Michigan likely to start QB Peters against Minnesota
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Brandon Peters will likely take the first snap Saturday night against Minnesota. Harbaugh seemed to say Peters had already earned the start when he led the Wolverines to a 35-14 win over Rutgers. Two days later, Harbaugh refused to name a starter under center at his weekly news conference. Harbaugh says there's a "51...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Brandon Peters will likely take the first snap Saturday night against Minnesota. Harbaugh seemed to say Peters had already earned the start when he led the Wolverines to a 35-14 win over Rutgers. Two days later, Harbaugh refused to name a starter under center at his weekly news conference. Harbaugh says there's a "51...
Lions lose third in a row, fall 20-15 to Steelers
DETROIT (AP) - JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest. The rookie receiver scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night. Smith-Schuster, selected No. 62 overall out of Southern...
DETROIT (AP) - JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest. The rookie receiver scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night. Smith-Schuster, selected No. 62 overall out of Southern...
Pistons beat Warriors 115-107 on the road
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry believes the Warriors are close to being their old, dominant selves again, even if so much seems to be going wrong so far. One night, it's offensive rebounds surrendered. Another, it's turnovers. Or, an all-out foul fest. The defending champions are showing some serious flaws - and coach Steve Kerr is calling out his team to be far more composed.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry believes the Warriors are close to being their old, dominant selves again, even if so much seems to be going wrong so far. One night, it's offensive rebounds surrendered. Another, it's turnovers. Or, an all-out foul fest. The defending champions are showing some serious flaws - and coach Steve Kerr is calling out his team to be far more composed.
Pistons take Clippers 95-87 in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Clippers didn't pass Doc Rivers' eye test. He saw finger pointing and blame in the second half of a 95-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night that was the Clippers' first defeat in five games, leaving the NBA without an unbeaten team this season. "We lost the lead because our heads weren't right," said Rivers, who used profanity in his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Clippers didn't pass Doc Rivers' eye test. He saw finger pointing and blame in the second half of a 95-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night that was the Clippers' first defeat in five games, leaving the NBA without an unbeaten team this season. "We lost the lead because our heads weren't right," said Rivers, who used profanity in his...
Nyquist scores in shootout to lift Red Wings over Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Gustav Nyquist scored the tying goal in the second period then got the winner in a shootout, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a six-game skid. Andreas Athanasiou also scored and Jimmy Howard stopped 44 shots for Detroit. Howard also was perfect in the shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau and Evgenii Dadonov scored for the...
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Gustav Nyquist scored the tying goal in the second period then got the winner in a shootout, lifting the Detroit Red Wings over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a six-game skid. Andreas Athanasiou also scored and Jimmy Howard stopped 44 shots for Detroit. Howard also was perfect in the shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau and Evgenii Dadonov scored for the...
Northwestern stuns No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 in 3 OT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Clayton Thorson threw a 22-yard touchdown to Flynn Nagel in the third overtime, Nate Hall intercepted Brian Lewerke on the final play despite 30 stitches in his left hand and Northwestern beat No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 on Saturday. The Wildcats had a third down at the 22 when Thorson hit Nagel on a crossing pattern for the go-ahead TD.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Clayton Thorson threw a 22-yard touchdown to Flynn Nagel in the third overtime, Nate Hall intercepted Brian Lewerke on the final play despite 30 stitches in his left hand and Northwestern beat No. 16 Michigan State 39-31 on Saturday. The Wildcats had a third down at the 22 when Thorson hit Nagel on a crossing pattern for the go-ahead TD.
Beilein's Wolverines a work in progress for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - John Beilein is prepared for some growing pains this season. "I hope I'm not being a Debbie Downer here with this thing," the Michigan coach said. "Our early schedule, we're going to be hit with stuff."
WATCH: Peters, Higdon & Harbaugh after 35-14 win over Rutgers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Peters helped Michigan score touchdowns on his first three drives, allowing the Wolverines to pull away and beat Rutgers 35-14 Saturday. Jim Harbaugh finally benched John O'Korn after another shaky performance. Harbaugh put Peters in and the redshirt freshman took full advantage of his first opportunity to play extensively, completing 10 of 14 passes for 124...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Brandon Peters helped Michigan score touchdowns on his first three drives, allowing the Wolverines to pull away and beat Rutgers 35-14 Saturday. Jim Harbaugh finally benched John O'Korn after another shaky performance. Harbaugh put Peters in and the redshirt freshman took full advantage of his first opportunity to play extensively, completing 10 of 14 passes for 124...
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh refusing to make changes at QB
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has not budged yet. And, it does not sound as if he is about to change his mind about who is playing quarterback at Michigan. The former Wolverines and NFL quarterback continues to put John O'Korn on the field, keeping backup quarterback Brandon Peters on the bench, despite lackluster results.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has not budged yet. And, it does not sound as if he is about to change his mind about who is playing quarterback at Michigan. The former Wolverines and NFL quarterback continues to put John O'Korn on the field, keeping backup quarterback Brandon Peters on the bench, despite lackluster results.
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.