Winston sparks No. 4 Michigan State past UConn 77-57
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Tom Izzo wasn't pleased with much about No. 4 Michigan State's offensive performance, except for Cassius Winston. Winston scored 12 of his career-high 28 points during a 4-minute span late in the second half to help the Spartans pull away for a 77-57 victory over Connecticut on Friday night to reach the championship game of the PK80 Invitational.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Tom Izzo wasn't pleased with much about No. 4 Michigan State's offensive performance, except for Cassius Winston. Winston scored 12 of his career-high 28 points during a 4-minute span late in the second half to help the Spartans pull away for a 77-57 victory over Connecticut on Friday night to reach the championship game of the PK80 Invitational.
Pistons overcome 15-point deficit to beat Thunder 99-98
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Another second-half collapse, another round of questions about Oklahoma City's finishing power. After dominating defending NBA champion Golden State from start to finish two days earlier, the Thunder wasted a big lead in a 99-98 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Another second-half collapse, another round of questions about Oklahoma City's finishing power. After dominating defending NBA champion Golden State from start to finish two days earlier, the Thunder wasted a big lead in a 99-98 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Rangers edge Red Wings 2-1 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) - Mats Zuccarello scored 37 seconds into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Zuccarello scored his fourth goal of the season, off assists from Brady Skjei and J.T. Miller. The Rangers improved to 12-9-2 with their third straight victory and ninth in 11 games. Chris Kreider also scored for New York, and Henrik Lundqvist...
NEW YORK (AP) - Mats Zuccarello scored 37 seconds into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Zuccarello scored his fourth goal of the season, off assists from Brady Skjei and J.T. Miller. The Rangers improved to 12-9-2 with their third straight victory and ninth in 11 games. Chris Kreider also scored for New York, and Henrik Lundqvist...
No. 3 KU with 7 in double figures in 102-59 rout of Oakland
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Udoka Azubuike had a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, seven players hit double-figures scoring and No. 3 Kansas routed overmatched Oakland 102-59 on Friday night. Lagerald Vick had 15 points and seven rebounds while Devonte Graham had 14 points and seven assists for the Jayhawks (5-0), who won their 24th straight non-conference home game without breaking a sweat....
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Udoka Azubuike had a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, seven players hit double-figures scoring and No. 3 Kansas routed overmatched Oakland 102-59 on Friday night. Lagerald Vick had 15 points and seven rebounds while Devonte Graham had 14 points and seven assists for the Jayhawks (5-0), who won their 24th straight non-conference home game without breaking a sweat....
No. 21 Michigan State looks for ninth win, Rutgers improving
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - No. 21 Michigan State isn't the only team in the Big Ten having a turnaround season. Look at Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights' (4-7, 3-5) mark will not convince anyone that the football program has turned the corner in Chris Ash's second season, but it is a big improvement. A year ago, Rutgers was winless in the conference and 2-10 overall.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - No. 21 Michigan State isn't the only team in the Big Ten having a turnaround season. Look at Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights' (4-7, 3-5) mark will not convince anyone that the football program has turned the corner in Chris Ash's second season, but it is a big improvement. A year ago, Rutgers was winless in the conference and 2-10 overall.
Vikings beat Lions 30-23, adding to division lead
DETROIT (AP) - Case Keenum stood in the pocket to take a hit, dipped his right shoulder to slip out of a sack and shuffled his feet in the pocket to give his receivers more time to get open. Looking like a savvy winner, instead of a journeyman, he picked apart Detroit's defense with his arm and made plays with his legs to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Lions 30-23 Thursday.
DETROIT (AP) - Case Keenum stood in the pocket to take a hit, dipped his right shoulder to slip out of a sack and shuffled his feet in the pocket to give his receivers more time to get open. Looking like a savvy winner, instead of a journeyman, he picked apart Detroit's defense with his arm and made plays with his legs to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Lions 30-23 Thursday.
Michigan aims to add to rivalry lore by upsetting Ohio State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan feels overdue to upset Ohio State. The Wolverines have lost five straight and 12 of 13 to the rival Buckeyes and even though Saturday's game is at the Big House, they are double-digit underdogs.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan feels overdue to upset Ohio State. The Wolverines have lost five straight and 12 of 13 to the rival Buckeyes and even though Saturday's game is at the Big House, they are double-digit underdogs.
Ohio State taking its turn to dominate Michigan in rivalry
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Ohio State has been dominating Michigan in a rivalry with a long history of being lopsided. The eighth-ranked Buckeyes (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) have won five straight and 12 of 13 against the Wolverines (8-3, 5-3) going into their 114th meeting on Saturday with 110,000-plus watching at the Big House. Even though Ohio State is widely expected to win again, that doesn't...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Ohio State has been dominating Michigan in a rivalry with a long history of being lopsided. The eighth-ranked Buckeyes (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) have won five straight and 12 of 13 against the Wolverines (8-3, 5-3) going into their 114th meeting on Saturday with 110,000-plus watching at the Big House. Even though Ohio State is widely expected to win again, that doesn't...
No Bridges, no problem as No. 4 Michigan St beats DePaul
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Matt McQuaid hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Michigan State, playing without preseason All-American Miles Bridges, shook DePaul in the second half for a 73-51 win Thursday night in the opening round of the PK80 Invitational.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Matt McQuaid hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Michigan State, playing without preseason All-American Miles Bridges, shook DePaul in the second half for a 73-51 win Thursday night in the opening round of the PK80 Invitational.
WATCH: Blashill, Zetterberg, Howard & Abdelkader after 6-2 loss to Oilers
DETROIT (AP) - Jujhar Khaira scored to break a 2-2 tie in the second period, and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Wednesday night. Edmonton halted a three-game losing streak, while the Wings lost their second straight. Patrick Maroon, Darnell Nurse, Drake Caggiula, Jesse Puljujarvi and Mark Letestu also scored for the Oilers. Niklas Kronwall and Tomas Tatar...
DETROIT (AP) - Jujhar Khaira scored to break a 2-2 tie in the second period, and the Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Wednesday night. Edmonton halted a three-game losing streak, while the Wings lost their second straight. Patrick Maroon, Darnell Nurse, Drake Caggiula, Jesse Puljujarvi and Mark Letestu also scored for the Oilers. Niklas Kronwall and Tomas Tatar...
Michigan beats VCU 68-60 for fifth in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - An opening loss put a damper on Michigan's trip Maui, leaving no chance of returning with a championship. The Wolverines could at least win two of three games and that's just what they did with a gritty performance for fifth place. Moritz Wagner scored six points during Michigan's closing 11-0 run, helping the Wolverines beat VCU 68-60 on Wednesday for fifth...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - An opening loss put a damper on Michigan's trip Maui, leaving no chance of returning with a championship. The Wolverines could at least win two of three games and that's just what they did with a gritty performance for fifth place. Moritz Wagner scored six points during Michigan's closing 11-0 run, helping the Wolverines beat VCU 68-60 on Wednesday for fifth...
Michigan's Chris Evans may have busiest weekends in football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Chris Evans may have the busiest weekends in college football. The Michigan running back plays on Saturdays and calls plays on Sundays as a flag football coach. The Wolverines (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) hope Evans makes all the right moves against No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Chris Evans may have the busiest weekends in college football. The Michigan running back plays on Saturdays and calls plays on Sundays as a flag football coach. The Wolverines (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) hope Evans makes all the right moves against No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
Lions awarded Dwight Freeney off waivers
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have been awarded defensive end Dwight Freeney off waivers.
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they have been awarded defensive end Dwight Freeney off waivers.
Lions will try to close gap against surging Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - In many ways, the Thanksgiving games mark the beginning of the NFL's stretch drive. For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in a game that should drastically alter the NFC North race.
DETROIT (AP) - In many ways, the Thanksgiving games mark the beginning of the NFL's stretch drive. For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in a game that should drastically alter the NFC North race.
Killer's Christmas is back!
The Tom Kowalski Foundation is holding Killer's Christmas for the seventh year in a row on December 7th at The Lodge Bar & Grill in Keego Harbor.
The Tom Kowalski Foundation is holding Killer's Christmas for the seventh year in a row on December 7th at The Lodge Bar & Grill in Keego Harbor.
Brad Ausmus joins Angels as special assistant to GM
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Former Detroit manager Brad Ausmus has joined the Los Angeles Angels as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. The Angels announced the move Wednesday. Ausmus managed the Tigers for the past four seasons, going 314-332 and winning the AL Central in 2014. Detroit went 64-98 this season, and Ausmus' contract was not renewed.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Former Detroit manager Brad Ausmus has joined the Los Angeles Angels as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. The Angels announced the move Wednesday. Ausmus managed the Tigers for the past four seasons, going 314-332 and winning the AL Central in 2014. Detroit went 64-98 this season, and Ausmus' contract was not renewed.
Michigan State's goal: 3-9 to 9-3
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is heading to a bowl regardless of this weekend's result, so the Spartans have to look for other reasons to stay motivated. "Coach D's been saying all week: 'Flip it.' That's been his thing," linebacker Chris Frey said.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is heading to a bowl regardless of this weekend's result, so the Spartans have to look for other reasons to stay motivated. "Coach D's been saying all week: 'Flip it.' That's been his thing," linebacker Chris Frey said.
Michigan rolls over Chaminade 102-64 at Maui Invitational
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Michigan spent the morning reviewing the film from the previous night's loss, watching one thing after another that could have made the difference in a close game. It was difficult viewing, but the Wolverines learned from those mistakes and took it out on their next opponent. Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 17 points...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Michigan spent the morning reviewing the film from the previous night's loss, watching one thing after another that could have made the difference in a close game. It was difficult viewing, but the Wolverines learned from those mistakes and took it out on their next opponent. Charles Matthews had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 17 points...