Detroit Red Wings netminder Alex Nedeljkovic was placed on waivers yesterday, but after no other NHL team claimed him during the 24-hour window, he cleared waivers and was sent back to Detroit. Nedeljkovic, the 27-year-old native of Ohio, will rejoin the Grand Rapids Griffins following a six-game conditioning stint. In 68 games played with the…… MORE
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Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond named NHL’s Second Star of the Week
Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond has been named as the National Hockey League’s Second Star of the Week following his three-game performance last week. This season, the 20-year-old native of Sweden and former #4 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has tallied 30 points (13 points and 17 assists) in 41 games…… MORE
GVSU’s Matt Mitchell steps down as head football coach after 13 seasons, takes new job at Wisconsin
GVSU Football Head Coach Matt Mitchell has decided to step down after 13 seasons at the helm and has reportedly accepted the special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coaching position at the University of Wisconsin under new head coach Luke Fickell. According to the GVSU release above, Mitchell guided the Lakers to seven NCAA DII Playoff appearances, two NCAA DII…… MORE
Seahawks donate nearly $20,000 to the Detroit Lions Foundation as a “Thank You” for last Sunday’s win in Green Bay
We have to admit….this is pretty classy from the Seattle Seahawks organization and their fans: Thanks to the Lions shocking the Packers at Lambeau Field last Sunday night, 20-16, the Seahawks were able to slip in to the final NFC Playoff spot with a 9-8 record. The Lions also finished the 2022 season with a…… MORE
Lions’ Kalif Raymond named AP Second Team All-Pro
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond has been tabbed by the Associated Press as a Second Team All-Pro member as a punt returner. In case you missed it, below are the complete AP First and Second Team All-Pro members: Raymond, the 28-year-old, finished the 2022 season with 47 catches for 616 yards while also averaging…… MORE
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren to depart for front office position with the Chicago Bears
Current Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is expected to leave to go back to the National Football League to become the new president and CEO of the Chicago Bears. Warren has been the commissioner of the Big Ten since 2020 and has held NFL front office positions previously with the St. Louis Rams (1997-2000), Detroit…… MORE
Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson earns NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors
Former Michigan Wolverine and current Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been tabbed as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for December and January. In his rookie campaign, the former #2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft appeared in all 17 games totaling 52 tackles (34 solo), 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, and…… MORE
Tigers announce adjusted outfield dimensions beginning this season
Beginning on Opening Day 2023, the Detroit Tigers are moving in the outfield fences at Comerica Park while also lowering the walls in certain areas. According to the Tigers article above, the 412-foot center field will stand as the second deepest in baseball behind only Coors Field at 415, while the league average is 402.… MORE
Lions’ Jamaal Williams named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has been tabbed by the National Football League as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his Week #18 performance on Sunday Night Football in the 20-16 road victory over the Green Bay Packers. This season, the 27-year-old posted 1,066 yards rushing on 262 carries to go with…… MORE
Final AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Michigan finishes 2022 season in a familiar spot
The Associated Press recently released its final Top 25 College Football Poll for the 2022 season following Georgia’s dismantling of TCU in the National Championship Game to claim back-to-back crowns, and the Michigan Wolverines found themselves in familiar territory for the second consecutive season. The Wolverines open up the 2023 season on Saturday, September 2nd…… MORE
