Leshoure Back At Practice For Lions
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is back at practice after recovering from a right hamstring injury.
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Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is back at practice after recovering from a right hamstring injury.
What did Goodell plan to say to Leshoure and Fairley? "You are an NFL player and you have to conduct yourself a certain way and hold yourself to that standard."
1. Who is going to start at the cornerback spot opposite Chris Houston?
The Detroit Lions took a leap toward respectability last season when they made a playoff appearance for the first time in more than a decade.
Here's the stat that defines the Lions offseason: relevant free agents signed, four; offseason arrests, six.
Mikel Leshoure took the handoff from Matthew Stafford. He made two quick jukes and then burst through the line and sprinted toward the end zone.
The Detroit Lions took a hit to their roster Wednesday and another one could be coming in what has turned into an offseason marred by off-field trouble.
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure has been suspended for two games without pay and will have to give up two more game checks for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
"There has to be accountability, there will be accountability," said Detroit Lions' Tom Lewand.
Club president Tim Lewand said he has been in contact with commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the off-field troubles of second-year players Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure.
Last Saturday, for the second time in less than two months, Lions 2011 first-round pick Nick Fairley was arrested.
Monday the Lions were on the field for the first day of OTA's (organized team activities) in Allen Park.
The Lions have some drama as they begin organized team activities in Allen Park this week.
When Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure were arrested for bad driving and possession of marijuana people emailed me and said Lions coach Jim Schwartz has lost control of the team.
The Lions haven't had a quiet offseason. Instead current and former players have spent a fair amount of time on the police blotter.
On draft red flags, Lewand said, "There are a lot of different risks: medical risks, character risks, work ethic. There are a lot of different things to look at."
"I expect he'll be treated just like everybody else, and his rights will be respected," said Mikel Leshoure's attorney Joseph Lavigne of Farmington Hills.
The thought of young athletes and pot does compromise the integrity of sports. And that, in my opinion, would be true if marijuana were legal, too.
In fact, the first question that should be asked of Leshoure, Fairley and Culbreath is this: is marijuana worth losing a way of life that so few men are able to enjoy?
Spotted red-handed trying to shove marijuana into his mouth, the cop told him to spit it out, the chief said. LeShoure complied.
In a recent GQ interview rap superstar Eminem talks about the future of the Detroit Lions.
Two of the Lions' top three draft picks were seated at different ends of the locker room Thursday.
The Lions wasted no time finding a couple of running backs to fill the tall order of replacing second round pick Mikel Leshoure who was lost for the season on Monday after suffering a torn Achilles tendon.
A rough training camp got even rougher for the Lions, as they lose rookie running back Mikel Leshoure for the 2011 season with a torn achilles in his left leg.
Detroit players got a chance to see their new running back on Monday as Mikel Leshoure was present and ready to take everything in.
Officials say a large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls.
Many communities in Southwest Michigan are still covered in debris after last week's severe weather and tornadoes, but now they brace for another storm overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
A Westland, Michigan, man accused of being involved in a multi-state drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to three years of probation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence on Tuesday, March 10.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Officials say a large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls.
Many communities in Southwest Michigan are still covered in debris after last week's severe weather and tornadoes, but now they brace for another storm overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Officials say a large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Many communities in Southwest Michigan are still covered in debris after last week's severe weather and tornadoes, but now they could be facing another setback with more potential severe weather coming their way on Tuesday night.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence on Tuesday, March 10.
Strong winds, hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are all possibilities overnight Tuesday to Wednesday in Michigan.
Fresh off a district championship, the Dearborn High School girls basketball team is competing in the MHSAA Division 1 regional semifinals.
On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office," which violates Michigan state law that requires non-partisan neutrality in city offices.