Drummond, Johnson pace Pistons to easy win over Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Pistons were so efficient on offense that they didn't need Blake Griffin to take many shots. The NBA's fifth-leading scorer loved sharing the ball on an easy night for his team. "We just did a great job of taking exactly what the defense gave us," Griffin said. "When we play like that and the ball is zipping and moving around, then it's a...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Detroit Pistons were so efficient on offense that they didn't need Blake Griffin to take many shots. The NBA's fifth-leading scorer loved sharing the ball on an easy night for his team. "We just did a great job of taking exactly what the defense gave us," Griffin said. "When we play like that and the ball is zipping and moving around, then it's a...
No. 4 Michigan prepares for expected rout over Rutgers
Michigan is on the cusp of reaching the heights expected when it hired Jim Harbaugh. It took four seasons and a handful of crushing defeats to get here but the fourth-ranked Wolverines (8-1, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are poised to win their first conference title since 2004. Stay out of the loss column, and the Wolverines could play for their first national title since 1997.
Michigan is on the cusp of reaching the heights expected when it hired Jim Harbaugh. It took four seasons and a handful of crushing defeats to get here but the fourth-ranked Wolverines (8-1, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) are poised to win their first conference title since 2004. Stay out of the loss column, and the Wolverines could play for their first national title since 1997.
Lions in must-win against Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have a rare opportunity to beat the Detroit Lions and pick up a victory over an NFC North opponent. As accomplishments go, those seem rather modest. Then again, consider their recent history. The division-leading Bears have a chance to check off two more boxes when they host the struggling Lions on Sunday.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have a rare opportunity to beat the Detroit Lions and pick up a victory over an NFC North opponent. As accomplishments go, those seem rather modest. Then again, consider their recent history. The division-leading Bears have a chance to check off two more boxes when they host the struggling Lions on Sunday.
Bears get Khalil Mack back for game with Lions
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Khalil Mack will save some secrets for the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Asked if he would be 100 percent healthy or hindered by the sprained right ankle he suffered Oct. 14, the Chicago Bears' pass rusher smiled on Friday, but hedged. "You want me to give up everything?" Mack said. "When I get there, I'm going to try to be myself."
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Khalil Mack will save some secrets for the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. Asked if he would be 100 percent healthy or hindered by the sprained right ankle he suffered Oct. 14, the Chicago Bears' pass rusher smiled on Friday, but hedged. "You want me to give up everything?" Mack said. "When I get there, I'm going to try to be myself."
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Jarrad Davis
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as they prepare to head to Chicago for a big game against the Bears.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as they prepare to head to Chicago for a big game against the Bears.
Trailblazing African-American RB Wally Triplett dies at 92
DETROIT (AP) - Wally Triplett, the trailblazing running back who was one of the first African-Americans drafted by an NFL team, has died. He was 92. The Detroit Lions and Penn State announced Triplett's death Thursday. Triplett was the third African-American selected in the 1949 draft, but he was the first of those draftees to play in a regular-season game. He played in 24 games for the...
DETROIT (AP) - Wally Triplett, the trailblazing running back who was one of the first African-Americans drafted by an NFL team, has died. He was 92. The Detroit Lions and Penn State announced Triplett's death Thursday. Triplett was the third African-American selected in the 1949 draft, but he was the first of those draftees to play in a regular-season game. He played in 24 games for the...
Drummond has 23 points, 19 rebounds; Pistons beat Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Detroit center Andre Drummond has expanded his offensive game dramatically. Drummond had 23 points and 19 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 103-96 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Detroit center Andre Drummond has expanded his offensive game dramatically. Drummond had 23 points and 19 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 103-96 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Red Wings rebuilding while recalling franchise's famed past
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit Red Wings home game looks and sounds a little like a memorial these days. The lights are dimmed as images of the franchise's glorious past flash digitally onto the ice before the puck drops, reminding the relative few fans in the stands how good things used to be. And, they were good. Really good.
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit Red Wings home game looks and sounds a little like a memorial these days. The lights are dimmed as images of the franchise's glorious past flash digitally onto the ice before the puck drops, reminding the relative few fans in the stands how good things used to be. And, they were good. Really good.
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND
Michigan moved into the fourth spot of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, behind Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame. Georgia was next at five, followed by Oklahoma. The playoff picture cleared up after a weekend where several contenders asserted themselves. The top-four teams in the final rankings Dec. 2 will play in the national semifinals.
Michigan moved into the fourth spot of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, behind Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame. Georgia was next at five, followed by Oklahoma. The playoff picture cleared up after a weekend where several contenders asserted themselves. The top-four teams in the final rankings Dec. 2 will play in the national semifinals.
No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 10 Michigan State 92-87 in opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kansas' Quentin Grimes and Dedric Lawson made quite an impression Tuesday night. They produced basket after basket, big play after big play. If they keep playing this way, No. 1 Kansas might just stay on top of the college basketball world. Grimes scored 21 points in his college debut and Lawson added 20 points in his first game with the Jayhawks, helping Kansas stymie...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kansas' Quentin Grimes and Dedric Lawson made quite an impression Tuesday night. They produced basket after basket, big play after big play. If they keep playing this way, No. 1 Kansas might just stay on top of the college basketball world. Grimes scored 21 points in his college debut and Lawson added 20 points in his first game with the Jayhawks, helping Kansas stymie...
Larkin's shootout goal gives Red Wings 3-2 win over Canucks
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Justin Abdelkader and Gustav Nyquist scored in regulation for Detroit, which has won four of five. Jimmy Howard stopped 40 shots before denying Elias Pettersson, Nikolay Goldobin and Bo Horvat in the tiebreaker.
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Justin Abdelkader and Gustav Nyquist scored in regulation for Detroit, which has won four of five. Jimmy Howard stopped 40 shots before denying Elias Pettersson, Nikolay Goldobin and Bo Horvat in the tiebreaker.
Lions waive Ameer Abdullah, sign Bruce Ellington
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they have waived running back Ameer Abdullah and signed running back Zach Zenner and veteran wide receiver Bruce Ellington.
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they have waived running back Ameer Abdullah and signed running back Zach Zenner and veteran wide receiver Bruce Ellington.
Richardson scores 27, leads Heat past Pistons 120-115 in OT
DETROIT (AP) - Minus their big man, the Miami Heat were looking for someone to come up big. Josh Richardson answered the call. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard scored 27 points to lead the short-handed Heat past the Detroit Pistons 120-115 in overtime Monday night. Richardson hit four free throws in the final 2.1 seconds to clinch it, ending Miami's three-game skid. Detroit has dropped five in a...
DETROIT (AP) - Minus their big man, the Miami Heat were looking for someone to come up big. Josh Richardson answered the call. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard scored 27 points to lead the short-handed Heat past the Detroit Pistons 120-115 in overtime Monday night. Richardson hit four free throws in the final 2.1 seconds to clinch it, ending Miami's three-game skid. Detroit has dropped five in a...
Lions fire special teams coordinator
The Detroit Lions announced Monday night they have fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano.
The Detroit Lions announced Monday night they have fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano.
Lions fall to bottom of NFC North after loss to Vikings
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have fallen into last place in the NFC North and there are signs they may have a hard time getting back into the division race. When Lions coach Matt Patricia met with reporters on Monday, he didn't wait for their questions on his team's 24-9 loss to division rival Minnesota.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have fallen into last place in the NFC North and there are signs they may have a hard time getting back into the division race. When Lions coach Matt Patricia met with reporters on Monday, he didn't wait for their questions on his team's 24-9 loss to division rival Minnesota.
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 loss to the Vikings.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their loss to the Vikings.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable to talk about the Lions' loss to the Vikings.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian on the roundtable to talk about the Lions' loss to the Vikings.