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Detroit Lions canceled practice on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, to stand in solidarity against police brutality after the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The cancellation followed two postponements as the players, mostly African Americans, come to grips with the fact that another unarmed Black male was shot. The father of…

The Detroit Lions and the NFL gave wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. a big hug after he announced his 6-month-old infant son died suddenly. Jones, 29, who is a father of four, announced that his fifth child, Marlo, passed away on December 27 on his Instagram page. Jones and his wife Jazmyn have four other…

Hard work on the football field is starting to pay off for some Detroit high school juniors and seniors. On Thursday, Dec. 14, nine outstanding high school football players were awarded with engraved football helmets, and varsity jackets at the 2017 Detroit Public School League (PSL) Football Honors. Held at the UAW Ford National Programs…

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. That was certainly the case for the Adamo Group, the demolition contractor that was hired to implode the Pontiac Silverdome on Sunday, Dec. 3. And they proved the old adage to be true, as they tried for a second time to implode the Silverdome, and…

Social media went meme-crazy, poking fun at the failed implosion of the Pontiac Silverdome on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Silverdome, which was home to the Detroit Lions (1975-2001) and the Detroit Pistons (1978-1988), is still standing after it was detonated but failed to implode. Check it out.

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Ty Mopkins is a life-long Detroiter who always had an eye for apparel. The west-side native grew up in the ’80s and early ’90s when fashion brands such as Adidas, FILA, and Karl Kani were the dominant clothing brands of choice for men and women. A student of “common sense,” Mopkins took his ideas and…

On Friday, Sept. 22, President Trump tweeted: “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b—- off the field right now. If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL, or other leagues, he or she…

A racist Detroit Lions fan will no longer be a season tickets holder. Before the Lions first game, David Doptis decided to racially shame two Black fans at Ford Field. According to WXYZ, Doptis took a Snapchat photo of the Black fans who were sitting during the national anthem. Doptis was apparently upset and viewed…

A good time was had by all at the third annual Stars and Strikes fundraiser event hosted by Detroit Lions wide-receiver Golden Tate and the Golden Future Foundation. The event was held at Lucky Strikes Novi bowling alley in metro Detroit and the NFL Pro Bowler’s teammates were on hand to support him in his fundraising efforts.…

Detroit Lions’ legend Lomas Brown was honored with the Outstanding Service Award by the Detroit NFL Alumni Association. Brown was awarded the honor in recognition of his work in the community as a part of the Detroit NFL Alumni Association along with current Lions safety, Don Carey. Known as one of the most prominent offensive tackles…

On April 25 at Ford Field in the heart of downtown Detroit, the NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter along with Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah presented six athletic scholarships to high school students who live in Wayne County, Michigan, for golf, track, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and football. While believing in students furthering their education…

There are many things, besides stuffed stomachs, to be thankful for in Detroit this Thanksgiving season. A No. 1 ranking in the National Football Conference North for the Detroit Lions is one of them. When the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings faced off at Ford Field, there were more than bragging rights on the line. Both…

Rolling out recently interviewed Detroit Lions’ tight end Eric Ebron for his exclusive cover story. We learned some very interesting details about the superstar player, including how he feels about winning and what he tells himself every morning when he wakes up. Check out the interview below and see if you’re feeling his style. How best…

Eric Ebron is an imposing figure. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-5 with 252 pounds of solid muscle, the tight end for the Detroit Lions is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the field. Drafted by the Lions 10th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, Ebron is still shining bright in his third season…

Detroit Lions star Ziggy Ansah brought a few teammates along to the city’s Starters Bar & Grill this week to participate in the 4th Annual Lions Den Holiday Dinner. Ansah and friends teamed up with Microsoft and two local businesses, The Gentleman’s Box and retailer Pink Pump, to help to brighten the holiday season of almost…

There is a good chance that another Black coach will be hired to lead an NFL team in 2015. Todd Bowles (Arizona Cardinals) and Teryl Austin (Detroit Lions) are frontrunners to land a head coaching position. On Jan. 8, Bowles interviewed with the Chicago Bears. He said the interview “went well.” Bowles is also being interviewed…

The NFL hit the midway mark of the regular season this week as week eight kicked into gear on Thursday night when the Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13. From statement victories to last second scores, sideline outbursts, and tiptoe turnovers, week eight saw teams separating themselves from the rest of the pack…

Former NFL player Reginald “Reggie” O’Keith Rogers, 49, was found dead on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, in Seattle. A neighbor reported to the media that she overheard medics at the scene say he may have died of a heart attack. The former Washington Huskies All-American defensive lineman played four seasons in the National Football League…

Joique Bell attended college at Wayne State University in Detroit. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, he was also a Wayne State Police Cadet and lead scorer for the Wayne State Warriors football team. A 2010 graduate, he was a driving force for the WSU Warriors. He always showed up ready to win and dominating the field – rushing over 2,000 yards…

The Detroit Lions have a reputation for being consistently bad. Their pathetic performance on the gridiron has lasted for over two decades and caused the team to miss every NFC playoff since 1991. However, the Lions currently have the best record in the NFC, and a 4-0 start for the first time in 31 years.…