Indiana trying to turn numbers against No. 17 Michigan
Indiana coach Tom Allen acknowledges he is a numbers cruncher. Last year, he took over the nation's 121st-ranked defense and led it to a No. 45 finish. This season, he expects it to crack the top 25 and while the Hoosiers still have some ground to make up overall, Allen knows they've already hit that target in four defensive categories.
Indiana coach Tom Allen acknowledges he is a numbers cruncher. Last year, he took over the nation's 121st-ranked defense and led it to a No. 45 finish. This season, he expects it to crack the top 25 and while the Hoosiers still have some ground to make up overall, Allen knows they've already hit that target in four defensive categories.
Red Wings break late tie, beat winless Coyotes 4-2
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Luke Glendening broke a tie with a short-handed goal with 3:24 left and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night. Dylan Larkin got the assist on Glendening's goal, his second of the night, after Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard made a flexible save at the other end. Howard finished with 33 saves.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Luke Glendening broke a tie with a short-handed goal with 3:24 left and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night. Dylan Larkin got the assist on Glendening's goal, his second of the night, after Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard made a flexible save at the other end. Howard finished with 33 saves.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Jarrad Davis
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as the lions prepare for the Saints on Sunday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' linebacker Jarrad Davis as the lions prepare for the Saints on Sunday.
Drummond under pressure as Pistons try to rebound
Now entering his sixth NBA season, Andre Drummond is walking a fine line between franchise player and enigma. That's a reputation the Detroit center sounds eager to shed. "I'm 24 now," Drummond said. "Obviously over the time, you're going to mature and things are going to start becoming more serious."
Now entering his sixth NBA season, Andre Drummond is walking a fine line between franchise player and enigma. That's a reputation the Detroit center sounds eager to shed. "I'm 24 now," Drummond said. "Obviously over the time, you're going to mature and things are going to start becoming more serious."
Stafford practices for Lions despite ankle issue
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford was able to practice Wednesday despite a right ankle issue that had him limping late in last weekend's game against Carolina. The Lions said Stafford participated in a full practice. When asked beforehand about his status for Sunday's game at New Orleans, he said: "You guys can figure it out through the week."
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford was able to practice Wednesday despite a right ankle issue that had him limping late in last weekend's game against Carolina. The Lions said Stafford participated in a full practice. When asked beforehand about his status for Sunday's game at New Orleans, he said: "You guys can figure it out through the week."
Stakes suddenly higher now for No. 21 Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach - a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing. This week, however, it's another part of Dantonio's resume that's front and center.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach - a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing. This week, however, it's another part of Dantonio's resume that's front and center.
Lions put DT Ngata on IR, sign DT Reid and DE Jones
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Haloti Ngata on injured reserve. Ngata left Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers with an elbow injury. He had two sacks in five starts this year. The Lions signed defensive tackle Caraun Reid and defensive end Datone Jones. They also cut linebacker Thurston Armbrister on Wednesday. Reid had a season-ending knee...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Haloti Ngata on injured reserve. Ngata left Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers with an elbow injury. He had two sacks in five starts this year. The Lions signed defensive tackle Caraun Reid and defensive end Datone Jones. They also cut linebacker Thurston Armbrister on Wednesday. Reid had a season-ending knee...
Stars hold off Red Wings 4-2
DALLAS (AP) - John Klingberg and Tyler Seguin scored in the first period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tuesday night for their first win of the season. Ben Bishop made 23 saves for Dallas (1-2). Mattias Janmark scored in the second period and Martin Hanzal put the puck into an empty net with 2 seconds remaining. Detroit (2-1) got goals from Justin Abdelkader in the...
DALLAS (AP) - John Klingberg and Tyler Seguin scored in the first period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tuesday night for their first win of the season. Ben Bishop made 23 saves for Dallas (1-2). Mattias Janmark scored in the second period and Martin Hanzal put the puck into an empty net with 2 seconds remaining. Detroit (2-1) got goals from Justin Abdelkader in the...
US out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad
COUVA, Trinidad (AP) - Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela. The U.S. was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking 2-1 loss to Trinidad and...
COUVA, Trinidad (AP) - Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela. The U.S. was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night, a shocking 2-1 loss to Trinidad and...
Fourth-quarter deficit was too big for Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions needed one more possession for a chance at another come-from-behind victory. The clock - and the Carolina Panthers - wouldn't allow it. Detroit scored two touchdowns 2:26 apart in the fourth quarter Sunday, but after that, the Panthers were able to run out the clock on a 27-24 win . The Lions trailed 27-10 after three, and that was ultimately too...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions needed one more possession for a chance at another come-from-behind victory. The clock - and the Carolina Panthers - wouldn't allow it. Detroit scored two touchdowns 2:26 apart in the fourth quarter Sunday, but after that, the Panthers were able to run out the clock on a 27-24 win . The Lions trailed 27-10 after three, and that was ultimately too...
Boxing great Evander Holyfield now fighting crime, gangs
Boxing great Evander Holyfield is embarking on his next great fight. This time he hopes to stamp out teen crime and gang violence.
Boxing great Evander Holyfield is embarking on his next great fight. This time he hopes to stamp out teen crime and gang violence.
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Panthers loss
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their week six match-up against the New Orleans Saints.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions prepare for their week six match-up against the New Orleans Saints.
WATCH: Harbaugh 'I'm well aware' on record in rivalry games; plus Perry as they move on from MSU
Jim Harbaugh seems to be holding out hope Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight can return with to play this season after injuring his back.
Jim Harbaugh seems to be holding out hope Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight can return with to play this season after injuring his back.
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday and their offensive struggles.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Jamie Samuelsen & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions loss to the Carolina Panthers Sunday and their offensive struggles.