Lions Deactivate Wide Receiver Titus Young for Thanksgiving Game
NFL via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Instead of taking an opportunity to become a major part of the offense, Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young now finds himself benched for this Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans for his behavior during the te…
Suh Voted NFL’s Dirtiest Player for Second Straight Year
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was rated the NFL’s dirtiest player in the league for the second straight year in a player’s poll conducted by the Sporting News.Suh received 32 votes in a poll inv…
Calvin Johnson Suffering from Nerve Damage
Leon Halip/Getty Images(DETROIT) — Detroit Lions star wide receiver is having a tough 2012 season.
He announced Thursday that one of the reasons is that he suffered nerve damage in his hands in a September loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to t…
Scoreboard Roundup – 11/4/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NFL: The Denver Broncos (5-3) topped the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5), 31-23.
The Baltimore Ravens (6-2) stumped the Cleveland Browns (2-7), 25-15.
The Green Bay Packers (6-3) grounded the Arizona Cardinals (4-5), 31-17.
Th…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Lions’ Wide Receiver Nate Burleson Out with Broken Leg
NFL via Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Detriot Lions are off to a rough start this season, and now the team is down one of their better offensive players. Wide receiver Nate Burleson will miss the rest of the season with a broken arm.Burleson broke his a…
Bears Maul Lions 13-7 In Monday Night Clash
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Bears scratched and clawed their way to a 13-7 victory over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, improving to 5-1 on the season.
Quarterback Jay Cutler bruised his ribs in the second quarter after suff…
Scoreboard Roundup – 10/22/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — MLB NLCS Game 7: The San Francisco Giants shutdown the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-0. (Giants Win Series, 4-3) NFL: The Chicago Bears (5-1) tamed the Detroit Lions (2-4), 13-7.Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio
Lions Running Back Jahvid Best Won’t Play this Season
Leon Halip/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Detroit Lions were hoping to have running back Jahvid Best back in the lineup as soon as this past Sunday, but instead the talented back will be held out for the entire 2012 season as he recovers from a series o…
Alex Karras, Actor, Ex-NFL Star, Dead at 77
Vernon Biever/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Alex Karras, the Detroit Lions football star-turned-actor, has died, ABC News Radio has confirmed. He was 77. Karras was reported to be ill and near death just a few days ago. His lawyer, Craig Mitnik…
Former Lions Star Alex Karras Dies
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(DETROIT) — Alex Karras, the Detroit Lions football star-turned-actor, has died, ABC News Radio has confirmed. He was 77.
Karras was reported to be ill and near death just a few days ago. His lawyer, Crai…
Lions Hopeful Running Back Jahvid Best Can Return this Season
Leon Halip/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After being out of action for nearly one year exactly, the Detroit Lions are hoping that running back Jahvid Best has dealt with his concussion issues and will be able to return this season.Best hasn’t played since …
Titans Top Lions 44-41 in Overtime Thriller
Frederick Breedon/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 44-41 in a game that came down to the last play in overtime.
Titans kicker Rob Bironas broke a 41-41 tie by hitting a 26-yard field goal in overtime. …
49ers Drop Lions, Move to 2-0
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCSO) — The Handshake Game Part II lacked the drama of its predeccesor. Which is just fine for the San Francisco 49ers.
The Niners (2-0) got two touchdown passes from quarterback Alex Smith and their stingy defense did…
Lions Standing Behind Wide Receiver Titus Young
NFL via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Despite his immense talent, Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young has struggled with maturity issues on and off the field. Despite that, the team still supports their young pass catcher.Last Sunday against the St. Lo…
Scoreboard Roundup – 9/9/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NFL: The Denver Broncos (1-0) flew past the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1), 31-19.
The New York Jets (1-0) romped the Buffalo Bills (0-1), 48-28.
The New England Patriots (1-0) stomped the Tennessee Titans (0-1), 34-13.
The …
Former USC Offensive Lineman Fred Matua Dead At 28
University of Southern California/Collegiate Images/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Former USC offensive lineman Fred Matua died on Sunday morning. He was 28-years-old.
According to sources close to Matua, the cause of death was heart related. …