Lions Want To Shed Reputation For Being Penalty-Happy, Undisciplined
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz must have minded the team's 11 penalties for 88 yards a little more than he let on after the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz must have minded the team's 11 penalties for 88 yards a little more than he let on after the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Tigers organization took a few steps in Jhonny Peralta's direction yesterday when GM Dave Dombrowski offered reporters that the currently suspended infielder would begin work with the team's instructional league.
And no one has a better perspective on a great, grinding fight than the guys who grind out football games every week. Who do the Detroit Lions players pick as the winner?
"Mr. Suh explained to officers that he was "in fear" for his and family members safety daily and would always protect his family (he stated, 'If you think I show aggression on the football field, I would show more to protect my family)" the report says.
"The league's out of control with some of these fines," placekicker David Akers said. "It's like it's Monopoly money, it's not real. That's a lot of money."
Writing that a perennially hapless Detroit Lions team that went 4-12 in 2012 will play for a conference championship in 2013 takes a considerable measure of vision and optimism.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh says he is appealing the NFL's $100,000 fine against him for his hit on a Vikings player over the weekend.
Barkevious Mingo doesn't have to wait any longer. He's recovered from a scary injury and cleared to play.
Drew Stanton reminisced Tuesday on his time with the Detroit Lions and offered insight on the messy quarterback situation taking place at his alma mater.
It's not everyday you get to hear what happens between the lines of a NFL franchise.
Tigers catcher Alex Avila had a four-hit night during a 9-1 win at Chicago Tuesday.
Oscar De La Hoya has admitted himself to a treatment facility as he continues to fight substance abuse, just days ahead of the big fight his company is promoting between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Canelo Alvarez.
Notre Dame is still struggling to get from the red zone to the end zone.
This is one of those rare weeks when even Michigan fans might hope for an Ohio State victory.
The Buffalo Bills have promoted cornerback Johnny Adams from the practice squad to the active roster.