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.
While tornadoes have struck communities across Southeast Michigan in recent years, the last one to impact the City of Detroit happened on July 2, 1997.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
DTE called in out-of-state crews to help with power restoration in the Metro Detroit area. Here's a rundown of the situation as of 9 a.m. Friday.
Chase, described as a calm companion who loves walks and quiet moments, and Patricia, a curious, climb-loving cat, are featured this week.
The National Weather Service will have a crew in Detroit on Friday to survey damage from a suspected tornado that caused significant damage Thursday afternoon on the east side of Detroit.
Happy Friday, Family! Mostly cloudy with fog early, expecting another round of thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, a high of 82°. Once again there is a Marginal (1 of 5) and Slight Risk (2 of 5) for southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms this morning and afternoon. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. Tonight, a few linger showers and thunderstorms that may stick around for Saturday early morning, the clearing to mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.