Unbeaten in Big Ten, No. 16 Michigan St. meets Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Having already doubled its win total from last year, No. 16 Michigan State could really make things interesting in coming weeks. Big games against Big Ten powerhouses are looming. The Spartans are unbeaten in conference play, too. And if they win at Northwestern on Saturday, the next two weeks could be real intriguing.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Having already doubled its win total from last year, No. 16 Michigan State could really make things interesting in coming weeks. Big games against Big Ten powerhouses are looming. The Spartans are unbeaten in conference play, too. And if they win at Northwestern on Saturday, the next two weeks could be real intriguing.
Tate questionable for Lions against Pittsburgh
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh because of a shoulder injury. Tate has been limited in practice this week. He is Detroit's leading receiver, with 36 catches for 363 yards on the season. Detroit receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) has been ruled out for this weekend's game, and so have...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh because of a shoulder injury. Tate has been limited in practice this week. He is Detroit's leading receiver, with 36 catches for 363 yards on the season. Detroit receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) has been ruled out for this weekend's game, and so have...
Red Wings losing streak hits six, fall to Lightning 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov became the seventh set of teammates in NHL history to start the season with point streaks of at least 11 games, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Thursday night. Kucherov got his 12th goal in the first period, and setup Stamkos' power-play goal from the low left circle that put Tampa Bay (9-1-1) up 2-1...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov became the seventh set of teammates in NHL history to start the season with point streaks of at least 11 games, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Thursday night. Kucherov got his 12th goal in the first period, and setup Stamkos' power-play goal from the low left circle that put Tampa Bay (9-1-1) up 2-1...
WATCH: Woodriffe goes one on one with Marvin Jones
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe caught up with Lions' wide receiver Marvin Jones as the lions prepare for the Steelers on Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe caught up with Lions' wide receiver Marvin Jones as the lions prepare for the Steelers on Sunday.
Pittsburgh pass rush poses major challenge for Lions
DETROIT (AP) - A break in the schedule gave Detroit's beleaguered offensive line a chance to rest and recover. Now comes one of the season's biggest challenges - a matchup with the sack-happy Pittsburgh Steelers. "There's no one guy to really clue in on. They've got quite a few," quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Their guys off the edge do a great job. Their...
DETROIT (AP) - A break in the schedule gave Detroit's beleaguered offensive line a chance to rest and recover. Now comes one of the season's biggest challenges - a matchup with the sack-happy Pittsburgh Steelers. "There's no one guy to really clue in on. They've got quite a few," quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Their guys off the edge do a great job. Their...
Lions sign Prater to extension, plus make other roster moves
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed kicker Matt Prater to a three-year extension.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have signed kicker Matt Prater to a three-year extension.
WATCH: Harris scores 34, Pistons rout Timberwolves 122-101
DETROIT (AP) - Tobias Harris scored 34 points, Avery Bradley added 20 and the Detroit Pistons overcame another slow start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-101 Wednesday night. Andre Drummond had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Pistons, who improved to 3-2. All five Detroit starters reached double figures, as did reserve Henry Ellenson.
DETROIT (AP) - Tobias Harris scored 34 points, Avery Bradley added 20 and the Detroit Pistons overcame another slow start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-101 Wednesday night. Andre Drummond had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Pistons, who improved to 3-2. All five Detroit starters reached double figures, as did reserve Henry Ellenson.
World Series ticket price now the highest ever, up to $3,000 a seat
If you want to attend any World Series game, it'll cost you big-time. The average ticket price for the World Series matchup is set to be among the highest ever, at nearly $3,000 a ticket! If there is a Game 7, those tickets are expected to soar to more than $5,000 a ticket.
If you want to attend any World Series game, it'll cost you big-time. The average ticket price for the World Series matchup is set to be among the highest ever, at nearly $3,000 a ticket! If there is a Game 7, those tickets are expected to soar to more than $5,000 a ticket.
Lions release P Jeff Locke, who had been replacing Martin
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have released punter Jeff Locke. Locke averaged 45.3 yards a punt for the Lions on 27 attempts this season. Sam Martin, the team's regular punter, has been on the reserve/non-football injury list but was at practice Monday. Martin has not played this season, but he averaged 46.9 yards on 282 punts for the Lions from 2013-16. Locke spent the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have released punter Jeff Locke. Locke averaged 45.3 yards a punt for the Lions on 27 attempts this season. Sam Martin, the team's regular punter, has been on the reserve/non-football injury list but was at practice Monday. Martin has not played this season, but he averaged 46.9 yards on 282 punts for the Lions from 2013-16. Locke spent the...
Red Wings lose again, fall 1-0 in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Benoit Pouliot scored for the second straight game and Robin Lehner made 32 saves in a shutout as the Buffalo Sabres beat the struggling Detroit Red Wings 1-0 on Tuesday night. Victor Antipin and Taylor Fedun each had an assist for Buffalo, which handed the Red Wings their fifth defeat in a row.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Benoit Pouliot scored for the second straight game and Robin Lehner made 32 saves in a shutout as the Buffalo Sabres beat the struggling Detroit Red Wings 1-0 on Tuesday night. Victor Antipin and Taylor Fedun each had an assist for Buffalo, which handed the Red Wings their fifth defeat in a row.
Offense still a concern amid Michigan State's rise
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - With every victory, the stakes grow more significant for No. 16 Michigan State.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - With every victory, the stakes grow more significant for No. 16 Michigan State.
Lions try to regroup after 2 straight losses, weekend off
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Khyri Thornton missed the first six games of the season while suspended, and although the Detroit Lions played fine for a while without the defensive tackle, toward the end of his ban, a key teammate went down with a serious injury. Haloti Ngata went on injured reserve a couple of weeks ago following an elbow injury, leaving Detroit without a crucial interior defensive...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Khyri Thornton missed the first six games of the season while suspended, and although the Detroit Lions played fine for a while without the defensive tackle, toward the end of his ban, a key teammate went down with a serious injury. Haloti Ngata went on injured reserve a couple of weeks ago following an elbow injury, leaving Detroit without a crucial interior defensive...
Lions activate Thornton after suspension
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have activated defensive tackle Khyri Thornton and waived quarterback Brad Kaaya. The team announced the moves Monday. Thornton was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The Lions (3-3) are coming off an open date and host Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have activated defensive tackle Khyri Thornton and waived quarterback Brad Kaaya. The team announced the moves Monday. Thornton was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The Lions (3-3) are coming off an open date and host Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Michigan still aiming for lofty goals despite losing 2 of 3
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan aimed high before the first snap of the season, publicly and privately saying a Big Ten championship and spot in the College Football Playoff were goals. It looks like it is time for Plan B. The Wolverines (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) have lost two of their last three games, probably putting those goals out of reach.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan aimed high before the first snap of the season, publicly and privately saying a Big Ten championship and spot in the College Football Playoff were goals. It looks like it is time for Plan B. The Wolverines (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) have lost two of their last three games, probably putting those goals out of reach.
WATCH: SVG, Harris & Bradley after 97-86 loss to Sixers
DETROIT (AP) - Ben Simmons had a triple-double in his fourth NBA game, Joel Embiid scored 30 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-86 on Monday night for their first win of the season. Simmons had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, showing off the skill and versatility that made him the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft before he missed all of last season with a foot...
DETROIT (AP) - Ben Simmons had a triple-double in his fourth NBA game, Joel Embiid scored 30 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-86 on Monday night for their first win of the season. Simmons had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, showing off the skill and versatility that made him the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft before he missed all of last season with a foot...
Tigers could be under the radar for a while during rebuild
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers hired Ron Gardenhire to be their manager - and that may be the most newsworthy thing they do for a while. With the managerial opening filled, the rest of the rebuilding process now resumes, and patience will be of the essence. General manager Al Avila made it clear the Tigers won't be trying to spend their way back into contention.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers hired Ron Gardenhire to be their manager - and that may be the most newsworthy thing they do for a while. With the managerial opening filled, the rest of the rebuilding process now resumes, and patience will be of the essence. General manager Al Avila made it clear the Tigers won't be trying to spend their way back into contention.
Michigan failing to meet Harbaugh-inspired expectations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Jammed into the visitor's interview room that could easily double as a tool shed underneath Beaver Stadium, Jim Harbaugh assessed where Michigan goes from here with his typical brevity. "We solve it with our team and no one else can help us, but us. We put our best people on it, which is our players and our coaches," Harbaugh said late Saturday night...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Jammed into the visitor's interview room that could easily double as a tool shed underneath Beaver Stadium, Jim Harbaugh assessed where Michigan goes from here with his typical brevity. "We solve it with our team and no one else can help us, but us. We put our best people on it, which is our players and our coaches," Harbaugh said late Saturday night...