DETROIT (AP) — Nicklas Lidstrom reached a milestone — and helped the slow-starting Detroit Red Wings get back to .500. » Full Story

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matt Stafford took his first step toward returning from a knee injury. The Detroit Lions quarterback now has to wait to see if he took it too soon. » Full Story

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s two national championship trophies are on display in a glass case near coach Tom Izzo’s office. » Full Story

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s basketball team has gone from losing a school-record 22 games to being a team projected to be ranked and a Big Ten contender in just two years. » Full Story

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Flip Saunders was facing the Detroit Pistons for the first time since being fired by the team he led to the Eastern Conference finals three straight seasons. » Full Story

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres finally found their scoring touch at a time when they are going to need it most. » Full Story

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has reached midseason with a banged-up backfield, testing its depth at running back and quarterback. » Full Story

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tate Forcier’s head and shoulder have taken a beating this season. If he is healthy enough to take a pounding again, he’s playing. » Full Story

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Calvin Johnson struggled to simply walk out of Ford Field. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — The lowly Detroit Lions scored first against the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers and outscored them in the fourth quarter. » Full Story