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2022 Detroit Sports Christmas List

By |December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, NBA, NFL, NHL|Tags: , |

It's the holiday season. But unfortunately, our professional sports teams aren't in a giving mood. The Red Wings are falling in the standings. The Pistons shouldn't even be in the standings. And the Tigers... well... they still play in Detroit. It's ok though. At least we have the Lions. What a time to be alive huh? But there is definitely something or things that we would like

  • Red Wings

Red Wings Snow Day Comes at the Perfect Time

By |December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Detroit Red Wings, NHL|Tags: , , , |

Detroit Red Wings are coming off a huge win last night at LCA against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In what was almost deemed as a must win scenario with going 0-4-2 in the six games prior. Detroit now will have the whole week off just ahead of their Christmas break. Friday night's game against the Ottawa Senators is now being rescheduled to February 27th due to severe

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NFL strikes deal with Google to bring “Sunday Ticket” to YouTube

By |December 22nd, 2022|Categories: NFL|Tags: , , , |

The NFL has just announced a major deal with Google. It's "Sunday Ticket" package of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games will be available on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels. This marks the second time in less than two years that the NFL has partnered with a streaming service to air its games. "Sunday Ticket" has been on DirecTV since 1994 and will be available on YouTube starting

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Pistons-Bulls: Gaining prospective on a silent Christmas night

By |December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Detroit Pistons, NBA, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Once upon a time the Detroit Pistons were so good that they played games on Christmas Day. Usually those games were played in Chicago against Michael Jordan and the Bulls. It was a blast covering those games in loud Chicago Stadium. The worst part came hours afterwards in a dark lonely hotel room off Wabash Ave in downtown Chicago. I often paced the room, feeling sorry for

  • Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons Defense Has To Be Better. Rebuild or Not.

By |December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Detroit Pistons, NBA|Tags: , , |

What's been your honest assessment of the Detroit Pistons' defense? From my talks with observers and fans, many expected better results defensively despite what the record may indicate. The 113-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (12/21) was another game in which the Pistons gave up at least 110 points and lost by double digits. It was their third such occurrence in eleven games through December so far.

  • Red Wings

Red Wings’ Snap Six Game Losing Streak

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: Detroit Red Wings, NHL|Tags: , , , , |

Head Coach Derek Lalonde and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game skid with 7-4 win Wednesday night over Tampa Bay at Little Caesars Arena. The key to this game was when Coach Lalonde made key adjustments in the second period. The Red Wings came out with tremendous energy and aggressiveness. Getting pucks in deep along with generating shots from the point, which has been a big

  • Jeff Okudah

Jeff Okudah Partners with Local Charity to Help Hundreds of Detroit Families

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , |

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah is feeling the Christmas Spirit.  He partnered up with a local charity, Wicked Awesome Wishes, to help over a hundred children and families in need before the holidays. The event, Hope for the Holidays, was held at the Lighthouse Community Center in Oak Park on Tuesday.  After practice, Okudah rallied several of his team members to come and help pass out coats,

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Blake Corum Decision Spotlights NIL Benefits

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: NCAA|Tags: , , , |

Blake Corum has a tough decision to make about his playing future, which means NIL is working. A consensus All-American and potential Heisman candidate for the University of Michigan Wolverines, Blake Corum recently appeared on the Adam Schefter Podcast.  He told Schefter he had not decided whether to enter his name into the NFL Draft and was "50-50" about returning to Michigan for his senior season. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1605311954192863232?s=20&t=2Z6GVOZtSG4kNKIqTrLIEA

  • Michigan State

Michigan State Football Locks in the 2023 Recruiting Class

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: NCAA|Tags: , , |

The MSU 2023 recruiting class slowly fell apart as the season went on, but the Spartans could lock up their class today on National Signing Day. At the moment, the Spartans have signed from 9 four stars and 6 three stars, according to 24/7 sports. Some highlights of the class include guys like Bai Jobe, Andrew Depaepe, Jordan Hall, and Sam Leavitt. Let's break down some guys

  • SOL

Dan Campbell is now #2 in Coach of the Year Odds

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , |

There was a lot of hype surrounding the Detroit Lions entering the NFL season, with the team being a popular pick to win the NFC North and many betting on head coach Dan Campbell to win NFL Coach of the Year. However, after a 1-6 start, it seemed like those bets were no longer viable. But the Lions have since rallied. Detroit has won six of their

  • Detroit Pistons Extend General Manager Troy Weaver

Detroit Pistons Extend GM Troy Weaver

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: Detroit Pistons, NBA|Tags: , |

The Detroit Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension. This was first reported by Shams Charania of the Athletic. It was later confirmed by Mike Curtis of the Detroit News the deal was completed months ago. https://twitter.com/WoodwardPistons/status/1605631948822433792?s=20&t=VD2rV-Vq4zRZWX1G8iPFYg This news should surprise no one. Troy Weaver has quickly amassed young talent, cap space, draft and trade capital without sacrificing the 'restoration' window. The Pistons

  • Detroit Lions

Road Map for the Lions to make the Playoffs

By |December 21st, 2022|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: |

The Detroit Lions are now a legitimate playoff contender after defeating the New York Jets, their sixth win in seven weeks, bringing their record to 7-7 and just half a game out of the final playoff spot. There are five teams vying for the final two spots in the NFC playoffs: The New York Giants (8-5-1), Washington Commanders (7-6-1), Seattle Seahawks (7-7), Detroit Lions (7-7), and Green

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