Matthews scores 2 and helps Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 5-3
DETROIT (AP) - Auston Matthews heard the short list of NHL greats he joined by scoring nine times in the first five games of the season. Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Marleau, Mario Lemieux and Mike Bossy are the only other players in league history to pull off the feat. "Nice," Matthews said after scoring twice for a league-leading nine goals to help Toronto beat Detroit 5-3 Thursday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Auston Matthews heard the short list of NHL greats he joined by scoring nine times in the first five games of the season. Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Marleau, Mario Lemieux and Mike Bossy are the only other players in league history to pull off the feat. "Nice," Matthews said after scoring twice for a league-leading nine goals to help Toronto beat Detroit 5-3 Thursday night.
Red Wings to retire Red Kelly's No. 4 jersey
DETROIT – Ilitch Holdings President and CEO and Detroit Red Wings Governor Christopher Ilitch today announced that the Red Wings will officially retire Leonard “Red” Kelly’s No. 4 in a special ceremony on Feb. 1, 2019 when the Red Wings host the rival Toronto Maple Leafs. “Red is one of the greatest Red Wings in the history of the franchise, and we think it’s long overdue for the organization to celebrate his numerous accomplishments,” said Christopher Ilitch. “Red was a prolific player for two decades and was a leader for the Red Wings during one of the most dominant decades in franchise history, which brought four Stanley Cup championships to Detroit. "When Mrs.
DETROIT – Ilitch Holdings President and CEO and Detroit Red Wings Governor Christopher Ilitch today announced that the Red Wings will officially retire Leonard “Red” Kelly’s No. 4 in a special ceremony on Feb. 1, 2019 when the Red Wings host the rival Toronto Maple Leafs. “Red is one of the greatest Red Wings in the history of the franchise, and we think it’s long overdue for the organization to celebrate his numerous accomplishments,” said Christopher Ilitch. “Red was a prolific player for two decades and was a leader for the Red Wings during one of the most dominant decades in franchise history, which brought four Stanley Cup championships to Detroit. "When Mrs.
Pistons hope for improvement with new coach, similar roster
DETROIT (AP) - Once the Detroit Pistons traded for Blake Griffin last season, their roster was largely set for the foreseeable future. When that deal wasn't enough to push the Pistons into the playoffs, they made the easiest changes they could in the offseason, hiring a new coach and overhauling the front office.
DETROIT (AP) - Once the Detroit Pistons traded for Blake Griffin last season, their roster was largely set for the foreseeable future. When that deal wasn't enough to push the Pistons into the playoffs, they made the easiest changes they could in the offseason, hiring a new coach and overhauling the front office.
Lions acquire Pipkins via waivers, release Marquis Flowers
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have acquired cornerback Lenzy Pipkins via waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and released linebacker Marquis Flowers. The Lions announced the moves Wednesday. Pipkins spent time on the Colts' practice squad and active roster earlier this season, appearing in one game. He played in 12 games last season for Green Bay. Flowers has played in all five...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have acquired cornerback Lenzy Pipkins via waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and released linebacker Marquis Flowers. The Lions announced the moves Wednesday. Pipkins spent time on the Colts' practice squad and active roster earlier this season, appearing in one game. He played in 12 games last season for Green Bay. Flowers has played in all five...
WATCH: Dantonio talks Northwestern loss, preparing for Penn State and much more
Mark Dantonio had plenty of reasons for his frustration after Michigan State's loss to Northwestern.
Mark Dantonio had plenty of reasons for his frustration after Michigan State's loss to Northwestern.
Big deal, Big House: Wisconsin poses tough test for Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 15 Wisconsin is coming to the Big House, and everyone is paying attention. "This is one of those games that you see on the schedule," star linebacker Devin Bush Jr. said Monday. "You got to get those first six games out of the way, but you know this game is coming. Now that it's here, this is all you've been waiting for. "This is the part...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 15 Wisconsin is coming to the Big House, and everyone is paying attention. "This is one of those games that you see on the schedule," star linebacker Devin Bush Jr. said Monday. "You got to get those first six games out of the way, but you know this game is coming. Now that it's here, this is all you've been waiting for. "This is the part...
Golladay gives Detroit another impressive receiving threat
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kenny Golladay is making quite an impression on his fellow receivers in Detroit. The second-year wideout had four catches for 98 yards and a touchdown Sunday in the Lions' 31-23 victory over Green Bay. He also had a touchdown called back because of a penalty. Golladay has given Detroit another strong receiving threat along with Golden Tate and Marvin Jones - and at...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kenny Golladay is making quite an impression on his fellow receivers in Detroit. The second-year wideout had four catches for 98 yards and a touchdown Sunday in the Lions' 31-23 victory over Green Bay. He also had a touchdown called back because of a penalty. Golladay has given Detroit another strong receiving threat along with Golden Tate and Marvin Jones - and at...
Ducks sneak past Wings 3-2 in shootout
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Although Troy Terry is only five games into his NHL career, he was already something of a shootout legend even before he arrived in Anaheim. When he got his first shootout opportunity for the Ducks on Monday night, Terry broke out the same skills he employed to win two enormous shootouts in the world junior championships last year. Terry sent the crowd home happy - with...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Although Troy Terry is only five games into his NHL career, he was already something of a shootout legend even before he arrived in Anaheim. When he got his first shootout opportunity for the Ducks on Monday night, Terry broke out the same skills he employed to win two enormous shootouts in the world junior championships last year. Terry sent the crowd home happy - with...
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 win over the Packers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their win over the Packers.
Michigan at Michigan State will kick at noon on FOX 2
The Big Ten announced Monday that Michigan at Michigan State will kick off at noon on FOX 2 on October 20th.
The Big Ten announced Monday that Michigan at Michigan State will kick off at noon on FOX 2 on October 20th.
Lions go into bye on a high after beating Packers 31-23
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have beaten Aaron Rodgers- and Tom Brady-led teams this season. And yes, they still have a losing record. Detroit has provided glimpses of its potential, beating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 on Sunday in their first home game since dominating the New England Patriots.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have beaten Aaron Rodgers- and Tom Brady-led teams this season. And yes, they still have a losing record. Detroit has provided glimpses of its potential, beating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 on Sunday in their first home game since dominating the New England Patriots.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Sean Baligian & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions win over the Packers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions win over the Packers.
LA Kings skate past Detroit, 4-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alex Iafallo is starting his second season with the Los Angeles Kings on a line with a Hart Trophy finalist and a former No. 1 overall draft pick. The former undrafted free agent realizes his extraordinary good fortune to be alongside Anze Kopitar and Ilya Kovalchuk, and he's determined to make the most of it.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alex Iafallo is starting his second season with the Los Angeles Kings on a line with a Hart Trophy finalist and a former No. 1 overall draft pick. The former undrafted free agent realizes his extraordinary good fortune to be alongside Anze Kopitar and Ilya Kovalchuk, and he's determined to make the most of it.
Lions take advantage of mistakes in 31-23 win over Packers
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way. Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for two scores, lifting the Lions to a 31-23 win over the Packers on Sunday. Detroit (2-3) earned a win it desperately needed under first-year coach Matt Patricia, going into its...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way. Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for two scores, lifting the Lions to a 31-23 win over the Packers on Sunday. Detroit (2-3) earned a win it desperately needed under first-year coach Matt Patricia, going into its...