Category Archives: Sports ~ Detroit Lions
Lions, Matthew Stafford agree to five-year, $135 million extension
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Matthew Stafford’s deal is done, and the Lions’ quarterback–now the highest-paid player in NFL history–will be wearing Honolulu blue an...
Aug 28, 2017
Lions’ starters fall flat in 30-28 exhibition loss to Patriots
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsWhat a difference playing a good quarterback makes. The Lions, who faced the likes of Scott Tolizien and Christian Hackenburg in their first two preseason games,...
Aug 26, 2017
Lions’ locker room abuzz with Mayweather-McGregor fight, won’t rule out ‘Notorious’ upset
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets On Saturday night, the combat sports world will be at a stand still when undefeated boxer and five-time champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather takes on ...
Aug 24, 2017
Roger Goodell says Detroit among 24 cities bidding to host the NFL Draft
Dan Miller (L), Roger Goodell, and Rod Wood (R) | Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets DETROIT–NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in town on Tuesday night for a Lions Fan Forum at Ford Field...
Aug 23, 2017
Lions president Rod Wood: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to visit Ford Field on Tuesday
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The NFL commissioner is coming to Detroit on Tuesday. Roger Goodell will be in town to visit the newly renovated Ford Field, Lions team president Rod Wood anno...
Aug 20, 2017
Lions’ defense dominates in 16-6 win over Jets
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Led by a stingy defensive performance, the Lions defeated the Jets 16-6 at the newly renovated Ford Field on Saturday night. Defensive end Cornelius Washington...
Aug 20, 2017
Lions’ Golden Tate says rookie WR Kenny Golladay has potential to be ‘dominant’
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–The hype surrounding Lions rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay has continued to grow with each passing day of this year’s training camp....
Aug 19, 2017
Lions Tuesday Report: Week 2 training camp review
Photo: Detroitlions.com In this week’s Lions report, we take a look back at Week 2 of training camp, and the team’s 24-10 win over the Colts, with interviews, highlights, quotes of the wee...
Aug 15, 2017
Lions defeat Colts 24-10 in preseason opener, Kerry Hyder suffers achilles injury
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Detroit Lions opened up their preseason with a win on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Matthew Stafford playe...
Aug 14, 2017
Lions TE Eric Ebron ‘probably’ back next week after brief appearance at practice
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets INDIANAPOLIS–The Detroit Lions concluded their second joint session with the Colts on Friday morning, and Rick Wagner, the team’s starting right...
Aug 12, 2017
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