Carey returns to Lions; Detroit waives Lee
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end Eric Lee. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad. Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent safety Don Carey and waived defensive end Eric Lee. The Lions also announced Tuesday that they have released cornerback Horace Richardson from the practice squad. Carey played in 84 games for the Lions from 2011-17. He signed with Jacksonville as a free agent this past offseason but has not played in a regular-season game this...
Michigan State signs 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
For 3rd straight week, 'Bama, Clemson, ND, Michigan top CFP
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, marking the first time in the five-year history of the postseason system that the same teams held the first four spots for three straight weeks. Unlike last week, there was a little movement in the top 10. Central Florida moved up two spots to No. 9. The Knights became the first...
Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan were at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, marking the first time in the five-year history of the postseason system that the same teams held the first four spots for three straight weeks. Unlike last week, there was a little movement in the top 10. Central Florida moved up two spots to No. 9. The Knights became the first...
Dantonio calls for perspective as Spartans sputter
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - At times like this, when Michigan State is dealing with a disappointing game or season, coach Mark Dantonio sometimes becomes philosophical. That was certainly the case Tuesday. When asked whether his team has underachieved this year, Dantonio went on for more than 3 1/2 minutes, discussing injuries, the Spartans' offensive struggles and his players' academic...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - At times like this, when Michigan State is dealing with a disappointing game or season, coach Mark Dantonio sometimes becomes philosophical. That was certainly the case Tuesday. When asked whether his team has underachieved this year, Dantonio went on for more than 3 1/2 minutes, discussing injuries, the Spartans' offensive struggles and his players' academic...
No. 4 Michigan may have edge on D against No. 10 Ohio State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has the nation's top-ranked defense with NFL-caliber players at each position group and one of the game's best coordinators calling the shots. The Wolverines, though, have not been tested as much as they will be by No. 10 Ohio State and quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Saturday in the Horseshoe. And they know this edition of The Game will define their...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 4 Michigan has the nation's top-ranked defense with NFL-caliber players at each position group and one of the game's best coordinators calling the shots. The Wolverines, though, have not been tested as much as they will be by No. 10 Ohio State and quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Saturday in the Horseshoe. And they know this edition of The Game will define their...
Johnson's injury a concern for Lions after win over Panthers
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kerryon Johnson has been a bright spot for Detroit in a season with plenty of struggles. Now the Lions are finally coming off a win - but Johnson exited that victory with a left knee injury. Detroit's rookie running back went down in the second half of Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, and although the Lions had to be pleased to snap a three-game losing...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kerryon Johnson has been a bright spot for Detroit in a season with plenty of struggles. Now the Lions are finally coming off a win - but Johnson exited that victory with a left knee injury. Detroit's rookie running back went down in the second half of Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, and although the Lions had to be pleased to snap a three-game losing...
Drummond, Pistons cruise past Cavaliers 113-102
DETROIT (AP) - Before Detroit's matchup with Cleveland, Pistons coach Dwane Casey stressed the importance of a good start. "When the bell rings, we've got to be ready to run and play fast, and play together," Casey said. "I've had it before and somehow, there's some reason we get off to that slow start, and we can't afford that."
DETROIT (AP) - Before Detroit's matchup with Cleveland, Pistons coach Dwane Casey stressed the importance of a good start. "When the bell rings, we've got to be ready to run and play fast, and play together," Casey said. "I've had it before and somehow, there's some reason we get off to that slow start, and we can't afford that."
WATCH: Michigan's Higdon stokes hype, predicts win over Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Michigan running back Karan Higdon pondered the question for a moment, smirked and glanced up at tight end Zach Gentry next to him. Then Higdon leaned forward to the microphone and predicted a Michigan victory over Ohio State.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Michigan running back Karan Higdon pondered the question for a moment, smirked and glanced up at tight end Zach Gentry next to him. Then Higdon leaned forward to the microphone and predicted a Michigan victory over Ohio State.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Panthers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Panthers.
No. 4 Michigan mum on Winovich's status at No. 10 Ohio State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh declined to say Monday if he expects star defensive end Chase Winovich to play at No. 10 Ohio State on Saturday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh declined to say Monday if he expects star defensive end Chase Winovich to play at No. 10 Ohio State on Saturday.
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 against the Panthers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Sean Baligian & John Niyo on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions win against the Panthers.
Michigan State ties biggest win, 101-33 over Tennessee Tech
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
Lions show fight in 20-19 victory over Panthers
DETROIT (AP) - The play went for an 82-yard gain, not a great moment for the Detroit defense. The way it ended epitomized the Lions' gritty victory. Darius Slay hustled back and tackled DJ Moore on a long reception in the third quarter, preventing a Carolina touchdown. The Panthers eventually missed a field goal on that drive, and the Lions went on to win 20-19 on Sunday.
DETROIT (AP) - The play went for an 82-yard gain, not a great moment for the Detroit defense. The way it ended epitomized the Lions' gritty victory. Darius Slay hustled back and tackled DJ Moore on a long reception in the third quarter, preventing a Carolina touchdown. The Panthers eventually missed a field goal on that drive, and the Lions went on to win 20-19 on Sunday.
Lions take Panthers 20-19
DETROIT (AP) - Cam Newton took a shotgun snap and set up in a clean pocket, surveying the field from sideline to sideline. The star quarterback had time and an open receiver in the end zone, giving the Carolina Panthers a chance to convert a go-ahead, 2-point conversion against the Detroit Lions. Newton, though, wasted the opportunity by sliding to his left and sailing an off-balance throw...
DETROIT (AP) - Cam Newton took a shotgun snap and set up in a clean pocket, surveying the field from sideline to sideline. The star quarterback had time and an open receiver in the end zone, giving the Carolina Panthers a chance to convert a go-ahead, 2-point conversion against the Detroit Lions. Newton, though, wasted the opportunity by sliding to his left and sailing an off-balance throw...
Michigan beats Providence for Tip-Off title
Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 66-47 victory over Providence and the championship of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off tournament.
Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 66-47 victory over Providence and the championship of the Air Force Reserve Tip-Off tournament.
Ohio State, Michigan preserve prestige of The Game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Maybe both teams already were looking ahead to The Game. Whatever it was, Michigan and Ohio State struggled with middling Big Ten teams Saturday. Instead of easy tuneups, the games against 5-5 teams nearly became nightmare traps.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Maybe both teams already were looking ahead to The Game. Whatever it was, Michigan and Ohio State struggled with middling Big Ten teams Saturday. Instead of easy tuneups, the games against 5-5 teams nearly became nightmare traps.