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.
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...