WATCH: Tigers' Manager Ron Gardenhire with Jennifer Hammond live on The Nine
New Tigers' Manager Ron Gardenhire joined FOX 2's The Nine with Jennifer Hammond Tuesday morning live from Lakeland, Florida as the Tigers open spring training.
New Tigers' Manager Ron Gardenhire joined FOX 2's The Nine with Jennifer Hammond Tuesday morning live from Lakeland, Florida as the Tigers open spring training.
Tigers trying to make the best of tough rebuilding process
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire sized up his new team's future in a way Detroit fans can surely appreciate. "Rebuild is normally saved for automobiles," the new Tigers manager said recently. "I understand it. We're trying to do some things here, from the minor league system, all the way through, the way we go about it."
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire sized up his new team's future in a way Detroit fans can surely appreciate. "Rebuild is normally saved for automobiles," the new Tigers manager said recently. "I understand it. We're trying to do some things here, from the minor league system, all the way through, the way we go about it."
Anthony Davis-led Pelicans beat Pistons 118-103
DETROIT (AP) - New Orleans star Anthony Davis dominated Detroit as he usually does, scoring all over the court no matter who was trying to defend him in a red, white and blue uniform. In another one of his strong performances against the Pistons, Davis had 38 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pelicans to a 118-103 victory on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) - New Orleans star Anthony Davis dominated Detroit as he usually does, scoring all over the court no matter who was trying to defend him in a red, white and blue uniform. In another one of his strong performances against the Pistons, Davis had 38 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pelicans to a 118-103 victory on Monday night.
MSU #2, Michigan #22 in new AP Top 25 poll
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Virginia has climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in more than 35 years. The Cavaliers earned 30 of 65 first-place votes in Monday's latest poll to outdistance No. 2 Michigan State. Virginia had suffered an overtime home loss Saturday to Virginia Tech, part of an upset-filled week that saw the top three teams lose.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Virginia has climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in more than 35 years. The Cavaliers earned 30 of 65 first-place votes in Monday's latest poll to outdistance No. 2 Michigan State. Virginia had suffered an overtime home loss Saturday to Virginia Tech, part of an upset-filled week that saw the top three teams lose.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo, John Niyo & Tim McCormick
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Pistons bad loss Sunday in Atlanta.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Pistons bad loss Sunday in Atlanta.
Dedmon powers Hawks past Griffin, Pistons 118-115
ATLANTA (AP) - Dewayne Dedmon made the most of only his second start in Atlanta's last 18 games, especially at the end. Dedmon gave Atlanta the lead with a three-point play and then padded the margin with a 3-pointer, lifting the Hawks to a 118-115 win over Blake Griffin and the Pistons on Sunday. Dedmon matched his career high with 20 points and had 13 rebounds in his matchup with Andre...
ATLANTA (AP) - Dewayne Dedmon made the most of only his second start in Atlanta's last 18 games, especially at the end. Dedmon gave Atlanta the lead with a three-point play and then padded the margin with a 3-pointer, lifting the Hawks to a 118-115 win over Blake Griffin and the Pistons on Sunday. Dedmon matched his career high with 20 points and had 13 rebounds in his matchup with Andre...
Tatar leads Red Wings to 5-4 OT win against Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) - For a few moments, it looked as if the Detroit Red Wings were headed for another embarrassing loss. Then Tomas Tatar stepped up again. Tatar scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime, and the Red Wings escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Detroit had dropped three in a row. It blew a 5-2 third-period lead against the New York Islanders...
WASHINGTON (AP) - For a few moments, it looked as if the Detroit Red Wings were headed for another embarrassing loss. Then Tomas Tatar stepped up again. Tatar scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime, and the Red Wings escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Detroit had dropped three in a row. It blew a 5-2 third-period lead against the New York Islanders...
Hot-shooting 1st half helps No. 20 Michigan beat Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Duncan Robinson earned his first start in a month after putting on a 3-point shooting clinic at practice. He rewarded coach John Beilein's trust and kept hitting from long distance in the first half against Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Duncan Robinson earned his first start in a month after putting on a 3-point shooting clinic at practice. He rewarded coach John Beilein's trust and kept hitting from long distance in the first half against Wisconsin.
WATCH: Bridges lifts No. 4 Michigan St past No. 3 Purdue 68-65
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges delivered at a key moment in a big game for Michigan State. Forget about the NBA. This is worth the wait for the talented sophomore. Bridges connected on a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left and finished with 20 points, helping the fourth-ranked Spartans beat No. 3 Purdue 68-65 on Saturday. "Those type of moments, that's the main reason...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges delivered at a key moment in a big game for Michigan State. Forget about the NBA. This is worth the wait for the talented sophomore. Bridges connected on a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left and finished with 20 points, helping the fourth-ranked Spartans beat No. 3 Purdue 68-65 on Saturday. "Those type of moments, that's the main reason...
Clippers hand Griffin first loss with Pistons, 108-95
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin's unbeaten run in Detroit ended with a thud - against the team that traded him. Lou Williams scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers handed Griffin his first loss with the Pistons, beating Detroit 108-95 on Friday night. The Pistons had won five in a row, with Griffin playing in four of those games, but the Clippers still look OK after trading the star...
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin's unbeaten run in Detroit ended with a thud - against the team that traded him. Lou Williams scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers handed Griffin his first loss with the Pistons, beating Detroit 108-95 on Friday night. The Pistons had won five in a row, with Griffin playing in four of those games, but the Clippers still look OK after trading the star...
Nelson's 3rd goals lifts Islanders over Red Wings 7-6 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) - Down by three goals with 6 1/2 minutes left in the third period, the New York Islanders needed a break. Tyler Bertuzzi swung his stick and gave it to them Friday night.
NEW YORK (AP) - Down by three goals with 6 1/2 minutes left in the third period, the New York Islanders needed a break. Tyler Bertuzzi swung his stick and gave it to them Friday night.
Detroit Lions extend Quinn's deal to match length of Patricia's deal
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have extended general manager Bob Quinn's contract to match the length of the deal they gave coach Matt Patricia . Detroit announced the agreement with Quinn on Friday, four days after hiring Patricia. The Lions have not provided details on the length of Quinn or Patricia's contracts. Lions president Rod Wood says the extension ensures stability.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have extended general manager Bob Quinn's contract to match the length of the deal they gave coach Matt Patricia . Detroit announced the agreement with Quinn on Friday, four days after hiring Patricia. The Lions have not provided details on the length of Quinn or Patricia's contracts. Lions president Rod Wood says the extension ensures stability.
Pistons acquire Ennis from Memphis for Johnson, 2nd-rounder
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a trade sending James Ennis to the Pistons for Brice Johnson and a 2022 second-round draft pick. The Pistons announced the deal Thursday night. Detroit also acquired Jameer Nelson from Chicago on Thursday. It's been a busy couple of weeks for the Pistons, who landed star forward Blake Griffin last week in a trade with...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a trade sending James Ennis to the Pistons for Brice Johnson and a 2022 second-round draft pick. The Pistons announced the deal Thursday night. Detroit also acquired Jameer Nelson from Chicago on Thursday. It's been a busy couple of weeks for the Pistons, who landed star forward Blake Griffin last week in a trade with...
WATCH: Detroit Lions introduce new head coach Matt Patricia
The Detroit Lions desperately hope Matt Patricia ends their decades-long search for a coach who can help them have success in the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions desperately hope Matt Patricia ends their decades-long search for a coach who can help them have success in the playoffs.
Pistons acquire Nelson in trade with Chicago
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have acquired guard Jameer Nelson from the Chicago Bulls for center Willie Reed. The teams announced the trade Thursday. The Bulls also received the right to swap second-round draft picks with Detroit in 2022. Chicago immediately waived Reed. Nelson, who turns 36 on Friday, averaged 5.1 points a game with New Orleans this season before being traded to Chicago...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have acquired guard Jameer Nelson from the Chicago Bulls for center Willie Reed. The teams announced the trade Thursday. The Bulls also received the right to swap second-round draft picks with Detroit in 2022. Chicago immediately waived Reed. Nelson, who turns 36 on Friday, averaged 5.1 points a game with New Orleans this season before being traded to Chicago...
WATCH: Drummond, Griffin leads Pistons over Nets 115-106
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons are on a roll heading into their matchup with his former team. Griffin scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, and Andre Drummond added 17 points and 27 rebounds to lift the Pistons to their fifth straight victory, 115-106 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Detroit hasn't lost since acquiring Griffin last week in a trade...
DETROIT (AP) - Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons are on a roll heading into their matchup with his former team. Griffin scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, and Andre Drummond added 17 points and 27 rebounds to lift the Pistons to their fifth straight victory, 115-106 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Detroit hasn't lost since acquiring Griffin last week in a trade...