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Successful singer-songwriter behind the hits of the legendary rock band dies at the age of 78


Successful singer-songwriter behind the hits of the legendary rock band dies at the age of 78

JD Souther, a prolific singer-songwriter who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, died Tuesday morning at the age of 78. Souther died peacefully at his home in New Mexico, according to a post on his personal website. The cause of death was not disclosed. Souther had performed […]

Former Detroit Lions third-round pick signs with Arizona Cardinals


Former Detroit Lions third-round pick signs with Arizona Cardinals

DETROIT – The Arizona Cardinals promoted Julian Okwara, a former third-round pick of the Detroit Lions, to their active roster. Okwara landed on Arizona’s practice squad after failing to make the main roster following a stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent the last four seasons with the Lions, playing out his rookie contract and […]

Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown defies slow start


Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown defies slow start

ALLEN PARK – Three catches. 16 yards. In his first game since signing a $120 million contract. Some recipients would sulk. Amon-Ra St. Brown? He fought off his backside and helped push the pile to the goal line in overtime. One play later, the Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams 26-20, and St. Brown […]

“Just give it to D-Mo”: Lions unleash their battering ram in dominant overtime


“Just give it to D-Mo”: Lions unleash their battering ram in dominant overtime

DETROIT – It was late. He was tired. He had to put his child to bed. For many reasons, David Montgomery hates working overtime. He also played accordingly and finally sent the Los Angeles Rams onto the defensive. The Detroit Lions running back left tire tracks all over the Rams in overtime on Sunday night, […]

Dungeon of Doom: The power of “Waymo” is unleashed as the Lions find a new way to overthrow the Rams


Dungeon of Doom: The power of “Waymo” is unleashed as the Lions find a new way to overthrow the Rams

DETROIT – Jameson Williams was there when his team needed the electrifying wide receiver most, and the Detroit Lions once again found new ways to beat the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast is back with another late night (early morning) postgame podcast following the team’s 26-20 overtime win. Hosts […]

Deshea Townsend’s great book helps Alabama rookie prepare for his NFL debut


Deshea Townsend’s great book helps Alabama rookie prepare for his NFL debut

Deshea Townsend has played in 191 NFL games during the regular season. Only six former Alabama players have played more games. Townsend, now the Detroit Lions’ defensive backs coach, will send another former Crimson Tide cornerback onto the field for his first NFL game on Sunday night. Terrion Arnold was selected by the Lions at […]

Rams coach explains aggressive style of play after loss to Lions


Rams coach explains aggressive style of play after loss to Lions

DETROIT – “We came here to try to win the game.” That’s how Sean McVay, coach of the Los Angeles Rams, explained his aggressive style of play after a 26-20 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. With 6:36 minutes left before halftime and the score tied at 3-3, the Rams were facing 4th and […]

Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit despite boos and Jared Goff chants


Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit despite boos and Jared Goff chants

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford may have changed teams, but his problems at Ford Field remain the same. In his recent return to the stadium where he was the face of the Detroit Lions for 12 seasons, Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams suffered a bitter defeat, losing in overtime to his former team in […]

Predictions for the Lions-Rams game: Can Detroit benefit from the season opener as favorite?


Predictions for the Lions-Rams game: Can Detroit benefit from the season opener as favorite?

For the second year in a row, the Detroit Lions will begin their season with a primetime game on NBC. This Sunday, the Lions host the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in another highly anticipated showdown between the two teams. The Lions and Rams have been closely linked since 2021, with the trade of […]

Former NBA All-Star opens soul food restaurant in Michigan


Former NBA All-Star opens soul food restaurant in Michigan

DETROIT – A former NBA All-Star is making a major investment in Detroit, employing about 100 people at his new soul food restaurant. Kevin Johnson, a three-time All-Star for the Phoenix Suns and former mayor of Sacramento, California, is the owner of Fixin’s Soul Kitchen. The restaurant is located at 1435 Randolph St. in downtown […]