Concussions and ACL injuries force NFL tacklers to focus on the balls
"Shots to the knees shorten careers while headhunting leads to long-term CTE issues," said NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith. "But your testicles? What's the worst that can happen, low sperm count?"
Burleson: Pizzas were ‘super delicious’ and ‘totally worth it’
"Have you ever had Jet's Pizza? That stuff is delicious," a groggy post-op Burleson said. "Yeah, I broke my arm in two places and totaled out my SUV, but that pizza was really, really good."
Ndamukong Suh denies playing dirty while holding Christian Ponder in a vicious headlock
"I'm not here to talk about Christian Ponder, or my habit of putting the opposing quarterback into a headlock until they say 'uncle' every time I beat them in a regular season game," said Suh.
Jim Schwartz promises Lions fans he’ll learn how to coach this season
Coming off a 4-12 campaign, Detroit Lions fans needed a reason to believe this season, and head coach Jim Schwartz has provided it, vowing to "learn how to coach this year, I swear."
Prince Fielder wins $5 on scratch-off lottery ticket, buys Detroit with cash
Fielder has promised no major changes to Detroit in the near future, but he does envision something that will have people saying "Prince Fielder lives here."
Blackhawks revitalized after team swim in Detroit River
Vowing to acquit themselves after losing three of five playoff games to the Red Wings and fighting to stay alive in the series, the Blackhawks organized a team swim in the Detroit River prior to Game 6 in the Motor City, which many are crediting with their resurgence in Monday night's thrilling 4-3 win.
Red Wings taken by total surprise at winning first round of playoffs
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Coach Mike Babcock said of his team that meandered between the 9th and 10th spots in the conference before making the NHL tourney. “We backed into the playoffs and then got lucky enough to beat a hockey club that cares even less than we do.”
