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Detroit Lions' model is broken, and it's costing them their season
Detroit Lions' model is broken, and it's costing them their season
Maybe Dan Campbell knows the right Detroit Lions for a playoff push. He just doesn't have enough of them, not this season, at least.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Detroit Lions' model is broken, and it's costing them their season
Detroit Lions grades vs Rams: Defense completely flops
Detroit Lions grades vs Rams: Defense completely flops
The Detroit Lions allowed a season-high 159 yards rushing and LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua had his way with the secondary on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Detroit Lions grades vs Rams: Defense completely flops
Amik Robertson latest Detroit Lions DB to suffer injury
Amik Robertson latest Detroit Lions DB to suffer injury
The Detroit Lions finished game against LA Rams without their top 3 safeties and 2 of their top 3 cornerbacks, after Amik Robertson's hand injury.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Amik Robertson latest Detroit Lions DB to suffer injury
Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and 2 TDs, helping the Los Angeles Rams put a dent in the Detroit Lions' playoff chances in Week 15 game. bit.ly/4s4g70T
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and 2 TDs, helping the Los Angeles Rams put a dent in the Detroit Lions' playoff chances in Week 15 game. bit.ly/4s4g70T
6-year-old girl dead after early morning Detroit house fire
6-year-old girl dead after early morning Detroit house fire
A six-year-old girl is dead and an adult in critical condition after a fire on the city's west side, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
6-year-old girl dead after early morning Detroit house fire
Lengthy road trip ended, Detroit Red Wings 'really happy' coming home
Lengthy road trip ended, Detroit Red Wings 'really happy' coming home
The Detroit Red Wings could look forward to a well-earned day off Sunday, an opportunity to rest and recuperate after a grueling trek.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lengthy road trip ended, Detroit Red Wings 'really happy' coming home
Lions vs Rams game picks for NFL Week 15: An upset in the making?
Lions vs Rams game picks for NFL Week 15: An upset in the making?
Six Free Press sports writers make game picks on whether Detroit Lions will upset Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14, in NFL Week 15.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Lions vs Rams game picks for NFL Week 15: An upset in the making?
How Detroit Lions WR Tom Kennedy has overcome odds to stick in NFL
How Detroit Lions WR Tom Kennedy has overcome odds to stick in NFL
Tom Kennedy averaged 40 yards on 3 kick returns in the Detroit Lions' Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Get to know his story better.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
How Detroit Lions WR Tom Kennedy has overcome odds to stick in NFL
Michigan high school football: 2025 All-State teams, Divisions 1-8
Michigan high school football: 2025 All-State teams, Divisions 1-8
Here are the Free Press All-State teams and honorable mentions for the 2025 Michigan high school football season.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Michigan high school football: 2025 All-State teams, Divisions 1-8
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
Controversy erupted when a CDC panel changed recommendations for hepatitis B vaccines. These Michigan health systems say they won't follow it.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
Matthew Stafford still remembers many Lions fans didn't want him
Matthew Stafford still remembers many Lions fans didn't want him
Matthew Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit and holds most Lions passing records, but he's playing the best football of his NFL career now with Rams.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Matthew Stafford still remembers many Lions fans didn't want him
Powerball ticket sold in Michigan wins $1 million, second time in week
Powerball ticket sold in Michigan wins $1 million, second time in week
A Powerball ticket purchased in Michigan won $1 million in the Saturday, Dec. 13 Powerball drawing, according to the Michigan Lottery.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Powerball ticket sold in Michigan wins $1 million, second time in week
Days after the University of Michigan fired its football coach, students and fans on campus said they are feeling surprised and disappointed, but not worried for the future of Michigan football.
December 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Days after the University of Michigan fired its football coach, students and fans on campus said they are feeling surprised and disappointed, but not worried for the future of Michigan football.
Do the Lions play today? Time, TV channel, how to watch game vs Rams
Do the Lions play today? Time, TV channel, how to watch game vs Rams
Detroit Lions Week 15 game against Los Angeles Rams will be on the TV channel Fox in metro Detroit and nationally. Here's the streaming info and more.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Do the Lions play today? Time, TV channel, how to watch game vs Rams
Sam LaPorta injury update: Will Detroit Lions TE play vs Rams?
Sam LaPorta injury update: Will Detroit Lions TE play vs Rams?
Just who is available at tight end for the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sam LaPorta injury update: Will Detroit Lions TE play vs Rams?
With the same caring qualities that Nkemdilem Bernard has applied to nursing for a decade, she engages her followers daily as a Detroit influencer.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
With the same caring qualities that Nkemdilem Bernard has applied to nursing for a decade, she engages her followers daily as a Detroit influencer.
Read more using the link in comments. ⬇️
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Sherrone Moore saga is a scandal entangled with so many other scandals
Sherrone Moore saga is a scandal entangled with so many other scandals
Sherrone Moore’s tenure with Michigan football has unraveled in a stunning way. It’s an epic story with a sudden rise and a spectacular collapse.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sherrone Moore saga is a scandal entangled with so many other scandals
Yaxel Lendeborg leads unstoppable Michigan to 101-83 win at Maryland
Yaxel Lendeborg leads unstoppable Michigan to 101-83 win at Maryland
Michigan basketball scored at least 100 points for 4th time in 5 games, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, maintaining undefeated season with win at Maryland.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Yaxel Lendeborg leads unstoppable Michigan to 101-83 win at Maryland
Powerball winning numbers, results for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Powerball winning numbers, results for Saturday, December 13, 2025
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, Dec. 13 drawing. Check the results.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Powerball winning numbers, results for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Tom Izzo's change to starting lineup leads to Michigan State win vs PSU
Tom Izzo's change to starting lineup leads to Michigan State win vs PSU
Michigan State basketball score today: It wasn't pretty, but the Spartans found a way to beat Penn State in their first road game.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tom Izzo's change to starting lineup leads to Michigan State win vs PSU
Detroit Red Wings were in on Quinn Hughes. Here's why they balked
Detroit Red Wings were in on Quinn Hughes. Here's why they balked
The Detroit Red Wings looked into getting star defenseman Quinn Hughes from Vancouver Canucks, but this concern kept them from pulling it off.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Detroit Red Wings were in on Quinn Hughes. Here's why they balked
Moore's firing is latest high-level departure at U-M
Moore's firing is latest high-level departure at U-M
Sherrone Moore firing comes almost 3 years after a president's removal for an inappropriate relationship. And it's the latest in a year of departures.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Moore's firing is latest high-level departure at U-M
After House GOP's unprecedented cuts, a potentially long wait for info
After House GOP's unprecedented cuts, a potentially long wait for info
A small group of House Republicans single-handedly cut hundreds of millions in previously approved spending. The full impact remains unknown.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
After House GOP's unprecedented cuts, a potentially long wait for info
My 8 favorite new features from dozens of vehicles I tested in 2025
My 8 favorite new features from dozens of vehicles I tested in 2025
There are no small annoyances in a car you use every day. Some are as simple as a balky seat belt.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My 8 favorite new features from dozens of vehicles I tested in 2025
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: What day, time is next drawing?
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: What day, time is next drawing?
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the next drawing Saturday. Here's which days and what time the drawing takes place.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: What day, time is next drawing?