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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

Maize n Brew Michigan players say goal for rest of season is to ‘win out’ Heading into the bye week, no one likely expected Michigan to be in the situation it’s in. The Wolverines are staring down a 3-2 record that includes being winless in Big Ten play through two games. T… 1 week ago

MLive Lions Lions not yet looking at more coaching help for Kelvin Sheppard Despite having the bottom defense in the NFL through four weeks, the Lions aren't seeking another assistant coach to help the defense, just yet. 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit Dan Campbell reveals 2 Detroit Lions defenders who may play more vs. Cardinals Throughout the week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has talked about tweaks and adjustments they plan on making to their defense to pull them out of their current rut. Again, he has teased some pers… 1 week ago

MLive Lions Detroit Lions downplay reports that TE halted contract extension talks Campbell said any breakdown in contract talks with LaPorta is the "last thing on my mind right now is what's going on with all that." He added that he and the team loves the tight end, and that his pr… 1 week ago

MLive Lions Dan Campbell challenges any Lions defender to step up against ‘big skill’ tight end The Lions have given up historic yardage to opposing tight ends and get one of the best in the league on Sunday. 1 week ago

MLive Lions Lions former first-round DL among 2 others not at first practice of week Tyleik Williams was said to be “touch and go” and “day-to-day” coming out of Sunday night’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. 1 week ago

Bless You Boys MLB Divisional Round gamethread: Four teams now face elimination Yoshinobu Yamamato starred for the Dodgers on Tuesday as they took a 2-1 lead over the Braves. The Padres scrapped their way to a victory to avoid elimination by the Brewers as starter Michael King fi… 1 week ago

The Only Colors Michigan State vs. Illinois Game Preview Homecoming at Michigan State will hopefully feature some beautiful fall colors and weather. Unfortunately, it will also feature two struggling football teams. The Spartans and Illinois enter Saturday’… 1 week ago

Maize n Brew Michigan’s football season looks all but dead, but finding the real culprit is not so easy We all feel pretty frustrated and demoralized right now, as the Michigan Wolverines slump into their bye week at 3-2. The first loss felt unlucky, but maybe not completely unfair after the miraculous… 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell hasn’t considered adding defensive assistant… yet As the pressure continues to mount on the Detroit Lions and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, one popular solution proposed by fans is to add a senior defensive assistant. On Wednesday, coach Dan… 1 week ago

MLive Lions Could more man coverage help the Detroit Lions defense? A shift back to more man coverage has been talked about as a potential shift coming out of the latest brutal defensive showing. They have gone with more zone to open this season, and have been absolut… 1 week ago

MLive Lions Lions open 21-day practice windows for pair of key players The Detroit Lions are getting closer to welcoming some much-needed help for both sides of the ball. 1 week ago

MLive Red Wings Young Red Wings earn their wings – and their first career points Carter Mazur and William Wallinder contributed to the 5-3 win over Ottawa. 1 week ago

Octopus Thrower The worst part about Chris Ilitch's letter to Red Wings fans The Chris Ilitch LinkedIn letter told fans "I get it" and skipped the GM search, Yzerman's exit, and the sell the team chants. 1 week ago

Octopus Thrower Michael Rasmussen off to strong start this season The bar is on the floor for Detroit Red Wings veterans. Of course, players like Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond are playing well, but they're mo 1 week ago

Pride of Detroit ESPN insider offers 2 Detroit Lions trade target suggestion After being significant players in the trade talks for Joey Porter Jr.—but ultimately missing out—the Detroit Lions must go back to the drawing board if they want to upgrade their struggling secondary… 1 week ago