LISTEN: Lions' Akeem Spence Holds Conference Call
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed free agent defensive tackle Akeem Spence.
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed free agent defensive tackle Akeem Spence.
LISTEN: Lions' Rick Wagner Holds Conference Call
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed free agent right tackle Rick Wagner to a five-year deal.
The Detroit Lions announced Friday they have signed free agent right tackle Rick Wagner to a five-year deal.
WATCH: SVG, Drummond, Jackson & Harris After 106-101 Win Over Cavs
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter before holding on for a 106-101 victory over the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter before holding on for a 106-101 victory over the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
MSU Beats Penn State 78-51 In Big Ten Tournament
WASHINGTON (AP) - Miles Bridges and Nick Ward had 15 points and nine rebounds apiece, and Michigan State rolled into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament by breezing past weary Penn State 78-51 Thursday. The fifth-seeded Spartans (19-13) will next face No. 4 seed Minnesota on Friday. Michigan State, the defending Big Ten champion, is seeking its fourth title in the last six years.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Miles Bridges and Nick Ward had 15 points and nine rebounds apiece, and Michigan State rolled into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament by breezing past weary Penn State 78-51 Thursday. The fifth-seeded Spartans (19-13) will next face No. 4 seed Minnesota on Friday. Michigan State, the defending Big Ten champion, is seeking its fourth title in the last six years.
After Travel Trouble, Michigan Beats Illini 75-55 In Big Ten
WASHINGTON (AP) - Flying into town only a few hours before tipoff because of travel trouble a day earlier, and wearing yellow practice jerseys instead of the game uniforms that got stuck on their abandoned airplane, Michigan raced to an early double-digit lead and beat Illinois 75-55 to reach the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. Derrick Walton scored 19 points for No. 8 seed...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Flying into town only a few hours before tipoff because of travel trouble a day earlier, and wearing yellow practice jerseys instead of the game uniforms that got stuck on their abandoned airplane, Michigan raced to an early double-digit lead and beat Illinois 75-55 to reach the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. Derrick Walton scored 19 points for No. 8 seed...
Lions Release DeAndre Levy
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have released veteran linebacker DeAndre Levy.
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have released veteran linebacker DeAndre Levy.
Restricted Free Agent DT Thornton Re-Signs With Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Khyri Thornton, who was a restricted free agent. The Lions announced the move Thursday. Thornton has played two seasons with the Lions, starting six games last season.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Khyri Thornton, who was a restricted free agent. The Lions announced the move Thursday. Thornton has played two seasons with the Lions, starting six games last season.
Pacers Roll Past Pistons 115-98
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Paul George scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 115-98 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Pacers swept the four-game season series and moved two games in front of Detroit in the playoff chase. Tobias Harris had 22 points and Stanley Johnson had a season-high 17 for the Pistons.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Paul George scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 115-98 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Pacers swept the four-game season series and moved two games in front of Detroit in the playoff chase. Tobias Harris had 22 points and Stanley Johnson had a season-high 17 for the Pistons.
Bruins Crush Red Wings 6-1
BOSTON (AP) - David Krejci scored twice and Drew Stafford had his first with Boston during a four-goal first period that carried the Bruins to a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Brad Marchand had his team-leading 31st and 32nd goals, and David Pastrnak added a score for Boston, and Tuukka Rask made 26 saves. Boston improved to 9-3 since interim coach Bruce Cassidy...
BOSTON (AP) - David Krejci scored twice and Drew Stafford had his first with Boston during a four-goal first period that carried the Bruins to a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Brad Marchand had his team-leading 31st and 32nd goals, and David Pastrnak added a score for Boston, and Tuukka Rask made 26 saves. Boston improved to 9-3 since interim coach Bruce Cassidy...
Lions Tender Kerry Hyder, Brandon Copeland And TJ Jones
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have tendered defensive ends Kerry Hyder and Brandon Copeland and wide receiver TJ Jones. The Lions announced the moves Wednesday. Hyder had a team-high eight sacks last season, emerging as a surprising standout . He was undrafted in 2014 and spent nearly two seasons on practice squads with the New York Jets and Lions before making his NFL debut in the...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have tendered defensive ends Kerry Hyder and Brandon Copeland and wide receiver TJ Jones. The Lions announced the moves Wednesday. Hyder had a team-high eight sacks last season, emerging as a surprising standout . He was undrafted in 2014 and spent nearly two seasons on practice squads with the New York Jets and Lions before making his NFL debut in the...
Maple Leafs Slip Past Red Wings 3-2
TORONTO (AP) - James van Riemsdyk hadn't scored a goal in more than a month entering Tuesday's game. It had been even longer since he had produced a point on the league's No. 1 power play. That all changed on Tuesday night. Van Riemsdyk broke out of a monthlong scoring slump with a power-play goal, and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory...
TORONTO (AP) - James van Riemsdyk hadn't scored a goal in more than a month entering Tuesday's game. It had been even longer since he had produced a point on the league's No. 1 power play. That all changed on Tuesday night. Van Riemsdyk broke out of a monthlong scoring slump with a power-play goal, and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory...
WATCH: Hammond With SVG, Jackson, Harris & Leuer After 109-95 Win Over Bulls
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Reggie Jackson scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Detroit Pistons pulled away down the stretch for a 109-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Pistons climbed into a tie for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference with the Bulls, who were playing without injured Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Reggie Jackson scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Detroit Pistons pulled away down the stretch for a 109-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Pistons climbed into a tie for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference with the Bulls, who were playing without injured Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo.