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Remembering Jerry Green: Detroit sports writer at 56 Super Bowls
DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Green, a Detroit sports writer who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94, The Detroit News said Friday. https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1639321189947686912?s=20 Green retired as a columnist at the News in 2004 but continued to attend the Super Bowl for the newspaper until this year. His streak began with Green Bay’s 35-10 victory over Kansas City in the first Super Bowl in 1967. “Jerry Green was
Detroit Lions: Mid-to-late round QBs in the draft
The Detroit Lions have secured a backup quarterback for the 2023 season. This past week, the team re-signed 2022 backup Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal. The contract details were not initially disclosed. Sudfeld returns for another season after joining Detroit's roster right before the start of the 2022 regular season. Sudfeld, a former sixth-round pick, has made his way around the NFL as a backup quarterback.
Fantasy Football FA Winners and Losers
Free agency has more of an impact on fantasy football than the NFL Draft. With most of the higher-end free agents off the board we can start projecting the fantasy outlook for next year. Here are a few notable winners and losers heading into next season. Winners: Tony Pollard – Dallas Cowboys This is less about Pollard and more about Ezekiel Elliot. The rumor mill is circulating
Taylor Decker: Pride of the Lions
As the longest-tenured player on the Detroit Lions, Taylor Decker has experienced his share of rough seasons. However, his positive attitude and gratitude for his life have helped him maintain perspective through it all. “We’ve had some shit seasons here. But, man, I have a f--king great life," Decker himself has stated. "Why am I going to come into the building and be all ‘Woe is me.
Texas seeks 1st Final Four in 20 years, Miami its 1st ever
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas coach Rodney Terry was not more than 20 minutes removed from a resounding win over Xavier in the Sweet 16 when he was asked about the next mammoth task during what is becoming an improbable run toward a home-state Final Four. How do you slow down Nijel Pack and high-scoring Miami? “You're not going to let me enjoy this for one
Carter Hart’s Stellar Performance Leads Flyers to Season Sweep over Red Wings
The Philadelphia Flyers kept the Detroit Red Wings scoreless at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly. In his first start in goal for Detroit since December 8th, while facing numerous quality scoring chances from Philly, Alex Nedeljkovic looked sharp for the majority of the game. Despite managing 29 shots on goal, the Red Wings struggled to create any momentum offensively til late in the game and were
Former Piston Luke Kennard makes 10 3-pointers, Grizzlies Clinch
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Ja Morant scored 18 points and had eight assists in his second game after serving an
Detroit Tigers looking to make final touches to Opening Day roster
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a series of tough decisions to make as the last days of spring training are here. On Friday, the Tigers announced a series of roster moves: optioned pitcher RHP Will Vest and catcher to Triple-A Toledo Andy Ibáñez was sent down to minor league camp Pitcher Michael Lorenzen and infielder Tyler Nevin will start the season on the IL. Lefty Joey
Pistons Draft Preview: Amen Thompson, Guard, City Reapers
The 2023 NBA draft is a colossal one for the Detroit Pistons. With fans waiting patiently for the winner that Troy Weaver promised he was building, there is hope this is the last time the Detroit Pistons have a top five-pick for some time. Most are locked in on players like Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller, but Amen Thompson is a prospect that deserves some consideration. Let's
Jared Goff is the Top Quarterback in the NFC North
Jared Goff is the NFC North's Top QB...and it's not even close. A Controversial Debate Ignites The recent ranking by Robert Griffin III on ESPN's Get Up has sparked a heated debate. He failed to include Jared Goff in his top five list of NFC quarterbacks, and its blasphemous. While Griffin's list – Jalen Hurts, Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, and Geno Smith – rightfully places
The Detroit Lions biggest remaining need
The Detroit Lions and GM Brad Holmes attacked the free agent market. After posting a top-five offense in 2022, Detroit reloaded its weaponry for the upcoming season. The Lions upgraded at running back after signing David Montgomery to a three-year deal. The team found a stop-gap option at right guard by bringing back Graham Glasgow for a second stint in the Motor City. Some names like Jamaal
Top DJ Chark Replacements for the Lions
The Detroit Lions will now NEED to add another wide receiver this offseason. With the departure of DJ Chark, who joined the Carolina Panthers on a one-year deal, the Lions should dip into the WR market once again. With how Brad Holmes and the Lions have handled free agency and the offseason, they are setting themselves up with plenty of options and ammo. The Lions may opt
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