ALLEN PARK (AP) — Jim Schwartz doesn’t want his Detroit Lions to play an overly conservative offense.

Without Calvin Johnson, he doesn’t think he has much of a choic. » Full Story

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Eric Decker down, Adam Weber and the rest of Minnesota’s sputtering offense took a big step up. » Full Story

ANN ARBOR (AP) — Figuring out how to play for John Beilein is like learning a new language.

The Michigan basketball coach uses unique styles at both ends of the court. » Full Story

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Patrick O’Sullivan gave the Edmonton Oilers a full two points in the standings with one accurate shot. » Full Story

EAST LANSING (AP) — Iron Mountain native Tom Izzo is so driven to win another national title that he’s recruiting as relentlessly as he did a decade go when he was turning a good Michigan State... » Full Story

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon may have silenced any questions about whether they can coexist on the Detroit Pistons. » Full Story

Series Record: Michigan State leads 25-16.

Last Meeting: 2006, Minnesota, 31-18. » Full Story

EAST LANSING (AP) — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio explained the seven stages of grief at Tuesday’s weekly press conferenc. » Full Story

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz wasn’t about to tip his hand about the recovery of quarterback Matt Stafford. » Full Story

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Patience, persistence and a lot of shots on goal finally paid off for the Detroit Red Wings. » Full Story