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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
Lions Super Bowl Dream Dashed in Heartbreaking Defeat to 49ers
Sunday night in Santa Clara marked the end of an era-defining season for the Detroit Lions, falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Trailing by 17 points, the 49ers rallied to a 34-31 victory, booking their ticket to the Super Bowl and sending the Lions back to Detroit for an offseason that arrived two weeks premature. The Lions' first half performance was a
Detroit Pistons: Jalen Duren DOMINATES in win over OKC Thunder
DETROIT, MI - Jalen Duren was dominant in the Detroit Pistons 120-104 victory over the now 32-14 Oklahoma City Thunder. And his effort seemed to greatly influence the flow of the entire game. Duren finished with a double double scoring 22 points, and a career high in rebounds (21) and assists (6). And that hustle he displayed was contagious as the entire team showed a different energy
Detroit Pistons WIN in Monte Morris’ Return
DETROIT, MI - Monte Morris finally made his Detroit Pistons debut against the Charlotte Hornets in a 113-106 win after missing the first 43 games of the season. After a trade in the offseason that brought the Flint, MI native home, injuries have derailed his opportunities to see the court. Though he’s made many contributions off the court in the Flint and Detroit communities, many fans have
Detroit Lions: A Bully-Proof Team Even the 49ers Cannot Intimidate
In a league where the balance of power shifts rapidly, the Detroit Lions have emerged as more than just contenders. They are a team that demands respect. This young squad, often underestimated due to their inexperience, has turned their perceived weakness into their greatest strength. Under Campbell's guidance, they've adopted a demeanor that's all grit and no quit, a testament to a coach who has transformed an
Detroit Pistons: Jaden Ivey Needs the Ball Even When Cade Returns
Detroit, MI - Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is hitting his stride and proving himself on both ends of the court. And most importantly, head coach Monty Williams has taken notice of his efforts. Over the last fifteen games Ivey has averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and five assists with increased effort on the defensive end. Entering the season many fans were eager to see the backcourt
Lions take Dan Campbell swagger to NFC championship game
Get ready for an onslaught of opinions on why the Detroit Lions cannot beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game. Do not be offended. This is not another Detroit vs. Everybody situation. The Niners are a great team. They are probably more talented and have been in this position before. They have two MVP candidates in quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey.
Lions Grit and Blueberry Blitz leads to Historic Playoff Win over Buccaneers
Adorned in their iconic "blueberry" jerseys, the Detroit Lions were ready for their second consecutive playoff showdown at Ford Field. They were buoyed by a roaring crowd of 66,201 fans injecting electricity into the atmosphere. Their adversaries, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, steered by quarterback Baker Mayfield, braved the chilly Sunday afternoon in Detroit. Thankfully, the game's indoor setting mitigated the impact of the biting cold. With the
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