Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford in 24-9 win vs. Lions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings turned their defensive line loose on Matthew Stafford in a dominant performance that would have made the old Purple People Eaters proud. This unstoppable pass rush was led, predictably, by Danielle Hunter. Hunter had 3 1/2 of Minnesota's franchise-record 10 sacks plus a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown , tormenting Stafford and the...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings turned their defensive line loose on Matthew Stafford in a dominant performance that would have made the old Purple People Eaters proud. This unstoppable pass rush was led, predictably, by Danielle Hunter. Hunter had 3 1/2 of Minnesota's franchise-record 10 sacks plus a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown , tormenting Stafford and the...
Oilers beat Red Wings 4-3
DETROIT (AP) - Kyle Brodziak didn't remember the last time he scored a goal for Edmonton. Back with the Oilers this season after nine years away, he got two Saturday night. Brodziak scored his first two goals of the season and star center Connor McDavid ran his point streak to seven games in the Oilers' 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
DETROIT (AP) - Kyle Brodziak didn't remember the last time he scored a goal for Edmonton. Back with the Oilers this season after nine years away, he got two Saturday night. Brodziak scored his first two goals of the season and star center Connor McDavid ran his point streak to seven games in the Oilers' 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
WATCH: No. 5 Michigan routs Penn State 42-7, wins 8th game in row
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan wanted to do more than just beat No. 14 Penn State. The Wolverines wanted to win big, getting revenge after getting routed and humiliated against the Nittany Lions last year. Michigan got what it wanted. Shea Patterson accounted for three touchdowns and the Wolverines put together a dominant performance on defense in a 42-7 rout against Penn State on...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 5 Michigan wanted to do more than just beat No. 14 Penn State. The Wolverines wanted to win big, getting revenge after getting routed and humiliated against the Nittany Lions last year. Michigan got what it wanted. Shea Patterson accounted for three touchdowns and the Wolverines put together a dominant performance on defense in a 42-7 rout against Penn State on...
Embiid scores 39 points in Philadelphia's win over Detroit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia star big man Joel Embiid revels in the chances to go against Detroit center Andre Drummond. And Embiid doesn't stop going at Drummond when the game is over. Embiid scored 32 of his 39 points in a dominating first half and had 17 rebounds and then let Drummond know about it afterward, leading the 76ers to a 109-99 victory over the Pistons on Saturday. Embiid...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia star big man Joel Embiid revels in the chances to go against Detroit center Andre Drummond. And Embiid doesn't stop going at Drummond when the game is over. Embiid scored 32 of his 39 points in a dominating first half and had 17 rebounds and then let Drummond know about it afterward, leading the 76ers to a 109-99 victory over the Pistons on Saturday. Embiid...
Michigan State stuffs Maryland, 24-3
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Michigan State capped a rough week for the unsettled Maryland football program, using a stout defensive performance to defeat the punchless Terrapins 24-3 Saturday. Connor Heyward ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) become a bowl eligible for the second year in a row following a 3-9 stumble in 2016.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Michigan State capped a rough week for the unsettled Maryland football program, using a stout defensive performance to defeat the punchless Terrapins 24-3 Saturday. Connor Heyward ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) become a bowl eligible for the second year in a row following a 3-9 stumble in 2016.
WATCH: Blashill, Howard, Abdelkader & Kronwall after 4-3 win over the Devils
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings earned and got some breaks while extending their season-high winning streak to three games. Justin Abdelkader scored a short-handed goal midway through the third period and Trevor Daley put the puck in an empty net for another short-handed score in the final minute, helping Detroit beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night. "We're getting...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings earned and got some breaks while extending their season-high winning streak to three games. Justin Abdelkader scored a short-handed goal midway through the third period and Trevor Daley put the puck in an empty net for another short-handed score in the final minute, helping Detroit beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night. "We're getting...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Quandre Diggs
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' defensive back Quandre Diggs as they prepare to head to Minnesota for a big game against the Vikings.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' defensive back Quandre Diggs as they prepare to head to Minnesota for a big game against the Vikings.
Dinwiddie hits late 3, Nets beat Pistons 120-119 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie and his teammates are trying to change the perception of the Brooklyn Nets. That is why what transpired at Barclays Center on Wednesday night was so important to the fourth-year guard.
NEW YORK (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie and his teammates are trying to change the perception of the Brooklyn Nets. That is why what transpired at Barclays Center on Wednesday night was so important to the fourth-year guard.
Lions moving on without Tate after trade to Eagles
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions had a lot of possible factors to weigh before trading Golden Tate. The Lions are in last place, but only a game out of first. Tate is on pace for a third straight season with 1,000 yards receiving, but he's on an expiring contract. "There are a lot of difficult decisions that are made in the NFL multiple times during the course of the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions had a lot of possible factors to weigh before trading Golden Tate. The Lions are in last place, but only a game out of first. Tate is on pace for a third straight season with 1,000 yards receiving, but he's on an expiring contract. "There are a lot of difficult decisions that are made in the NFL multiple times during the course of the...
Lions sign linebacker Kelvin Sheppard
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. The Lions also announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Alex Barrett to the practice squad and released tight end Jerome Cunningham from the practice squad.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. The Lions also announced Wednesday that they have signed defensive end Alex Barrett to the practice squad and released tight end Jerome Cunningham from the practice squad.
Celtics beat Pistons again 108-105
BOSTON (AP) - After averaging 14 points through the first six games, Kyrie Irving knew he was due to start hitting some shots. Irving broke through Tuesday night with a season-high 31 points and led a third-quarter surge that put Boston in command of a 108-105 win over Detroit, handing the Pistons back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.
BOSTON (AP) - After averaging 14 points through the first six games, Kyrie Irving knew he was due to start hitting some shots. Irving broke through Tuesday night with a season-high 31 points and led a third-quarter surge that put Boston in command of a 108-105 win over Detroit, handing the Pistons back-to-back losses after a 4-0 start.
Bertuzzi's late goal powers Red Wings over Blue Jackets 5-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Red Wings took an early 3-0 lead but ended up having to scrap for a victory. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and Jimmy Howard had 34 saves as Detroit got its second straight win, 5-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Red Wings took an early 3-0 lead but ended up having to scrap for a victory. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and Jimmy Howard had 34 saves as Detroit got its second straight win, 5-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Michigan fifth in initial College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Notre Dame are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Spartans getting a lift from Lombardi
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - When Rocky Lombardi took the field as Michigan State's starting quarterback last weekend, it was another example of how this season has turned out a lot different from what the Spartans envisioned. Then Lombardi guided his team to a victory over Purdue, and by game's end, the Spartans were feeling a bit better about themselves.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - When Rocky Lombardi took the field as Michigan State's starting quarterback last weekend, it was another example of how this season has turned out a lot different from what the Spartans envisioned. Then Lombardi guided his team to a victory over Purdue, and by game's end, the Spartans were feeling a bit better about themselves.
Detroit Lions trade Golden Tate to Philadelphia Eagles
The Detroit Lions have traded wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have traded wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Another letdown leaves Lions alone in last
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - After a listless home loss this past weekend, Detroit defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois called out his team. "I just want everybody to lock back in. Lock in for these next 10 weeks, just lock in," Jean Francois said after Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. "Leave everything else alone outside of this building. I know you love your family, but tell...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - After a listless home loss this past weekend, Detroit defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois called out his team. "I just want everybody to lock back in. Lock in for these next 10 weeks, just lock in," Jean Francois said after Sunday's 28-14 loss to Seattle. "Leave everything else alone outside of this building. I know you love your family, but tell...