Sore Stafford eager for bye after turnover-prone outing
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Matthew Stafford stood in his end zone on Detroit's opening possession, trying to make a play as he scanned the field for an open receiver. In what would be a recurring sequence, the result was a negative one.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Matthew Stafford stood in his end zone on Detroit's opening possession, trying to make a play as he scanned the field for an open receiver. In what would be a recurring sequence, the result was a negative one.
Pistons waive Udrih, pick up options on Johnson, Ellenson
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have waived guard Beno Udrih and exercised their 2018-19 options on forwards Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson. The team announced the moves Sunday. Udrih did not appear in any games for Detroit this preseason. He averaged 5.8 points in 39 games for the Pistons last season. Johnson and Ellenson were first-round draft picks in 2015 and 2016. Johnson has...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons have waived guard Beno Udrih and exercised their 2018-19 options on forwards Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson. The team announced the moves Sunday. Udrih did not appear in any games for Detroit this preseason. He averaged 5.8 points in 39 games for the Pistons last season. Johnson and Ellenson were first-round draft picks in 2015 and 2016. Johnson has...
Saints' big-play defense fuels wild 52-38 win over Lions
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara combined for 237 yards from scrimmage, the Saints' resurgent defense forced five turnovers and scored a franchise-record three times, and New Orleans took a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a game full of crazy bounces and unusual plays.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara combined for 237 yards from scrimmage, the Saints' resurgent defense forced five turnovers and scored a franchise-record three times, and New Orleans took a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a game full of crazy bounces and unusual plays.
Michigan State probes basketball program after NCAA scandal, Michigan won't
The spate of arrests, details of under-the-table bribes to teenagers and the expected downfall of one of the sport's best-known coaches has triggered uncomfortable soul-searching among the institutions at the heart of college basketball, including internal reviews by more than two dozen schools of their own prominent programs.
The spate of arrests, details of under-the-table bribes to teenagers and the expected downfall of one of the sport's best-known coaches has triggered uncomfortable soul-searching among the institutions at the heart of college basketball, including internal reviews by more than two dozen schools of their own prominent programs.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the tough loss by the Lions in New Orleans Sunday.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Pat Caputo Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the tough loss by the Lions in New Orleans Sunday.
MSU runs over Minnesota, hangs on for 30-27 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Michigan State didn't let the thrill of beating Michigan last week deter the momentum. Coach Mark Dantonio and his staff weren't even worried about a letdown at Minnesota. Confidence is high, and so is the ambition.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Michigan State didn't let the thrill of beating Michigan last week deter the momentum. Coach Mark Dantonio and his staff weren't even worried about a letdown at Minnesota. Confidence is high, and so is the ambition.
No. 17 Michigan defense holds off Indiana in OT, 27-20
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Karan Higdon was the only thing really working for Michigan's offense. The defense did its part all day for the Wolverines. Higdon ran 25 yards for a touchdown on the first play of overtime for No. 17 Michigan and Tyree Kinnel intercepted a fourth-down pass in the end zone on the final play as the Wolverines held off Indiana 27-20 on Saturday.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Karan Higdon was the only thing really working for Michigan's offense. The defense did its part all day for the Wolverines. Higdon ran 25 yards for a touchdown on the first play of overtime for No. 17 Michigan and Tyree Kinnel intercepted a fourth-down pass in the end zone on the final play as the Wolverines held off Indiana 27-20 on Saturday.
Nyquist has 2 goals, Red Wings rally past Golden Knights 6-3
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill put a lot of weight in this four-game road trip. A season after missing the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, Detroit was hoping a strong start could help chase away some of that disappointment. So far, so good. Gustav Nyquist scored twice and the Red Wings had four goals in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Friday...
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill put a lot of weight in this four-game road trip. A season after missing the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, Detroit was hoping a strong start could help chase away some of that disappointment. So far, so good. Gustav Nyquist scored twice and the Red Wings had four goals in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Friday...
No. 21 Michigan St. takes confidence, momentum to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Though football teams often talk about the importance of swiftly moving their minds toward the next opponent, the euphoria at Michigan State was bound to stick around for a while after the gritty victory at rival Michigan . "A couple times I've been sitting in my room or sitting in my house just thinking, like, 'Wow, we actually won the game,'" Spartans...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Though football teams often talk about the importance of swiftly moving their minds toward the next opponent, the euphoria at Michigan State was bound to stick around for a while after the gritty victory at rival Michigan . "A couple times I've been sitting in my room or sitting in my house just thinking, like, 'Wow, we actually won the game,'" Spartans...
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...