WATCH: Red Wings GM Ken Holland goes one-on-one about 2018-19 season

With the puck dropping tonight, Red Wings GM Ken Holland spoke to FOX 2 about the expectations for the team. FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe caught up with Holland prior to Thursday night's Blue Jackets in the WIngs home opener at LCA. Watch the video above to hear his answers on expectations for Dylan Larkin, the team in general and life after Henrik Zetterberg.

WATCH: Blashill, Howard, Abdelkader & Cholowski after 3-2 overtime loss

DETROIT (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the best NHL teams in overtime last year. With a talented player like Artemi Panarin, they may be tough to beat in 3-on-3 hockey again this season. Panarin scored midway through overtime, lifting Columbus to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. "He doesn't seem to get tired,"...

WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Christian Jones

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Christian Jones as they prepare for the Green Bay Packers Sunday on FOX 2.

Red Wings place Kronwall, Ericsson on IR

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings placed defensemen Niklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson on injured reserve on Wednesday. Right wing Luke Witkowski, and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek were recalled from Grand Rapids of the AHL. The moves came a day before the Red Wings open the season at home against Columbus. Kronwall is on the IR retroactive to Sept. 28, and Ericsson to Sept....

Parker Strong: Patriots' support overwhelms 7-year-old with brain tumor

Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots. 

Saints fan helps disabled Giants fan stand for national anthem in viral photo

(FOX NEWS) - In a true display of human kindness, a New Orleans Saints fan helped a disabled New York Giants fan stand for the national anthem before Sunday night's football game. Geordie Brower took a trip to New York over the weekend to visit his mother, Lauren, and see his hometown team battle the Giants at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, NOLA.com reported.

No. 20 Michigan State again looks strong against the run

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - One thing Mark Dantonio can often count on is that Michigan State will be able to stop the run.

Lions add Donnal while T.J. Lang deals with concussion

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal to add depth because of the possible loss of starting guard T.J. Lang. Detroit added Donnal to the roster on Wednesday, four days after cutting him. Lang had a concussion in the first quarter of Detroit's loss at Dallas and did not return. He has played in three of four games this season, missing the defeat at...

Red Wings assign players to Grand Rapids, Green to IR

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have assigned right wing Luke Witkowski and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The Red Wings announced the moves Tuesday. Detroit's active roster is now down to 22 players, and the Red Wings open the regular season Thursday night against Columbus. Hronek had 11 goals and 28 assists in 67 games for the Griffins last...

Last-place Lions missed an opportunity at Dallas

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Last year, the Detroit Lions started 3-1 and didn't make the playoffs - so what happens in September doesn't have to define the season. The Lions better hope that's the case, because a loss at Dallas last weekend has them in a hole.

Lions WR Golden Tate stops to help accident on Southfield Freeway

Detroit Lions wide receiver made some impressive catches on Sunday in Dallas. On Tuesday, he followed that up with a good deed on a Detroit-area highway when he stopped to help at the scene of an accident.

Tigers still waiting on top prospects after 98 more losses

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers avoided some of their worst-case scenarios this season. They didn't finish last, or all that close to it. In the end, however, they had the same record as in 2017, and the franchise still seems a long way from contention.

WATCH: Harbaugh & Higdon talk Northwestern, Maryland & more

Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.

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 tough loss to the Cowboys.

Golden performance not enough for Lions in loss at Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Golden Tate caught the pass from Matthew Stafford in stride along the sideline, then slowed briefly to hold the ball out and show it to the defender before going into the end zone to put the Detroit Lions ahead with just over 2 minutes left in the game.