Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Another tilt, another spin. We took the holidays off as I clashed with a medical issue and Ryan clashed with turkey. But money can’t wait much longer. We need to move, move, move. Dallas -3 at Chicago Chris: After beating up on the Lions, the Bears are good and gassed up, everyone believing them to be back on track. Newsflash, the Lions … [Read more...] about NFL Week 14 picks against the spread: Back at it
Detroit Lions fans are flatlining
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports GIVE ME TWO CCs OF CHASE YOUNG, STAT! There comes a time every year in which the general population loses a little of their normal-day enthusiasm. The year grows long, the stressful holidays are on the horizon, you realize some of your annual goals will come up short, and the weather draws you inside, where you contemplate your entire life and the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions fans are flatlining
10 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons first quarter of season
The Detroit Pistons are through a quarter of their season. They’ve been tested off-the-court as much as on it. Here are 10 takeaways. There’s been a lot more grit than glamor to the Detroit Pistons season. Detroit sits at 8-14 and tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 11 games behind […] 10 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons first quarter of season … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons first quarter of season
For the love of their game
BY ANTOINE DAVIS VN SPECIAL WRITER I frequently get asked, “Why did you move to Detroit?” or “Why did you choose to go to Detroit Mercy?” – especially when someone sees my Texas... … [Read more...] about For the love of their game
For the love of their game
BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO VN SPECIAL WRITER Ever since childhood, I have enjoyed sports. I grew into in naturally, surrounded by athletes within my family. The most noteworthy of them was my grandfather Antonio... … [Read more...] about For the love of their game
Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia or Bob Quinn; Whose seat is hotter?
The Detroit Lions have not taken a step forward this season as expected, but who is more to blame; Matt Patricia or Bob Quinn? So another Detroit Lions season has gone down the drain. And once more the fans are saying wait until next year, while the wolves are howling at Bob Quinn and Matt […] Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia or Bob Quinn; Whose seat is hotter? - SideLion Report - … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia or Bob Quinn; Whose seat is hotter?
Junior soccer player earns All-Horizon League First Team
Detroit native and Oakland University junior Dylan Borczak was recently named to the Horizon League First All-League Team for men’s soccer. Borczak and the Golden Grizzlies also placed second overall in the conference, but unfortunately fell short in the semifinals to Wright State University. “I think we lost a lot of games we shouldn’t have but we played better than the … [Read more...] about Junior soccer player earns All-Horizon League First Team
Maggie Schneider competes in National Championship
For just the second time in Oakland history, a cross country runner was chosen to represent the Golden Grizzlies in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) National Championships. Nationals were held in Terre Haute Indiana, 390 miles from Oakland’s campus. Both Schneider and her head coach, Paul Rice, made the trip to Terre Haute on Saturday, Nov. 23. “Coach has … [Read more...] about Maggie Schneider competes in National Championship
Gouard named Freshman of the Week
Illinois native Sydney Gouard has not been on the women’s basketball team long, but is already receiving recognition. In just the first few weeks of the season, she was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week. “Definitely my teammates have helped me receive this honor — without them I wouldn’t have gotten it,” Gouard said. “My coaches, too, just trusting them and … [Read more...] about Gouard named Freshman of the Week