Though he hasn't had the individual or team success of his boyhood pal Clayton Kershaw, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford is inspired by the pitcher. … [Read more...] about Matthew Stafford: Watching Clayton Kershaw succeed inspires me
Lions down four starters during Wednesday's practice
Defensive end Trey Flowers, wide receiver Marvin Jones, center Frank Ragnow and cornerback Desmond Trufant were out. … [Read more...] about Lions down four starters during Wednesday's practice
Links: Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson may be Detroit’s future Bash Brothers
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Tigers’ two best positional prospects have a lot to offer to the future of the franchise if they continue to develop. The 2020 World Series is underway and the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex., 8-3. Soon, baseball will be over and fans … [Read more...] about Links: Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson may be Detroit’s future Bash Brothers
Stan Van Gundy will be head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans
Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Moving on from Andre Drummond to Zion Williamson Stan Van Gundy is going from trying to squeeze blood from a turnip trying to turn Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson into a lethal pick and roll combo to trying to guide Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball and Jrue Holiday from upstart franchise to deadly playoff competitor. According to several media … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy will be head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans
Detroit Lions place rookie Julian Okwara on IR, return Austin Bryant to practice
Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports The Lions made a flurry of roster moves Wednesday morning. The Detroit Lions made a flurry of moves on Wednesday morning, including a couple of significant transactions. First and foremost, Julian Okwara—the Lions’ third-round pick this year—has been placed on injured reserve. Okwara injured his leg during Sunday’s game against the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions place rookie Julian Okwara on IR, return Austin Bryant to practice
Wednesday injury report: Trey Flowers, Marvin Jones Jr. miss practice
Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports The Lions have new injuries to key players on offense and defense. The Detroit Lions first injury report of the week saw a couple of surprising new names added to the list. Defensive end Trey Flowers sat Wednesday’s practice with a wrist injury, while wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. was also out with a knee injury. Flowers has been one of the … [Read more...] about Wednesday injury report: Trey Flowers, Marvin Jones Jr. miss practice
Detroit Lions: Is D’Andre Swift the main guy at running back now?
The rookie’s breakout performance against Jacksonville confirms expectations and opens the door for a new priority in the Detroit Lions’ backfield With 116 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and an electrifying 55-yard run on his first carry, rookie D’Andre Swift emerged in a big way for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Granted, Jacksonville just happens to […] Detroit Lions: Is … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: Is D’Andre Swift the main guy at running back now?
The agent noted that DeRozan could reunite with former Raptors teammate Fred VanVleet and coach Dwane Casey in Detroit, where Casey leads the Pistons. “That relationship with the former coach is strong. Comes down to money (for VanVleet) and the situation in Toronto is rough with the taxes. VanVleet on the Pistons elevates his status as the number 1-2 guy on a team,” the agent … [Read more...] about
How Michigan basketball transfer Mike Smith is making transition from Ivy League
Michigan basketball Grad transfer point guard Mike Smith has acclimated to his new environment after years in the Ivy League. … [Read more...] about How Michigan basketball transfer Mike Smith is making transition from Ivy League