Big Ten takes Midwest hoops show to Big Apple
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - What an odd year in the Big Ten. Michigan State looks Final Four-worthy but faces off-court questions. Wisconsin looks better of late but still faces a losing record. And Nebraska - Nebraska! - is up. It's time to take this Midwest hoops show back on the road again.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - What an odd year in the Big Ten. Michigan State looks Final Four-worthy but faces off-court questions. Wisconsin looks better of late but still faces a losing record. And Nebraska - Nebraska! - is up. It's time to take this Midwest hoops show back on the road again.
DeRozan and Lowry each score 20, Raptors rout Pistons 123-94
TORONTO (AP) - A big start to the second half helped the Toronto Raptors hand the slumping Detroit Pistons another loss. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry each scored 20 points, Serge Ibaka had 19 and the Raptors routed the Pistons 123-94 on Monday night for their seventh win in eight games. Pascal Siakam added 11 points as the Raptors improved to 25-5 at home, the best record in the NBA.
TORONTO (AP) - A big start to the second half helped the Toronto Raptors hand the slumping Detroit Pistons another loss. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry each scored 20 points, Serge Ibaka had 19 and the Raptors routed the Pistons 123-94 on Monday night for their seventh win in eight games. Pascal Siakam added 11 points as the Raptors improved to 25-5 at home, the best record in the NBA.
Michigan State says Bridges' family had dinner with agent
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State says its compliance office discovered that Miles Bridges' family had dinner with an agent last winter without his knowledge, committing an NCAA violation. The school says the finding Friday made Bridges ineligible, leading it to apply for reinstatement, which was granted the next day by the NCAA. "I didn't get anything, that's the...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State says its compliance office discovered that Miles Bridges' family had dinner with an agent last winter without his knowledge, committing an NCAA violation. The school says the finding Friday made Bridges ineligible, leading it to apply for reinstatement, which was granted the next day by the NCAA. "I didn't get anything, that's the...
LISTEN: Holland talks Tomas Tatar trade, Mike Green & much more
The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Tomas Tatar to the Las Vegas Golden Knights for a 2018 first-round draft pick, 2019 second-round draft pick & a 2021 third-round draft pick.
The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Tomas Tatar to the Las Vegas Golden Knights for a 2018 first-round draft pick, 2019 second-round draft pick & a 2021 third-round draft pick.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo, Sean Baligian & Tim McCormick
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick to talk about Michigan State and how they are right on track on where they want to be.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick to talk about Michigan State and how they are right on track on where they want to be.
Daley scores on tip late in OT, Red Wings beat Rangers 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - With time winding down in overtime, Trevor Daley knew he needed to get in position in front of the net. Daley was in the right spot and tipped in Frans Nielsen's pass with 5.6 seconds showing on the clock to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the rebuilding New York Rangers on Sunday night.
NEW YORK (AP) - With time winding down in overtime, Trevor Daley knew he needed to get in position in front of the net. Daley was in the right spot and tipped in Frans Nielsen's pass with 5.6 seconds showing on the clock to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the rebuilding New York Rangers on Sunday night.
No. 2 Michigan State beats Wisconsin, wraps up Big Ten title
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - No. 2 Michigan State arrived at Wisconsin feeling a little discombobulated with so many off-court issues swirling around the program. The Spartans are returning to East Lansing with the outright Big Ten regular-season title and more clarity about the future of star forward Miles Bridges. Cassius Winston scored 20 points and went 6 for 6 from the 3-point line, and Bridges...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - No. 2 Michigan State arrived at Wisconsin feeling a little discombobulated with so many off-court issues swirling around the program. The Spartans are returning to East Lansing with the outright Big Ten regular-season title and more clarity about the future of star forward Miles Bridges. Cassius Winston scored 20 points and went 6 for 6 from the 3-point line, and Bridges...
Howard leads Hornets over Pistons 114-98 for 4th win in row
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Something has changed for the Hornets' bench in the last three game. Cody Zeller calls it "rhythm." Frank Kaminsky calls it "flow." No matter what name this newfound chemistry goes by, it has added up to the best play of the season from Charlotte reserves. And Sunday, it meant the difference as the Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 114-98 for a...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Something has changed for the Hornets' bench in the last three game. Cody Zeller calls it "rhythm." Frank Kaminsky calls it "flow." No matter what name this newfound chemistry goes by, it has added up to the best play of the season from Charlotte reserves. And Sunday, it meant the difference as the Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 114-98 for a...
WATCH: Red Wings beat Canes 3-1; Zetterberg scores to tie Lindsay
DETROIT (AP) - Henrik Zetterberg stood on the bench to acknowledge a loud ovation, a round of cheers for a milestone goal. Zetterberg scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to tie Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay on Detroit's career list and the Red Wings went on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Saturday night.
DETROIT (AP) - Henrik Zetterberg stood on the bench to acknowledge a loud ovation, a round of cheers for a milestone goal. Zetterberg scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to tie Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay on Detroit's career list and the Red Wings went on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Saturday night.
Miles Bridges cleared by NCAA to play for No. 2 Michigan St
Miles Bridges has been cleared to play by the NCAA, allowing him to help No. 2 Michigan State chase championships. Documents in a report showed the star forward may have improperly accepted benefits from an agency implicated in a federal investigation involving college basketball corruption .
Miles Bridges has been cleared to play by the NCAA, allowing him to help No. 2 Michigan State chase championships. Documents in a report showed the star forward may have improperly accepted benefits from an agency implicated in a federal investigation involving college basketball corruption .
No. 17 Michigan beats Maryland 85-61 for 5th straight win
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - It was a first half so pristine, so darn near perfect, that Michigan didn't know what was more impressive - its uncanny shooting ability or unrelenting defense. Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 22 of his career-high 28 points before halftime, and the 17th-ranked Wolverines easily defeated Maryland 85-61 Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - It was a first half so pristine, so darn near perfect, that Michigan didn't know what was more impressive - its uncanny shooting ability or unrelenting defense. Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 22 of his career-high 28 points before halftime, and the 17th-ranked Wolverines easily defeated Maryland 85-61 Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
WATCH: Celtics strong out of the break, rout Pistons 110-98
DETROIT (AP) - Daniel Theis did his part to add to Germany's big day. The Boston rookie scored a career-high 19 points to lift the Celtics to a 110-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Afterward, Theis tried to bring some attention to a surprising Olympic victory for his native country.
DETROIT (AP) - Daniel Theis did his part to add to Germany's big day. The Boston rookie scored a career-high 19 points to lift the Celtics to a 110-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Afterward, Theis tried to bring some attention to a surprising Olympic victory for his native country.
Liriano agrees to $4 million, 1-year deal with Tigers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Detroit agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Francisco Liriano, giving the Tigers added pitching depth. The 34-year-old was 6-7 with a 4.62 ERA in 18 starts last season with Toronto and 20 relief appearances with World Series champion Houston, which acquired him at the July 31 trade deadline. The 34-year old is 102-99 in a 12-year big league career.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Detroit agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with left-hander Francisco Liriano, giving the Tigers added pitching depth. The 34-year-old was 6-7 with a 4.62 ERA in 18 starts last season with Toronto and 20 relief appearances with World Series champion Houston, which acquired him at the July 31 trade deadline. The 34-year old is 102-99 in a 12-year big league career.
Report: MSU basketball named in federal corruption investigation
A report from Yahoo! Sports says Michigan State's basketball program has been named in a federal corruption investigation.
A report from Yahoo! Sports says Michigan State's basketball program has been named in a federal corruption investigation.
WATCH: Blashill, Abdelkader & Howard after 3-2 OT loss to Sabres
DETROIT (AP) - Marco Scandella scored with a second left in overtime, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Justin Abdelkader pulled the Red Wings into a 2-all tie with 1:25 remaining in the third period. They had a chance to win early in overtime, but Tomas Tatar failed to get a shot off on a breakaway.
DETROIT (AP) - Marco Scandella scored with a second left in overtime, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Justin Abdelkader pulled the Red Wings into a 2-all tie with 1:25 remaining in the third period. They had a chance to win early in overtime, but Tomas Tatar failed to get a shot off on a breakaway.