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Suspension of Lions safety Branch upheld on appeal

NEW YORK (AP) — The one-game suspension of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was upheld Wednesday by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players' Association. Jordy Nelson, the hearing officer, denied the appeal by Branch, who was suspended for a game without pay by the ...

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey out at least a month

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had surgery on his right knee and will be out for at least a month, a setback for the fourth-year pro after he broke his left leg last season. "The procedure and discomfort are unrelated to the fibula injury suffered last season," the team ...

Branch, Lions end frustrating loss at KC with postgame fisticuffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A long, frustrating night for the Detroit Lions inside Arrowhead Stadium ended with Brian Branch delivering a punch to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a brief fistfight among players from both teams. It was about as much fight as the ...

Tigers extended manager Hinch’s contract

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris said he extended manager A.J. Hinch's contract during the 2025 season and insisted ownership will provide the resources necessary to sign ace Tarik Skubal to a long-term deal. Harris and Hinch had a news conference Monday morning, ...

Appleton scores in final minute to lift Red Wings over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and Cam Talbot made 38 saves as the Detroit Red Wings survived a blown two-goal lead in the third period to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday. Dylan Larkin and James van Riemsdyk had the other ...

Raymond’s 100th career goal lifts Red Wings past Maple Leafs, 6-3

DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored twice, including the 100th goal of his career, and the Detroit Red Wings pulled away to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Raymond's milestone goal broke a 3-all tie at 6:45 of the third period. He scored on a slap shot off a ...