Nunn scores 36, Oakland beats Fort Wayne 85-71
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Kendrick Nunn had a career-high 36 points and six assists, Martez Walker added 17 points, and Oakland beat Fort Wayne 85-71 on Friday night. Nunn made five of Oakland's nine 3-pointers and hit 9 of 10 free throws. He also had six rebounds. Nick Daniels hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points for Oakland, which shot 50 percent. The Golden Grizzlies made 22 of 28...
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Kendrick Nunn had a career-high 36 points and six assists, Martez Walker added 17 points, and Oakland beat Fort Wayne 85-71 on Friday night. Nunn made five of Oakland's nine 3-pointers and hit 9 of 10 free throws. He also had six rebounds. Nick Daniels hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points for Oakland, which shot 50 percent. The Golden Grizzlies made 22 of 28...
Drummond, Jackson lead Pistons past Atlanta 111-104
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond had 16 points, 20 rebounds and a career-high seven assists, and Reggie Jackson made a pair of 3-pointers in the final minute to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 111-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Central Division-leading Pistons won for the seventh time in eight games. Detroit (9-3) is off to its best start since 2005-06, when the Pistons went...
DETROIT (AP) - Andre Drummond had 16 points, 20 rebounds and a career-high seven assists, and Reggie Jackson made a pair of 3-pointers in the final minute to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 111-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Central Division-leading Pistons won for the seventh time in eight games. Detroit (9-3) is off to its best start since 2005-06, when the Pistons went...
Virginia Tech beats Detroit Mercy 111-79 in season opener
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Kerry Blackshear Jr. added 23 and Virginia Tech beat Detroit Mercy 111-79 on Friday night in a season opener. Alexander-Walker, a six-foot-five freshman guard, was 9-of-14 shooting with four 3-pointers. Blackshear was 7 of 10 from the field and made 8 of 10 free throws. Ahmed Hill added 19 points, and Devin Wilson and P.J. Horne...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points, Kerry Blackshear Jr. added 23 and Virginia Tech beat Detroit Mercy 111-79 on Friday night in a season opener. Alexander-Walker, a six-foot-five freshman guard, was 9-of-14 shooting with four 3-pointers. Blackshear was 7 of 10 from the field and made 8 of 10 free throws. Ahmed Hill added 19 points, and Devin Wilson and P.J. Horne...
Lions doing their best to talk up winless Browns
DETROIT (AP) - To hear Ameer Abdullah tell it, the winless Cleveland Browns might as well be Super Bowl contenders. "They're a really good team, statistically. Go look them up defensively," said Abdullah, whose Detroit Lions face the Browns this weekend. "They've had a lot of first-round picks. They've got a lot of young talent. ... You never know. If they win eight...
DETROIT (AP) - To hear Ameer Abdullah tell it, the winless Cleveland Browns might as well be Super Bowl contenders. "They're a really good team, statistically. Go look them up defensively," said Abdullah, whose Detroit Lions face the Browns this weekend. "They've had a lot of first-round picks. They've got a lot of young talent. ... You never know. If they win eight...
Lions release Greg Robinson, clear spot for Taylor Decker
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have released injured offensive tackle Greg Robinson. The team made the move Friday, ending Robinson's short stay with the team and clearing a spot for Taylor Decker's potential return. Detroit acquired Robinson in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams last summer after Decker had a shoulder injury. Robinson started the first six games of the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have released injured offensive tackle Greg Robinson. The team made the move Friday, ending Robinson's short stay with the team and clearing a spot for Taylor Decker's potential return. Detroit acquired Robinson in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams last summer after Decker had a shoulder injury. Robinson started the first six games of the...
Buckeyes host Michigan St with Big Ten East up for grabs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State couldn't take much time to stew about its bad loss to Iowa last week. The Buckeyes had to get their minds right to play Michigan State with some emotion Saturday because the Big Ten East title is still there for the taking.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State couldn't take much time to stew about its bad loss to Iowa last week. The Buckeyes had to get their minds right to play Michigan State with some emotion Saturday because the Big Ten East title is still there for the taking.
No. 21 Michigan-Maryland matches teams with issues at QB
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Michigan and Maryland are the only Power Five teams in the nation to have a different quarterback start in three wins this season. The similarity ends there. No. 21 Michigan has overcome the loss of Wilton Speight to remain in the thick of the hunt in the Big Ten East. The Wolverines (7-2, 4-2) bring a two-game winning streak to Maryland on Saturday, looking to sustain...
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Michigan and Maryland are the only Power Five teams in the nation to have a different quarterback start in three wins this season. The similarity ends there. No. 21 Michigan has overcome the loss of Wilton Speight to remain in the thick of the hunt in the Big Ten East. The Wolverines (7-2, 4-2) bring a two-game winning streak to Maryland on Saturday, looking to sustain...
Wings end road trip falling 6-3 in Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Jaromir Jagr has finally found the back of the net with his ninth NHL franchise. The 45-year-old scored his first as a Flame and assisted on Mark Jankowski's first of his career to lead Calgary to a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Jaromir Jagr has finally found the back of the net with his ninth NHL franchise. The 45-year-old scored his first as a Flame and assisted on Mark Jankowski's first of his career to lead Calgary to a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Glover Quin
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' safety Glover Quin as the lions prepare for the Browns on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' safety Glover Quin as the lions prepare for the Browns on Sunday.
Detroit's Lang going through concussion protocol
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit coach Jim Caldwell says guard T.J. Lang is going through the concussion protocol. Lang, who played in Monday's win at Green Bay, was listed on Wednesday's injury report with an undisclosed illness. Caldwell - who rarely likes to discuss the specifics of injuries - said Thursday that Lang was having no issues until the start of practice Wednesday. He...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit coach Jim Caldwell says guard T.J. Lang is going through the concussion protocol. Lang, who played in Monday's win at Green Bay, was listed on Wednesday's injury report with an undisclosed illness. Caldwell - who rarely likes to discuss the specifics of injuries - said Thursday that Lang was having no issues until the start of practice Wednesday. He...
WATCH: SVG, Harris & Tolliver after 114-97 win over Pacers
DETROIT (AP) - Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the first-place Detroit Pistons won for the sixth time in seven games, beating the Indiana Pacers 114-97 on Wednesday night. Andre Drummond added 14 points and 21 rebounds for the Pistons. They lead Cleveland by three games in the Central Division. Indiana lost its fourth straight.
DETROIT (AP) - Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the first-place Detroit Pistons won for the sixth time in seven games, beating the Indiana Pacers 114-97 on Wednesday night. Andre Drummond added 14 points and 21 rebounds for the Pistons. They lead Cleveland by three games in the Central Division. Indiana lost its fourth straight.
Tate sports Rock 'Em Sock 'Em t-shirt that you can buy
On Monday night, Golden Tate and Ameer Abdullah played real life Rock 'Em Sock'Em robots with Marvin Jones & Eric Ebron after Jones' touchdown catch.
On Monday night, Golden Tate and Ameer Abdullah played real life Rock 'Em Sock'Em robots with Marvin Jones & Eric Ebron after Jones' touchdown catch.
Former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay killed in plane crash
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has died following a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has died following a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico.
Lions' win at Green Bay helps them in quest to win NFC North
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have improved their chances of winning a division title for the first time since 1993. Detroit won 30-17 at Green Bay on Monday night and is the only NFC North team without a loss in division play. Lions coach Jim Caldwell, though, refused to bask in the relative glow.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have improved their chances of winning a division title for the first time since 1993. Detroit won 30-17 at Green Bay on Monday night and is the only NFC North team without a loss in division play. Lions coach Jim Caldwell, though, refused to bask in the relative glow.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Packers win
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Tuesday as the Lions look towards the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Tuesday as the Lions look towards the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Tatar scores late in 3rd to lift Red Wings over Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Tomas Tatar scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lift the Detroit Red Wings over the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday night. Martin Frk and Darren Helm also scored for Detroit, which has won four of five following a six-game losing streak. Jimmy Howard made 26 saves after Petr Mrazek's 36-save shutout in Edmonton the night before.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Tomas Tatar scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lift the Detroit Red Wings over the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday night. Martin Frk and Darren Helm also scored for Detroit, which has won four of five following a six-game losing streak. Jimmy Howard made 26 saves after Petr Mrazek's 36-save shutout in Edmonton the night before.
Lions win 30-17 as QB Matthew Stafford dissects Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Matthew Stafford put on a quarterback clinic for the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers could only watch from the sideline. Stafford passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns to Marvin Jones, and the Lions snapped a three-game losing streak with a 30-17 win on Monday night over the offensively challenged Green Bay Packers. "Matt (made) some great throws ......
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Matthew Stafford put on a quarterback clinic for the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers could only watch from the sideline. Stafford passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns to Marvin Jones, and the Lions snapped a three-game losing streak with a 30-17 win on Monday night over the offensively challenged Green Bay Packers. "Matt (made) some great throws ......