Most of the eight teams whose seasons have ended — including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minnesota and New York — are pushing to engage in joint practices as ramp-ups for regional summer leagues in August, sources said. For example, the Pistons and Cavaliers have discussed the possibility of joint practices as a prelude to a mini-pod of games, sources said. … [Read more...] about
Jimmy Howard Prepared To Finish Career Outside Detroit
In an ideal world, Jimmy Howard would finish his career in Detroit while leading the Red Wings back to the playoffs. That was part of the plan when he signed a one-year deal with the club toward the end of last season. Then this season happened. Howard struggled from start to finish and the Wings were the worst team in the NHL. The starting job in goal now belongs to Jonathan … [Read more...] about Jimmy Howard Prepared To Finish Career Outside Detroit
Tigers 4, Athletics 1: Boyd helps Tigers avoid sweep
Boyd tossed seven strong innings for his sixth win of the season. Like many of our friends throughout the SB Nation network, we are simulating the 2020 MLB season with MLB The Show 20. While we are unable to stream the games as they would otherwise be happening, we will try to get ahead of the curve and post about the games on the same day they would have taken place. Or, you … [Read more...] about Tigers 4, Athletics 1: Boyd helps Tigers avoid sweep
Detroit Red Wings Sign Albert Johansson
The Detroit Red Wings continued their rebuild today, signing prospect Albert Johansson to a three-year entry-level contract. The young defenseman spent the 2019-20 season with Farjestads of the SHL. Johansson, 19, was the 60th overall pick last year and represents another member of the Red Wings growing defensive prospect pool. The team used three of their top four picks a year … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Sign Albert Johansson
Kennard's Knees Have Healed Up
Pistons swingman Luke Kennard has fully healed from the knee tendinitis that sidelined him for nearly three months before the season was suspended, Rod Beard of the Detroit News tweets. Kennard will have to wait until December to play again since the lottery-bound Pistons won’t be part of 22-team restart in Orlando. He’ll be eligible for a rookie scale extension when this … [Read more...] about Kennard's Knees Have Healed Up
George Floyd's death not shocking to Detroit Lions' Christian Jones. Here's why
Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones spoke to reporters during a march on Belle Isle in protest of police brutality on Friday, June 5, 2020. … [Read more...] about George Floyd's death not shocking to Detroit Lions' Christian Jones. Here's why
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responds to players' request for league support in fight against racism
A day after players challenged the NFL to join their fight against racism and systematic oppression, Roger Goodell said he wants to do his part. … [Read more...] about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responds to players' request for league support in fight against racism
Detroit Lions' Jamal Agnew on why he's marching: 'I don't want to squander this moment'
Jamal Agnew said that given a second chance, he would have joined eight Detroit Lions who took a knee during the national anthem in 2017 … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions' Jamal Agnew on why he's marching: 'I don't want to squander this moment'
Lions center Frank Ragnow discusses racism
Lions center Frank Ragnow met with reporters on Friday in a Zoom call. … [Read more...] about Lions center Frank Ragnow discusses racism