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
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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
Make it four: Lions’ Jared Goff added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster for this Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old Goff is now a three-time Pro Bowler, his first in Detroit, after totaling 4,438 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions this past season. In his two seasons with the…… MORE
Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
With the Philadelphia Eagles making the Super Bowl, two Detroit Lions players in wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell have made the NFC Pro Bowl roster as replacements. Both St. Brown and Sewell have made the Pro Bowl for the first time in their respective careers and join teammate Frank Ragnow,…… MORE
Three Tigers prospects land on MLB Pipeline’s 2023 Top 100 Preseason Prospect Rankings
MLB Pipeline recently released its 2023 Top Preseason Prospect Rankings prior to the start of Spring Training, and three Detroit Tigers prospects have cracked the list. Jackson Jobe, the 20-year-old, was drafted by the Tigers with the 3rd overall pick during the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school and spent this past season at…… MORE
Dan Campbell left out of AP Coach Of The Year finalist group
Dan Campbell’s growth and maturity as a head coach in the NFL was on full display in the final 10 weeks of the season. The Detroit Lions finished the 2022 regular season with a 9-8 record after a terrible 1-6 start. Campbell’s team finished with six more wins than last year, nearly getting the final…… MORE
Ford Field to host two USFL teams during upcoming 2023 season
It’s official, Ford Field in downtown Detroit will be the host site for not just one United States Football League team, but TWO USFL teams during the upcoming 2023 season. Detroit is now one of four hub cities that will host two teams each joining Birmingham, Alabama (Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers), Memphis, Tennessee…… MORE
