No Bridges, no problem as No. 4 Michigan St beats DePaul
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Matt McQuaid hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Michigan State, playing without preseason All-American Miles Bridges, shook DePaul in the second half for a 73-51 win Thursday night in the opening round of the PK80 Invitational.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Matt McQuaid hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Michigan State, playing without preseason All-American Miles Bridges, shook DePaul in the second half for a 73-51 win Thursday night in the opening round of the PK80 Invitational.
WATCH: Blashill, Zetterberg, Howard & Abdelkader after 6-2 loss to Oilers
DETROIT (AP) - Jujhar Khaira scored to break a 2-2 tie in the second period, and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Wednesday night. Edmonton halted a three-game losing streak, while the Wings lost their second straight. Patrick Maroon, Darnell Nurse, Drake Caggiula, Jesse Puljujarvi and Mark Letestu also scored for the Oilers. Niklas Kronwall and Tomas Tatar...
DETROIT (AP) - Jujhar Khaira scored to break a 2-2 tie in the second period, and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Wednesday night. Edmonton halted a three-game losing streak, while the Wings lost their second straight. Patrick Maroon, Darnell Nurse, Drake Caggiula, Jesse Puljujarvi and Mark Letestu also scored for the Oilers. Niklas Kronwall and Tomas Tatar...
Michigan beats VCU 68-60 for fifth in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - An opening loss put a damper on Michigan's trip Maui, leaving no chance of returning with a championship. The Wolverines could at least win two of three games and that's just what they did with a gritty performance for fifth place. Moritz Wagner scored six points during Michigan's closing 11-0 run, helping the Wolverines beat VCU 68-60 on Wednesday for fifth...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - An opening loss put a damper on Michigan's trip Maui, leaving no chance of returning with a championship. The Wolverines could at least win two of three games and that's just what they did with a gritty performance for fifth place. Moritz Wagner scored six points during Michigan's closing 11-0 run, helping the Wolverines beat VCU 68-60 on Wednesday for fifth...
Michigan's Chris Evans may have busiest weekends in football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Chris Evans may have the busiest weekends in college football. The Michigan running back plays on Saturdays and calls plays on Sundays as a flag football coach. The Wolverines (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) hope Evans makes all the right moves against No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Chris Evans may have the busiest weekends in college football. The Michigan running back plays on Saturdays and calls plays on Sundays as a flag football coach. The Wolverines (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) hope Evans makes all the right moves against No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
Lions awarded Dwight Freeney off waivers
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have been awarded defensive end Dwight Freeney off waivers.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have been awarded defensive end Dwight Freeney off waivers.
Lions will try to close gap against surging Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - In many ways, the Thanksgiving games mark the beginning of the NFL's stretch drive. For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in a game that should drastically alter the NFC North race.
DETROIT (AP) - In many ways, the Thanksgiving games mark the beginning of the NFL's stretch drive. For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in a game that should drastically alter the NFC North race.
Killer's Christmas is back!
The Tom Kowalski Foundation is holding Killer's Christmas for the seventh year in a row on December 7th at The Lodge Bar & Grill in Keego Harbor.
The Tom Kowalski Foundation is holding Killer's Christmas for the seventh year in a row on December 7th at The Lodge Bar & Grill in Keego Harbor.
Brad Ausmus joins Angels as special assistant to GM
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Former Detroit manager Brad Ausmus has joined the Los Angeles Angels as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. The Angels announced the move Wednesday. Ausmus managed the Tigers for the past four seasons, going 314-332 and winning the AL Central in 2014. Detroit went 64-98 this season, and Ausmus' contract was not renewed.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Former Detroit manager Brad Ausmus has joined the Los Angeles Angels as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. The Angels announced the move Wednesday. Ausmus managed the Tigers for the past four seasons, going 314-332 and winning the AL Central in 2014. Detroit went 64-98 this season, and Ausmus' contract was not renewed.
Michigan State's goal: 3-9 to 9-3
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is heading to a bowl regardless of this weekend's result, so the Spartans have to look for other reasons to stay motivated. "Coach D's been saying all week: 'Flip it.' That's been his thing," linebacker Chris Frey said.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is heading to a bowl regardless of this weekend's result, so the Spartans have to look for other reasons to stay motivated. "Coach D's been saying all week: 'Flip it.' That's been his thing," linebacker Chris Frey said.
Michigan rolls over Chaminade 102-64 at Maui Invitational
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Michigan spent the morning reviewing the film from the previous night's loss, watching one thing after another that could have made the difference in a close game. It was difficult viewing, but the Wolverines learned from those mistakes and took it out on their next opponent. Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 17 points...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Michigan spent the morning reviewing the film from the previous night's loss, watching one thing after another that could have made the difference in a close game. It was difficult viewing, but the Wolverines learned from those mistakes and took it out on their next opponent. Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 17 points...
Lions waive DT Khyri Thornton
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have waived defensive tackle Khyri Thornton. The Lions announced the move Tuesday, which also happened to be Thornton's 28th birthday. Thornton has played in four games for the Lions this season. He began the 2017 season on a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Thornton played in 13 games for the Lions last...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have waived defensive tackle Khyri Thornton. The Lions announced the move Tuesday, which also happened to be Thornton's 28th birthday. Thornton has played in four games for the Lions this season. He began the 2017 season on a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Thornton played in 13 games for the Lions last...
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matt Prater
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' kicker Matt Prater as the lions prepare for the Vikings on Thursday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' kicker Matt Prater as the lions prepare for the Vikings on Thursday.
UDM's Bacari Alexander suspended
FOX 2 has learned that University of Detroit Mercy Head Coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for a "personnel matter."
FOX 2 has learned that University of Detroit Mercy Head Coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for a "personnel matter."
LSU rallies late for 77-75 win over Michigan in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Tremont Waters hit a step-back jumper, got back into his defensive and poked the ball free near midcourt. He dove to the floor, grabbed the ball and, in one motion, heaved it blindly over his head toward teammate Skylar Mays, alone at the other end. Impressive stuff from a freshman, even one considered among the nation's top point guard.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Tremont Waters hit a step-back jumper, got back into his defensive and poked the ball free near midcourt. He dove to the floor, grabbed the ball and, in one motion, heaved it blindly over his head toward teammate Skylar Mays, alone at the other end. Impressive stuff from a freshman, even one considered among the nation's top point guard.
WATCH: SVG, Harris & Johnson after 116-88 loss to Cavs
DETROIT (AP) - LeBron James scored 16 of his 18 points in the first quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 116-88 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) - LeBron James scored 16 of his 18 points in the first quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 116-88 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Syracuse's defense overpowers Oakland 74-50
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Tyus Battle scored 25 points, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu scored career highs in points with 18 and 12, respectively, and Syracuse defeated Oakland 74-50 on Monday. Chukwu added 11 rebounds and eight blocks and Syracuse (4-0) scored 23 points off of 19 Oakland turnovers and held the Golden Grizzlies (2-2) to 31 percent shooting from the field, including 6 of 22 from...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Tyus Battle scored 25 points, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu scored career highs in points with 18 and 12, respectively, and Syracuse defeated Oakland 74-50 on Monday. Chukwu added 11 rebounds and eight blocks and Syracuse (4-0) scored 23 points off of 19 Oakland turnovers and held the Golden Grizzlies (2-2) to 31 percent shooting from the field, including 6 of 22 from...
Caldwell wants Lions to treat Vikings as just another game
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jim Caldwell is not looking too far ahead. That's also the advice the Detroit Lions coach is offering to his team as they prepare for the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The Vikings (8-2) lead the division by two games over Detroit (6-4). But don't try telling Caldwell that this next game is more significant...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jim Caldwell is not looking too far ahead. That's also the advice the Detroit Lions coach is offering to his team as they prepare for the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The Vikings (8-2) lead the division by two games over Detroit (6-4). But don't try telling Caldwell that this next game is more significant...