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Octopus Thrower Steven Stamkos - Red Wings rumors debunked by multiple insiders It feels like no one can get it right with the Detroit Red Wings. This offseason, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported that ex-captain Dylan Lark 7 days ago

Pride of Detroit Lions Week 5 preview: Breaking down Cardinals’ offensive, defensive schemes The Detroit Lions (2-2) and Arizona Cardinals (1-3) will square off in a Week 5 battle in the desert. The Cardinals are in the early stages of a coaching change, now led by Mount Pleasant, Michigan-na… 7 days ago

Octopus Thrower Red Wings kicked the can down the road and into the abyss The Detroit Red Wings have taken their time every step of the way over the last decade while the rest of the league left them behind. 7 days ago

Maize n Brew 3 bold predictions for the rest of the Michigan Football season Well, we have reached what feels like rock bottom. At roughly 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, it looked like the Michigan Wolverines were about to improve to 4-0 with their second ranked win of the season and… 7 days ago

Pride of Detroit Discussion: How much will Brian Branch’s return help the Lions defense? With Brian Branch’s 21-day evaluation clock officially started on Wednesday, it’s only a matter of time before the Detroit Lions’ Pro Bowl safety is back in the lineup. That’s obviously not likely to… 1 week ago

The Only Colors Getting To Know The Enemy: 6Qs About The Illinois Fighting Illini Happy Thursday, TOC Nation. It’s Homecoming Week at Michigan State, and we are back with another 6-pack of questions. This weekend’s opponent is the Illinois Fighting Illini, and I sat down with Isaac… 1 week ago

MLive Wolverines Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan State-Illinois, Indiana-Nebraska Picks against the spread for every Big Ten football game this weekend 1 week ago

MLive Spartans Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan State-Illinois, Indiana-Nebraska Picks against the spread for every Big Ten football game this weekend 1 week ago

MLive Spartans Former Michigan State QB returns for homecoming playing at much higher level Katin Houser spent two years with the Spartans and is back in his first season at Illinois. 1 week ago

Maize n Brew Why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood’s road game struggles are concerning With eight home games this season, the Michigan Wolverines have only four road games in 2026. They lost their first road tilt last Saturday, 20-14 against Minnesota, and have remaining road games vers… 1 week ago

MLive Spartans Michigan State will be without more key players vs. Illinois The Spartans remain thin at linebacker and cornerback with backup quarterback concerns. 1 week ago

CBS Detroit Sports Brian Branch and Cade Mays return to practice, Detroit City FC clinches playoff berth Two Lions players have made it back to the practice field after injuries, and the Detroit City Football Club is preparing for another playoff appearance. 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta ‘optimistic’ about new contract despite stalemate Over the weekend, ESPN reported the Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta had cut off contract extension talks after failing to come an agreement in the first four weeks of the season. The report wa… 1 week ago

MLive Wolverines Through adversity, Michigan linebacker leans on NFL coach father With Michigan and Tampa Bay both facing difficult starts, Troy and Todd Bowles have found common ground in adversity. 1 week ago

MLive Lions Jared Goff credits Lions backup for stepping in and proving value Ahead of the imminent return of center Cade Mays, Goff praised his backup for a strong start to the season. 1 week ago

MLive Lions ‘That’s love’: Lions DB Brian Branch feels fans’ anticipation for his return Brian Branch has been waiting for this moment for 10 months. And, yes, he has felt the anticipation from fans awaiting his return, too. 1 week ago

MLive Lions Sam LaPorta still open to contract extension with Lions amid ‘stalemate’ The Lions' star tight end said getting a deal done during the 2026 season isn't "truly off the table." 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit Brian Branch provides some optimism on Kerby Joseph On Wednesday, Brian Branch returned to practice after being sidelined for 10 months with an Achilles injury, giving the Detroit Lions one half of their Pro Bowl safety duo. Branch will likely take som… 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit Lions, Cardinals Week 5 injury report: Brian Branch, Cade Mays return to practice The Detroit Lions (2-2) will take on the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) in Week 5, and both teams took to the field on Wednesday to prepare. The Lions officially got some great news with two starters officia… 1 week ago