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Roar restored: Detroit Lions grace Sports Illustrated cover after stellar season
The Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowlโs 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders experiences heart-related health scare over Fatherโs Day weekend
Detroit Lions legend and National Football League Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is recovering from a heart-related health scare over Fatherโs Day weekend.
โBack in Blackโ: Detroit Lions reveal new jerseys honoring past with modern twist
Although the jerseys had already leaked on social media, the Detroit Lions continued their regularly scheduled programming as they officially revealed their new threads to the public.
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions spoil revenge game against former running back, fan favorite Jamaal Williams
The Detroit Lions spoiled the revenge game for former running back Jamaal Williams as his New Orleans Saints fell 33-28.
Former Detroit Lions QB blasts Barry Sanders, Eminem, coach in rant about documentary
A former Detroit Lions quarterback posted a fiery rant on social media, blasting Barry Sanders, Eminem, and others over the way he was portrayed in a new documentary.
Showtime performance lifts Detroit Lions to victory over Chargers in historic great western shootout
The Detroit Lions put on an offensive showtime performance to lift them to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in what resembled one of those historic great western shootouts.
No. 10 Oklahoma to face Gordon, Oklahoma State in matchup of Big 12 leaders
More than bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
Why did Barry Sanders walk away from football? He says that answer is coming
Barry Sanders is widely regarded as one of the best running backs and Detroit Lions players of all time, but thereโs always that one elephant in the room.
Jim Brown remembered as "man among men" during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running back
Jim Brown's extraordinary life was celebrated in a moving tribute just a short walk from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Detroit Lions conquer Lambeau Field, eliminating Green Bay from playoff contention
The Detroit Lions turned their house of horrors into their kingdom as they eliminated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 20-16 at Lambeau Field.
Detroit Lions defense, passing attack keep wildcard hopes alive
Defense and offensive weaponry proved to be too much for the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Detroit Lions had a convincing 40-14 victory, improving to 5-7 on the season, and are now just two games back in the loss column for the seventh and playoff spot.
Detroit Lions defense, Williams historic day extends winning streak to 3
The Detroit Lions went to MetLife Stadium and stunned the New York Giants 31-18 for their third win in a row, thanks to their young defense and wily veteran Jamaal Williams, who had a historic day.
Detroit Lions held scoreless, lose to third-string quarterback ahead of bye week
The Detroit Lions have the NFLโs highest-scoring offense, but they couldnโt score a point in Foxboro as they fell 29-0 to the New England Patriots.
Aggressive Detroit Lions blow 2 double-digit leads, extend road losing streak in defeat against Vikings
The Detroit Lions blew two double-digit leads in Minneapolis as they heartbreakingly fell 28-24 to the Minnesota Vikings.
Itโs a Hard Knocks life for Detroit, as second episode goes behind scenes of Lionsโ preseason loss
Although this year seems like the Lions may be in a different stratosphere as an organization, after blowing week one of the NFL preseason to the Atlanta Falcons, they seem like theyโre the same old Lions.
Pair of St. Clair Shores natives set to participate in Super Bowl color guard
On Sunday (Feb. 13), there will be a very cool local connection to the Super Bowl as two St. Clair Shores natives and lifelong friends will be part of the color guard presenting flags at the game.
Matthew Staffordโs SAY Detroit legacy left positive impact on community
He might play for the Los Angeles Rams now, but Matthew Staffordโs 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions left him with many fans here in Detroit.
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders says he has tested positive for COVID
Legendary running back Barry Sanders, who now serves as an ambassador for the Detroit Lions, announced Friday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ex-Lions star Calvin Johnson aims to change game with cannabis business
Calvin Johnson is simply in awe that he will soon join Jim Brown and Gale Sayers as Pro Football Hall of Famers inducted at the age of 35 years old or younger.
Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had success
It seemed even fewer showed up to do their shows at socially distanced tables at the Super Bowl Media Center inside the Tampa Convention Center. โWe still had live guests, including live guests from the Chiefs and Buccaneers. โRadio Row is a spectacle every year that has a buzz and excitement for media, athletes and sponsors,โ Onaindia said. One of the benefits of Radio Row is the organic networking that happens between everyone in attendance. We all missed that this year.โThe idea of Radio Row at the Super Bowl originated in 1992 in Minneapolis when New Yorkโs WFAN broadcast on-site from a local hotel.
Barry Sanders will help Detroit Lions search for new GM, coach
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Former Detroit Lions Barry Sanders talks with Head Coach Matt Patricia prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)DETROIT โ The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders will serve as an advisor and participate in interviews for the teamโs general manager and head coach search. Spielman will report directly to President and CEO Rod Wood and participate in interviews for the teamโs general manager and head coach search. Hopefully Sandersโ presence can help this once-storied NFL franchise get some kind of winning spirit back. More: Detroit Lions news
Former Detroit Lions player Chris Spielman joins teamโs front office
WORTHINGTON, OH - DECEMBER 06: Chris Spielman addresses students as Muscle Milk teams up with Chris Spielman to support high school athletics at Thomas Worthington High School on December 6, 2011 in Worthington, Ohio. (Photo by Greg Bartram/WireImage)DETROIT โ Former Detroit Lions linebacker and Fox NFL analyst Chris Spielman is joining the organizationโs front office. โChris Spielman has been a tremendous ambassador for the Detroit Lions since the day he first put on a uniform as a rookie in 1988,โ reads a statement from Chairman Sheila Hemp Ford. PONTIAC, MI - DECEMBER 17: Linebacker Chris Spielman of the Detroit Lions looks on from the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Pontiac Silverdome on December 17, 1994 in Pontiac, Michigan. More: Detroit Lions news
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard opts out
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, center, watches from the sidelines wearing a boot on his right foot during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has opted out of the rest of the season and will prepare for the NFL draft. Hubbard ran for 625 yards and five touchdowns this season. Hubbard's 2019 season was the best by an Oklahoma State back since Barry Sanders' 1988 Heisman-winning season. He rushed for 221 yards against Oregon State, 256 against Tulsa, 296 against Kansas State and 223 against TCU.
Even Barry Sanders was upset with refs in Lions-Packers game
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Barry Sanders during the Pro Football Hall of Fame half time show during the Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions game at Ford Field on October 18, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)The greatest Detroit Lion ever, Barry Sanders, was known for being a quiet, private, humble star. But even Barry was upset after last night's referee debacle in the Lions-Packers game. Yes, we could have scored TDs, but @Lions played too well to have the game end this way. #replayhelpneeded Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) October 15, 2019Related: What referee said after blown Lions-Packers callsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.