WATCH: Woodriffe with Zetterberg, Blashill & Howard after 1-0 loss
DETROIT (AP) - The Washington Capitals are in first place because of victories like this. Philipp Grubauer made 39 saves for his third shutout of the season, and Brett Connolly scored the game's only goal on a third-period breakaway to lift the Capitals to a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Washington was far from dominant, but the Capitals created the game's best...
DETROIT (AP) - The Washington Capitals are in first place because of victories like this. Philipp Grubauer made 39 saves for his third shutout of the season, and Brett Connolly scored the game's only goal on a third-period breakaway to lift the Capitals to a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Washington was far from dominant, but the Capitals created the game's best...
Rockets sneak by Pistons 100-96 in OT
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden struggled to find his shot for four quarters before the NBA's leading scorer mustered just enough offense in overtime to help the Houston Rockets to another win. Harden scored 21 points, including 10 of Houston's 12 points in overtime, to lift the Rockets to a 100-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. "Offensively we couldn't get it...
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden struggled to find his shot for four quarters before the NBA's leading scorer mustered just enough offense in overtime to help the Houston Rockets to another win. Harden scored 21 points, including 10 of Houston's 12 points in overtime, to lift the Rockets to a 100-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. "Offensively we couldn't get it...
WATCH: Michigan Wolverines rout Texas A&M 99-72 in Sweet 16 and advance to the Elite Eight
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
Red Wings' Mike Green to have surgery on cervical spine
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green will have season-ending surgery on his cervical spine. The Red Wings said Thursday the procedure is scheduled for April 5 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and will be performed by Dr. Frank Cammisa. Green missed seven games from Feb. 17-28 with the injury. He returned to the lineup March 2 at Winnipeg and re-aggravated...
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Green will have season-ending surgery on his cervical spine. The Red Wings said Thursday the procedure is scheduled for April 5 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and will be performed by Dr. Frank Cammisa. Green missed seven games from Feb. 17-28 with the injury. He returned to the lineup March 2 at Winnipeg and re-aggravated...
WATCH: Michigan DT Maurice Hurst participates in pro day
All-America defensive tackle Maurice Hurst participated in Michigan's pro day after being given the OK by doctors.
All-America defensive tackle Maurice Hurst participated in Michigan's pro day after being given the OK by doctors.
Tigers send Saltalamacchia to minor league camp
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have reassigned veteran catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to their minor league camp. The Tigers brought back Saltalamacchia on a minor league contract on March 9 to add depth behind James McCann and John Hicks. Saltalamacchia has hit .233 with 110 homers and 381 RBIs over an 11-year big league career. He played in 10 games last season for Toronto and had...
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have reassigned veteran catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to their minor league camp. The Tigers brought back Saltalamacchia on a minor league contract on March 9 to add depth behind James McCann and John Hicks. Saltalamacchia has hit .233 with 110 homers and 381 RBIs over an 11-year big league career. He played in 10 games last season for Toronto and had...
Expectations low for rebuilding Detroit Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire and the Detroit Tigers understand the challenge ahead.
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire and the Detroit Tigers understand the challenge ahead.
WATCH: Escape artists Michigan, Texas A&M clash in West Region
LOS ANGELES (AP) - No. 3 seed Michigan (30-7) vs. No. 7 seed Texas A&M (22-12) Sweet 16, West Region; Los Angeles; 7:37 p.m. ET on Thursday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - No. 3 seed Michigan (30-7) vs. No. 7 seed Texas A&M (22-12) Sweet 16, West Region; Los Angeles; 7:37 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Tigers announce injury to another pitching prospect
DETROIT (AP) - Another top pitching prospect for the Detroit Tigers is dealing with an injury. The team announced Wednesday that right-hander Matt Manning, a first-round draft pick in 2016, has an oblique strain. The Tigers say Manning will rest until he is pain free and then resume his throwing program. He is expected to be in extended spring training for a couple weeks before joining Class A...
DETROIT (AP) - Another top pitching prospect for the Detroit Tigers is dealing with an injury. The team announced Wednesday that right-hander Matt Manning, a first-round draft pick in 2016, has an oblique strain. The Tigers say Manning will rest until he is pain free and then resume his throwing program. He is expected to be in extended spring training for a couple weeks before joining Class A...
Lions sign Windsor native Luke Willson
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed tight end and Windsor native Luke Willson.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed tight end and Windsor native Luke Willson.
Lions sign DT Sylvester Williams
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed defensive tackle Sylvester Williams.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed defensive tackle Sylvester Williams.
Elite defense enables Michigan to win ugly
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - When Jordan Poole's long 3-pointer dropped through the net for Michigan, a whole lot of unsightly shooting beforehand was forgotten. It's been that kind of season for the Wolverines, who are winning without much concern for aesthetics.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - When Jordan Poole's long 3-pointer dropped through the net for Michigan, a whole lot of unsightly shooting beforehand was forgotten. It's been that kind of season for the Wolverines, who are winning without much concern for aesthetics.
Reggie returns as Pistons rout Suns 115-88
PHOENIX (AP) - Blake Griffin always seemed to hurt the Suns when he was with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now he's doing the same for Detroit. Griffin narrowly missed a triple-double and the Pistons celebrated the return of Reggie Jackson by handing short-handed Phoenix its ninth straight loss, 115-88 on Tuesday night. Griffin methodically took it to the Suns, keeping Detroit in it early and...
PHOENIX (AP) - Blake Griffin always seemed to hurt the Suns when he was with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now he's doing the same for Detroit. Griffin narrowly missed a triple-double and the Pistons celebrated the return of Reggie Jackson by handing short-handed Phoenix its ninth straight loss, 115-88 on Tuesday night. Griffin methodically took it to the Suns, keeping Detroit in it early and...
WATCH: Red Wings beat Flyers 5-4 in shootout to halt 10-game skid
DETROIT (AP) - It was difficult to tell in the dressing room if the Detroit Red Wings were especially excited or simply relieved. Frans Nielsen scored his NHL-record 22nd shootout winner and the Red Wings edged the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Tuesday night to end a 10-game losing streak - their longest since 1977.
DETROIT (AP) - It was difficult to tell in the dressing room if the Detroit Red Wings were especially excited or simply relieved. Frans Nielsen scored his NHL-record 22nd shootout winner and the Red Wings edged the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Tuesday night to end a 10-game losing streak - their longest since 1977.
Poole's shot for Michigan draws comparisons to Burke's
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole made his buzzer beater with one good eye. The Michigan freshman wore protective glasses when he met with reporters on Tuesday, less than 72 hours after his last-second 3-pointer gave the Wolverines a victory over Houston and sent them to the Sweet 16. Poole said he was poked in the right eye during the game.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole made his buzzer beater with one good eye. The Michigan freshman wore protective glasses when he met with reporters on Tuesday, less than 72 hours after his last-second 3-pointer gave the Wolverines a victory over Houston and sent them to the Sweet 16. Poole said he was poked in the right eye during the game.