This was Larry Bird stealing the pass from Isiah Thomas in the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals. This was the Detroit Red Wings getting swept by the New Jersey Devils in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals. And it was boxer Joe Louis losing to Max Schmeling by knock out in a 1936 heavyweight boxing match. These…
How many of you made reservations to MGM Grand Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas? How many of you called Delta or Spirit Airlines to price round trip tickets to Vegas from Detroit? It looked so promising as the Detroit Lions battled the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. But the Lions always…
Sunday night in Santa Clara marked the end of an era-defining season for the Detroit Lions, falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Trailing by 17 points, the 49ers rallied to a 34-31 victory, booking their ticket to the Super Bowl and sending the Lions back to Detroit for an offseason…
In a league where the balance of power shifts rapidly, the Detroit Lions have emerged as more than just contenders. They are a team that demands respect. This young squad, often underestimated due to their inexperience, has turned their perceived weakness into their greatest strength. Under Campbell’s guidance, they’ve adopted a demeanor that’s all grit…
Get ready for an onslaught of opinions on why the Detroit Lions cannot beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game. Do not be offended. This is not another Detroit vs. Everybody situation. The Niners are a great team. They are probably more talented and have been in this position before. They have…
Adorned in their iconic “blueberry” jerseys, the Detroit Lions were ready for their second consecutive playoff showdown at Ford Field. They were buoyed by a roaring crowd of 66,201 fans injecting electricity into the atmosphere. Their adversaries, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, steered by quarterback Baker Mayfield, braved the chilly Sunday afternoon in Detroit. Thankfully, the…
LOS ANGELES — As my Spirit Airlines flight taxied toward the runway on its way to Los Angeles the pilot shattered the random talking with an unusual announcement of his own. “I see there are a lot of Lions fans on our flight today,” he said. “I am not a Lions fan. My team did…
In today’s NFL, the line between aggressive play and unsportsmanlike conduct can often blur. Detroit Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph has faced an unwarranted storm of controversy after the team’s playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams. Despite allegations of being a dirty player, evidence and support from his team suggest otherwise. Kerby Joseph, a second-year…
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sat by himself in the corner of a joyous dressing room, adjusting his jewelry for a night on the town. But before leaving he made a bold proclamation. The Lions train kept a rolling late Sunday night with the biggest win in Lions history. Their 24-23 Super Wildcard victory came…
In front of a thunderous 66,367 fans echoing through Ford Field, the Detroit Lions achieved history: their first playoff victory in over three decades. The air was electric as the Lions’ offense, displaying a near-unstoppable rhythm, ended the season for Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions’ defense rose to the occasion when…