Detroit Lions fans need a little help showing their team spirit

by Lee DeVito on December 12, 2016 at 9:38AM

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions took on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, and fans seated in one of the designated "3rd Down Town" sections received this charmingly awkward card instructing them how to ... be a fan, basically: The photo was shared by Twitter user @KiltedKen, a member of Detroit City Football Club's Northern Guard — a group of superfans who need no help showing their team spirit.

Pistons looking for 10th win in last 11 games

by Adam O'Connor on January 14, 2015 at 7:07PM

Having won 9 of 10 games since the dismissal of Josh Smith, the Detroit Pistons are riding a wave of confidence that hasn't been seen around the Palace of Auburn Hills in countless years. The pain and agony of being any sort of sports fan in the state of Michigan is well-documented.

Sunday Comics: On the Detroit Tigers' deafening silence regarding new Navin Field plans

by Lee DeVito on January 4, 2015 at 11:35AM

The Detroit Tigers have been strangely silent regarding the latest plans to redevelop their old stomping grounds ... If you haven't already, read our cover story from earlier this year about the volunteers working to preserve the site of the old Tiger Stadium, the Navin Field Grounds Crew, right here.

Spirit of Detroit, wearing a Lions jersey

by Valerie Vande Panne on January 2, 2015 at 5:38PM

Check out the Spirit of Detroit, wearing a Lions jersey for the very first time.  

What would Ric Flair think of the boy named Suh?

by Diana Hussein on December 31, 2014 at 1:04PM

Ndamukong Suh. This Detroit Lions’ defensive tackle is the NFL’s least liked player.

NFL Should Suspend Bully-Boy Suh for Lions’ Playoff Opener at Dallas

by Joe Lapointe on December 29, 2014 at 10:16AM

When Ndamukong Suh of the Lions was a boy, soccer was his favorite and best sport. Earlier this year, Suh attended the World Cup tournament in Brazil.

Who's the Best Dressed Lion?

by Valerie Vande Panne on December 28, 2014 at 1:37PM

As the Lions go in to their game v. Green Bay, the team seriously wants to know: Who's the best-dressed Lion? Check out the five candidates here, and more photos from the road trip (and we think additional candidates) here.

Report: Jim Harbaugh will accept University of Michigan coaching job

by Ryan Felton on December 28, 2014 at 12:38AM

In recent days, a number of observers have speculated that San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh would take a job as the next coach of the University of Michigan's football team. If Jason Cole of The Bleacher Report is correct, Ann Arbor should roll out the welcome mats:

Let's go fowling, at the Fowling Warehouse!

by Michael Jackman on December 19, 2014 at 12:23PM

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of dropping in on Chris Hutt, head honcho over at the Fowling Warehouse, a sprawling, 34,000-square-foot recreation space devoted to the sport of football bowling, or "fowling."  Instead of bowling a heavy ball down a lane, fowlers throw a football at 10 pins, trying to knock as many down as they can.

As they face Ohio State, the Michigan Wolverines are a pathetic fiasco

by Joe Lapointe on November 28, 2014 at 8:06AM

The Michigan-Ohio State football game — to be played this Saturday (Nov. 29) in Columbus, Ohio — is an annual peak moment for sports fans in the Detroit area, most of Michigan, all of Ohio, much of the Great Lakes and Midwest region, and, sometimes, the entire nation. This autumn, a Wolverines upset would be extraordinary in what will likely be the final in the rivalry for Coach Brady Hoke, hired four years ago by former athletic director David Brandon, who recently resigned under severe pressure.

End of an era

The Lions play their final game at Tiger Stadium

by Dave Mesrey on November 27, 2014 at 4:13AM

"Having the opportunity to play the first seven years of my career at Tiger Stadium was just a joy," Barney says. "It'll always be in my heart.

ESPN reports on Detroit scalpers

by Valerie Vande Panne on November 23, 2014 at 3:13PM

ESPN is all over Detroit scalpers today—those working hard selling their free Bills-Jets tickets: Minutes after the Lions made free tickets available for Monday night's rescheduled game between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, fans were being turned away from the box office at Ford Field...

Miguel Cabrera undergoes offseason ankle surgery

by Dave Mesrey on October 24, 2014 at 11:33AM

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera underwent right-ankle surgery yesterday in Charlotte, North Carolina, to remove bone spurs and to repair a stress fracture that hobbled him for much of the 2014 season.  Cabrera, who still managed to hit .313, with 25 homers and 109 RBI, will be re-evaluated in three months.

Detroit to celebrate Willie Horton Day today at Navin Field

by MT Staff on October 18, 2014 at 11:11AM

Today marks the 11th annual Willie Horton Day throughout the state of Michigan. The former Detroit Tiger, who turns 72 today, grew up on Detroit's west side and played 15 seasons for his hometown Tigers.

Detroit Red Wings open season tonight against the Boston Bruins

by Johnny Drop on October 9, 2014 at 3:47PM

Photo credit: Jason Paris Detroit Red Wings fans may still be a bit raw about getting absolutely trounced by Boston in last year's playoffs, and they should be.

Orioles win, 2-1, sweep Tigers out of the playoffs

by Dave Mesrey on October 5, 2014 at 8:48PM

It's all over.  The Detroit Tigers' season came to a bitter end at Comerica Park today, this time at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. It was deja vu all over again for the Tigers as Orioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz swatted the game-winning home run off Tigers starter David Price in the top of the sixth inning.

LIVE UPDATES: TIGERS-ORIOLES, GAME 3

by Dave Mesrey on October 5, 2014 at 7:13PM

UPDATE: 7:19 P.M. JD Martinez doubles on an 0-2 pitch. Victor Martinez scores.

Do or die: Tigers face elimination today in Game 3 of the ALDS

by MT Staff on October 5, 2014 at 8:00AM

After losing to the Baltimore Orioles in heartbreaking fashion Friday in Game 2, the Detroit Tigers turn to left-hander David Price to try to stave off elimination today in Game 3 of the American League Division Series in Detroit. First pitch at Comerica Park is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

Orioles top Tigers, 7-6, take commanding 2-0 lead in ALDS

by Dave Mesrey on October 3, 2014 at 9:10PM

UPDATED: 7:42 P.M. Former Tiger Delmon Young came through with a pinch-hit, bases-loaded double in the bottom of the eighth inning off beleaguered Tigers reliever Joakim Soria, and the Baltimore Orioles took a commanding two games to none lead in their best-of-five series with the Detroit Tigers today at Camden Yards.  For the second day in a row, the Orioles had their way with the Tigers' bullpen, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eighth to overcome a three-run deficit. 

GAME 2: TIGERS-ORIOLES LIVE UPDATES

by Dave Mesrey on October 3, 2014 at 7:57PM

FINAL: ORIOLES 7, TIGERS 6 UPDATE 3:35 P.M. Joakim Soria surrenders bases-loaded double to pinch-hitter and former Tiger Delmon Young.