MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions' latest loss to Minnesota puts them with the Houston Oilers as the only NFL teams to lose 31 games in a 33-game stretch. The Lions were hurt by poor pass coverage and a slew of injuries yesterday in the Vikings' 27-10 home victory.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Pistons' winning streak has ended at three, thanks to the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points last night to help the Mavs win 95-90. Rodney Stuckey led Detroit with 28 points, and Will Bynum had 27, including 17 in the fourth quarter.

DETROIT (AP) — The tenth-ranked Michigan State women's basketball team has defeated Detroit 71-62 for its first win this season. Aisha Jefferson scored 16 points yesterday, and Courtney Schiffauer made two three-pointers to help the Spartans take the lead for good after halftime.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — What used to be the red-letter day on the calendar for the rival Michigan and Ohio State football teams is one of minor rewards this year. The ninth-ranked Buckeyes already assured themselves of a spot in the Rose Bowl, and the Wolverines are tied for last in the Big Ten.