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Lions fourth round pick primed for a big role this year
Amidst a "lengthy' rebuild the Lions have to rely heavily on young talent in upcoming years. The 2021 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions was a big step forward in this new regime. Lots of talent and ready to go starters were drafted by Brad Holmes and company. Among the young talent drafted this year, Amon-Ra St. Brown flew under the radar. The Lions were in dire
Cade Cunningham vs. Everybody
The Athletics' Shams Chandira reported that the Houston Rockets have been aggressive in their pursuit of the number one pick from the Detroit Pistons. The Rockets, just like most teams, are very interested in Cade Cunningham. Cunningham is known to be the best player in this years NBA Draft. While many believe that the Pistons should consider other players to draft. Such as Jalen Suggs, Evan Mobley,
Detroit-Mercy legend says Willie Green is great for the New Orleans Pelicans
Willie Green is close to becoming the New Orleans Pelicans' next head coach. And according to his fellow Detroit Mercy Titan, Earl Cureton, he's the perfect fit. Woodward Sports caught up with Cureton after news broke of Green's potential new job. As mentioned, both Green and Cureton are legends at the University of Detroit-Mercy. During their playing days at Callahan Hall, both made such an impact that
Forget about a wild card run. Detroit Tigers are building for the future
Can we stop already with the Detroit Tigers are about to take off and challenge for a wild card berth? The Tigers indeed had consecutive winning months. But it was by two games total. That is not a recipe for success, considering the early hole the Tigers dug themselves into. It is not a good baseball team. It is a team still trying to figure things out.
Jolie Poirier (and Her Middle Finger) At UFC 264
As soon as I saw this woman give Conor McGregor the bird on Saturday night, I knew my next article had to be about her. Jolie Poirier, the wife of MMA lightweight Dustin Poirier, is certainly an icon in my book. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRO8VABpGyn/Dustin and Jolie at UFC 264 Jolie, for WEEKS, had been dragged into her husband and McGregor’s beef. I have to give her props-as if her
Matthew Stafford was ‘held back’ in Detroit, says Damien Woody
Matthew Stafford hasn't played one game for the Los Angeles Rams. Heck, he hasn't even participated in training camp. And that still hasn't stopped the lovefest over him. Last week, 49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan jumped on the train. On Monday, Damien Woody joined. ESPN's Get Up discussed Jeremy Fowler's list of the NFL's Top Ten quarterbacks heading into the upcoming season. On that list, Fowler ranked him as the
The Detroit Lions will need their fans this season
Detroit Lions fans did not get to attend any games during the 2020 season. And honestly, that might have been for the best because it was a cringe-worthy experience. I should know. I was there. The Lions granted Woodward Sports media credentials for the finals two games. And since I am the Lions beat writer and columnist for our network, it was my duty to attend. Upon
Bears’ Hicks praises Detroit Lions DT Williams
Nick Williams isn't a name Detroit Lions fans hear often. Nevertheless, if a division rival speaks positively of him, one must listen. After Williams took issue with an article written by Lions' blog site, Pride of Detroit, Chicago Bears' DT Akiem Hicks came to his defense. And that shouldn't be a surprise. Hicks and Williams were teammates on the Bears for two seasons. Williams showed his support
Tigers take high school prospect with the 3rd pick
The Detroit Tigers were primed for a top 3 pick in this years MLB draft. There had been talks about Jack Leiter or Kumar Rocker falling to Detroit. The Tigers pipeline is filled with many pitching prospects and it seemed as if the Tigers could have gone with a position player. Draft Time The Pittsburgh Pirates selected C Henry Davis out of Louisville with the first pick.
Rachel Nichols ESPN attack on Maria Taylor hurtful and harmful
Not Rachel Nichols. We thought the ESPN host and reporter supported racial and gender equity outside her own interests. Instead, she joined a long list of haters who say blacks and women do not belong in sports media. Or if we did get a job, it was because of skin tone or because we wore a skirt. If you were black or female and wrote about sports
Larry Brown to receive Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
Larry Brown is one of the basketball coaches in History. Now, he will receive an honor that cements it. On Thursday afternoon, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced that Brown is the 2021 recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. "Larry Brown has achieved coaching success at the highest levels of basketball in a career that began in 1965 as an assistant to Dean Smith at the University
Pistons, Big Sean to use Tik Tok for intern hire
The Detroit Pistons have a unique opportunity opening. And Big Sean is leading the charge. Looking to connect job seekers with potential employers, social media platform Tik Tok launched "Tik Tok Resumes" on Wednesday. Instead of using a traditional resume to land a job, Tik Tok has chosen to think outside the box. On their platform, candidates can upload a video that showcases their skillset and qualifications for a
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