The United States Football League (USFL) is getting set for its second season of their reboot that kicks off on Sunday, April 16th, and the Michigan Panthers recently announced their full ten-game regular season schedule. All Panthers home games this season will be played at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.… MORE
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Pro Bowl Games: Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown claims “Best Catch” crown
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown showed off his receiving skills during Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games that included the two-year pro winning the “Best Catch” Championship. Also, the former USC Trojan was able to find the endzone during the flag football festivities: When all of the festivities were said and done, the NFC came…… MORE
Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was recently named by the National Hockey League as its Second Star of the Week for his offensive display during Saturday’s All-Star Game in Sunrise, Florida. The 26-year-old Larkin helped the Atlantic Division capture the All-Star Game crown with wins over the Metropolitan and Central Divisions by 10-6 and…… MORE
Lions hire Scottie Montgomery as new assistant head coach and running backs coach
The Detroit Lions have quickly found their replacement for the departing Duce Staley, who is leaving to join Frank Reich’s staff in Indianapolis. The 44-year-old Montgomery comes to Detroit from the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent the last two seasons as the running backs coach. The former wide receiver spent four seasons in the NFL…… MORE
Mike Nolan named new head coach of USFL’s Michigan Panthers, Jeff Fisher steps down
The United States Football League’s Michigan Panthers will have a new head coach in the spring as Mike Nolan takes over for Jeff Fisher, who resigned due after one season due to personal reasons. Last season, the Panthers finished year one of the USFL’s reboot with the second-worst record in the league at 2-8.… MORE
Lions hire two new assistants in Dre Bly and Steve Heiden
The Detroit Lions have brought on two new assistant coaches to the staff that includes a former fan favorite returning to the “Motor City.” The 45-year-old Bly spent four seasons in Detroit from 2003-06 totaling 202 tackles (176 solo), 19 interceptions, 5 fumble recoveries, and 3 defensive touchdowns. The Virginia native spent the past four…… MORE
Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain receives contract extension through 2026
Central Michigan Chippewas head football coach Jim McElwain is sticking around the Mount Pleasant area for at least a few more years after “quietly” getting a contract extension prior to the start of the 2022 season. During his first four seasons with the Chippewas, the 60-year-old McElwain has compiled a 24-21 record that includes a…… MORE
Lions assistant head coach Duce Staley leaving for Carolina Panthers
Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley is leaving for an elevated position with the Carolina Panthers under new head coach Frank Reich. After serving as an assistant coach in various roles with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011-20, the soon-to-be 48-year-old Staley spent the last two seasons in Detroit under head coach Dan…… MORE
“I’m retiring….for good.”: Tom Brady announces retirement after 23 seasons
After 23 seasons in the National Football League and winning seven Super Bowl Championships, the greatest winner in the history of the league has decided to call it a career….for real this time. The former Michigan Wolverine played 20 seasons with the New England Patriots and three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers capturing six titles…… MORE
Pistons rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren to participate in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars
Detroit Pistons rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren will participate in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars to be held on Friday, February 17th at 9 pm from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ivey, the 5th overall pick by the Pistons in the 2022 NBA Draft, has averaged 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and…… MORE
