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.
Griffin's big third quarter helps Pistons top Kings 106-90
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - After nearly two months, Blake Griffin finally looks comfortable playing with Detroit, and it's showing up across the board. He's even got the Pistons winning on the road again, something that hadn't happened since the five-time All-Star arrived in late January after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - After nearly two months, Blake Griffin finally looks comfortable playing with Detroit, and it's showing up across the board. He's even got the Pistons winning on the road again, something that hadn't happened since the five-time All-Star arrived in late January after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski, Sean Baligian & Tim McCormick
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about Michigan State's season ending loss to Syracuse as Tim says it will go down as one of the worst shooting performances in MSU history.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Tim McCormick Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about Michigan State's season ending loss to Syracuse as Tim says it will go down as one of the worst shooting performances in MSU history.
MacKinnon scores twice, Avalanche beat reeling Red Wings 5-1
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon kept up his torrid scoring with two goals and an assist, Semyon Varlamov was sharp in making 37 saves and the Colorado Avalanche extended Detroit's skid to 10 straight games by beating the Red Wings 5-1 on Sunday. Gabriel Landeskog, Blake Comeau and Tyson Barrie also scored to help the Avalanche remain in playoff position with 10 games remaining. The Avs have...
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon kept up his torrid scoring with two goals and an assist, Semyon Varlamov was sharp in making 37 saves and the Colorado Avalanche extended Detroit's skid to 10 straight games by beating the Red Wings 5-1 on Sunday. Gabriel Landeskog, Blake Comeau and Tyson Barrie also scored to help the Avalanche remain in playoff position with 10 games remaining. The Avs have...
Portland wins 12th straight with 100-87 victory over Detroit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard says Portland's current streak is more about the Blazers than their opponents. Lillard had 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 100-87 on Saturday night for their 12th straight victory.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard says Portland's current streak is more about the Blazers than their opponents. Lillard had 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 100-87 on Saturday night for their 12th straight victory.
Michigan State's Winston aims for singles against Syracuse
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan State's Cassius Winston likes to swing for the fences, throwing alley-oop passes to fire up his teammates and fans. Sometimes,, Winston goes for a high-flying play and it backfires as he did twice against Bucknell.
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan State's Cassius Winston likes to swing for the fences, throwing alley-oop passes to fire up his teammates and fans. Sometimes,, Winston goes for a high-flying play and it backfires as he did twice against Bucknell.
Ducks skate by Red Wings 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings are no longer in the same conference, but share enough institutional memory and bad feelings to give their games a little extra charge. The Ducks fed off the emotion of that throwback hockey, including three fights, to boost their position in the playoff chase. Corey Perry scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period, John...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings are no longer in the same conference, but share enough institutional memory and bad feelings to give their games a little extra charge. The Ducks fed off the emotion of that throwback hockey, including three fights, to boost their position in the playoff chase. Corey Perry scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period, John...
UMBC knocks off Virginia in NCAA Tournament, becoming first No. 16 to defeat No. 1 in history
Senior guard Jairus Lyles scored 28 points, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history, defeating Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed.
Senior guard Jairus Lyles scored 28 points, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history, defeating Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed.
WATCH: Izzo, Bridges, Ward & Langford after 82-78 win over Bucknell in first round
Miles Bridges outlasted Zach Thomas.
Miles Bridges outlasted Zach Thomas.
Lions sign veteran RB LeGarrette Blount
The Detroit Lions announced Friday night they have signed veteran running back LeGarrett Blount.
The Detroit Lions announced Friday night they have signed veteran running back LeGarrett Blount.