Jackson scores 22, leads Pistons past Rockets 116-111 in OT
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit has a new Big Three: Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson. The Pistons' trio played major roles in Detroit's 116-111 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night as they combined for 73 points and 33 rebounds. They also got some help from little-known rookie Bruce Brown.
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit has a new Big Three: Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson. The Pistons' trio played major roles in Detroit's 116-111 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night as they combined for 73 points and 33 rebounds. They also got some help from little-known rookie Bruce Brown.
No. 11 Mich. St. escapes big hole, beats Texas in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Michigan State dug itself a deep hole early against Texas. But Joshua Langford, Cassius Winston and the rest of the Spartans did not panic. Trailing by 19 points eight minutes into the Las Vegas Invitational championship game, the 11th-ranked Spartans (5-1) took the lead in the second half and pulled away for a 78-68 victory on Friday. Langford scored 29 points, while Winston,...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Michigan State dug itself a deep hole early against Texas. But Joshua Langford, Cassius Winston and the rest of the Spartans did not panic. Trailing by 19 points eight minutes into the Las Vegas Invitational championship game, the 11th-ranked Spartans (5-1) took the lead in the second half and pulled away for a 78-68 victory on Friday. Langford scored 29 points, while Winston,...
Ovechkin leads Capitals past Red Wings 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Capitals started slowly and finished fast. Alex Ovechkin led the way again. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, and the Capitals beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday for their season-high fourth consecutive victory. Detroit posted 14 of the first 15 shots. Washington then held a 19-18 edge in shots and scored the final three goals after snapping out of a...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Capitals started slowly and finished fast. Alex Ovechkin led the way again. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, and the Capitals beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday for their season-high fourth consecutive victory. Detroit posted 14 of the first 15 shots. Washington then held a 19-18 edge in shots and scored the final three goals after snapping out of a...
No. 9 Michigan rolls past Chattanooga 83-55
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Isaiah Livers is doing his best to shore up one of Michigan's few areas of concern early this season. Livers scored all 12 of his points in the first half, and the ninth-ranked Wolverines cruised to an easy 83-55 victory over Chattanooga on Friday. Livers made all four of his shots from the field in the first half and only missed one for the game.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Isaiah Livers is doing his best to shore up one of Michigan's few areas of concern early this season. Livers scored all 12 of his points in the first half, and the ninth-ranked Wolverines cruised to an easy 83-55 victory over Chattanooga on Friday. Livers made all four of his shots from the field in the first half and only missed one for the game.
Brechting propels Oakland to 77-69 win over James Madison
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Brad Brechting had 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals to propel Oakland to a 77-69 victory over James Madison on Friday.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Brad Brechting had 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals to propel Oakland to a 77-69 victory over James Madison on Friday.
Spartans hope to give seniors good send-off against Rutgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - As a senior at Michigan State, Khari Willis has certainly experienced college football's ups and downs. His freshman season, the Spartans won the Big Ten and went to the College Football Playoff. Then the team collapsed to a 3-9 record the following year. Michigan State bounced back to win 10 games in 2017, but this season has been another disappointment - the...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - As a senior at Michigan State, Khari Willis has certainly experienced college football's ups and downs. His freshman season, the Spartans won the Big Ten and went to the College Football Playoff. Then the team collapsed to a 3-9 record the following year. Michigan State bounced back to win 10 games in 2017, but this season has been another disappointment - the...
No. 11 Michigan State easily beats No. 17 UCLA
Cassius Winston had 19 points and seven assists to help No. 11 Michigan State cruise past No. 17 UCLA 87-67 on Thursday night to reach the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Cassius Winston had 19 points and seven assists to help No. 11 Michigan State cruise past No. 17 UCLA 87-67 on Thursday night to reach the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Stafford's 2 interceptions sink Lions in loss to Chicago
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions were the team with the healthy starting quarterback, but in the end, Matthew Stafford came up short. Stafford had an interception returned for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, then had another pass picked off in the end zone with just over a minute remaining in Detroit's 23-16 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Chicago was without injured...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions were the team with the healthy starting quarterback, but in the end, Matthew Stafford came up short. Stafford had an interception returned for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, then had another pass picked off in the end zone with just over a minute remaining in Detroit's 23-16 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Chicago was without injured...
Bears take 23-16 win over Lions
DETROIT (AP) - Chase Daniel outplayed Matthew Stafford, proving an NFL journeyman can beat one of the highest-paid players in the league. Daniel threw a career-high two touchdowns to keep the Chicago Bears rolling with a 23-16 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, filling in very well for injured quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
DETROIT (AP) - Chase Daniel outplayed Matthew Stafford, proving an NFL journeyman can beat one of the highest-paid players in the league. Daniel threw a career-high two touchdowns to keep the Chicago Bears rolling with a 23-16 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, filling in very well for injured quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
Harden's 43 points leads Rockets over Pistons 126-124
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Rockets are on a roll, putting their terrible start behind them. James Harden scored a season-high 43 points and Clint Capela added 27 to help Houston withstand a late run by the Pistons and get their fifth straight victory, 126-124. The Rockets have won eight of 10 to improve to 9-7.
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Rockets are on a roll, putting their terrible start behind them. James Harden scored a season-high 43 points and Clint Capela added 27 to help Houston withstand a late run by the Pistons and get their fifth straight victory, 126-124. The Rockets have won eight of 10 to improve to 9-7.
Athanasiou's OT goal give Red Wings 3-2 win over Bruins
DETROIT (AP) - Andreas Athanasiou has become a more consistent player this season, and the score sheet is starting to reflect it. Athanasiou tied it midway through the third period and scored 49 seconds into overtime to lift the Detroit Red Wings over the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old Athanasiou leads Detroit with nine goals, including five with three assists in his past...
DETROIT (AP) - Andreas Athanasiou has become a more consistent player this season, and the score sheet is starting to reflect it. Athanasiou tied it midway through the third period and scored 49 seconds into overtime to lift the Detroit Red Wings over the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old Athanasiou leads Detroit with nine goals, including five with three assists in his past...
Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky listed as doubtful vs Lions
The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will meet for the second time in 12 days - yet this matchup already looks a lot different.
The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will meet for the second time in 12 days - yet this matchup already looks a lot different.
Michigan tries to snap Ohio State's streak in The Game to keep playoff chances alive
Ohio State has won the last six meetings and Jim Harbaugh hasn't been able to beat the Buckeyes in first three seasons at Michigan. The Game is as critically important as ever, with the Big Ten East title and more hanging in the balance.
Ohio State has won the last six meetings and Jim Harbaugh hasn't been able to beat the Buckeyes in first three seasons at Michigan. The Game is as critically important as ever, with the Big Ten East title and more hanging in the balance.
Carey returns to Lions; Detroit waives Lee
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end Eric Lee. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad. Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end Eric Lee. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad. Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this...
Michigan State signs 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
For 3rd straight week, 'Bama, Clemson, ND, Michigan top CFP
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, marking the first time in the five-year history of the postseason system that the same teams held the first four spots for three straight weeks. Unlike last week, there was a little movement in the top 10. Central Florida moved up two spots to No. 9. The Knights became the first...
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, marking the first time in the five-year history of the postseason system that the same teams held the first four spots for three straight weeks. Unlike last week, there was a little movement in the top 10. Central Florida moved up two spots to No. 9. The Knights became the first...
Dantonio calls for perspective as Spartans sputter
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - At times like this, when Michigan State is dealing with a disappointing game or season, coach Mark Dantonio sometimes becomes philosophical. That was certainly the case Tuesday. When asked whether his team has underachieved this year, Dantonio went on for more than 3 1/2 minutes, discussing injuries, the Spartans' offensive struggles and his players' academic...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - At times like this, when Michigan State is dealing with a disappointing game or season, coach Mark Dantonio sometimes becomes philosophical. That was certainly the case Tuesday. When asked whether his team has underachieved this year, Dantonio went on for more than 3 1/2 minutes, discussing injuries, the Spartans' offensive struggles and his players' academic...
No. 4 Michigan may have edge on D against No. 10 Ohio State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has the nation's top-ranked defense with NFL-caliber players at each position group and one of the game's best coordinators calling the shots. The Wolverines, though, have not been tested as much as they will be by No. 10 Ohio State and quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Saturday in the Horseshoe. And they know this edition of The Game will define their...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has the nation's top-ranked defense with NFL-caliber players at each position group and one of the game's best coordinators calling the shots. The Wolverines, though, have not been tested as much as they will be by No. 10 Ohio State and quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Saturday in the Horseshoe. And they know this edition of The Game will define their...