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Tony Finau drives from the ninth tee during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Webb Simpson drives from the 9th tee during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored 51 seconds apart in the first period, Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 17 games and the T oronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Monday night.Rasmus Sandin also scored and Matt Murray made 38 saves for the Maple Leafs, who have won a season-high four straight and earned a point in nine consecutive games. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) ” Gary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan's coach and later led the Detroit Lions as interim coach, died Monday. He was 81.The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” Alex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe for the most goals scored for one NHL team, fittingly reaching the milestone in the same city Mr. Hockey became an all-time great.The 37-year-old superstar scored in second period, giving him 786 goals with Washington, but Andrew Copp had a go-ahead goal with 3:50 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Capitals 3-1 on Thursday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” The Detroit Pistons suddenly have a dynamic backcourt, giving the three-time championship franchise a chance to restore a bit of glory.Detroit also made a savvy deal to bolster its frontcourt. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) ” A.J. Hoggard had 16 points and seven assists to help four teammates reach double figures, lifting Michigan State to a 70-57 win over No. 23 Rutgers on Thursday night.The Spartans (13-6, 5-3 Big Ten) overcame an awful start, trailing by nine in the opening minutes, to lead 36-30 at halftime and by as much as 16 points in the second half. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” The Detroit Pistons are excited about their future thanks to some young, dynamic players.Bojan Bogdanovic provides a reason to hope the present is promising, too. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.The two-time MVP was joined by three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, putting the Bucks' prolific duo in the same lineup for the first time in more than a month. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) ” Payton Thorne capped three straight drives with touchdown passes in the first half and threw for a fourth score in the final quarter to help No. 15 Michigan State pull away and beat Western Michigan 35-13 on Friday night.The Spartans played well in spurts, but also struggled for long stretches against the Broncos in the opener. After taking a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter, they allowed an average Mid-American Conference team to pull within eight points late in the third quarter. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning with his third hit, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.Jonathan Schoop hit a one-out double in the final inning, advanced on a wild pitch from Trevor Stephan (2-2) and scored on Cabrera's 3,029th hit. The 39-year-old Cabrera was swarmed by teammates near first base and doused with a bucket of water. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” The Detroit Pistons suddenly have a dynamic backcourt, giving the three-time championship franchise a chance to restore a bit of glory.The Pistons selected Purdue's Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night, adding desperately needed talent to a team led by point guard Cade Cunningham. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) ” A.J. Hoggard had 16 points and seven assists to help four teammates reach double figures, lifting Michigan State to a 70-56 win over No. 23 Rutgers on Thursday night.The Spartans (13-6, 5-3 Big Ten) overcame an awful start, trailing by nine in the opening minutes, to lead 36-30 at halftime and by as much as 16 points in the second half. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” Jared Goff has played nearly mistake-free football for two months and his decision-making, along with a much-improved defense, has put the Detroit Lions in a position that seemed unfathomable at the end of October.Goff threw three touchdown passes, including two in the first half to Brock Wright, and Detroit routed the Chicago Bears 41-10 on Sunday to remain in the chase for an NFC wild card. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) ” The Big Ten has disciplined Michigan State and Michigan for their roles in stadium tunnel altercations that led to seven Spartans being charged with crimes.The conference announced Monday that it is fining Michigan State $100,000 for its football players œhitting, kicking or using of their helmet to hit Michigan players and suspending cornerback Khary Crump, who is facing a felony charge, for the first eight games of next season. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” The Detroit Pistons suddenly have a dynamic backcourt, giving the three-time championship franchise a chance to restore a bit of glory.The Pistons selected Purdue's Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night, adding desperately needed talent to a team led by point guard Cade Cunningham. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) ” Blake Corum made plays without the ball in his hands, drawing a safety on a fake to set up one of J.J. McCarthy's touchdown passes and paving the way to help him run for a score.Corum also ran for 162 yards and scored a touchdown of his own, helping No. 3 Michigan stay undefeated with a 34-3 win over Nebraska on Saturday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka runs for a 69-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches his players prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh told NCAA investigators in multiple meetings this week that he will not agree to an unethical conduct charge, according to a person familiar with the situation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Kevin Harvick celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Kevin Harvick celebrates with his daughter Piper after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen talked a selfie after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Teammates react after Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicked a 45-yard game winning field goal in the closing seconds of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) ” The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with a lot of excitement and a dash of hope.The Lions were featured on HBO's œHard Knocks in the preseason, firing up fans who enjoyed seeing and hearing coach Dan Campbell and players such as running back Jamaal Williams behind the scenes, and they ended the regular season by winning eight of 10 games. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) makes a basket with two seconds on the clock during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Purdue center Zach Edey (15) attempts a shot as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DETROIT (AP) ” The Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic have agreed on a $39.1 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the agreement had not been announced. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]