Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- From laughingstock to lift off.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- From laughingstock to lift off.
Lions' Decker practices for 1st time since shoulder injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has taken a step back in his comeback from a shoulder injury. Decker returned to practice Wednesday and was taken off the physically unable to perform list. He hurt his right shoulder during an offseason workout with the team and had surgery in June.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has taken a step back in his comeback from a shoulder injury. Decker returned to practice Wednesday and was taken off the physically unable to perform list. He hurt his right shoulder during an offseason workout with the team and had surgery in June.
Pistons fall 113-93 to Lakers to end road trip
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Julius Randle scored 17 points, Lonzo Ball added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-93 on Tuesday night. Larry Nance Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his third double-double for the Lakers, who had lost the previous three games against the Pistons. Brandon Ingram and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each had 13 points.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Julius Randle scored 17 points, Lonzo Ball added 13 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-93 on Tuesday night. Larry Nance Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his third double-double for the Lakers, who had lost the previous three games against the Pistons. Brandon Ingram and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each had 13 points.
WATCH: Mantha, Howard, Larkin & Blashill after 5-3 win over Coyotes
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha scored his team-leading fifth goal and Dylan Larkin added a goal and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Tuesday night. Knowing the Coyotes (1-11-1) had played the night before in Philadelphia, where they won in overtime for their first victory of the season, the Red Wings applied the pressure early. They fired the first eight shots...
DETROIT (AP) - Anthony Mantha scored his team-leading fifth goal and Dylan Larkin added a goal and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Tuesday night. Knowing the Coyotes (1-11-1) had played the night before in Philadelphia, where they won in overtime for their first victory of the season, the Red Wings applied the pressure early. They fired the first eight shots...
Michigan State stacked with talent as Izzo eyes long run
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges tilted his head back and pivoted, taking in the sights and sounds of the Tom Izzo Hall of Fame at Michigan State . "I'm at loss for words," the usually loquacious Bridges said. "This place is awesome."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges tilted his head back and pivoted, taking in the sights and sounds of the Tom Izzo Hall of Fame at Michigan State . "I'm at loss for words," the usually loquacious Bridges said. "This place is awesome."
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Steelers loss
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions try to get back on the winning track against the Packers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions try to get back on the winning track against the Packers.
Lions get close but can't reach end zone against Steelers
DETROIT (AP) - No matter what the Detroit Lions did near the goal line, it turned out badly. Detroit's 20-15 loss Sunday night included three crucial second-half possessions by the Lions inside the Pittsburgh 10-yard line. On two of them, Detroit failed to score at all, and on one, the Lions settled for a field goal. "They wanted to stop us more than we wanted to get in," Lions...
DETROIT (AP) - No matter what the Detroit Lions did near the goal line, it turned out badly. Detroit's 20-15 loss Sunday night included three crucial second-half possessions by the Lions inside the Pittsburgh 10-yard line. On two of them, Detroit failed to score at all, and on one, the Lions settled for a field goal. "They wanted to stop us more than we wanted to get in," Lions...
Michigan likely to start QB Peters against Minnesota
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Brandon Peters will likely take the first snap Saturday night against Minnesota. Harbaugh seemed to say Peters had already earned the start when he led the Wolverines to a 35-14 win over Rutgers. Two days later, Harbaugh refused to name a starter under center at his weekly news conference. Harbaugh says there's a "51...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Brandon Peters will likely take the first snap Saturday night against Minnesota. Harbaugh seemed to say Peters had already earned the start when he led the Wolverines to a 35-14 win over Rutgers. Two days later, Harbaugh refused to name a starter under center at his weekly news conference. Harbaugh says there's a "51...
Lions lose third in a row, fall 20-15 to Steelers
DETROIT (AP) - JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest. The rookie receiver scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night. Smith-Schuster, selected No. 62 overall out of Southern...
DETROIT (AP) - JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest. The rookie receiver scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night. Smith-Schuster, selected No. 62 overall out of Southern...
Pistons beat Warriors 115-107 on the road
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry believes the Warriors are close to being their old, dominant selves again, even if so much seems to be going wrong so far. One night, it's offensive rebounds surrendered. Another, it's turnovers. Or, an all-out foul fest. The defending champions are showing some serious flaws - and coach Steve Kerr is calling out his team to be far more composed.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry believes the Warriors are close to being their old, dominant selves again, even if so much seems to be going wrong so far. One night, it's offensive rebounds surrendered. Another, it's turnovers. Or, an all-out foul fest. The defending champions are showing some serious flaws - and coach Steve Kerr is calling out his team to be far more composed.
Pistons take Clippers 95-87 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Clippers didn't pass Doc Rivers' eye test. He saw finger pointing and blame in the second half of a 95-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night that was the Clippers' first defeat in five games, leaving the NBA without an unbeaten team this season. "We lost the lead because our heads weren't right," said Rivers, who used profanity in his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Clippers didn't pass Doc Rivers' eye test. He saw finger pointing and blame in the second half of a 95-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night that was the Clippers' first defeat in five games, leaving the NBA without an unbeaten team this season. "We lost the lead because our heads weren't right," said Rivers, who used profanity in his...
Nyquist scores in shootout to lift Red Wings over Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Gustav Nyquist scored the tying goal in the second period then got the winner in a shootout, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a six-game skid. Andreas Athanasiou also scored and Jimmy Howard stopped 44 shots for Detroit. Howard also was perfect in the shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau and Evgenii Dadonov scored for the...
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Gustav Nyquist scored the tying goal in the second period then got the winner in a shootout, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a six-game skid. Andreas Athanasiou also scored and Jimmy Howard stopped 44 shots for Detroit. Howard also was perfect in the shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau and Evgenii Dadonov scored for the...
Northwestern stuns No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 in 3 OT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Clayton Thorson threw a 22-yard touchdown to Flynn Nagel in the third overtime, Nate Hall intercepted Brian Lewerke on the final play despite 30 stitches in his left hand and Northwestern beat No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 on Saturday. The Wildcats had a third down at the 22 when Thorson hit Nagel on a crossing pattern for the go-ahead TD.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Clayton Thorson threw a 22-yard touchdown to Flynn Nagel in the third overtime, Nate Hall intercepted Brian Lewerke on the final play despite 30 stitches in his left hand and Northwestern beat No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 on Saturday. The Wildcats had a third down at the 22 when Thorson hit Nagel on a crossing pattern for the go-ahead TD.
Beilein's Wolverines a work in progress for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
WATCH: Peters, Higdon & Harbaugh after 35-14 win over Rutgers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Peters helped Michigan score touchdowns on his first three drives, allowing the Wolverines to pull away and beat Rutgers 35-14 Saturday. Jim Harbaugh finally benched John O'Korn after another shaky performance. Harbaugh put Peters in and the redshirt freshman took full advantage of his first opportunity to play extensively, completing 10 of 14 passes for 124...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Peters helped Michigan score touchdowns on his first three drives, allowing the Wolverines to pull away and beat Rutgers 35-14 Saturday. Jim Harbaugh finally benched John O'Korn after another shaky performance. Harbaugh put Peters in and the redshirt freshman took full advantage of his first opportunity to play extensively, completing 10 of 14 passes for 124...
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh refusing to make changes at QB
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has not budged yet. And, it does not sound as if he is about to change his mind about who is playing quarterback at Michigan. The former Wolverines and NFL quarterback continues to put John O'Korn on the field, keeping backup quarterback Brandon Peters on the bench, despite lackluster results.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has not budged yet. And, it does not sound as if he is about to change his mind about who is playing quarterback at Michigan. The former Wolverines and NFL quarterback continues to put John O'Korn on the field, keeping backup quarterback Brandon Peters on the bench, despite lackluster results.