No. 18 Michigan routs GW in Tip-Off tournament
Charles Matthews scored 25 points to lead No. 18 Michigan into the finals of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament with an 84-61 rout of George Washington on Saturday.
Charles Matthews scored 25 points to lead No. 18 Michigan into the finals of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament with an 84-61 rout of George Washington on Saturday.
Lions rule out Jones for game against Carolina
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday's game against Carolina because of a knee injury. It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past three-plus seasons. Panthers receiver Torrey Smith will also miss the game with a knee injury.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday's game against Carolina because of a knee injury. It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past three-plus seasons. Panthers receiver Torrey Smith will also miss the game with a knee injury.
No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana in final tuneup of the season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has one last chance to fine tune its team against a lesser opponent before playing championship-caliber teams. The Wolverines (9-1, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are favored to beat Indiana (5-5, 2-5) by more than four touchdowns in their final home game of the season. Then, things get kicked up a big notch.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has one last chance to fine tune its team against a lesser opponent before playing championship-caliber teams. The Wolverines (9-1, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are favored to beat Indiana (5-5, 2-5) by more than four touchdowns in their final home game of the season. Then, things get kicked up a big notch.
Spartans to be big challenge for Huskers' prolific offense
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
Anderson stops 2 penalty shots, Senators beat Red Wings 2-1
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was quick to credit Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson. Anderson stopped two third-period penalty shots and Drake Batherson scored in his NHL debut to help the Senators beat the Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. "Those are real players taking the penalty shots, so good for Craig Anderson," Blashill said. "He's been a good goalie in...
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was quick to credit Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson. Anderson stopped two third-period penalty shots and Drake Batherson scored in his NHL debut to help the Senators beat the Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. "Those are real players taking the penalty shots, so good for Craig Anderson," Blashill said. "He's been a good goalie in...
Lions back home but face tough matchup with Carolina
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have three straight home games coming up - probably their last chance to turn their season around and make a run at a playoff spot. The opposition is formidable, though. After three consecutive losses, the Lions host Carolina on Sunday. That game is followed by a Thanksgiving matchup with Chicago and another home test against the NFC...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have three straight home games coming up - probably their last chance to turn their season around and make a run at a playoff spot. The opposition is formidable, though. After three consecutive losses, the Lions host Carolina on Sunday. That game is followed by a Thanksgiving matchup with Chicago and another home test against the NFC...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Ricky Jean Francois
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers.
Pistons stun Raptors 106-104 in Casey's return to Toronto
Dwane Casey's return to Toronto delivered drama right up until the final second.
Dwane Casey's return to Toronto delivered drama right up until the final second.
No. 11 Michigan State forward Nick Ward sprains ankle
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward sprained his right ankle during an injury scare in the first half of No. 11 Michigan State's 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says he doesn't "think it's anything serious." Ward went down midway through the first half and pounded the court with both fists. He got up on his own and hobbled...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward sprained his right ankle during an injury scare in the first half of No. 11 Michigan State's 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says he doesn't "think it's anything serious." Ward went down midway through the first half and pounded the court with both fists. He got up on his own and hobbled...
Michigan routs Villanova in championship rematch
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Charles Matthews set the tone with a slam and celebrated by flexing to the crowd. Quickly, the rematch turned into a rout. Matthews scored 19 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 18 and No. 18 Michigan beat No. 8 Villanova 73-46 Wednesday night in their first meeting since last season's national championship game.
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Charles Matthews set the tone with a slam and celebrated by flexing to the crowd. Quickly, the rematch turned into a rout. Matthews scored 19 points, Ignas Brazdeikis had 18 and No. 18 Michigan beat No. 8 Villanova 73-46 Wednesday night in their first meeting since last season's national championship game.
No. 11 Michigan St pulls away, beats Louisiana-Monroe 80-59
Cassius Winston scored 14 of his 23 points in the opening minutes of the second half, bouncing back from a rough start to help No. 11 Michigan State beat Louisiana-Monroe 80-59 on Wednesday night.
Cassius Winston scored 14 of his 23 points in the opening minutes of the second half, bouncing back from a rough start to help No. 11 Michigan State beat Louisiana-Monroe 80-59 on Wednesday night.
Lions place T.J. Lang on Reserve-Injured
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have placed starting guard T.J. Lang on the reserve-injured list with a neck injury effectively ending his season.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have placed starting guard T.J. Lang on the reserve-injured list with a neck injury effectively ending his season.
WATCH: Green leads Red Wings to 6-1 win over Coyotes
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings are playing inspired hockey after a sluggish start to the season. Defenseman Mike Green had a goal and two assists and the Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Detroit has won seven of its last eight to get back to .500 (8-8-2) after a 1-7-2 start.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings are playing inspired hockey after a sluggish start to the season. Defenseman Mike Green had a goal and two assists and the Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Detroit has won seven of its last eight to get back to .500 (8-8-2) after a 1-7-2 start.
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan hold steady in CFP
The College Football Playoff rankings held steady at the top, with Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan an unchanged first four from last week. The third rankings of the season were drama-free Tuesday night after every top-10 team won last weekend. In fact, the selection committee's entire top 10 stayed the same, the first time that has happened in the five seasons since the CFP was...
The College Football Playoff rankings held steady at the top, with Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan an unchanged first four from last week. The third rankings of the season were drama-free Tuesday night after every top-10 team won last weekend. In fact, the selection committee's entire top 10 stayed the same, the first time that has happened in the five seasons since the CFP was...
Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
Pistons say Kennard to continue rehab for 2 more weeks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons say injured guard Luke Kennard will continue his rehab for two more weeks while working his way back toward basketball activity. The Pistons updated Kennard's status Tuesday. He injured his right shoulder in an Oct. 25 game against Cleveland. Bernard Condevaux, the team's medical director, said Kennard was recently re-examined by team doctors, and the...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons say injured guard Luke Kennard will continue his rehab for two more weeks while working his way back toward basketball activity. The Pistons updated Kennard's status Tuesday. He injured his right shoulder in an Oct. 25 game against Cleveland. Bernard Condevaux, the team's medical director, said Kennard was recently re-examined by team doctors, and the...
Patricia's Lions reeling after 3rd straight loss
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...