No. 20 Michigan State again looks strong against the run
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - One thing Mark Dantonio can often count on is that Michigan State will be able to stop the run.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - One thing Mark Dantonio can often count on is that Michigan State will be able to stop the run.
Lions add Donnal while T.J. Lang deals with concussion
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal to add depth because of the possible loss of starting guard T.J. Lang. Detroit added Donnal to the roster on Wednesday, four days after cutting him. Lang had a concussion in the first quarter of Detroit's loss at Dallas and did not return. He has played in three of four games this season, missing the defeat at...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal to add depth because of the possible loss of starting guard T.J. Lang. Detroit added Donnal to the roster on Wednesday, four days after cutting him. Lang had a concussion in the first quarter of Detroit's loss at Dallas and did not return. He has played in three of four games this season, missing the defeat at...
Red Wings assign players to Grand Rapids, Green to IR
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have assigned right wing Luke Witkowski and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The Red Wings announced the moves Tuesday. Detroit's active roster is now down to 22 players, and the Red Wings open the regular season Thursday night against Columbus. Hronek had 11 goals and 28 assists in 67 games for the Griffins last...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have assigned right wing Luke Witkowski and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The Red Wings announced the moves Tuesday. Detroit's active roster is now down to 22 players, and the Red Wings open the regular season Thursday night against Columbus. Hronek had 11 goals and 28 assists in 67 games for the Griffins last...
Last-place Lions missed an opportunity at Dallas
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Last year, the Detroit Lions started 3-1 and didn't make the playoffs - so what happens in September doesn't have to define the season. The Lions better hope that's the case, because a loss at Dallas last weekend has them in a hole.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Last year, the Detroit Lions started 3-1 and didn't make the playoffs - so what happens in September doesn't have to define the season. The Lions better hope that's the case, because a loss at Dallas last weekend has them in a hole.
Lions WR Golden Tate stops to help accident on Southfield Freeway
Detroit Lions wide receiver made some impressive catches on Sunday in Dallas. On Tuesday, he followed that up with a good deed on a Detroit-area highway when he stopped to help at the scene of an accident.
Detroit Lions wide receiver made some impressive catches on Sunday in Dallas. On Tuesday, he followed that up with a good deed on a Detroit-area highway when he stopped to help at the scene of an accident.
Tigers still waiting on top prospects after 98 more losses
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers avoided some of their worst-case scenarios this season. They didn't finish last, or all that close to it. In the end, however, they had the same record as in 2017, and the franchise still seems a long way from contention.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers avoided some of their worst-case scenarios this season. They didn't finish last, or all that close to it. In the end, however, they had the same record as in 2017, and the franchise still seems a long way from contention.
WATCH: Harbaugh & Higdon talk Northwestern, Maryland & more
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
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 tough loss to the Cowboys.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford after their tough loss to the Cowboys.
Golden performance not enough for Lions in loss at Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Golden Tate caught the pass from Matthew Stafford in stride along the sideline, then slowed briefly to hold the ball out and show it to the defender before going into the end zone to put the Detroit Lions ahead with just over 2 minutes left in the game.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Golden Tate caught the pass from Matthew Stafford in stride along the sideline, then slowed briefly to hold the ball out and show it to the defender before going into the end zone to put the Detroit Lions ahead with just over 2 minutes left in the game.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Jamie Samuelsen & Pat Caputo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & Pat Caputo on the roundtable to talk Lions and their last second loss to the Cowboys.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & Pat Caputo on the roundtable to talk Lions and their last second loss to the Cowboys.
Tigers end season with 11-0 loss
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Winning seven straight games stamped the Milwaukee Brewers' ticket to meet the Chicago Cubs and their boisterous fans at Wrigley Field. Triple Crown contender Christian Yelich and the Brewers advanced to an NL Central tiebreaker against the Cubs, putting themselves in position Sunday with an 11-0 romp over the Detroit Tigers.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Winning seven straight games stamped the Milwaukee Brewers' ticket to meet the Chicago Cubs and their boisterous fans at Wrigley Field. Triple Crown contender Christian Yelich and the Brewers advanced to an NL Central tiebreaker against the Cubs, putting themselves in position Sunday with an 11-0 romp over the Detroit Tigers.
Brett Maher FG on final play lifts Cowboys over Lions 26-24
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott saw single coverage by a linebacker on Ezekiel Elliott with the Dallas Cowboys trying to get in position for a winning field goal against the Detroit Lions. So did the 2016 NFL rushing leader. "I lined up in the slot. I was excited," said Elliott, who was face-to-face with leading Detroit tackler Jarrad Davis. "I was excited. I got them...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott saw single coverage by a linebacker on Ezekiel Elliott with the Dallas Cowboys trying to get in position for a winning field goal against the Detroit Lions. So did the 2016 NFL rushing leader. "I lined up in the slot. I was excited," said Elliott, who was face-to-face with leading Detroit tackler Jarrad Davis. "I was excited. I got them...
Tigers fall 6-5 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) - It's going down to the last day of the regular season to decide the NL Central. The Milwaukee Brewers moved into a tie for first place with the Chicago Cubs with one game remaining, getting two homers from Triple Crown candidate Christian Yelich to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Saturday night.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - It's going down to the last day of the regular season to decide the NL Central. The Milwaukee Brewers moved into a tie for first place with the Chicago Cubs with one game remaining, getting two homers from Triple Crown candidate Christian Yelich to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Saturday night.
No. 14 Michigan rallies to beat Northwestern 20-17
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Facing a large early deficit on the road and struggling on both sides of the ball, Michigan appeared headed for a frustrating loss. The players, though, said they never doubted they would rally. Karan Higdon ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns, Shea Patterson threw 196 yards and No. 14 Michigan overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Northwestern 20-17 in Saturday night.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Facing a large early deficit on the road and struggling on both sides of the ball, Michigan appeared headed for a frustrating loss. The players, though, said they never doubted they would rally. Karan Higdon ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns, Shea Patterson threw 196 yards and No. 14 Michigan overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Northwestern 20-17 in Saturday night.
WATCH: No. 21 Michigan State handles Central Michigan 31-20
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State played well for about 30 minutes, and that was more than enough. The final score was closer than it could have been, though. "It's just disappointing for me. It's something that we are very aware," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "Offensively, we just kind of got stopped a little bit, little bit of the third and fourth quarter....
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State played well for about 30 minutes, and that was more than enough. The final score was closer than it could have been, though. "It's just disappointing for me. It's something that we are very aware," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "Offensively, we just kind of got stopped a little bit, little bit of the third and fourth quarter....