Mitch Marner’s third career hat trick spoiled Todd McLellan’s Detroit coaching debut as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the struggling Red Wings 5-2 on Friday night.

After losing nine of their past 12 games, the Red Wings fired head coach Derek Lalonde and named Todd McLellan as his replacement.

The Detroit Lions are on the prowl for some “get back” when they play host to the Buffalo Bills in a Thanksgiving Day game rematch inside Ford Field.

It’s Groundhog Day for the Michigan Wolverines, who are hosting a top-ranked team in the nation for the second time this season.

Detroit Pistons rookie Ron Holland II and Utah Jazz veteran Jordan Clarkson got ejected from the game for “Squaring up” against one another.

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Jaden Ivey has been ruled out for their matchup vs. the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury.

The Detroit Lions received some great injury news for one of their star players ahead of their week 18 battle against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions' recent success has deeply impacted their fans, especially Elese Stubbs, whose fiancé, Keith Butler, passed away from cancer shortly after witnessing a significant victory.

The Detroit Tigers have signed former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres, per reports.

One of the top insiders for MLB free agency reported some info about the rumors surrounding the Detroit Tigers and Alex Bregman.

When the leaves start falling, we’re reaching peak football season. That’s the case at Ford Field, but also on the pitch for Detroit City Football Club as they enter playoff mode this week.

Following the move to Corktown, Detroit will be one of the very few cities that has MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and United Soccer League teams playing in stadiums within its city boundaries.

The Michigan Wolverines upset the No. 11 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 19-13 behind their stellar defense in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Michigan football has landed a transfer quarterback to come in and compete with five-star recruit Bryce Underwood next season.

Jimmy Garoppolo will take his first snaps for the Rams when he starts in place of Matthew Stafford in playoff-bound Los Angeles’ regular-season finale against Seattle.

Bryce James has committed to Arizona.

The cliche of one game at a time can be found all across the sports world.

The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City, which has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, but could mean everything to the Broncos.

Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans has been postponed a day after a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd about a mile away from the site of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event.

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has agreed to a five-year contract extension on the eve of the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Ashton Jeanty took the handoff on Boise State’s first play and made it just a few steps before being greeted by a wall of dark blue Penn State jerseys that swallowed him up and shoved him backward for no gain.

Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Xander Schauffele says the plan is for Americans to give their Ryder Cup compensation to charity.

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Rangers are putting goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve.

His team is entering 2025 in 14th place in the Premier League but Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he's “very excited” about the year ahead.

The Cowboys have released running back Ezekiel Elliott.

The NFC’s No. 1 seed, two division titles and two playoff spots are on the line in Week 18.

St. Louis coach Jim Montgomery walked around before the Winter Classic.

Javon Small hit the go-ahead free throw with 1.8 seconds remaining, and short-handed West Virginia held on after blowing an 18-point second-half lead to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 62-61 in an intense Big 12 opener for both teams Tuesday.

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died.

Michigan’s defense sacked Jalen Milroe five times and forced three turnovers by the Alabama quarterback to lead the Wolverines to a 19-13 victory over the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

The Michigan Wolverines upset the No. 11 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 19-13 behind their stellar defense in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of the Rockets-Heat game on Sunday night.

Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record could get grounded by his coach.

The Washington Commanders are in the playoffs in their first season with general manager Adam Peters, coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Former U.S. Open doubles champion Gabriela Dabrowski has revealed she played through 2024 while undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team has dropped its attempt to form a union.

Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne feels she has done all it takes to become the first woman to run a marathon every single day of the year.

Wayne Rooney has been fired as Plymouth Argyle coach after just seven months in charge of the struggling Championship team.

Doug Christie took over as the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings amid a season-long losing streak, fans booing the team off their home court and questions surrounding the decision to fire Mike Brown, who led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in 16 years in 2023.

Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions, the latest blow in an injury-plagued season for the San Francisco 49ers.

Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.

The Detroit Lions knocked off the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night ahead of a winner-take-all battle against the Vikings next week.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is in his sixth season with his third top program.

Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki might visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with.

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team nearly crossed a runway as another flight was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport.

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted.

Manchester United has lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the Premier League on another chastening night for new coach Ruben Amorim.

The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes.

It’s Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one game remains before postseason action begins.

Tennessee remains at No. 1 after a quiet holiday week in the AP Top 25.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with a single team in the women’s AP Top 25.

Riley Leonard's improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame's game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs.

Six former Florida State basketball players are suing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton and alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation.

Exchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have teamed up in doubles as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open.

The Atlanta Falcons have run out of time to control their path to the playoffs after mismanaging the clock multiple times in an overtime loss at the Washington Commanders.

JuJu Watkins scored 31 points , making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener.