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• Spencer Dinwiddie asking fans to buy his next team-signing decision
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooklyn Nets (@brooklynnets) on May 5, 2020 at 7:25am PDT Here’s the Detroit Free Press summarizing the latest tech-inspired creativity from Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie: Since the Detroit Pistons traded him during the 2016 offseason, Spencer Dinwiddie has established himself as one of the NBA’s best … Continue reading "Spencer Dinwid...2020
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• Matthew Stafford’s wife says house sale is for safety of kids
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is selling his house, but according to his wife, it’s only for the safety of their children. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Kelly Stafford said in a video posted to social media that it wasn’t for any reason related to football. “No speculation is needed,” she said. “We’re [more]...2020
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• Matthew Stafford’s Michigan house is for sale
Some scoffed when Patriots quarterback Tom Brady put his Boston house up for sale. They’re not scoffing now. Will they scoff in response to the latest franchise quarterback with a For Sale in the front yard of his local home? Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s Bloomfield Township home [more]...2020
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• Matthew Stafford plans to stop licking his fingers
We’re all forced to learn new habits because of the COVID-19 shutdowns, and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is no different. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Stafford said he’s making a conscious effort to not lick his fingers before he throws. Considering he generally receives a football from beneath the sweaty rear end [more]...2020
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• Matt Patricia has been busy, with Barbie dolls and a ukulele
Like the rest of the people in the football business, Lions coach Matt Patricia has been trying to adjust to working from home. That means a lot of videoconferencing, and the occasional Barbie doll. Via Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press, Patricia said during a Zoom call with reporters that being at home has [more]...2020
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• Matthew Stafford cleared after last year’s back injury
The Lions won’t have anything resembling a normal offseason — like the rest of the league — but they’d have had their quarterback on hand if they did. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Lions General Manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford was recovered from last year’s back injury, and would [more]...2020
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• Damon Harrison says he was “hell-bent on getting out of” Detroit
You had to figure when Damon Harrison described his release from the Lions as “mutual,” that the relationship wasn’t good. The more he talks about it, the more obvious it becomes. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Harrison said on the “Green Light” podcast with former NFL defensive end Chris Long that he was [more]...2020
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• Al Kaline Passes Away
Tigers legend Al Kaline passed away Monday at the age of 85, a family friend confirmed to John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press. An 18-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glover in the outfield, the 1955 AL batting champ and a key contributor on Detroit’s 1968 World Series-winning roster, Kaline is among the very best…...2020
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• Former Lions safety Don Carey picks “craziest time” to run for office
Former Lions safety Don Carey wants to help, and would love nothing more than to be in front of his people. But with much of the country locked down because of the coronavirus outbreak, he’s having to conduct his campaign in a new way. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Carey is running [more]...2020
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• Kenny Golladay, Lions haven't kicked off extension talks?
With Golden Tate long gone and Marvin Jones entering the final year of his contract, Kenny Golladay figures to be a high priority for the Lions this offseason. Because Golladay was a third-round pick, his fourth season doubles as a contract year. The Lions would like to extend him, and Golladay has expressed interest in a long-term Detroit stay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press tweets. Howev...2020
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• Matthew Stafford cleared after last year’s back injury
The Lions won’t have anything resembling a normal offseason — like the rest of the league — but they’d have had their quarterback on hand if they did. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Lions General Manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford was recovered from last year’s back injury, and would [more]...2020
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• Kenny Golladay, Lions haven't kicked off extension talks?
With Golden Tate long gone and Marvin Jones entering the final year of his contract, Kenny Golladay figures to be a high priority for the Lions this offseason. Because Golladay was a third-round pick, his fourth season doubles as a contract year. The Lions would like to extend him, and Golladay has expressed interest in a long-term Detroit stay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press tweets. Howev...2020
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• Lions re-sign offensive lineman Oday Aboushi
The Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Oday Aboushi per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. It’s a one-year deal for the 2013 fifth-rounder. Presuming Aboushi makes the Lions, 2020 will give him a rare opportunity for geographical stability. In his seven years in the league, he has had stints with the Jets, Texans, Seahawks, Raiders, Cardinals, and Lions. The UVA product will also have a real chanc...2020
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• With Derrick Rose injured, Christian Wood wants to score more
Pistons power forward Christian Wood believes he needs to take a bigger offensive role with Derrick Rose sidelined, as he told the Detroit Free Press and other media members. Wood, an unrestricted free agent after the season, notched back-to-back career highs with 29 points against Oklahoma City and 30 against Utah last week. Rose is expected to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. “M...2020
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• Report: Jeff Driskel expected to draw plenty of interest in free agency
Lions backup quarterback Jeff Driskel is expected to have a “plump” free-agent market for his services, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Birkett notes that as the NFL becomes more open to dual-threat quarterbacks, Driskel’s skill set has become more desirable to NFL teams. The former Florida quarterback appears well-positioned to secure a backup job after vagabonding around the...2020
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• Rehab on knee injury going well for Blake Griffin
Pistons forward Blake Griffin hasn’t discussed his future with Detroit’s front office since the franchise went into full rebuild mode, he told the Detroit Free Press. Griffin is making progress following the arthroscopic debridement of his left knee he underwent in January, the second surgical procedure he had on the knee in fewer than nine months. “My focus is on what I can control ,and that’s my...2020
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• Lions shoot down Matthew Stafford trade talk
On Wednesday night, a local Detroit TV station reported that the Lions have been discussing a Matthew Stafford trade for the past few weeks. Early Thursday morning, GM Bob Quinn issued a strong denial. “100% False!!” Quinn wrote in a text message to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. After a 3-12-1 season, the Lions figure to make plenty of changes this offseason. Those changes apparently won...2020
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• Lions GM Bob Quinn emphatically shoots down Matthew Stafford trade rumors
The Detroit Lions hold the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and there has been some speculation that they could look to trade Matthew Stafford and select a quarterback at that spot. According to Lions general manager Bob Quinn, the first part is not going to happen. A report from WDIV-TV in Detroit late Wednesday night claimed the Lions have been in discussions about trading Stafford ...2020
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• Matthew Stafford says he’ll be back for offseason work
Matthew Stafford‘s injury may have bought some people another year. But when next year starts, he’ll be there to try to help them stay. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions quarterback Monday said he planned to be ready for the team’s offseason work in April, after missing the final eight games of [more]...2019
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• Lions putting Jahlani Tavai on injured reserve
The Lions have had more than their share of injuries this year, buying their coach and General Manager another year. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are putting linebacker Jahlani Tavai on injured reserve. The second-round rookie is dealing with a shoulder injury, and coach Matt Patricia said it was the [more]...2019
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• Spencer Dinwiddie asking fans to buy his next team-signing decision
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooklyn Nets (@brooklynnets) on May 5, 2020 at 7:25am PDT Here’s the Detroit Free Press summarizing the latest tech-inspired creativity from Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie: Since the Detroit Pistons traded him during the 2016 offseason, Spencer Dinwiddie has established himself as one of the NBA’s best … Continue reading "Spencer Dinwid...2020
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• Kenny Golladay, Lions haven't kicked off extension talks?
With Golden Tate long gone and Marvin Jones entering the final year of his contract, Kenny Golladay figures to be a high priority for the Lions this offseason. Because Golladay was a third-round pick, his fourth season doubles as a contract year. The Lions would like to extend him, and Golladay has expressed interest in a long-term Detroit stay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press tweets. Howev...2020
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• Lions re-sign offensive lineman Oday Aboushi
The Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Oday Aboushi per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. It’s a one-year deal for the 2013 fifth-rounder. Presuming Aboushi makes the Lions, 2020 will give him a rare opportunity for geographical stability. In his seven years in the league, he has had stints with the Jets, Texans, Seahawks, Raiders, Cardinals, and Lions. The UVA product will also have a real chanc...2020
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• Report: Lions source says Darius Slay was ‘major cancer’ last season
Darius Slay is thrilled to be with the Philadelphia Eagles now, and it sounds like some with the Detroit Lions think it’s better for their team chemistry that he’s gone. Slay was drafted by the Lions in the second round in 2013 and had been with them his entire career until now. However, he had issues with Matt Patricia since the head coach took over the team. Slay told the Detroit Free Press on T...2020
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• One incident caused Darius Slay's respect for Matt Patricia to dwindle quickly
Three-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay is no longer a Detroit Lion, and it's probably because of Matt Patricia. Slay was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday and finally opened up about his deteriorated relationship with Patricia in an interview with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. While their relationship wasn't necessarily strong to begin with, Slay recalled an incident from 2018 tra...2020
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• Darius Slay accused of being 'major cancer' last season with Lions
Darius Slay is a happy new member of the Philadelphia Eagles, and his old team, the Detroit Lions, appear to be happy he’s out the door. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press shared Thursday that a source told him Slay was “a major cancer” during the 2019 season in Detroit. Per Birkett: “One Lions source, who spoke to the Free Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak...2020
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• With Derrick Rose injured, Christian Wood wants to score more
Pistons power forward Christian Wood believes he needs to take a bigger offensive role with Derrick Rose sidelined, as he told the Detroit Free Press and other media members. Wood, an unrestricted free agent after the season, notched back-to-back career highs with 29 points against Oklahoma City and 30 against Utah last week. Rose is expected to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. “M...2020
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• Lions reportedly looking to move on from OL Graham Glasgow
It appears the Detroit Lions are going to be making a significant change to their offensive line. Guard Graham Glasgow doesn’t expect to be back in Detroit next season as it appears the team is going to let him walk in free agency, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I’m bummed that I’m not able to stay cause I love Michigan and I love the Detroit area,” Glasgow told Birkett. “...2020
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• Rehab on knee injury going well for Blake Griffin
Pistons forward Blake Griffin hasn’t discussed his future with Detroit’s front office since the franchise went into full rebuild mode, he told the Detroit Free Press. Griffin is making progress following the arthroscopic debridement of his left knee he underwent in January, the second surgical procedure he had on the knee in fewer than nine months. “My focus is on what I can control ,and that’s my...2020
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• Richard Sherman: Darius Slay one of the best in the game
The Lions have a cornerback they don’t appear interested in paying, and may trade. And if another team gets Darius Slay, they’ll be getting one of the best in the league, according to Richard Sherman. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the 49ers veteran cornerback said that Slay doesn’t get the respect he [more]...2020
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• Marvin Jones talks up training with Randy Moss
Detroit Lions wideout Marvin Jones wanted to improve his game this offseason so he worked with the best—Randy Moss.Coming off a productive debut year with the Lions, Jones looked to Moss for guidance in areas like repetition and working out.Here’s what he had to say, according to Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press:“This off-season before I came up here, I was training with Randy Moss and we...2017
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• Report: Stan Van Gundy’s job is safe with the Pistons
Stan Van Gundy’s job as Detroit Pistons’ head coach and president of basketball operations is safe, reports the Detroit Free Press. This is not particularly surprising news, but it affirms ownership’s commitment to Van Gundy even as his plans have gone sour.With a core built around center Andre Drummond and point guard Reggie Jackson, Detroit expected to be in the Eastern Conference mix this year ...2017
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• Ian Kinsler Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Tigers 2B
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• NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: Wild Card TV Schedule, Live Stream and Picks
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• J.D. Martinez Would Be Ideal Fit for Power-Starved Giants
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Detroit Free Press kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother
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• Matthew Stafford’s wife says house sale is for safety of kids
2020
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• Al Kaline Passes Away
2020
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• Lions GM Bob Quinn emphatically shoots down Matthew Stafford trade rumors
2020
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• Newspapers show lack of respect toward Aaron Rodgers in tweets
Wednesday was a huge day for Aaron Rodgers, who received a massive contract extension from the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers signed a 4-year, $134 million extension that keeps him with the Packers through 2023. The deal also makes Rodgers the current highest-paid player in the NFL in new money.Not only is Rodgers the current highest-paid player in the league, but he’s also a two-time league MVP, Supe...2018
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• Former Lions head coach Darryl Rogers passes away at 83
The Michigan sports scene lost a true legend on Wednesday with the news that former Detroit Lions and Michigan State Spartans head coach Darryl Rogers has passed away at the age of 83.The Rogers family confirmed his death, at which point Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford released this statement.“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Darryl. On behalf of me, my family and the entire Det...2018
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• Calvin Johnson’s dad talked him into playing last season
For nine seasons, Calvin Johnson put on his uniform for the Detroit Lions. And for nine seasons, he would light up the stat sheet. However, if he had it his way he would’ve called in a career one year sooner. In fact, according to Megatron himself, his father talked him into one more season. Speaking to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, he tells the story:“I told him, I was like, ‘Dad, I don...2018
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• Calvin Johnson speaks about his retirement, legacy
Calvin Johnson made the surprising decision to hang up his cleats at the end of the 2015 season, but teams were still interested in his services as late as last year’s trade deadline. It never seemed like a real possibility that he would return to the field, however, and in an excellent interview with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Johnson opened up on his struggles to tell then-Lions hea...2018
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• Belichick praises Patricia’s ‘integrity’ amid allegations
Matt Patricia is the new head coach of the Detroit Lions. But during their background checks, Patricia’s past sexual assault case wouldn’t come up. Well as it turns out, the Lions aren’t the only ones that were unaware of said allegation. His former employer, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots didn’t know either. But Belichick doesn’t think Patricia is that guy. While speaking to Dave Bir...2018
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• Miguel Cabrera declines to discuss ongoing paternity suit
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera informed reporters this week any questions about his ongoing paternity suit is strictly off-limits.“I’m just here to play baseball,” Cabrera said Monday from Lakeland, Fla., via the Detroit Free Press.Cabrera is embroiled in the ugly case due to allegations made in a lawsuit filed by his ex-mistress, Belkis Rodriguez, with whom he fathered two children, ...2018
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• News Blitz 2/15: McCourty has surgeryFor coaches, the offseason is a time to turn the page to the coming season in what’s now the year-round world of the NFL. For players, the early stages of the offseason are about recovering from the prior year and that often involves surgeries and rehab. It’s just part of the job. Along those lines, the Boston Herald reports that Patriots safety Devin McCourty had shoulder surgery this week to dea...2018
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• Al Kaline Passes Away
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• Angels To Acquire Cameron Maybin
5:41pm: The Tigers are receiving minor league right-hander Victor Alcantara from the Angels in the deal, reports Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). 5:24pm: The Angels have agreed to acquire Cameron Maybin from the Tigers, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link). The Halos will pick up Maybin’s $9MM club option for…...2016
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• Gordie Howe, Former NHL Star, Dies at Age 88
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• Tigers To Sign C.J. Cron
The Detroit Tigers have completed their coup of the Twins’ right side, agreeing to a one-year deal with first baseman C.J. Cron, per Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press. This deal matches the one made with Schoop, coming in at $6.1MM, per Fenech and MLB Insider Jeff Passan. The Tigers have announced the deal.…...2019
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• Tigers Will Not Retain Brad Ausmus
The Tigers and Brad Ausmus will part ways after the end of the current season, as Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports on Twitter that the club won’t extend his contract. Ausmus, 48, has been at the helm of the Detroit dugout for the last four seasons. Detroit had exercised a club option to…...2017
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• Lions' Larry Warford Stops Playing Pokemon Go Because It's 'Mind-Control Stuff'
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• Lions re-sign offensive lineman Oday Aboushi
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• Report: Lions source says Darius Slay was ‘major cancer’ last season
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• One incident caused Darius Slay's respect for Matt Patricia to dwindle quickly
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• Darius Slay accused of being 'major cancer' last season with Lions
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• Lions reportedly looking to move on from OL Graham Glasgow
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• Rehab on knee injury going well for Blake Griffin
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• Tua Tagovailoa’s agent hopes he doesn’t have to start this year
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes he could start right away if need be. But his agent, who has been around a few quarterbacks in his day, thinks sitting for a year might be the best thing for his client. Longtime agent Leigh Steinberg told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he thinks not starting [more]...2020
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• Lions to promote Hank Fraley to offensive line coach
The Detroit Lions will fill their coaching vacancy on the offensive line by promoting Hank Fraley, reports Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. He replaces Jeff Davidson, who stepped away from coaching. Fraley spent the past two seasons as Detroit’s assistant offensive line coach and previously served in that role for the Vikings. The former NFL veteran has been a team’s top offensive line coac...2020
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• Al Avila: Tigers could still add an outfielder
The Tigers haven’t exactly been aggressive in free agency this winter, but they’ve still added a handful of veterans, including C.J. Cron, Jonathan Schoop, Ivan Nova and Austin Romine. They’ve yet to make an addition in the outfield, but general manager Al Avila said Thursday on the Tigers Caravan that doing so is a possibility (Twitter link via Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press). Asked abo...2020
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• Blake Griffin to miss Game 1 in Milwaukee
Pistons star Blake Griffin will miss Game 1 of Detroit’s series against the Bucks on Sunday due to a knee injury, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Griffin will be listed as day-to-day going forward. “We’ll take this day by day,” Griffin said of his injury last week, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. “I’m not looking forward to a day that’s not right here in...2019
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• Matthew Stafford’s wife says house sale is for safety of kids
2020
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• Lions GM Bob Quinn emphatically shoots down Matthew Stafford trade rumors
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• Glover Quin undecided on playing in 2019
Lions safety Glover Quin does not know yet if he will play in the NFL in 2019, according to the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett. When asked by reporters if he would be returning next season, the veteran defender responded by saying, “I don’t know. We’ll see.” Asked if he would consider another place to play besides Detroit, he answered, “I don’t know. Depends on the situation.” Quin, who turns 3...2018
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• Blake Griffin issues ‘Fake News’ tweet amid child support report
A report surfaced this week suggesting Blake Griffin is on the hook for some significant child support obligations. However, the Detroit Pistons superstar, while not directly addressing the report, seemingly made note of it with a cryptic tweet in which the oft-trumpeted “Fake News” line is decried.Griffin has been ordered to pay $258,000 a month in child support in Los Angeles Superior Court in h...2018
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• WATCH: Tigers’ Jeff Ferrell responsive after taking 103-mph liner to head
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeff Ferrell was involved in a frightening incident during Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics when a screaming liner drilled him in the head. Most amazingly of all, not only did Ferrell not go down after being drilled, he is somehow doing fine in the aftermath of the scary scene. The terrifying incident occurred during the top of 8th inning in Detroit’s 8-3 loss. A’...2017
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• Stan Van Gundy: ‘I can’t say I’ve ever been ashamed of our country until today’
Many NBA players responded to Donald Trump defeating Hillary Clinton in yesterday’s presidential election. Perhaps, nobody in the league had a stronger reaction than Pistons president/coach Stan Van Gundy. Van Gundy, via Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press “I didn’t vote for (George W.) Bush, but he was a good, honorable man with whom […]...2016