By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers took full advantage of Detroit’s inability to close out games. Collin Sexton scored 32 points and three of his teammates had at least 21 points, helping Cleveland beat Detroit 128-119 in two overtimes Saturday ...
By SCOTT DeCAMP The Muskegon Chronicle Pat Collins fell just short of a state championship as Montague’s starting quarterback in 1992, when the Wildcats lost to Detroit St. Martin de Porres at the Pontiac Silverdome. Twenty-eight years later, Drew Collins is hoping to be able to one-up ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer The Detroit Lions have resumed practicing without interim coach Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Cory Undlin and some other assistants on the field. Bevell said Wednesday he has not tested positive for COVID-19, but he is among the several coaches affected ...
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jose Urena to a $3.25 million, one-year deal Wednesday. Urena can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses based on starts, $50,000 each for 15, 18, 21, 24 and 27. The 29-year-old starter has spent the past six season with the Miami Marlins, ...
By Journal Sports Staff MARQUETTE — The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association approved adjustments to the regular season schedule for indoor winter sports, which under current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services orders may restart their seasons ...
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have closed their training facility after two people within the franchise tested positive for COVID-19. The Lions say players and coaches would have virtual meetings Tuesday. Detroit is scheduled to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who can clinch a spot in the ...
By JIM LAHDE Mount Pleasant Morning Sun ITHACA — Injuries, physical and mental, are going to occur and what matters is how one reacts to overcome them. Ithaca High School senior quarterback Brady Hessbrook has endured more than his share of injuries, yet they have never stopped him from ...
EAST LANSING (AP) — Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback who led Michigan State to its two victories, is looking to transfer to another school. Lombardi told the Detroit Free Press that he’s placed his name in the transfer portal. He started nine games in four seasons, including victories this ...
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons waived forward Dzanan Musa. The Pistons announced the move Sunday. Detroit acquired Musa from the Brooklyn Nets last month. He appeared in one preseason game and had one rebound and one assist in 12 minutes.
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Joshua Langford is part of a Michigan State team leaning on upperclassmen in at the top of its rotation, including multiple players from a Final Four squad two seasons ago. It’s the kind of veteran experience that has given Tom Izzo’s 12th-ranked ...
By LEE THOMPSON Bay City Times Jameson Chesser does more than display his blazing speed and amazing moves on a football field. The Adrian Lenawee Christian senior running back huddles with teammates and opponents, leading them in prayer after every game. “We decided to invite the other ...
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer The Detroit Lions have more fired employees than they’ve earned victories the past two months. Detroit dismissed special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on Monday, three-plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt ...
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Stafford showed off his toughness and grit by starting despite a rib injury that had the Detroit quarterback convinced he wouldn’t play early this week. The Lions didn’t allow him to be sacked even once. They just ...
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer EVANSTON, Ill. — Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. 4 Spartans 79-65 on Sunday night. Pete Nance added 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in Northwestern’s ...
By The Associated Press and Journal Sports Staff EAST LANSING — The fall season in high school sports will get restarted just after the beginning of the new year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced on Friday. Football playoffs will resume Saturday, Jan. 2. The ...
DETROIT (AP) — Calvin Johnson, Chauncey Billups, Shane Battier and Jordyn Wieber have been selected for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, officials said. Former Central Michigan softball coach Margo Jonker and photographer Mary Schroeder are also part of the class of standout amateurs, ...
ALLEN PARK (AP) — Former linebacker Chris Spielman is joining the Detroit Lions as a special assistant. The Lions announced Tuesday that Spielman will report to president and CEO Rod Wood and participate in interviews for the team’s general manager and coaching vacancies. Detroit fired GM ...
By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer In yet another twist to this crazy college football season, a matchup between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled a second time after an outbreak of COVID-19 in College Park. The Terrapins (2-3) were slated to face the Spartans (2-5) on Saturday ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Jackson scored 17 points off the bench for Detroit in a 97-86 NBA preseason victory at the Washington Wizards on Thursday evening. Jerami Grant scored 15 points and Delon Wright added 13 as the Pistons (2-1) led by as much as 26 points. Bradley Beal scored 10 ...
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has gone 12 long seasons since last winning the AFC South, and the current Titans are in no mood to be distracted with this big goal so close at hand. They could clinch at least this franchise’s third playoff berth ...