WATCH: Blashill, Bernier & Bertuzzi after 4-2 win over Stars
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha had a goal called back before scoring anyway and the Detroit Red Wings won at home for the first time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday. Mantha, who has struggled early in the season, had an apparent power-play goal disallowed in the first period because it was ruled he kicked it in.
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha had a goal called back before scoring anyway and the Detroit Red Wings won at home for the first time this season with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday. Mantha, who has struggled early in the season, had an apparent power-play goal disallowed in the first period because it was ruled he kicked it in.
Celtics hand Pistons first loss of season, 109-89
DETROIT (AP) - With Jaylen Brown struggling offensive so far this season, Brad Stevens still asked him if he wanted a shot at defending one of the NBA's hottest players. Not only did Brown slow down the much bigger Blake Griffin, his offense also perked up in the process. Brown scored 19 points and Marcus Morris added 18 for the Boston Celtics in a 109-89 victory on Saturday night over the...
DETROIT (AP) - With Jaylen Brown struggling offensive so far this season, Brad Stevens still asked him if he wanted a shot at defending one of the NBA's hottest players. Not only did Brown slow down the much bigger Blake Griffin, his offense also perked up in the process. Brown scored 19 points and Marcus Morris added 18 for the Boston Celtics in a 109-89 victory on Saturday night over the...
WATCH: Dantonio & Lombardi after 23-13 win over Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Rocky Lombardi made his first start at quarterback for Michigan State, and the Spartans didn't hold back. Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, and the Spartans halted Purdue's four-game win streak, beating the Boilermakers 23-13 on Saturday. With Brian Lewerke out with a shoulder injury, Lombardi guided the offense, and the redshirt freshman...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Rocky Lombardi made his first start at quarterback for Michigan State, and the Spartans didn't hold back. Lombardi threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, and the Spartans halted Purdue's four-game win streak, beating the Boilermakers 23-13 on Saturday. With Brian Lewerke out with a shoulder injury, Lombardi guided the offense, and the redshirt freshman...
Byfuglien's late goal gives Jets 2-1 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien said everything he wanted to say during another win for Winnipeg. The veteran defenseman got his 500th career point when he snapped a tie with 6:45 left, helping the Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night. Winnipeg (7-3-1) won for the fourth time in five games. Kyle Connor scored in the second period, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 shots.
DETROIT (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien said everything he wanted to say during another win for Winnipeg. The veteran defenseman got his 500th career point when he snapped a tie with 6:45 left, helping the Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night. Winnipeg (7-3-1) won for the fourth time in five games. Kyle Connor scored in the second period, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 27 shots.
Lions rule out Riddick for Sunday, Ansah questionable
DETROIT (AP) - Lions running back Theo Riddick will miss a second straight game with a knee injury when Detroit hosts Seattle on Sunday. The Lions ruled Riddick out Friday. He has 23 catches on the season. Detroit listed defensive end Ziggy Ansah as questionable with a shoulder injury, and linebacker Jarrad Davis is questionable with a calf injury. Ansah, a pass-rushing standout who is back...
DETROIT (AP) - Lions running back Theo Riddick will miss a second straight game with a knee injury when Detroit hosts Seattle on Sunday. The Lions ruled Riddick out Friday. He has 23 catches on the season. Detroit listed defensive end Ziggy Ansah as questionable with a shoulder injury, and linebacker Jarrad Davis is questionable with a calf injury. Ansah, a pass-rushing standout who is back...
Surging Purdue has Michigan State up next
Last season, Iowa beat Ohio State 55-24 and then promptly lost its next two games. That's what Purdue and coach Jeff Brohm would like to avoid. For the Boilermakers, last weekend's win over Ohio State raised the stakes. After four straight victories, they now have a lot to play for. A division title is a possibility for Purdue, but Saturday's game at Michigan State could be a tough...
Last season, Iowa beat Ohio State 55-24 and then promptly lost its next two games. That's what Purdue and coach Jeff Brohm would like to avoid. For the Boilermakers, last weekend's win over Ohio State raised the stakes. After four straight victories, they now have a lot to play for. A division title is a possibility for Purdue, but Saturday's game at Michigan State could be a tough...
Pistons guard Luke Kennard out 2 weeks with shoulder injury
DETROIT (AP) - Pistons guard Luke Kennard has an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and he is expected to miss at least two weeks. Kennard was injured in Thursday night's win over Cleveland when a screen was set on him in the first half. An MRI showed the injury. The Pistons took Kennard in the first round of the 2017 draft out of Duke. He averaged 7.6 points per game as a rookie.
DETROIT (AP) - Pistons guard Luke Kennard has an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and he is expected to miss at least two weeks. Kennard was injured in Thursday night's win over Cleveland when a screen was set on him in the first half. An MRI showed the injury. The Pistons took Kennard in the first round of the 2017 draft out of Duke. He averaged 7.6 points per game as a rookie.
WATCH: Casey, Griffin, Drummond & Jackson after 110-103 win over the Cavs
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey has coached Detroit to its best start in a decade. He's also well aware the Pistons have a long way to go. "It's good for our team, good for our morale, but we know that there's bigger mountains to climb down the road," said Casey, who was hired to coach the Pistons this past offseason. "We've just got to continue to work and improve and...
DETROIT (AP) - Dwane Casey has coached Detroit to its best start in a decade. He's also well aware the Pistons have a long way to go. "It's good for our team, good for our morale, but we know that there's bigger mountains to climb down the road," said Casey, who was hired to coach the Pistons this past offseason. "We've just got to continue to work and improve and...
Lions hope Snacks Harrison can help stuff Seahawks on ground
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions boosted their chances of slowing down Seattle's running game and contending in the NFC North with one major move. Lions general manager Bob Quinn acquired Damon "Snacks" Harrison from the New York Giants for a fifth-round pick, adding one of the NFL's top interior defensive linemen to help right away. He began practicing with his new team...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions boosted their chances of slowing down Seattle's running game and contending in the NFC North with one major move. Lions general manager Bob Quinn acquired Damon "Snacks" Harrison from the New York Giants for a fifth-round pick, adding one of the NFL's top interior defensive linemen to help right away. He began practicing with his new team...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Taylor Decker
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' tackle Taylor Decker as they prepare to host the Seattle Seahawks.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' tackle Taylor Decker as they prepare to host the Seattle Seahawks.
Lions officially land tackle Damon Harrison from Giants
Damon Harrison is officially headed to the Detroit Lions.
Damon Harrison is officially headed to the Detroit Lions.
Big Ten fines MSU $10K, reprimands both schools
The Big Ten Wednesday issued public reprimands to both Michigan and Michigan State following their pregame incident on Saturday.
The Big Ten Wednesday issued public reprimands to both Michigan and Michigan State following their pregame incident on Saturday.
Griffin scores 50 points, Pistons top 76ers 133-132 in OT
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin has heard the critics, but the veteran forward knows it'll take more nights like Tuesday to get where his team wants to go. Griffin scored a career-high 50 points and had the game-winner after he was fouled on a driving layup with 1.8 seconds left as Detroit topped Philadelphia 133-132 in a wild overtime thriller.
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin has heard the critics, but the veteran forward knows it'll take more nights like Tuesday to get where his team wants to go. Griffin scored a career-high 50 points and had the game-winner after he was fouled on a driving layup with 1.8 seconds left as Detroit topped Philadelphia 133-132 in a wild overtime thriller.
WATCH: Dantonio lets Harbaugh have last word, sets sights on Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...