WATCH: Upbeat Gardenhire excited to get started with Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Ron Gardenhire put on a glove and took some grounders at first base, tossing the ball to pitchers covering the bag and barking out words of encouragement.
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Ron Gardenhire put on a glove and took some grounders at first base, tossing the ball to pitchers covering the bag and barking out words of encouragement.
No. 2 MSU tops Minnesota 87-57 with 27 points from Jackson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With smooth moves, a sharp jump shot and an unavoidable 6-foot-11 presence on the floor, Jaren Jackson Jr. has given Michigan State another vast skillset as the lone freshman in an otherwise-all-sophomore starting lineup. This performance was his best yet. Jackson scored a career-high 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting in just 22 minutes for the second-ranked Spartans, who...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With smooth moves, a sharp jump shot and an unavoidable 6-foot-11 presence on the floor, Jaren Jackson Jr. has given Michigan State another vast skillset as the lone freshman in an otherwise-all-sophomore starting lineup. This performance was his best yet. Jackson scored a career-high 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting in just 22 minutes for the second-ranked Spartans, who...
WATCH: Blashill, Larkin, Nielsen & Howard after 2-1 win
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin and Frans Nielsen scored in the first two periods and the Detroit Red held off the Anaheim Ducks for a 2-1 win on Tuesday night. Adam Henrique pulled Anaheim within a goal with 3:54 left in the game. The Ducks pulled John Gibson with a minute remaining in regulation to have an extra skater, but couldn't score to extend the game. The Red Wings skated off the ice...
DETROIT (AP) - Dylan Larkin and Frans Nielsen scored in the first two periods and the Detroit Red held off the Anaheim Ducks for a 2-1 win on Tuesday night. Adam Henrique pulled Anaheim within a goal with 3:54 left in the game. The Ducks pulled John Gibson with a minute remaining in regulation to have an extra skater, but couldn't score to extend the game. The Red Wings skated off the ice...
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...