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☆ Detroit Lions: Historically beleaguered team is banishing demons with landmark playoff run after being known for heartbreak, unwanted records and a curse
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons. St. Brown catches a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum during the second half of their NFC divisional round playoff game. Campbell watches from the sideline during the second quarter of the Lions' game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mitch Stringer/USA TODAY Sports/ReutersThat speech, which some mocked and others praised, came three years to the day before the Lions’ playoff victory over the Bucs. A final standJanuary 12, 1992: the last time the Detroit Lions took to the field for an NFC Championship game.

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☆ NFL roundup: Jordan Love's 3 TDs help Packers upset Lions
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Christian Watson caught five passes for 94 yards and a touchdown for Green Bay (5-6). Detroit's Jared Goff passed for 332 yards and two touchdowns but also lost three fumbles. David Montgomery rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 95 yards (8-3). 49ers 31, Seahawks 13Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns as San Francisco defeated host Seattle. Seattle's Geno Smith was 18 of 27 for 180 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.

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☆ Jordan Eberle comes up as OT hero as Kraken clip Wings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Oct 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) and Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg (21) collide along the boards in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 25 - Jordan Eberle scored the game-winning goal with 4.9 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win over the host Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Eberle took a pass in front of the Detroit goal from Jared McCann and one-timed a shot into a half-open net. Seattle held a 3-1 lead after two periods, but the Red Wings scored three power-play goals in the third to take a 4-3 lead.

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☆ MLB roundup: Dodgers stun Phillies on walk-off slam
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Brandon Drury also hit a homer for the Angels, who won for the sixth time in their last eight games. Starter Seth Lugo (3-2) held the Reds to one run on seven hits over six innings to earn the win. Pfaadt, a touted pitching prospect, went 4 2/3 innings and allowed nine hits -- four of which were home runs -- and seven runs. Texas starter Andrew Heaney allowed six runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings, with four walks and five strikeouts. Losing pitcher Eric Lauer (3-3) allowed four runs -- all unearned -- on four hits and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings.

☆ Five players suspended for violating NFL gambling policy
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoApril 21 (Reuters) - Five NFL players, including four from the Detroit Lions, have been suspended for violating the league's gambling policy, the NFL said on Friday. The league suspended Lions receivers Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, Stanley Berryhill and safety CJ Moore, and Washington Commanders' defensive end Shaka Toney. Williams and Berryhill are suspended for the team's first six regular season games of the 2023 season. "The gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all NFL personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue, including the practice facility." The Lions added that Berryhill and Williams were suspended for betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games.

☆ Damar Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital, will rehab at home
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Frank Pingue | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Nov 20, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field. / Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoJan 11 (Reuters) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been discharged from the hospital nine days after suffering cardiac arrest during an NFL game and will continue his rehabilitation at home, the team said on Wednesday. Hamlin, 24, who was transferred to a Buffalo hospital on Monday after a week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, went through a comprehensive medical evaluation and series of cardiac, neurological and vascular testing on Tuesday, doctors said. McDermott also said the Bills would leave it up to Hamlin as to when he returns to the team's facility. NFL teams also showed their support for the second-year NFL player.

☆ Bills' Hamlin continues to progress, shows 'excellent' neurological function
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. / Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoJan 7 (Reuters) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to make progress after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game last Monday but remains in critical condition, the NFL team said on Saturday. "Per the physicians at UC Medical Center, Damar is making continued progress in his recovery yet remains in critical condition," the Bills said in a statement. "He continues to breathe on his own and his neurological function is excellent." The NFL has said it will show its support for Hamlin at games this weekend, including having the safety's jersey No.

☆ DeVante Parker: NFL says it is reviewing an apparent head injury incident during Monday's Patriots game
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

CNN —The NFL and the NFL Players Association are looking into an incident in which an apparent head injury to New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker seemingly went unnoticed by medical staff and spotters, league spokesman Brian McCarthy tells CNN. Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Cardinals vs Patriots: Arizona's woes continue as Kyler Murray hurt in 27-13 loss to New England
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Von Miller: Buffalo Bills defensive star is out for the season with torn ACL
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Henry Anderson: Carolina Panthers defensive end reveals he recently had stroke -- but wants to play on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

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