Lions Pull Out A Big Win To Kick Off Season
While playing Adrian Peterson can be daunting for any team, the Lions stepped up, performed relatively well, and pulled out the ever-important first game win.
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While playing Adrian Peterson can be daunting for any team, the Lions stepped up, performed relatively well, and pulled out the ever-important first game win.
The Calvin Johnson-Reggie Bush duality worked exactly as the Detroit Lions dreamed it would in the team's regular season opener Sunday.
Ndamukong Suh said earlier in the week that he would be lying if he said he did not want to be a captain, and his teammates granted that desire.
Matthew Stafford learned a while ago that as the quarterback, he better be ready to accept plenty of blame when his team loses.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows Jaworski's reputation, but that does not mean he takes Jaworski's criticism to heart.
There are a large number of high-profile players who, due to injuries or poor performance, disappointed last season. Here are 10 who are poised to return to form this year.
Calvin Johnson had an otherworldly season for the Detroit Lions, but one his counterparts on the receiving corps thinks he can be even greater — with a little help.
As it turned out, the Lions did not need any excuses. They hung 40 points on the Patriots, buoyed by short fields provided by a defense that forced four turnovers over the course of the game.
Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes to Jordan Cameron and perhaps ended any more discussion about a quarterback competition in Cleveland, leading the Browns to a 24-6 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
An offensive touchdown by the first string with a nice balance of running and passing.
Having an elite signal-caller who can win you the game in crunch time is essential for any NFL franchise.
Shaking her long, blonde hair Hall looked like a dance pro at a recent "Dancing With The Stars" event that benefited Jack's Place for Autism Foundation.
SI.com published a detailed breakdown of the mechanics and decision-making of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who received a handsomecontract extension a few weeks ago.
Watching the Detroit Lions celebrate the first NFL kick of YouTube sensation Havard Rugland, one might think he had just won the team a playoff game.
When it comes to creating the kind of quality depth needed to sustain a team throughout the next 17 weeks, however, preseason games are crucial.
With the NFL regular season fast approaching I wanted to take a look at who I thought were the top five NFL players with the best chance to win the MVP award for 2013 along with their Vegas odds.
Lions running back Reggie Bush has carried 443 times over the past two seasons, but still hasn't reached 1,000 carries in his seven-year career.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson expects big contributions from the team's running backs - and not just Reggie Bush.
Reggie Bush talked with 97.1 The Ticket Friday about training camp, why he chose the Lions and what he hopes to do for the team this season.
The Detroit Lions slipped back to their losing ways last season, dropping their final eight games to flop to 4-12, making their appearance in the 2011 playoffs look like a fluke.
As far as which Big Ten teams will play in the bowl, Lewand said the selection process will be different than past years.
In honor of the Stafford signing -- here's a user video gem of Gator re-enactmenting Trent Dilfer's Tweets where he lavishes praise on the QB.
Did you set your lawn ablaze when you got dandelions? Did you divorce your wife for dinner related failure? ("Bottom line: She burned pasta.")
Stafford threw more interceptions and had 21 fewer touchdown passes in 2012 than he did the previous year.
I do not believe Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is worth $15 million a year.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Police in Detroit are investigating after a shooting on a freeway in Detroit that left a vehicle with multiple bullet holes Friday night.
A new state task force will look to address the high rates of violence against Indigenous people in Michigan.
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says Monday is looking to be wet, with snow possible in some parts of Michigan.
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield is helping people in need with baskets filled with a full Thanksgiving meal.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Meteorologists say a mix of snow and rain may be seen in portions of the northeast on Thursday.
Jagger is ready to meet the public. The 3-year-old sloth bear now has access to her outdoor habitat at the Detroit Zoo, less than two weeks after her arrival from the Idaho Falls Zoo.