Community leaders and team owners announce league for new West Michigan soccer team.

Professional men’s soccer team in Grand Rapids to debut in 2027

December 26, 2024

A new professional men's soccer team in Grand Rapids will be part of Major League Soccer NEXT Pro, team owners...

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) escapes the tackle of Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit.

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

November 28, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the...

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Detroit Lions give thanks for Super Bowl caliber team

November 27, 2024

In 1934 the Detroit Lions played the first pro football game ever held on Thanksgiving. They lost to the Chicago...

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks to the bench against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

September 9, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions.On Sunday night, he nearly got one against...

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Fireworks explode at the end of the second night of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit.

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

April 28, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for...

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta models the team's new uniform during a season-ticket holder event on April 18, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms for upcoming season

April 19, 2024

The Detroit Lions will be sporting a new look when the 2024 season kicks off in September. The franchise is...

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FILE - The onstage video screens display "The Pick Is In" for the Detroit Lions during the 2023 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Detroit Evening Report: City of Detroit begins preparations to host NFL Draft in April

March 27, 2024

The city of Detroit has started preparations to welcome the NFL Draft as the host city in April. Subscribe to...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.

NFL fans ready to descend on Detroit for NFL Draft

March 25, 2024

The Detroit Lions had an amazing season and that’s only brought more hype to Detroit hosting this year’s NFL Draft....

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.

Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

February 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They’re...

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Lions fans celebrate outside Ford Field on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Detroit Today: What the Lions mean to Detroiters  

January 19, 2024

For the first time in a long time — 32 years to be exact — the Detroit Lions won a...

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks with umpire Duane Heydt after a 2-point conversion play by the Lions against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Lions need to bounce back after controversial loss in Dallas

December 31, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell wasn't interested in overtime Saturday night. When his team got the ball...

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 for 1st division title since 1993

December 24, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions clinched their first division title in 30 years, using two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr...

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