LARRY LAGE

AP Sports Writer
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) watches an Albert Johansson shot score on Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) as Roope Hintz (24) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 14, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Red Wings beat Stars 6-4, giving coach Peter DeBoer a 6-game losing streak for 1st time in Dallas
Moritz Seider had a tiebreaking, power-play goal early in the third, Lucas Raymond scored midway through the period and Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-net goal to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars.
 
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts as a puck shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier gets past him for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st time
The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And now, they share an unwanted distinction.
 
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is fouled by Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) while trying to take a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Antetokounmpo’s 11th triple-double lifts Bucks to 125-119 win over Pistons to secure No. 5 seed
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-119 win over the Detroit Pistons, securing the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
 
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shouts at an official during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Cunningham scores 36, Pistons top Knicks 115-106 in possible preview of 1st-round playoff matchup
Cade Cunningham had 36 points and eight assists, lifting the Detroit Pistons to a 115-106 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night in a possible preview of a first-round matchup in the NBA playoffs.
 
New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Max Fried outduels high school teammate Jack Flaherty, helps Yankees beat Tigers 4-3 to avoid sweep
Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to help the New York Yankees hold off the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
 
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws to New York Yankees' Ben Rice in the third inning during a baseball game at Comerica Park , Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tarik Skubal says he’s glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for input
The Detroit Tigers are wrapping up their first homestand with a subtle change on the field at Comerica Park, putting grass over a strip of dirt that used to be between the pitcher’s mound and home plate.
 
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) reacts to play against Mississippi during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jase Richardson enters NBA draft, leaving Michigan State a year or two sooner than father expected
 
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat, second from left, is congratulated after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Red Wings beat slumping Panthers 2-1, keeping fading hopes alive of ending 9-year postseason drought
Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help Detroit keep its fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
 
Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Red Wings top Bruins 2-1 for 4th win in 15 games to preserve flickering playoff hopes
Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper scored, Cam Talbot stopped 21 shots and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 2-1. Detroit, clinging to flickering playoff hopes, won for just the fourth time in 15 games.
 
Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) carries the trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan’s Goldin is reunited with parents from Russia, hopes to show them NCAA Tournament run
Michigan’s Vladislav Goldin stood alongside his fiance at Detroit Metropolitan Airport as he waited a little longer for a moment he had been looking forward to for five years.
 
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) reacts to a basket against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears thankful to play in March Madness 15 months after shooting
Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears is one of the most thankful players in the NCAA Tournament. Fears was relegated to watching March Madness last year, recovering from getting shot.
 
A fan holds up a sign indicating a desire for Detroit to get a PWHL team during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Detroit shoots to boost its bid for PWHL expansion team, drawing record crowd for pro women’s hockey
Young women held up signs with messages for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, calling on it to expand to Detroit. The six-team PWHL may expand next season and is touring cities potentially on the list to get in the game.
 
President Clinton gets a jersey from the 2000 NCAA men's basketball championship team, Michigan State University, as he arrives at the university Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, file)
March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina
Michigan State has joined rare air in college basketball over the last half-century with coaching longevity and championships. Since 1976, the Spartans have had just two coaches.
 
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson and New York defenseman Lauren Bernard battle for the puck during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Sirens top Frost 4-1 in front of record crowd for women’s pro hockey game in US
Paetyn Levis scored a tiebreaking goal late in the first period and Corinne Schroeder stopped 33 shots, lifting the New York Sirens to a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Frost on Sunday night.
 
Fans get excited during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Detroit draws 14,288 fans to watch PWHL game, setting U.S. record for pro women’s hockey game
The Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens played in front of 14,288 fans Sunday night, setting an attendance record for a professional women’s hockey game in the United States.
 
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Roy Lopez celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Nov. 10, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
 
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, center, dunks against Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father’s shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan State
Jase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA.
 
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Lions and veteran CB D.J. Reed agree on $48M, 3-year deal with $32M guaranteed, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed have agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
 
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games
Tre Holloman scored a career-high 20 points, Jase Richardson had 18 points and No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 17 Michigan 79-62.
 
Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sept. 8, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Lions and oft-injured DE Marcus Davenport agree on 1-year deal worth up to $4.75M, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million.
 
Maryland guard Selton Miguel (9) goes to the basket between Michigan guard L.J. Cason (2) and guard Rubin Jones, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
No. 13 Maryland tops No. 17 Michigan 71-65, giving Michigan State at least share of Big Ten title
Derik Queen had 17 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 13 Maryland to a 71-65 win over No. 17 Michigan that gave Michigan State at least a share of the Big Ten title.
 
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, center, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Jaden Akins scores 19, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62 for 5th straight victory
Jaden Akins scored 19 points and Jaxon Kohler had 10 pounds and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead No. 8 Michigan State to a 71-62 win over No. 11 Wisconsin.
 
Michigan forward Danny Wolf, left, tries to get past Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
No. 15 Michigan beats Rutgers 84-82 on Burnett’s 3-pointer at buzzer, moves into 1st-place tie
Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State. The Wolverines rallied after trailing by 12 in the second half.
 
Gold medal winner Norway's Joergen Graabak shows his medal during the nordic combined individual Gunderson large hill/10k medal ceremony at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Nordic combined, the only Winter Games sport without gender equity, faces shaky future at Olympics
Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak future. Since the first Winter Games in 1924, the unique sport has tested the bravery and endurance of athletes in ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
 
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, center, is fouled by Michigan guard L.J. Cason, right, while also going to the basket against guard Tre Donaldson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten
Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
 
Michigan head coach Dusty May argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan agrees to multiyear contract extension with coach Dusty May during successful debut season
Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.
 
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan St beats No. 13 Purdue 75-66, pulls within half-game of 1st in Big Ten
Jase Richardson had 12 points and Frankie Fidler scored 11, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-66 win over No. 13 Purdue on Tuesday night.
 
Philadelphia Eagles senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia looks on prior to the NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, FIle)
Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says that Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator.
 
Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako, right, reaches in against Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Indiana beats No. 11 Michigan State 71-67, leaving Tom Izzo on brink of breaking Bob Knight’s record
Malik Renea had 16 of his 19 points in the second half to help Indiana beat No. 11 Michigan State 71-67, leaving Tom Izzo on the brink of breaking Bob Knight’s Big Ten wins record.
 
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Izzo stays on brink of breaking Knight’s Big Ten wins record as Indiana beats No. 11 Michigan State
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has been trying to downplay being on the brink of breaking Bob Knight’s record for Big Ten basketball wins. Perhaps he knew what was coming Tuesday night.
 
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