Lions tight end Sam LaPorta underwent surgery on his back and will likely miss the rest of the 2025 season, head coach Dan Campbell announced on Friday Campbell said (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press) that chances of LaPorta returning this year were “very, very slim.” The 24-year-old was already slated for three more weeks on the sidelines after landing on injured … [Read more...] about Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, Unlikely To Return In 2025
Oakland overpowered by Houston Cougars 78-45 in historic challenge
For the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, the past week has been a gauntlet unlike any other. Fresh off a respectable 10-point loss to Purdue, the nation’s then-top-ranked team, Oakland was immediately thrown back into the fire, facing the new undisputed No. 1 squad in the country — the Houston Cougars. Two consecutive matchups against college basketball’s elite — a scheduling rarity … [Read more...] about Oakland overpowered by Houston Cougars 78-45 in historic challenge
Alex Ovechkin has 33rd hat trick, assist in Montreal romp, moves to No. 10 on points list
Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick to tie Brett Hull for fourth in NHL history and added an assist as he moved past Joe Sakic into 10th on the points list. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin has 33rd hat trick, assist in Montreal romp, moves to No. 10 on points list
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell was happy with his defense’s performance in the team’s loss to the Eagles, but believed the offense could have done better in making plays on fourth down. “Defense I thought really, really played their tails off,” Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. “I thought they showed up, played championship-style defense.” “We gotta be better — … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return
Lions HC Dan Campbell announced that TE Sam LaPorta underwent surgery on his back, and the chances of him returning to play this season are “very, very slim,” per Dave Birkett. Detroit wound up placing LaPorta on injured reserve last week. If Campbell’s statement has an indication, it appears that the tight end’s season is done, LaPorta, 24, was named first-team All-Big Ten … [Read more...] about Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return