Lions waive DT Khyri Thornton
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have waived defensive tackle Khyri Thornton. The Lions announced the move Tuesday, which also happened to be Thornton's 28th birthday. Thornton has played in four games for the Lions this season. He began the 2017 season on a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Thornton played in 13 games for the Lions last...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have waived defensive tackle Khyri Thornton. The Lions announced the move Tuesday, which also happened to be Thornton's 28th birthday. Thornton has played in four games for the Lions this season. He began the 2017 season on a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Thornton played in 13 games for the Lions last...
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matt Prater
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' kicker Matt Prater as the lions prepare for the Vikings on Thursday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' kicker Matt Prater as the lions prepare for the Vikings on Thursday.
UDM's Bacari Alexander suspended
FOX 2 has learned that University of Detroit Mercy Head Coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for a "personnel matter."
FOX 2 has learned that University of Detroit Mercy Head Coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for a "personnel matter."
LSU rallies late for 77-75 win over Michigan in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Tremont Waters hit a step-back jumper, got back into his defensive and poked the ball free near midcourt. He dove to the floor, grabbed the ball and, in one motion, heaved it blindly over his head toward teammate Skylar Mays, alone at the other end. Impressive stuff from a freshman, even one considered among the nation's top point guard.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Tremont Waters hit a step-back jumper, got back into his defensive and poked the ball free near midcourt. He dove to the floor, grabbed the ball and, in one motion, heaved it blindly over his head toward teammate Skylar Mays, alone at the other end. Impressive stuff from a freshman, even one considered among the nation's top point guard.
WATCH: SVG, Harris & Johnson after 116-88 loss to Cavs
DETROIT (AP) - LeBron James scored 16 of his 18 points in the first quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 116-88 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
DETROIT (AP) - LeBron James scored 16 of his 18 points in the first quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 116-88 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Syracuse's defense overpowers Oakland 74-50
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Tyus Battle scored 25 points, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu scored career highs in points with 18 and 12, respectively, and Syracuse defeated Oakland 74-50 on Monday. Chukwu added 11 rebounds and eight blocks and Syracuse (4-0) scored 23 points off of 19 Oakland turnovers and held the Golden Grizzlies (2-2) to 31 percent shooting from the field, including 6 of 22 from...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Tyus Battle scored 25 points, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu scored career highs in points with 18 and 12, respectively, and Syracuse defeated Oakland 74-50 on Monday. Chukwu added 11 rebounds and eight blocks and Syracuse (4-0) scored 23 points off of 19 Oakland turnovers and held the Golden Grizzlies (2-2) to 31 percent shooting from the field, including 6 of 22 from...
Caldwell wants Lions to treat Vikings as just another game
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jim Caldwell is not looking too far ahead. That's also the advice the Detroit Lions coach is offering to his team as they prepare for the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The Vikings (8-2) lead the division by two games over Detroit (6-4). But don't try telling Caldwell that this next game is more significant...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jim Caldwell is not looking too far ahead. That's also the advice the Detroit Lions coach is offering to his team as they prepare for the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The Vikings (8-2) lead the division by two games over Detroit (6-4). But don't try telling Caldwell that this next game is more significant...
WATCH: Miller goes one on one with Matthew Stafford after Bears win
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday as the Lions look towards the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.
Harbaugh says Michigan QB Peters in concussion protocol
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters is in the concussion protocol and could be cleared to practice without contact as soon as Wednesday. The Wolverines host No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday, hoping to pull off an upset that would knock their rival out of contention for the College Football Playoff. Peters was carted off the field after taking a hit Saturday in a loss at No....
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters is in the concussion protocol and could be cleared to practice without contact as soon as Wednesday. The Wolverines host No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday, hoping to pull off an upset that would knock their rival out of contention for the College Football Playoff. Peters was carted off the field after taking a hit Saturday in a loss at No....
Michigan looks to extinguish Ohio State's dim playoff hopes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - No. 8 Ohio State's national championship hopes seemed to dissipate in the cold Iowa evening when the Buckeyes were inexplicably throttled by the unranked Hawkeyes on Nov. 4. A two-loss team has never made the College Football Playoff in the three seasons of its existence.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - No. 8 Ohio State's national championship hopes seemed to dissipate in the cold Iowa evening when the Buckeyes were inexplicably throttled by the unranked Hawkeyes on Nov. 4. A two-loss team has never made the College Football Playoff in the three seasons of its existence.
After beating Bears, Lions look to tighten NFC North race
CHICAGO (AP) - The Detroit Lions haven't lost a game against the NFC North, and they can really tighten the division race if they win this week. Matt Prater kicked a tiebreaking 52-yard field goal, Matthew Stafford threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns and the Lions hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Detroit Lions haven't lost a game against the NFC North, and they can really tighten the division race if they win this week. Matt Prater kicked a tiebreaking 52-yard field goal, Matthew Stafford threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns and the Lions hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Pat Caputo, John Niyo & Rob Rubick
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions win in Chicago Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Pat Caputo & John Niyo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions win in Chicago Sunday.
WATCH: Blashill, Zetterberg, Abdelkader & Howard after 4-3 OT loss to Avs
DETROIT (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon scored 2:55 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a late two-goal deficit to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Sunday night. Niklas Kronwall put Detroit ahead 3-1 with 8:53 left in the third period, but Nail Yakupov made it 3-2 on a power play with 6:15 remaining before Carl Soderberg tied it with Colorado's goalie pulled in the final minute....
DETROIT (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon scored 2:55 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a late two-goal deficit to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Sunday night. Niklas Kronwall put Detroit ahead 3-1 with 8:53 left in the third period, but Nail Yakupov made it 3-2 on a power play with 6:15 remaining before Carl Soderberg tied it with Colorado's goalie pulled in the final minute....
Drummond scores 20 points, Pistons outlast T-Wolves 100-97
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley added 18 points each and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-97 on Sunday night. Harris hit two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining, and Jimmy Butler's last-second 3-point attempt rattled out to draw a loud groan from the crowd as the Pistons snapped their two-game...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley added 18 points each and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-97 on Sunday night. Harris hit two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining, and Jimmy Butler's last-second 3-point attempt rattled out to draw a loud groan from the crowd as the Pistons snapped their two-game...
Bridges hurt as No. 2 Michigan State beats Stony Brook 93-71
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges stayed in school to chase a national championship instead of cashing in on his potential in the NBA. Three games into his sophomore season, he is hurt. Bridges scored 20 points before limping off the court after injuring his left ankle , casting a pall over No. 2 Michigan State as it beat Stony Brook 93-71 on Sunday night.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Miles Bridges stayed in school to chase a national championship instead of cashing in on his potential in the NBA. Three games into his sophomore season, he is hurt. Bridges scored 20 points before limping off the court after injuring his left ankle , casting a pall over No. 2 Michigan State as it beat Stony Brook 93-71 on Sunday night.