Tigers agree to deal with RHP Mike Fiers
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a major league deal with right-hander Mike Fiers. The team announced the move Friday. The 32-year-old Fiers made 28 starts and one relief appearance for the Houston Astros this year, going 8-10 with a 5.22 ERA. He struck out 146 in 153 1/3 innings.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a major league deal with right-hander Mike Fiers. The team announced the move Friday. The 32-year-old Fiers made 28 starts and one relief appearance for the Houston Astros this year, going 8-10 with a 5.22 ERA. He struck out 146 in 153 1/3 innings.
Lions, Bucs aim to salvage largely disappointing seasons
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't wasting time wondering what might have been had they played better at times this season. The teams meet Sunday, with the Lions (6-6) focused on trying to break a two-game losing streak that has dampened their playoff hopes, and the Bucs (4-8) also desperately needing a win to begin feeling better about themselves.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't wasting time wondering what might have been had they played better at times this season. The teams meet Sunday, with the Lions (6-6) focused on trying to break a two-game losing streak that has dampened their playoff hopes, and the Bucs (4-8) also desperately needing a win to begin feeling better about themselves.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Glover Quin before Bucs
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' safety Glover Quin as the lions prepare for the Bucs on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' safety Glover Quin as the lions prepare for the Bucs on Sunday.
Bucks use fourth-quarter run to beat Pistons 104-100
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong start to the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-100 on Wednesday night. Khris Middleton had 21 points, including four free throws in the final 20 seconds to help the Bucks win for the fourth time in five games. Eric Bledsoe added 22 points. The Bucks opened the fourth with a...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used a strong start to the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-100 on Wednesday night. Khris Middleton had 21 points, including four free throws in the final 20 seconds to help the Bucks win for the fourth time in five games. Eric Bledsoe added 22 points. The Bucks opened the fourth with a...
EMU rolls by Oakland 95-89
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie each scored 24 points and Eastern Michigan beat Oakland 95-89 on Wednesday night. Eastern Michigan (6-2) bounced back from an 84-81 loss at North Florida on Nov. 29 and is 5-0 at home. Oakland (5-4) had its three-game win streak snapped.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie each scored 24 points and Eastern Michigan beat Oakland 95-89 on Wednesday night. Eastern Michigan (6-2) bounced back from an 84-81 loss at North Florida on Nov. 29 and is 5-0 at home. Oakland (5-4) had its three-game win streak snapped.
WATCH: Alexander talks 'personnel matter' on why he missed seven games after loss
DETROIT (AP) - Tre'Shaun Fletcher scored 16 points with a career-high 15 rebounds and made a fade-away 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Toledo over Detroit Mercy 89-86 on Wednesday night. Toledo (5-3) has won two straight after having dropped three in a row.
DETROIT (AP) - Tre'Shaun Fletcher scored 16 points with a career-high 15 rebounds and made a fade-away 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Toledo over Detroit Mercy 89-86 on Wednesday night. Toledo (5-3) has won two straight after having dropped three in a row.
Lions QB Stafford rests 3 injured fingers early in practice
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to be resting the injured fingers on his throwing hand. Stafford did not throw passes Wednesday while reporters had access to the beginning of practice. His right hand was stepped on in Sunday's loss at Baltimore, knocking him out of the game.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to be resting the injured fingers on his throwing hand. Stafford did not throw passes Wednesday while reporters had access to the beginning of practice. His right hand was stepped on in Sunday's loss at Baltimore, knocking him out of the game.
UDM's Bacari Alexander is back after suspension
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday that Head Coach Bacari Alexander will return to the sidelines after being suspended seven games due to a "personnel matter."
The University of Detroit Mercy announced Wednesday that Head Coach Bacari Alexander will return to the sidelines after being suspended seven games due to a "personnel matter."
Bridges scores 21 as No. 3 Michigan State beats Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - After blowing out its last six opponents, including highly regarded North Carolina and Notre Dame, No. 3 Michigan State was due for one of those off nights. It almost cost them against Rutgers. Miles Bridges scored 21 points and the Spartans (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) overcame their worst offensive performance of the season with a 62-52 victory over the surprising Scarlet...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - After blowing out its last six opponents, including highly regarded North Carolina and Notre Dame, No. 3 Michigan State was due for one of those off nights. It almost cost them against Rutgers. Miles Bridges scored 21 points and the Spartans (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) overcame their worst offensive performance of the season with a 62-52 victory over the surprising Scarlet...
Red Wings snap 7-game skid with 5-1 win over Jets
DETROIT (AP) - If last weekend was rock bottom for the Detroit Red Wings, then this was a pretty strong response. Gustav Nyquist scored twice, and the Red Wings snapped a seven-game slide with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Fresh off a 10-1 loss at Montreal on Saturday, Detroit outshot Winnipeg 16-3 in the opening period and took a 2-0 lead. The Red Wings put the game...
DETROIT (AP) - If last weekend was rock bottom for the Detroit Red Wings, then this was a pretty strong response. Gustav Nyquist scored twice, and the Red Wings snapped a seven-game slide with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Fresh off a 10-1 loss at Montreal on Saturday, Detroit outshot Winnipeg 16-3 in the opening period and took a 2-0 lead. The Red Wings put the game...
Tigers agree to 1-year deal with OF Leonys Martin
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with outfielder Leonys Martin on a $1.75 million, one-year contract. Martin , who hit .172 in 49 games last season with Seattle and the Chicago Cubs, can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. He would receive the full amount at 500 plate appearances.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with outfielder Leonys Martin on a $1.75 million, one-year contract. Martin , who hit .172 in 49 games last season with Seattle and the Chicago Cubs, can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. He would receive the full amount at 500 plate appearances.
Stafford's banged-up throwing hand only 1 of Lions' woes
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford's banged-up hand is only one of many problems the Detroit Lions have in what was a potentially promising season. Detroit (6-6) has dropped two straight games, falling from a favorable position to make the playoffs to having slim hopes. At least that's how it looks to most people not named Jim Caldwell. "The season's not over yet,"...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matthew Stafford's banged-up hand is only one of many problems the Detroit Lions have in what was a potentially promising season. Detroit (6-6) has dropped two straight games, falling from a favorable position to make the playoffs to having slim hopes. At least that's how it looks to most people not named Jim Caldwell. "The season's not over yet,"...
Furious rally powers Ohio State to 71-62 win over Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Down by 20 just before halftime Monday night, Ohio State stormed back and dominated Michigan in the second half on the way to a 71-62 victory. The Buckeyes (7-3, 2-0 Big Ten) sprinted out on a blistering 19-3 run to begin the second half, following a 7-0 burst to end the first. A Kam Williams jumper with 3:32 left in the game tied it at 60. Ohio State turned up the...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Down by 20 just before halftime Monday night, Ohio State stormed back and dominated Michigan in the second half on the way to a 71-62 victory. The Buckeyes (7-3, 2-0 Big Ten) sprinted out on a blistering 19-3 run to begin the second half, following a 7-0 burst to end the first. A Kam Williams jumper with 3:32 left in the game tied it at 60. Ohio State turned up the...
Aldridge's double-double rallies Spurs past Pistons 96-93
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Spurs fought through another injury and the second game of a back-to-back to beat the Detroit Pistons and earn some rare praise from coach Gregg Popovich. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 10 rebounds and San Antonio rallied to beat Detroit 96-93 on Monday night.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Spurs fought through another injury and the second game of a back-to-back to beat the Detroit Pistons and earn some rare praise from coach Gregg Popovich. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 10 rebounds and San Antonio rallied to beat Detroit 96-93 on Monday night.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Ravens loss
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday.
Harbaugh responds to Dantonio's comments
Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh responded Monday to Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio saying Sunday that he will 'continue to concentrate on beating Michigan' when being asked if he felt slighted that the 9-3 Spartans are headed to the Holiday Bowl while the 8-4 Wolverines head to the Outback Bowl and lost to the Spartans 14-10 during the season.
Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh responded Monday to Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio saying Sunday that he will 'continue to concentrate on beating Michigan' when being asked if he felt slighted that the 9-3 Spartans are headed to the Holiday Bowl while the 8-4 Wolverines head to the Outback Bowl and lost to the Spartans 14-10 during the season.
Lions' playoff hopes on thin ice
BALTIMORE (AP) - In the days leading up to their pivotal game against the Detroit Lions, Ravens safety Eric Weddle predicted there would come a time when Baltimore would have to rely on its offense to win. Sure enough, that's what happened Sunday. Though Baltimore's ball-hawking defense did its part in a 44-20 win over Detroit, the play of quarterback Joe Flacco and the offense was...
BALTIMORE (AP) - In the days leading up to their pivotal game against the Detroit Lions, Ravens safety Eric Weddle predicted there would come a time when Baltimore would have to rely on its offense to win. Sure enough, that's what happened Sunday. Though Baltimore's ball-hawking defense did its part in a 44-20 win over Detroit, the play of quarterback Joe Flacco and the offense was...