Advertisement

You will be redirected to the page you want to view in  seconds.

    • SPORTS |
    • Detroit Lions - NFL
    • May. 17, 2013

    RB Reggie Bush: Learning Lions’ offense ‘has been pretty easy’

    Lions running back Reggie Bush was a guest on NFL Network's “NFL AM” program Friday. Here are some of the highlights, starting with his role in the Lions' offense.

    • May. 17, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Charles Woodson ‘open’ to playing for Lions, if money’s right

    Former Michigan standout Charles Woodson, a Heisman Trophy winner and eight-time NFL Pro Bowl player, said he would consider playing for the Detroit Lions. But a lot of things would have to fall into place, like the right financial figures.

    • May. 17, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Browns agree to terms with former Michigan State QB Brian Hoyer

    Hoyer, cut earlier this week by the Cardinals, is expected to compete for a backup job behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. The Browns also have third-stringer Thaddeus Lewis on their roster.

    • May. 16, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Report: Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend granted restraining order

    Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Lions receiver, according to a report.

    • May. 16, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Packers’ famous fans featured in TBS reality show ‘Cheeseheads’

    Move over "Hard Knocks," here come the "Cheeseheads." A new reality show by cable channel TBS is in the works and it features the Green Bay Packers’ fantastic fans.

    • May. 15, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Returner Josh Cribbs signs with Raiders, leaving Lions position still open

    The jobs of punt and kickoff returner will remain wide open as the Lions begin organized team activities next week. Cribbs, who visited the Lions on Monday, signed a one-year deal with Oakland on Wednesday.

    • May. 15, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Analyst ranks Lions’ offensive line No. 26 in NFL

    Evan Silva anticipates that the Lions will start Riley Reiff at left tackle, Rob Sims at left guard, Dominic Raiola at center, third-round draft pick Larry Warford at right guard and Jason Fox at right tackle.

  1. Check out the replay of Chris McCosky's Lions chat

    Chris McCosky answered your Lions questions and comments in a live chat today at noon. See what he and readers had to say about the team heading into OTAs.

    • May. 14, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Father says ex-Lion Titus Young has brain disorder, needs help

    Titus Young was in good spirits last Friday morning when he was with his father at a coffee shop. But later that day, when Young told his parents he was going to his car to grab his phone, the former Lions wide receiver drove off without a word.

    • May. 14, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Ex-Lion Titus Young stole from convenience store on May 4, police allege

    Around 9 p.m. on May 4, Young allegedly stole several items from a Chevron convenience store in Laguna Hills, Calif., according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

    • May. 14, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions sign former WMU defensive end Freddie Bishop

    Bishop (6-foot-3, 257 pounds) participated in the Packers rookie minicamp. In the previous two seasons for the Broncos, he amassed 23.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks.

    • May. 14, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions prospect Austin Holtz can handle adversity

    Holtz is a probation officer during the offseason — he’s an aspiring offensive tackle during the season. And last summer, a kid standing maybe 5-foot-10 and weighing 160 pounds stood in front of Holtz and spit into his face.

    • May. 14, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60

    The New Orleans Saints say Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60. Muncie was the Saints’ first-round pick, third overall, out of California in 1976.

    • May. 13, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Return man Josh Cribbs visits Lions, leaves without signing

    Cribbs told the Lions' website, "I feel like (Detroit) is one of those teams that's just missing a piece. I want to be on a team that's missing me; that's one piece of the puzzle to be great."

    • May. 13, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Patrick Edwards latches on to second chance with Lions

    Lions wide receivers Nate Burleson, Ryan Broyles and Titus Young all ended the 2012 season on injured reserve, and the team desperately needed someone to step ...

    • May. 13, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions tight ends Michael Williams, Joseph Fauria stand out at mini-camp

    Jim Schwartz was probably the wrong guy to ask about whether the Lions’ tight end position was in the early stages of a transition — though it clearly seems to ...

    • May. 13, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Report: Owner of house Titus Young broke into grabbed gun

    Young may be lucky to be in jail. According to a report by a Los Angeles television station, a resident of the home Young broke into Friday grabbed a gun in ...

    • May. 13, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions sign CMU OL Darren Keyton to training camp roster

    Keyton, a Traverse City native who played at Central Michigan, was among the 21 tryout players at the team's rookie mini-camp last weekend.

    • May. 12, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Former Lions receiver Titus Young arrested for third time in a week

    Young was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Friday in San Clemente, Calif. after police say he broke into a home on the 3700 block of Calle Casino, according to Lt. ...

    • May. 12, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions rookie Ziggy Ansah shows improvement

    Some quick impressions from the Lions three-day rookie orientation that concluded Sunday, including on defensive end Ziggy Ansah. The fifth overall pick in the ...

    • May. 12, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Steelers Hall of Famer Jack Butler dies at 85

    Pittsburgh — Jack Butler, who helped revolutionize the way cornerbacks played in the NFL during his Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ...

  2. Lions players, Metro Detroit kids meet up for kickball

    Hosted by defensive tackle Nick Fairley on Belle Isle, the tournament brought together youngsters from all across the area for a series of games and a chance ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions’ ‘Kickalicious’ gets acquainted with American football

    Between training with former NFL kicker Michael Husted and workouts with the Jets, Browns and Lions, Rugland had never worn a helmet before Friday. After two ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions’ Darius Slay spends Saturday session listening, learning

    Slay did some light running with the rest of the players during warm-ups, but he was reluctant to discuss his injury or when he might return. He didn’t say ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions third-round pick Larry Warford leaves practice in pain

    The offensive lineman on Saturday walked off the field with the trainer holding his left arm and, though he didn’t finish the practice, he was back on the ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Free agents Steven Miller, Blake Clingan look to impress Lions

    Imagine being invited to an audition and finding out when you got there that some of the people you are competing against were given a priority invitation. ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions draft pick Larry Warford may shed 'Big' from his nickname

    Thanks to offseason training with former All-Pro NFL guard LeCharles Bentley and a new diet, Warford has reduced his body fat from 28 percent to 24 percent. ...

    • May. 11, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions see best, worst of Ziggy Ansah in rookie camp's Day 1

    It was a hectic but productive day for Ansah, the defensive end from BYU. It started with him signing a four-year contract with the Lions worth nearly $18.6 ...

    • May. 10, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Lions pick Darius Slay not missing much by sitting out minicamp, Jim Schwartz says

    Schwartz was asked what second-round pick Darius Slay was missing by not participating in a three-day rookie minicamp that began Friday. "Hardly anything," he ...

    • May. 10, 2013
    • SPORTS
    • Detroit Lions - NFL

    Transcript: Lions coach Jim Schwartz Q&A after Day 1 of rookie minicamp

    A compilation of media questions the Lions head coach answered after the first day of the team's rookie minicamp in Allen Park.


In the Blogs

  • Detroit Lions

    On Willie Young's contract

    Chris McCosky I was somewhat amused when I read that defensive end Willie Young wasn’t bitter about his one-year, $1.5 million contract. Bitter? That $1.5 million amounts to $136,363.64 per tackle based...

Interactive: Mid-round picks

Common wisdom says that teams that do well with their middle round picks in the NFL Draft are most likely to succeed. But we crunched the numbers for every team from 2008 to 2012 and found that's not necessarily the case.

Sports Sightings

Notable photos of sports events and figures, off the field or on.

Seen in the PhotoStore

Detroit News PhotoStore

Purchase Detroit News images of historic events, scenes, places and people.

Go to the PhotoStore

Subscribe

Sign up for home delivery today

Follow Us On Twitter

The Detroit News Apps

Stay up to date on the go with the latest from The Detroit News apps

Our apps connect you with the best news, sports, auto and entertainment coverage from our team of award-winning journalists.