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Detroit Lions fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.

Why were the Lions so bad for so long? New book offers insights

Pat Batcheller September 4, 2024

The Detroit Lions kick off the 2024 NFL season in an unfamiliar role — Super Bowl contender.The team has never...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) celebrates with teammates Jameson Williams (9) and Jared Goff (16) after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

CuriosiD: Why do the Detroit Lions wear ‘Honolulu’ blue?

Pat Batcheller May 30, 2024

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

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

Associated Press April 28, 2024

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

An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities a chance around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.

Attending the NFL Draft in Detroit? Here’s everything you should know

Jenny Sherman April 23, 2024

This week, hundreds of thousands of football fans from around the world will converge in downtown Detroit for the 2024...

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

Alex McLenon April 19, 2024

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

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

John Filbrandt 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....

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore.

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

Associated Press March 21, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on...

A woman is taken to an ambulance after an incident following the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

Gunfire at Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two dozen, including children

Associated Press February 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop...

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

Associated Press February 12, 2024

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

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts while speaking at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers

Associated Press January 29, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with the trophy after their win in the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against Washington Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston.

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

Associated Press January 25, 2024

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, leaving...

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press January 21, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game...