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  • Amadeus Lombardi

Amadeus Lombardi: The Next Big Thing for the Detroit Red Wings?

By |April 13th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Red Wings, NHL|Tags: , , , |

As the Red Wings' current season draws to a close, attention is increasingly turning towards the team's future and the potential it holds. One player in particular, Amadeus Lombardi, has been making waves in the OHL. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1646151279222091783 In his second season with the Flint Firebirds, Lombardi has accumulated an impressive 102 points - including 45 goals and 57 assists - in 67 games. Despite the Firebirds' disappointing

  • Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions should take a swing on potential franchise QB Anthony Richardson

By |April 13th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , , |

The Detroit Lions are in a good spot as far as the quarterback position is concerned. The team's starter Jared Goff enjoyed a Pro Bowl season. He posted his second-most touchdowns and third-most passing yards in a single season in 2022. With the Lions finishing 9-8, Goff helped the team to its first winning season since 2017. Alongside offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Goff led a Lions offense

  • Okudah

Okudah trade made common sense and financial sense

By |April 13th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , , |

Teams lose trades when they deal a former first-round selection for a fifth-round pick. On paper the Detroit Lions lost the deal that sent corner back Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick. However, it made financial sense and it made common sense for the Lions to cut their losses and ship out a man who never fit and will never fit for the

  • Malik Hall

Michigan State forward Malik Hall returning for 5th season

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Michigan State, NCAA|Tags: , , , |

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State forward Malik Hall announced Tuesday on social media he’s returning for a fifth season. Malik Hall is the second Michigan State senior to return for a fifth year, making his announcement a day after standout guard Tyson Walker said he’s also taking advantage of the extra year granted to players during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return of the two starters provides experience

  • Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons 2022-23 Season Grades

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Pistons|Tags: , , , |

With the 2022-2023 NBA regular season in the books, let's take a look back at the Detroit Pistons year. While the Detroit Pistons did have the worst record in the NBA, we will take a look at the individual players and give them a grade for the season. Let's get to grading! https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/1645806067702722564?s=20 Jaden Ivey- A Jaden Ivey lived up to all expectations in his rookie season.

  • Troy Weaver and Dwane Casey hug at the Detroit Pistons exit interview media sessions at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center. Mandatory Photo Credit: Brandon Dent Woodward Sports Network Pistons Beat Reporter

Detroit Pistons: Dwane Casey Speaks on Commitment to the City

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Pistons, NBA|Tags: , , |

A day after the Detroit Pistons players held a final media session to close the 2022-23 NBA season, Troy Weaver and Dwane Casey stepped to the podium. Most were eager to ask Dwane Casey questions about his role, and the events around stepping down as head coach. Dwane Casey, who accepted a front office position within the organization, is eager to continue the work started as coach.

  • Hendon Hooker

Hendon Hooker Could Change Everything

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , , , |

Hendon Hooker was a force to be reckoned with at the University of Tennessee, and he could be the next quarterback for the Detroit Lions. While most draft talk has largely forgotten about Hooker, his performance and character speaks volumes on the player he could become. His 2022 season was electric and drew the attention of the nation. The fact he's not a top 10 prospect is

  • Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers: Early Optimism Wiped Away by Bad Start

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Tigers, MLB|Tags: , , , |

With the excitement of Opening Day behind us, it’s now time to focus on the early parts of the Detroit Tigers' season. New foods at the ballpark, cheap tickets, picking a somewhat warm day to go, who to go with, and seeing Miguel Cabrera suit up for his last season. Unfortunately, Tiger diehards are already thinking about the worst because we’ve seen this before... ...a bad start

  • Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Roar into 90th Season Celebrations

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , |

As the Detroit Lions gear up for their 90th season, the team is excited to unveil a series of celebrations to honor this milestone in club history throughout the 2023-2024 NFL League year. Season-long festivities will include the introduction of a special logo, set to make a grand entrance at Ford Field and on the Lions uniform. A Logo with a Vintage Twist Drawing inspiration from the

  • Detroit Lions

Reacting to Mel Kiper’s NFL Mock Draft

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , , , , , |

Love him or hate him, ESPN's Mel Kiper has established himself as the face of NFL Draft analysis for decades. Since his first appearance in 1984, Kiper has been a mainstay in ESPN's draft coverage. Kiper recently released his fourth NFL Mock Draft for the 2023 class. He goes through the first two rounds predicting the first 63 selections. The accuracy of mock drafts is rarely ever

  • Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions could fill quarterback room this off-season

By |April 12th, 2023|Categories: Detroit Lions, NFL|Tags: , , , |

"The Detroit Lions could fill quarterback room this off-season" The debate around town should be which direction the Detroit Lions head in securing a backup quarterback to starter Jared Goff. Do they go with the veteran journeyman Teddy Bridgewater or draft University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker? Why not do both, if possible? When you look at General Manager Brad Holmes’ history he loves to fill position

  • Claressa Shields

Flint-native Claressa Shields to fight for world championship at LCA

By |April 11th, 2023|Categories: Boxing|Tags: , , , |

Claressa Shields to fight Gabriels in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena DETROIT (AP) — The Motor City has landed a big punch to get back in the fight game. Claressa Shields will fight Hanna Gabriels for the women’s world middleweight championship on June 3, bringing boxing to Little Caesars Arena for the first time since it opened in 2017. DAZN, which will carry the match live, made the announcement. Shields,

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