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NFL touts economic impact of inaugural Germany game
MUNICH (AP) — The NFL 's inaugural regular-season game in Germany created an economic impact of 70.2 million euros ($77.6 million) for host city Munich, the league said Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 last November at a sold out Allianz Arena, and this coming season two regular-season games will be held in Germany. Munich Game Impact Assessment The economic figures highlighted the release of
Top Five Detroit Lions of all time
The Detroit Lions were founded in 1934 and have since had many talented players make an impact on the franchise. Whether Lions franchise records were set or NFL records were set, these players are all deserving of what they earned. However, there are five players who have stood out to me throughout the Lions history. Keep in mind, I chose players who have been successful in my
Detroit Lions: Rounding up the 2023 undrafted free agent signings
The Detroit Lions entered the 2023 NFL Draft with no shortage of draft capital. The team started with nine picks through the first six rounds. After making numerous trades, Detroit exited the draft after making eight selections. Six of those picks came in the first three rounds. Lions GM Brad Holmes upgraded the team's defense with linebacker Jack Campbell and safety/slot corner Brian Branch. The hulking Brodric
Alabama fires baseball coach after report of suspicious bets
Alabama fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon on Thursday after a report of suspicious bets involving his team, with the school saying he violated “the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees.” No details were disclosed on why Bohannon was let go after five years on the job, but the firing came three days after a report warning of suspicious wagers prompted Ohio’s top gambling regulator to bar licensed
Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid finally said it: Winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award has been a dream ever since he belatedly started playing basketball. “I know I’ve always said I don’t care, but it was just for you guys to leave me alone,” the 76ers center said Wednesday, a day after he was voted to his first MVP after two runner-up finishes. “I do care in the
Jackson, Ravens excited to move on after new contract
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — After an unusually long contract saga between him and the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson was ready to move forward. That much seemed clear after the star quarterback fielded questions for the first time since agreeing to a five-year, $260 million deal. “I absolutely wanted to get it done. I was just tired of going back and forth about it,” Jackson said Thursday. “We’ve been
Not the Right Time to Trade D’Andre Swift
Roger Goodell could’ve added an extra sentence onto his announcement that the Detroit Lions selected Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. That the Lions were now shopping D’Andre Swift. Before Gibbs put on the hat and strolled across the stage it felt like Swift was as good as gone. Rumors began swirling that his time in Detroit may be up before
Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. collapsed on the track and died over the past week. Two other horses also died as either a result of racing or training, including Derby entrant Wild On Ice. Joseph is set to saddle Lord
Michigan transfer Dickinson headed to Kansas next season
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, said in a social media post Thursday that he was headed to Kansas for the upcoming season. Dickinson chose the Jayhawks after visits to Villanova, Kentucky, Maryland and Georgetown. The 7-foot-1 center led the Michigan Wolverines to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and
The Keon Coleman Replacement
It's no secret that the loss of Keon Coleman was a big blow for MSU football fans. A guy that some believe will be going in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. It won't be easy to replace him, but there are definitely options for Michigan State to consider. https://twitter.com/keoncoleman6/status/1653963039702503427?s=20 Current MSU Football WRs At the moment, Michigan State have Tre Mosley as their WR1,
Tigers Take on Struggling Cardinals
After a huge three game sweep of the New York Mets, the Detroit Tigers will turn their attention to St. Louis. The struggling Cardinals will welcome Detroit in for a three game set. Pitching Matchups The Detroit Tigers will send Matthew Boyd to the hill in game one. He will be opposed by Jordan Montgomery who was acquired by St. Louis last year from the Yankees. Boyd
Detroit Lions: The 3 most impactful moves of the offseason
With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the Detroit Lions' offseason is starting to simmer down. The team will continue to make new additions and potential trades, but the bulk of player movement is officially over. Lions' GM Brad Holmes was active on the free agent market and made numerous trades during the draft. Detroit overhauled its secondary and added key pieces to a defense that
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