Michigan D faces toughest test yet with 'Nova for NCAA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Michigan has shored up the deficiency that always held it back, becoming one of the nation's best defensive teams, not one of its worst. Out-shooting teams, no longer necessary. This new-found stinginess has the Wolverines within reach of their first national title since Glen Rice and Rumeal Robinson rumbled through the bracket in 1989.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Michigan has shored up the deficiency that always held it back, becoming one of the nation's best defensive teams, not one of its worst. Out-shooting teams, no longer necessary. This new-found stinginess has the Wolverines within reach of their first national title since Glen Rice and Rumeal Robinson rumbled through the bracket in 1989.
Drummond has another big night, Pistons beat Knicks 115-109
NEW YORK (AP) - Blake Griffin sat with his injured ankle wrapped on one side of the locker room while Reggie Jackson dressed on the other. The Detroit Pistons didn't get to see much of them together on the court, part of the reason their playoff hopes are just about finished. So they're trying to take the positives from a strong finish in a season where so much else went wrong.
NEW YORK (AP) - Blake Griffin sat with his injured ankle wrapped on one side of the locker room while Reggie Jackson dressed on the other. The Detroit Pistons didn't get to see much of them together on the court, part of the reason their playoff hopes are just about finished. So they're trying to take the positives from a strong finish in a season where so much else went wrong.
Howard gets 1st shutout of season, Red Wings beat Senators 2-0
DETROIT (AP) - Out of the playoffs and sinking fast with one win in 14 games a week ago, the Detroit Red Wings could have embraced tanking to bolster their chances in the NHL draft lottery. Instead, they launched a winning streak. Jimmy Howard stopped 31 shots for his first shutout of the season as the Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday for their third straight win.
DETROIT (AP) - Out of the playoffs and sinking fast with one win in 14 games a week ago, the Detroit Red Wings could have embraced tanking to bolster their chances in the NHL draft lottery. Instead, they launched a winning streak. Jimmy Howard stopped 31 shots for his first shutout of the season as the Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday for their third straight win.
Hill, Nash, Kidd in 13-member Basketball Hall of Fame class
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill are among the 13-member class that will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Saturday before the NCAA Final Four semifinals. The inductees also include Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Tina Thompson, coach Lefty Driesell, Charlie Scott, longtime executive Rick Welts, NBA executive Rod...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill are among the 13-member class that will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September. The Hall of Fame made the announcement Saturday before the NCAA Final Four semifinals. The inductees also include Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Tina Thompson, coach Lefty Driesell, Charlie Scott, longtime executive Rick Welts, NBA executive Rod...
Tigers, Pirates postponed for 2nd time in series
DETROIT (AP) - The Pirates-Tigers game scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed because of inclement weather moving into the area. The game will be played as part of a split doubleheader on Easter Sunday. The first game is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT, with the makeup game at 6:10 p.m. The opening day game between Detroit and Pittsburgh on Thursday also was postponed because of rain...
DETROIT (AP) - The Pirates-Tigers game scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed because of inclement weather moving into the area. The game will be played as part of a split doubleheader on Easter Sunday. The first game is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT, with the makeup game at 6:10 p.m. The opening day game between Detroit and Pittsburgh on Thursday also was postponed because of rain...
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - No. 3 seed Michigan (32-7) vs. No. 11 seed Loyola-Chicago (32-5) National semifinal; San Antonio; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - No. 3 seed Michigan (32-7) vs. No. 11 seed Loyola-Chicago (32-5) National semifinal; San Antonio; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDT
Michigan cancels home-and-home with Virginia Tech in 2020-21
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has cancelled a home-and-home football series with Virginia Tech in 2020 and 2021. Michigan announced Thursday it will pay a $375,000 cancellation fee to Virginia Tech. The Wolverines were supposed to host the Hokies on Sept. 19, 2020, and play at Virginia Tech on Sept. 11, 2021. Michigan says those games have been terminated, "with potential future dates...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has cancelled a home-and-home football series with Virginia Tech in 2020 and 2021. Michigan announced Thursday it will pay a $375,000 cancellation fee to Virginia Tech. The Wolverines were supposed to host the Hokies on Sept. 19, 2020, and play at Virginia Tech on Sept. 11, 2021. Michigan says those games have been terminated, "with potential future dates...
Detroit's Griffin has bone bruise, to be evaluated in a week
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons say star forward Blake Griffin has a bone bruise on his right ankle and will be evaluated again in a week. Griffin was scratched from Thursday night's win over Washington and had an MRI that night. The Pistons say a timetable for his return will be provided "as appropriate" - Detroit's playoff chances are slim, and the regular-season finale...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons say star forward Blake Griffin has a bone bruise on his right ankle and will be evaluated again in a week. Griffin was scratched from Thursday night's win over Washington and had an MRI that night. The Pistons say a timetable for his return will be provided "as appropriate" - Detroit's playoff chances are slim, and the regular-season finale...
Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg isn't sure how many more milestones he has left as he prepares to complete his 15th season in Detroit. The 37-year-old is eager to find out.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg isn't sure how many more milestones he has left as he prepares to complete his 15th season in Detroit. The 37-year-old is eager to find out.
Drummond's 20-20 game leads Pistons past Wizards
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons might have waited too long to start a serious push for the playoffs, though they are hoping to at least make things interesting for the Milwaukee Bucks. Andre Drummond scored 24 points and pulled down 23 rebounds, and the Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 103-92 on Thursday night for their fifth win in six games.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons might have waited too long to start a serious push for the playoffs, though they are hoping to at least make things interesting for the Milwaukee Bucks. Andre Drummond scored 24 points and pulled down 23 rebounds, and the Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 103-92 on Thursday night for their fifth win in six games.
Michigan State's Nick Ward enters name in NBA Draft
Michigan State sophomore forward Nick Ward announced he will enter his name in the NBA Draft, but won't hire an agent at this time.
Michigan State sophomore forward Nick Ward announced he will enter his name in the NBA Draft, but won't hire an agent at this time.
Lions sign C Wesley Johnson, who was starter for Jets
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent center Wesley Johnson. The Lions announced the move Thursday. Johnson started 15 games last season with the New York Jets. Johnson was drafted in 2014 by the Pittsburgh Steelers but did not appear in any games that year. He played in 10 games for the Jets the following season and made eight starts in 2016.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent center Wesley Johnson. The Lions announced the move Thursday. Johnson started 15 games last season with the New York Jets. Johnson was drafted in 2014 by the Pittsburgh Steelers but did not appear in any games that year. He played in 10 games for the Jets the following season and made eight starts in 2016.
Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Miles Bridges declares for NBA Draft
Michigan State announced Wednesday morning that star guard/forward Miles Bridges has declared for the NBA Draft and will hire an agent to end his career in East Lansing.
Michigan State announced Wednesday morning that star guard/forward Miles Bridges has declared for the NBA Draft and will hire an agent to end his career in East Lansing.