, and the Detroit big man left after playing only 7:14. Drummond is not expected to return. Ish Smith, a backup point guard for Detroit, also left because of adductor...
Winston's career-high 29 lifts No. 6 Spartans over Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Four nights after Tom Izzo called out Cassius Winston for his poor play in Michigan State's previous game, the Spartans' star point guard responded better than his coach would have expected. Winston scored a career-high 29 points to go over 1,000 for his career, had six assists and played tough defense on Glynn Watson Jr. while leading No. 6 Michigan State past...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Four nights after Tom Izzo called out Cassius Winston for his poor play in Michigan State's previous game, the Spartans' star point guard responded better than his coach would have expected. Winston scored a career-high 29 points to go over 1,000 for his career, had six assists and played tough defense on Glynn Watson Jr. while leading No. 6 Michigan State past...
Harbaugh hires Nua, completes staff for 5th year at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has completed his coaching staff for his fifth season at Michigan. He hired defensive line coach Shaun Nua on Thursday, a week after adding offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and defensive assistant Anthony Campanile. Harbaugh says Nua is a rising star in the coaching profession.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has completed his coaching staff for his fifth season at Michigan. He hired defensive line coach Shaun Nua on Thursday, a week after adding offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and defensive assistant Anthony Campanile. Harbaugh says Nua is a rising star in the coaching profession.
WATCH: Casey, Griffin & Pachulia after 120-115 win over Magic
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond's bad habits bother Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey. Luckily for Casey and the Pistons, Drummond's good moments can win basketball games. Drummond put up his version of a triple-double on Wednesday and the Pistons notched a crucial 120-115 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic.
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond's bad habits bother Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey. Luckily for Casey and the Pistons, Drummond's good moments can win basketball games. Drummond put up his version of a triple-double on Wednesday and the Pistons notched a crucial 120-115 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic.
Detroit Lions hire Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday that the team has hired Darrell Bevell as the new offensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday that the team has hired Darrell Bevell as the new offensive coordinator.
Red Wings beat Ducks 3-1
DETROIT (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks dropped their heads on the bench and looked down at their skates, another defeat seemingly imminent. Gustav Nyquist broke a tie with 4:16 left and Darren Helm scored a little later, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Ducks 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their franchise-record losing streak to 12 games. "I just see the frustration," Ducks coach...
DETROIT (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks dropped their heads on the bench and looked down at their skates, another defeat seemingly imminent. Gustav Nyquist broke a tie with 4:16 left and Darren Helm scored a little later, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Ducks 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their franchise-record losing streak to 12 games. "I just see the frustration," Ducks coach...
Shepard taking over play-by-play for Tigers' TV broadcasts
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Shepard is taking over as play-by-play announcer of the Detroit Tigers on their Fox Sports Detroit television broadcasts. FSD said Tuesday that Shepard will work alongside analysts Jack Morris and Kirk Gibson. Dan Petry and Craig Monroe will be analysts for pregame and postgame shows. The previous announcing duo of Mario Impemba and Rod Allen was suspended in September.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Shepard is taking over as play-by-play announcer of the Detroit Tigers on their Fox Sports Detroit television broadcasts. FSD said Tuesday that Shepard will work alongside analysts Jack Morris and Kirk Gibson. Dan Petry and Craig Monroe will be analysts for pregame and postgame shows. The previous announcing duo of Mario Impemba and Rod Allen was suspended in September.
Gobert grabs 25 rebounds as Jazz beat Pistons 100-94
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz discovered an unusual motivator Monday night. All game long, Mitchell heard a persistent heckler in the Utah crowd. "That loud kid on the sideline. It was really his fault," Mitchell said after scoring 28 points to propel the Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. "I don't know why people like that have to...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz discovered an unusual motivator Monday night. All game long, Mitchell heard a persistent heckler in the Utah crowd. "That loud kid on the sideline. It was really his fault," Mitchell said after scoring 28 points to propel the Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. "I don't know why people like that have to...
Detroit Lions start social justice initiative with $600,000
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions are starting a social justice program with $600,000 from players on the team and owner Martha Firestone Ford. The Lions announced the initiative Monday, days after the NFL launched a social justice platform. Detroit's players chose where the funds would go to assist the community with scholarships, social educational programs and medical aid.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions are starting a social justice program with $600,000 from players on the team and owner Martha Firestone Ford. The Lions announced the initiative Monday, days after the NFL launched a social justice platform. Detroit's players chose where the funds would go to assist the community with scholarships, social educational programs and medical aid.
Michigan stays at No. 2 in AP Top 25; MSU No. 6
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke remained at No. 1 for a fourth straight week while the top 10 remained unchanged in the latest AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
NEW YORK (AP) - Duke remained at No. 1 for a fourth straight week while the top 10 remained unchanged in the latest AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, John Niyo & Will Burchfield
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan going to 17-0 with their win over Northwestern Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by John Niyo & Will Burchfield on the roundtable as they talked about Michigan going to 17-0 with their win over Northwestern Sunday.