Detroit's Jackson cleared for light running
DETROIT (AP) - Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson still has no timeframe for a return to practice, nearly two months after spraining his right ankle. The team announced Wednesday that Jackson was entering the next stage of his rehab and has been "cleared to begin light running, shooting and continued ankle strengthening exercises." The Pistons' medical staff will monitor progress...
DETROIT (AP) - Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson still has no timeframe for a return to practice, nearly two months after spraining his right ankle. The team announced Wednesday that Jackson was entering the next stage of his rehab and has been "cleared to begin light running, shooting and continued ankle strengthening exercises." The Pistons' medical staff will monitor progress...
Move to right field suits Tigers, Castellanos
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos went into his fifth major league season as an established third baseman. He came out of it as the Detroit Tigers' right fielder. "Because of all the trades and the way the team was going, and building for the future and acquiring other infielders, it's kind of the way it worked," he said Tuesday. "I'll do whatever they need...
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Nicholas Castellanos went into his fifth major league season as an established third baseman. He came out of it as the Detroit Tigers' right fielder. "Because of all the trades and the way the team was going, and building for the future and acquiring other infielders, it's kind of the way it worked," he said Tuesday. "I'll do whatever they need...
Robinson leads No. 17 Wolverines over Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.
WATCH: No. 2 Michigan St tops Illinois 81-61, seals share of title
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges grabbed the Big Ten trophy, lifted it and flashed an ear-to-ear grin. Bridges scored 19 points, leading No. 2 Michigan State to an 81-61 win over Illinois on Tuesday night to seal a share of the Big Ten championship. The Spartans (27-3, 15-2 Big Ten) have won 11 straight and can claim the conference title outright if they win at Wisconsin on Sunday.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges grabbed the Big Ten trophy, lifted it and flashed an ear-to-ear grin. Bridges scored 19 points, leading No. 2 Michigan State to an 81-61 win over Illinois on Tuesday night to seal a share of the Big Ten championship. The Spartans (27-3, 15-2 Big Ten) have won 11 straight and can claim the conference title outright if they win at Wisconsin on Sunday.
Arvidsson lifts Predators to 3-2 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Viktor Arvidsson is playing some of his best hockey of the season and helping the Nashville Predators get some big wins. Arvidsson scored his third goal in two games and the Predators ended their seven-game losing skid against Detroit with a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday.
DETROIT (AP) - Viktor Arvidsson is playing some of his best hockey of the season and helping the Nashville Predators get some big wins. Arvidsson scored his third goal in two games and the Predators ended their seven-game losing skid against Detroit with a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Michigan adds former Florida coach Jim McElwain as assistant
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has hired former Florida coach Jim McElwain to coach its wide receivers. Jim Harbaugh announced the addition to his staff Tuesday. McElwain and the Gators agreed to a split last season when the team was 3-4. McElwain won 19 games over his first two years. The former Colorado State coach and Alabama offensive coordinator became the first coach in SEC history to...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has hired former Florida coach Jim McElwain to coach its wide receivers. Jim Harbaugh announced the addition to his staff Tuesday. McElwain and the Gators agreed to a split last season when the team was 3-4. McElwain won 19 games over his first two years. The former Colorado State coach and Alabama offensive coordinator became the first coach in SEC history to...
WATCH: Holland 'I want us to be a team that can compete for the Stanley Cup'
The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday night they have traded goalie Petr Mrazek to the Philadelphia Flyers for conditional draft picks.
The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday night they have traded goalie Petr Mrazek to the Philadelphia Flyers for conditional draft picks.
Detroit's Martinez realistic entering contract's last season
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - At age 39 - and fresh off a heart problem that cut his 2017 season short - Victor Martinez is grateful for the career he's had. He's also realistic about the future. "I wish I can tell you that I feel right now like I felt when I came into the big leagues," the Detroit designated hitter said Monday. "Unfortunately, I don't. I think that's...
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - At age 39 - and fresh off a heart problem that cut his 2017 season short - Victor Martinez is grateful for the career he's had. He's also realistic about the future. "I wish I can tell you that I feel right now like I felt when I came into the big leagues," the Detroit designated hitter said Monday. "Unfortunately, I don't. I think that's...
No. 2 Michigan State has shot to seal share of Big Ten title
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - No. 2 Michigan State can seal a share of the Big Ten title by beating Illinois at the Breslin Center, where three seniors will be honored at their last home game. "That doesn't happen that often," Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Monday. "No. 1, to do it at home is special. No. 2, to be able to do it on Senior Night is really special." Izzo has...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - No. 2 Michigan State can seal a share of the Big Ten title by beating Illinois at the Breslin Center, where three seniors will be honored at their last home game. "That doesn't happen that often," Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Monday. "No. 1, to do it at home is special. No. 2, to be able to do it on Senior Night is really special." Izzo has...
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Red Wings last seconds loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Red Wings last seconds loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday.
WATCH: Blashill, Zetterberg & Mrazek after final seconds defeat to the Leafs
DETROIT (AP) - Auston Matthews scored with 30.2 seconds left to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Matthews took William Nylander's pass and snapped a high shot into the roof of the net from a sharp angle for his 27th goal of the season, but just his fourth winner. James van Riemsdyk and Mitch Marner also scored for Toronto, and Curtis...
DETROIT (AP) - Auston Matthews scored with 30.2 seconds left to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Matthews took William Nylander's pass and snapped a high shot into the roof of the net from a sharp angle for his 27th goal of the season, but just his fourth winner. James van Riemsdyk and Mitch Marner also scored for Toronto, and Curtis...
WATCH: No. 22 Michigan tops No. 8 Ohio St 74-62, helps other rival
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole went on a scoring tear, sending Michigan's seniors out with a win in their last home game. The freshman guard came off the bench and scored 12 of his 15 points in the first half to help the 22nd-ranked Wolverines take the lead, and they never trailed in the second half of a 74-62 win over No. 8 Ohio State on Sunday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jordan Poole went on a scoring tear, sending Michigan's seniors out with a win in their last home game. The freshman guard came off the bench and scored 12 of his 15 points in the first half to help the 22nd-ranked Wolverines take the lead, and they never trailed in the second half of a 74-62 win over No. 8 Ohio State on Sunday.
Mrazek beats Predators again, Red Wings win 3-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Petr Mrazek wasn't aware until earlier in the day how well he's played against the Nashville Predators. Then he went out and beat them again. Mrazek stopped 30 shots to remain undefeated against Nashville, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 victory Saturday night. Mrazek improved his career record against the Predators to 6-0-0, coming within six minutes of...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Petr Mrazek wasn't aware until earlier in the day how well he's played against the Nashville Predators. Then he went out and beat them again. Mrazek stopped 30 shots to remain undefeated against Nashville, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 victory Saturday night. Mrazek improved his career record against the Predators to 6-0-0, coming within six minutes of...
No. 2 Michigan St. rallies from 27 down, beats Northwestern
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had a simple request after his team staged one of the biggest rallies in NCAA history: Try not to make it a 28-point comeback next time. Cassius Winston scored 17 points, and the second-ranked Spartans rallied from 27 down on Saturday to beat Northwestern 65-60 and extend its winning streak to 10 games.
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had a simple request after his team staged one of the biggest rallies in NCAA history: Try not to make it a 28-point comeback next time. Cassius Winston scored 17 points, and the second-ranked Spartans rallied from 27 down on Saturday to beat Northwestern 65-60 and extend its winning streak to 10 games.