UDM's Bacari Alexander is back after suspension
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday that Head Coach Bacari Alexander will return to the sidelines after being suspended seven games due to a "personnel matter."
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday that Head Coach Bacari Alexander will return to the sidelines after being suspended seven games due to a "personnel matter."
Bridges scores 21 as No. 3 Michigan State beats Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - After blowing out its last six opponents, including highly regarded North Carolina and Notre Dame, No. 3 Michigan State was due for one of those off nights. It almost cost them against Rutgers. Miles Bridges scored 21 points and the Spartans (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) overcame their worst offensive performance of the season with a 62-52 victory over the surprising Scarlet...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - After blowing out its last six opponents, including highly regarded North Carolina and Notre Dame, No. 3 Michigan State was due for one of those off nights. It almost cost them against Rutgers. Miles Bridges scored 21 points and the Spartans (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) overcame their worst offensive performance of the season with a 62-52 victory over the surprising Scarlet...
Red Wings snap 7-game skid with 5-1 win over Jets
DETROIT (AP) - If last weekend was rock bottom for the Detroit Red Wings, then this was a pretty strong response. Gustav Nyquist scored twice, and the Red Wings snapped a seven-game slide with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Fresh off a 10-1 loss at Montreal on Saturday, Detroit outshot Winnipeg 16-3 in the opening period and took a 2-0 lead. The Red Wings put the game...
DETROIT (AP) - If last weekend was rock bottom for the Detroit Red Wings, then this was a pretty strong response. Gustav Nyquist scored twice, and the Red Wings snapped a seven-game slide with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Fresh off a 10-1 loss at Montreal on Saturday, Detroit outshot Winnipeg 16-3 in the opening period and took a 2-0 lead. The Red Wings put the game...
Tigers agree to 1-year deal with OF Leonys Martin
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with outfielder Leonys Martin on a $1.75 million, one-year contract. Martin , who hit .172 in 49 games last season with Seattle and the Chicago Cubs, can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. He would receive the full amount at 500 plate appearances.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with outfielder Leonys Martin on a $1.75 million, one-year contract. Martin , who hit .172 in 49 games last season with Seattle and the Chicago Cubs, can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. He would receive the full amount at 500 plate appearances.
Stafford's banged-up throwing hand only 1 of Lions' woes
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford's banged-up hand is only one of many problems the Detroit Lions have in what was a potentially promising season. Detroit (6-6) has dropped two straight games, falling from a favorable position to make the playoffs to having slim hopes. At least that's how it looks to most people not named Jim Caldwell. "The season's not over yet,"...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford's banged-up hand is only one of many problems the Detroit Lions have in what was a potentially promising season. Detroit (6-6) has dropped two straight games, falling from a favorable position to make the playoffs to having slim hopes. At least that's how it looks to most people not named Jim Caldwell. "The season's not over yet,"...
Furious rally powers Ohio State to 71-62 win over Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Down by 20 just before halftime Monday night, Ohio State stormed back and dominated Michigan in the second half on the way to a 71-62 victory. The Buckeyes (7-3, 2-0 Big Ten) sprinted out on a blistering 19-3 run to begin the second half, following a 7-0 burst to end the first. A Kam Williams jumper with 3:32 left in the game tied it at 60. Ohio State turned up the...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Down by 20 just before halftime Monday night, Ohio State stormed back and dominated Michigan in the second half on the way to a 71-62 victory. The Buckeyes (7-3, 2-0 Big Ten) sprinted out on a blistering 19-3 run to begin the second half, following a 7-0 burst to end the first. A Kam Williams jumper with 3:32 left in the game tied it at 60. Ohio State turned up the...
Aldridge's double-double rallies Spurs past Pistons 96-93
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Spurs fought through another injury and the second game of a back-to-back to beat the Detroit Pistons and earn some rare praise from coach Gregg Popovich. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 10 rebounds and San Antonio rallied to beat Detroit 96-93 on Monday night.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Spurs fought through another injury and the second game of a back-to-back to beat the Detroit Pistons and earn some rare praise from coach Gregg Popovich. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 10 rebounds and San Antonio rallied to beat Detroit 96-93 on Monday night.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Ravens loss
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday.
Harbaugh responds to Dantonio's comments
Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh responded Monday to Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio saying Sunday that he will 'continue to concentrate on beating Michigan' when being asked if he felt slighted that the 9-3 Spartans are headed to the Holiday Bowl while the 8-4 Wolverines head to the Outback Bowl and lost to the Spartans 14-10 during the season.
Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh responded Monday to Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio saying Sunday that he will 'continue to concentrate on beating Michigan' when being asked if he felt slighted that the 9-3 Spartans are headed to the Holiday Bowl while the 8-4 Wolverines head to the Outback Bowl and lost to the Spartans 14-10 during the season.
Lions' playoff hopes on thin ice
BALTIMORE (AP) - In the days leading up to their pivotal game against the Detroit Lions, Ravens safety Eric Weddle predicted there would come a time when Baltimore would have to rely on its offense to win. Sure enough, that's what happened Sunday. Though Baltimore's ball-hawking defense did its part in a 44-20 win over Detroit, the play of quarterback Joe Flacco and the offense was...
BALTIMORE (AP) - In the days leading up to their pivotal game against the Detroit Lions, Ravens safety Eric Weddle predicted there would come a time when Baltimore would have to rely on its offense to win. Sure enough, that's what happened Sunday. Though Baltimore's ball-hawking defense did its part in a 44-20 win over Detroit, the play of quarterback Joe Flacco and the offense was...
Stafford hurt as Ravens take Lions 44-20
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens got another ball-swiping performance from their opportunistic defense, and this time - for a change - the offense also contributed to a significant victory. Joe Flacco threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens forced three pivotal turnovers Sunday in a 44-20 win over the Detroit Lions. Flacco helped Baltimore take a 20-0 halftime lead and...
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens got another ball-swiping performance from their opportunistic defense, and this time - for a change - the offense also contributed to a significant victory. Joe Flacco threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens forced three pivotal turnovers Sunday in a 44-20 win over the Detroit Lions. Flacco helped Baltimore take a 20-0 halftime lead and...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
No. 3 Michigan St beats Nebraska 86-57 for 6th straight rout
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Jaren Jackson gave himself a chance to show some of his potential because he figured out how to stay out of foul trouble. The freshman had 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 3 Michigan State beat Nebraska 86-57 on Sunday.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Jaren Jackson gave himself a chance to show some of his potential because he figured out how to stay out of foul trouble. The freshman had 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 3 Michigan State beat Nebraska 86-57 on Sunday.
WATCH: MSU heads to Holiday Bowl
Michigan State (9-3, Big Ten) vs. Washington State (9-3, Pac-12), Dec. 28, 9 p.m. EST LOCATION: San Diego TOP PLAYERS Michigan State: C Brian Allen, named second-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media. Washington State: RB Jamal Morrow, 522 yards rushing, 479 receiving. NOTABLE Michigan State: The Spartans completely reversed last season's 3-9 record with a young team that wasn't...
Michigan State (9-3, Big Ten) vs. Washington State (9-3, Pac-12), Dec. 28, 9 p.m. EST LOCATION: San Diego TOP PLAYERS Michigan State: C Brian Allen, named second-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media. Washington State: RB Jamal Morrow, 522 yards rushing, 479 receiving. NOTABLE Michigan State: The Spartans completely reversed last season's 3-9 record with a young team that wasn't...
Michigan heads to Outback Bowl
Michigan (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten Conference) vs. South Carolina (8-4, 5-3 Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 12 p.m. EST LOCATION: Tampa, Florida TOP PLAYERS Michigan: LB Devin Bush is the team's leading tackler with 94. The sophomore's 9.5 tackles for loss include 5.0 sacks. He also has an interception. South Carolina: QB Jake Bentley is 12-7 as a starter and has completed 63.6 percent of his...
Michigan (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten Conference) vs. South Carolina (8-4, 5-3 Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 12 p.m. EST LOCATION: Tampa, Florida TOP PLAYERS Michigan: LB Devin Bush is the team's leading tackler with 94. The sophomore's 9.5 tackles for loss include 5.0 sacks. He also has an interception. South Carolina: QB Jake Bentley is 12-7 as a starter and has completed 63.6 percent of his...
Byron hat trick fuels Canadiens over Red Wings 10-1
MONTREAL (AP) - Paul Byron got his first career hat trick, Alex Galchenyuk had a career-best four assists and the Montreal Canadiens beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 10-1 Saturday night for their fifth straight win. Nicolas Deslauriers, Jacob de la Rose and Daniel Carr each scored for the first time this season, and Charles Hudon, Brendan Gallagher, Jordie Benn and Andrew Shaw also scored....
MONTREAL (AP) - Paul Byron got his first career hat trick, Alex Galchenyuk had a career-best four assists and the Montreal Canadiens beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 10-1 Saturday night for their fifth straight win. Nicolas Deslauriers, Jacob de la Rose and Daniel Carr each scored for the first time this season, and Charles Hudon, Brendan Gallagher, Jordie Benn and Andrew Shaw also scored....
Pistons lose again, fall 108-103 to Sixers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 25 points and 10 rebounds and got the better of Andre Drummond down the stretch in a matchup of trash-talking big men to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Embiid drew the fifth and sixth fouls on Drummond and drew cheers as he waved goodbye to his fouled-out rival in between hitting four free throws...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 25 points and 10 rebounds and got the better of Andre Drummond down the stretch in a matchup of trash-talking big men to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Embiid drew the fifth and sixth fouls on Drummond and drew cheers as he waved goodbye to his fouled-out rival in between hitting four free throws...