Gator's Blog: This Lions Season Is Something Special
The season has been special for so many reasons, but most importantly because the Lions have exceeded expectations.
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The season has been special for so many reasons, but most importantly because the Lions have exceeded expectations.
The Lions' decades-long search for a quarterback has ended with Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick overall in 2009, who will play in more games this season than he did in the previous two years combined.
The Detroit Lions rally in the final minutes of the game to beat the Oakland Raiders 28-27 on Sunday.
Now in his fourth season, Cliff Avril has become perhaps the most consistent player on the Detroit Lions' vaunted defensive line
Cliff Avril began last weekend's game by forcing a fumble and ended it by recovering one.
I believe my brother! If this guy can survive "The Black Hole" then seriously how scary can it be?
Lions and Raiders tied for most personal fouls committed this year with 27 apiece.
This week marked the return of Lions' Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from his two week suspension.
Frank Said after shoot around today that he will go with the lineup of Will Bynum, Ben Gordon, Damien Wilkins, Charlie Villanueva and Greg Monroe as his starters.
Early on, the Lions Calvin Johnson had been on pace to become only the third receiver in NFL history to catch 20 or more touchdown passes in a season, joining Randy Moss and Jerry Rice.
Almost from the moment he took over in Oakland, coach Hue Jackson vowed to fix the Raiders' perpetually leaky run defense and curb their propensity for penalties.
The Lions gearing up for their weekend road trip to Oakland and still shorthanded on defense, another practice day without Louis Delmas, Eric Wright, Aaron Berry, Justin Durant and Nick Fairley all sitting out today's workout.
The cynical would say the Lions could just as easily be 5-8 instead of 8-5.
Ndamukong Suh is back with the Detroit Lions. And he's not interested in rehashing the past.
As for whether Suh had taken time to apologize to his teammates, the Portland native said "I think there is a correct way and right timing for everything and like I said, things that are in house stay in house.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has rejoined his teammates.
Joel Zumaya threw for nearly 50 scouts today down in Houston. Reports say the former Tiger was hitting between 93 and 96 MPH on the radar gun.
The cynical would say the Lions could just as easily be 5-8 instead of 8-5.
The New York Jets have signed veteran safety Gerald Alexander, adding depth to the position two days after Jim Leonhard was lost for the season because of a knee injury.
The newest edition of the NFL Power Ranking have been released.
The Lions get their usual Tuesday off before returning to practice tomorrow.
Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz joined Karsch and Anderson today to talk about the return of Ndamukong Suh and how his team is feeling after the win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Sure, the Detroit Lions will acknowledge they got a break when linebacker DeAndre Levy grabbed the facemask of Minnesota quarterback Joe Webb on the final play in Sunday's win.
Police in Monroe, Michigan, say they are investigating the death of a 20-month-old child on Tuesday.
Our holiday week in Michigan has more warm days than not, and that does help and hinder our travel.
Joseph McDonald, 70, cares for his 41-year-old disabled daughter, which he says can be challenging to get to and from the hospital. But that's about to change, thanks to St. Joseph's Helpers.
For the second year in a row, Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its attendance incentive program which gives high school students the opportunity to earn money for showing up to every class.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
As Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan prepares to leave his post, the three-term mayor announced Tuesday that the city will have a $105 million budget surplus.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
Police in Monroe, Michigan, say they are investigating the death of a 20-month-old child on Tuesday.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Our holiday week in Michigan has more warm days than not, and that does help and hinder our travel.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing a 21-point lead.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Our holiday week in Michigan has more warm days than not, and that does help and hinder our travel.
Mild temperatures continue this week with a risk of freezing rain on Friday.
A Center Line, Michigan, man is receiving a special gift before Christmas.
For the second year in a row, Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing back its attendance incentive program, which gives high school students the opportunity to earn money for showing up to every class.
As Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan prepares to leave his post, the three-term mayor announced Tuesday that the city will have a $105 million budget surplus.