(Getty) As per usual, things got a little crazy at the tail end of the MLB trade deadline on Friday afternoon.Following their debacle with Wilmer Flores and the crying in the infield, the New York Mets were looking for some way to redeem their collective organization. They might have done just that. Minutes before the official 4 p.m. deadline New York struck a deal with the … [Read more...] about Who Did the Detroit Tigers Get for Yoenis Cespedes?
‘That’s My Quarterback:’ Lions Defender Lauds Matthew Stafford Kneel
Matthew Stafford made some big statements this offseason regarding where he stands in the ongoing conversation regarding race in America, and that continued last weekend.Stafford, along with plenty of his Detroit Lions teammates, took a knee before Sunday’s Week 1 opener. It was a bold statement by the quarterback right in line with plenty of his others from the offseason, and … [Read more...] about ‘That’s My Quarterback:’ Lions Defender Lauds Matthew Stafford Kneel
Analyst Skewers Lions’ Defensive Approach Under Matt Patricia
The Detroit Lions play plenty of man defense, and it’s a staple of the Matt Patricia way of thinking brought from the successful New England Patriots. The problem? Detroit’s defense has been miserable under Patricia. Finding an explanation for these anomalies has not been easy to do, but analyst Doug Farrar from Touchdown Wire has taken perhaps the best possible step in … [Read more...] about Analyst Skewers Lions’ Defensive Approach Under Matt Patricia
‘Unfairly Criticized:’ Packers Coach Praises Lions’ Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford has not been without his critics during his time in the NFL, but the quarterback apparently has another big fan in Green Bay Packers’ coach Matt LaFleur. Speaking leading into this week’s game against the Detroit Lions, LaFleur was asked about Stafford and complemented not only his ability to lead his teams back, but his overall abilities as a quarterback. In … [Read more...] about ‘Unfairly Criticized:’ Packers Coach Praises Lions’ Matthew Stafford
Jamie Collins Admits Mistake in Making Contact With Referee
Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins has taken accountability for his actions last week.Collins, who bumped a referee in what looked like a head butt last weekend and was promptly ejected from the game, took his press conference time on Thursday to admit that what happened was a mistake on the field last week. Still, from his perspective, he didn’t think there was much to be … [Read more...] about Jamie Collins Admits Mistake in Making Contact With Referee
Pistons’ Christian Wood Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for coronavirus, as reported by The Athletic NBA insider Shams Charania, who tweeted out the news on Saturday. Charania revealed the news while citing his recent matchup with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who was the first NBA player diagnosed.“Detroit Pistons‘ Christian Wood has tested positive for coronavirus, sources … [Read more...] about Pistons’ Christian Wood Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Detroit News' top 20 players in Michigan State men's basketball history
Go through the gallery to view The Detroit News' top 20 Michigan State basketball players of all-time, compiled by Matt Charboneau. … [Read more...] about The Detroit News' top 20 players in Michigan State men's basketball history
The Detroit News picks Michigan State's best football players for the past 25 years
The Detroit News picks Michigan State's best football players for the past 25 years, compiled by Matt Charboneau. … [Read more...] about The Detroit News picks Michigan State's best football players for the past 25 years
Trieu: Mel Tucker's closing touch seals the deal with recent MSU commits
All things considered, Michigan State's 15-man class is a good start in a year where recruiting could have been hard on a new staff. … [Read more...] about Trieu: Mel Tucker's closing touch seals the deal with recent MSU commits