No. 14 Michigan LB Devin Bush has always had father at side

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Nebraska set up what seemed like a perfectly timed play, allowing Michigan's hard-charging defense to rush up the field just before completing a screen pass. There was one problem: Devin Bush Jr.

Strong defensive effort carries Lions to 1st win

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - A day after their first win of the season, the change in the mood of the previously winless Detroit Lions was evident. In one corner of the locker room, linebacker Marquis Flowers and running back LeGarrette Blount engaged in a heated debate over whether Kobe Bryant or LeBron James was the greater basketball player. "Just coming in today, it was a little bit...

WATCH: Pistons hope Jackson will be ready for opener

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have a new coach - and the usual amount of optimism that accompanies such a big change. What they really could use this season is a healthy point guard.

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 26-10 win over the Patriots.

SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe & Jamie Samuelsen

FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk Tigers and their final home game on Sunday.

A rushing barrier finally falls for Lions against Patriots

DETROIT (AP) - Kerryon Johnson was drafted to help Detroit's woeful running game. He's already reached one significant mark, becoming the Lions' first 100-yard rusher in almost five years.

Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10

DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...

Patriots' Josh Gordon inactive against Lions, delaying debut

DETROIT (AP) - New England wide receiver Josh Gordon is inactive against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, delaying his debut with the Patriots. Gordon was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns. New England safety Patrick Chung and defensive end Trey Flowers are inactive because of concussions.

Tiger Woods caps off amazing comeback with a win

ATLANTA (AP) - A comeback not even Tiger Woods saw coming a year ago. A chaotic celebration that golf hasn't seen even in the best of times. Woods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like the old days. He left the competition feeling hopeless as he built a five-shot lead early and hung on to win the Tour...

Royals split series with Tigers

DETROIT (AP) - When the Kansas City Royals acquired Brad Keller during last winter's Rule 5 draft, they committed themselves to keep him on the roster all season. As it turned out, that hasn't been a problem. Keller pitched seven strong innings as the Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday. Keller (9-6) allowed one run on three hits, walking three and striking out two....

No. 24 Michigan St. gets tricky to hold off Indiana 35-21

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio went deep into his bag of tricks Saturday night. Brian Lewerke made each one look like magic. The junior quarterback threw two touchdown passes, had his first career reception and made a perfectly timed pitch to kicker Matt Coghlin for a 6-yard touchdown run, helping the 24th-ranked Spartans pull away from Indiana 35-21.

WATCH: Mahtook's homer leads Tigers to win in Martinez's finale

DETROIT (AP) - Victor Martinez will be remembered as one of the best line-drive hitters of the last 15 years, but his career ended in a different way. Batting in the first inning of his final major league game, Martinez beat out an infield chopper and was immediately removed for a pinch runner. "I think that's the perfect way to get my last hit," the longtime Tigers designated...

WATCH: No. 19 Michigan tops Nebraska 56-10, led 39-0 at halftime

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was very motivated to beat Nebraska, using Scott Frost's words against him. Karan Higdon ran for 136 yards and a touchdown in the first half to help the 19th-ranked Wolverines build a huge lead and they coasted to a 56-10 victory Saturday. In Frost's last visit to the Big House two years ago, he said Central Florida "outhit" Michigan in a 51-14...