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Detroit Lions NFL Combine Preview: Defensive Linemen to Watch
As the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine unfolds, the spotlight intensifies on the top defensive talents making their way to the league. With an eye on refining their defensive line, the Detroit Lions are seeking out those who could don the Honolulu Blue and Silver with distinction. This year's participants include a mix of well-known top prospects and hidden gems. Among the standout talents are three top defensive
A three-peat or a first by the Lions? Which is more likely to happen?
"A three-peat or a first by the Lions? Which is more likely to happen?" The most noise to filter from the NFL in the weeks following the Super Bowl came out of Kansas City and Detroit. The Chiefs, after winning their second consecutive Super Bowl over the San Francisco 49ers, has been to three peat. After getting a taste of championship week where he lost to the
Detroit basketball: A house of horrors
"Detroit basketball: A house of horrors" One of my many duties as a prep sports writer at The Detroit Free Press was to organize photo shoots for the paper’s All Metro and All City teams. The year was 1986. The Free Press All-Metro team met at University of Detroit’s Calihan Hall to be photographed. During a 10 minute span Terry Mills who won a national championship at
2024 NFL Scouting Combine Guide PLUS Spotlight on Michigan
As the NFL Draft looms on the horizon, the spotlight turns to Indianapolis where the 37th annual NFL Scouting Combine is about to kick into high gear. From February 26 to March 4, Lucas Oil Stadium will buzz with the energy of 321 college football players, each with aspirations of elevating their draft stock in front of all 32 NFL teams. The combine is the nexus for
Why the Orlando Magic rebuild has left Detroit Pistons in the rear view
DETROIT, MI - The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic faced off in battle of rebuilds on opposite ends of the spectrum. Many fans have wondered very loudly how the two teams seemingly started off in the same place but have drifted so far apart. The Pistons are trying to stave off setting the franchise low in wins while the Magic are tied for 7th in the eastern
Detroit Tigers Bet on Potential with Hiura Signing, Dickerson Trade
The Detroit Tigers are making calculated moves to strengthen their team for the 2024 season and beyond. By signing Keston Hiura and trading for Blake Dickerson, they're focusing on both the present and future. Hiura's signing is seen as a chance for a comeback, offering the team a potential high-reward scenario. Dickerson brings valuable left-handed pitching depth to the farm system. These moves are part of the
Hope Springs Eternal: Detroit Tigers Draw Inspiration from Lions
Baseball season has arrived, with Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers marking the start of spring training. The buzz is undeniable, as position players have also begun to assemble, eager for the full squad to gather for the first time. This transition from the Detroit Lions' historic season to the Tigers might seem abrupt, but there's a compelling narrative unfolding. Much like the Lions before their transformative 2023
A Michael Jordan Mystery on Valentine’s Day
Frank Sinatra famously voiced the lyrics, “love and marriage, they go together like a horse and carriage…this I tell you brother, you can’t have one without the other.” So-to for sports fans, you can’t have Michael Jordan without his number 23. But on one fateful Valentine’s Night years ago, MJ wore number 12 on his jersey rather than 23. Was it to commemorate 12 roses? Was it
If Dan Campbell Builds It, Super Bowls Will Come for the Lions
At the NFL Honors, Detroit's Keegan-Michael Key unveiled the Associated Press’ NFL awards, placing a spotlight on the Lions. Despite Head Coach Dan Campbell finishing third for Coach of the Year, the moment was less about the snub and more about igniting confidence among Lions fans. They now dream of the day their team in Honolulu blue and silver will lift the Lombardi Trophy. The Lions' achievements
Brad Holmes is right. The Lions are just getting started
What’s it going to take for this community to totally buy into the Detroit Lions? Every loss was met with doom and gloom. Even when the Lions advanced to the NFC Championship game, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, local pundits warned us that the Lions may never be in this position again. Even Lions Coach Dan Campbell sounded the alarm. They told us about
Pain from losing NFC Championship should fuel Lions
This was Larry Bird stealing the pass from Isiah Thomas in the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals. This was the Detroit Red Wings getting swept by the New Jersey Devils in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals. And it was boxer Joe Louis losing to Max Schmeling by knock out in a 1936 heavyweight boxing match. These were all devastating sports moments that sent our city into shock, just
Another WTF moment derails Lions Super Bowl bid
How many of you made reservations to MGM Grand Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas? How many of you called Delta or Spirit Airlines to price round trip tickets to Vegas from Detroit? It looked so promising as the Detroit Lions battled the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. But the Lions always seem to have that wtf moment in big games. There was the
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