WATCH: Tatar, Glendening, Larkin & Blashill after 3-1 win over Sabres Friday
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings were putting the puck everywhere other than into the net for two-plus periods. They were shooting off the post, across the crease and firing wide on chances. Luke Glendening broke a scoreless tie late in the second period and Tomas Tatar scored a go-ahead goal midway through third and the Red Wings went on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Friday night.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings were putting the puck everywhere other than into the net for two-plus periods. They were shooting off the post, across the crease and firing wide on chances. Luke Glendening broke a scoreless tie late in the second period and Tomas Tatar scored a go-ahead goal midway through third and the Red Wings went on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Friday night.
Pacers rally from 22 down past Pistons 107-100
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - With a huge deficit to make up, the Indiana Pacers started letting it fly from long range. Reserve guard Lance Stephenson scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a key 3-pointer in the final few minutes, and the Pacers rallied from 22 down to defeat the Detroit Pistons 107-100 on Friday night. The shot clock was about to expire when Stephenson launched...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - With a huge deficit to make up, the Indiana Pacers started letting it fly from long range. Reserve guard Lance Stephenson scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a key 3-pointer in the final few minutes, and the Pacers rallied from 22 down to defeat the Detroit Pistons 107-100 on Friday night. The shot clock was about to expire when Stephenson launched...
No. 19 Michigan poses toughest test yet for No. 5 Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Big Ten game with high stakes may be decided in the trenches. No. 19 Michigan's defensive front can swarm a backfield. No. 5 Wisconsin's offensive line likes to push people around, and it's only getting better with each game. The Wolverines (8-2, 5-2, CFP No. 24) would love to shove the undefeated Badgers (10-0, 7-0, CFP No. 5) out of the College Football...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Big Ten game with high stakes may be decided in the trenches. No. 19 Michigan's defensive front can swarm a backfield. No. 5 Wisconsin's offensive line likes to push people around, and it's only getting better with each game. The Wolverines (8-2, 5-2, CFP No. 24) would love to shove the undefeated Badgers (10-0, 7-0, CFP No. 5) out of the College Football...
Danica Patrick plans to end racing career at next year's Indy 500
Danica Patrick says she will run in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 next year and then end her full-time racing career.
Danica Patrick says she will run in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 next year and then end her full-time racing career.
Michigan State's Goins has mild knee sprain
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State forward Kenny Goins has a sprained left knee and is expected to miss a couple weeks. The school announced Goins' timetable Thursday and described the sprain as mild. The 6-foot-7 Goins scored four points in 15 minutes in Michigan State's loss to No. 1 Duke on Tuesday night. He averaged 3.4 points a game last season. No. 2 Michigan State hosts...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State forward Kenny Goins has a sprained left knee and is expected to miss a couple weeks. The school announced Goins' timetable Thursday and described the sprain as mild. The 6-foot-7 Goins scored four points in 15 minutes in Michigan State's loss to No. 1 Duke on Tuesday night. He averaged 3.4 points a game last season. No. 2 Michigan State hosts...
Teske lifts Michigan to 61-47 win over Southern Miss
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jon Teske had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Michigan used a 20-1 second-half run to put away Southern Mississippi in a 61-47 victory Thursday night. The 7-foot-1 Teske easily surpassed his previous career highs of four points and three rebounds, and the Wolverines (3-0) remained undefeated. Michigan has trailed in the second half in all three of its games this season,...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jon Teske had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Michigan used a 20-1 second-half run to put away Southern Mississippi in a 61-47 victory Thursday night. The 7-foot-1 Teske easily surpassed his previous career highs of four points and three rebounds, and the Wolverines (3-0) remained undefeated. Michigan has trailed in the second half in all three of its games this season,...
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Theo Riddick
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Theo Riddick as the lions prepare for the Bears on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' running back Theo Riddick as the lions prepare for the Bears on Sunday.
Witkowski suspended 10 games
The NHL announced Thursday that Red Wings' forward/defenseman Luke Witkowski has been suspended 10 games after being ejected and returning to the ice Wednesday night to fight Matthew Tkachuk.
The NHL announced Thursday that Red Wings' forward/defenseman Luke Witkowski has been suspended 10 games after being ejected and returning to the ice Wednesday night to fight Matthew Tkachuk.
Stafford, Lions look to stay on a roll against Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Matthew Stafford is rolling along, and the Detroit Lions are starting to pick up wins. Just don't ask coach Jim Caldwell about the playoff possibilities. The Lions visit Chicago and all that's on his mind is beating the Bears and keeping the win streak going on Sunday. "I'm not concerned with (the playoffs)," he said. "I'm concerned with...
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Matthew Stafford is rolling along, and the Detroit Lions are starting to pick up wins. Just don't ask coach Jim Caldwell about the playoff possibilities. The Lions visit Chicago and all that's on his mind is beating the Bears and keeping the win streak going on Sunday. "I'm not concerned with (the playoffs)," he said. "I'm concerned with...
Detroit's Lang able to practice; Lions acquire Edebali
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit offensive lineman T.J. Lang participated fully in practice Wednesday after missing last weekend's game against Cleveland because of a concussion. Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah missed practice because of a back injury, and running back Dwayne Washington was out with a hip problem. Safety Don Carey was limited by a knee injury, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit offensive lineman T.J. Lang participated fully in practice Wednesday after missing last weekend's game against Cleveland because of a concussion. Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah missed practice because of a back injury, and running back Dwayne Washington was out with a hip problem. Safety Don Carey was limited by a knee injury, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin...
Stafford should have plenty of targets when Lions face Bears
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford zipped a quick pass out to the right, his timing and accuracy seemingly unaffected by windy, rainy practice conditions. Detroit's passing game looks poised to take off during the second half of this season, but there are some factors beyond the Lions' control. Such as the elements.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford zipped a quick pass out to the right, his timing and accuracy seemingly unaffected by windy, rainy practice conditions. Detroit's passing game looks poised to take off during the second half of this season, but there are some factors beyond the Lions' control. Such as the elements.
WATCH: Blashill, Mantha, Howard & Witkowski after 8-2 win over Flames
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou each scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings routed the Calgary Flames 8-2 on Wednesday night. Gustav Nyquist, Dylan Larkin, Justin Abdelkader and Luke Glendening also scored for the Red Wings, who raced out to a 4-1 lead in the first period. Micheal Ferland and Johnny Gaudreau had the goals for the Flames in the opener of a six-game road trip.
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou each scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings routed the Calgary Flames 8-2 on Wednesday night. Gustav Nyquist, Dylan Larkin, Justin Abdelkader and Luke Glendening also scored for the Red Wings, who raced out to a 4-1 lead in the first period. Micheal Ferland and Johnny Gaudreau had the goals for the Flames in the opener of a six-game road trip.
Bucks block 16 shots, top Pistons 99-95
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Khris Middleton scored 27 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 21 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Milwaukee blocked 16 shots, two shy of the team record set in 1980 at Detroit. Recently acquired Eric Bledsoe had 12 points, all in the second half, to help the Bucks halt Detroit's five-game winning...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Khris Middleton scored 27 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 21 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Milwaukee blocked 16 shots, two shy of the team record set in 1980 at Detroit. Recently acquired Eric Bledsoe had 12 points, all in the second half, to help the Bucks halt Detroit's five-game winning...
The Pistons are 10-3, and might be the surprise of the NBA
The Detroit Pistons are heading on the road for a few days, so maybe someone will see them play. They've certainly been worth watching.
The Detroit Pistons are heading on the road for a few days, so maybe someone will see them play. They've certainly been worth watching.
Spartans move on after being routed at Ohio State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - By halftime of Michigan State's loss at Ohio State last weekend, it was obvious the Spartans were overmatched. In fact, the game was reminiscent of two of Mark Dantonio's most one-sided defeats as Michigan State's coach.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - By halftime of Michigan State's loss at Ohio State last weekend, it was obvious the Spartans were overmatched. In fact, the game was reminiscent of two of Mark Dantonio's most one-sided defeats as Michigan State's coach.
No. 1 Duke takes No. 2 Michigan State 88-81
CHICAGO (AP) - Forget about Marvin Bagley III and the rest of Duke's talented freshmen for a moment. Grayson Allen can play a little, too. Allen scored a career-high 37 points, Trevon Duval had 17 points and 10 assists, and the top-ranked Blue Devils beat No. 2 Michigan State 88-81 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.
CHICAGO (AP) - Forget about Marvin Bagley III and the rest of Duke's talented freshmen for a moment. Grayson Allen can play a little, too. Allen scored a career-high 37 points, Trevon Duval had 17 points and 10 assists, and the top-ranked Blue Devils beat No. 2 Michigan State 88-81 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.
Lions bring back DE George Johnson and WR Jace Billingsley
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end George Johnson and receiver Jace Billingsley. Detroit released defensive end Jacquies Smith and receiver Jared Abbrederis on Tuesday to bring back Johnson and Billingsley. Johnson had two tackles in four games with the Lions earlier this season, and he played in 16 games for them in 2014. He has started in five of 42 games in...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end George Johnson and receiver Jace Billingsley. Detroit released defensive end Jacquies Smith and receiver Jared Abbrederis on Tuesday to bring back Johnson and Billingsley. Johnson had two tackles in four games with the Lions earlier this season, and he played in 16 games for them in 2014. He has started in five of 42 games in...