SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » detroit lions http://espn1420.com Sat, 25 May 2013 23:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Titus Young Arrested Twice In 15 Hours http://espn1420.com/titus-young-arrested-twice-in-15-hours/ http://espn1420.com/titus-young-arrested-twice-in-15-hours/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:34:37 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=153841 Former NFL wide receiver Titus Young is best known for threatening the Detroit Lions to cut him. They did. Now the 23 year old former Boise State Bronco is on the wrong page of the news...for being arrested twice in15 hours. You won't believe how dumb...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/titus-young-arrested-twice-in-15-hours/feed/ 0 The Oakland Press Detroit Lions Sign Kicker Who Stars In This Incredible Trick Shot Kicking Video [Video] http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-sign-kicker-of-this-incredible-trick-shot-kicking-video-video/ http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-sign-kicker-of-this-incredible-trick-shot-kicking-video-video/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:04:48 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=147021 I'll be honest, I'd never seen this trick shot video before today, but man, it is awesome. Havard Rugland is a Norwegian with an incredible talent of kicking the football...wherever he wants. Now, he's got a contract with the Detroit Lions. Check out his talent.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-sign-kicker-of-this-incredible-trick-shot-kicking-video-video/feed/ 0 Ndamukong Suh Compilation Of Dirty Hits http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-compilation-of-dirty-hits/ http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-compilation-of-dirty-hits/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:43:02 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=113125 Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been fined over $200,000 in his young career. The latest fine cost him $30,000. The infraction? A kick to the groin of Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. Even the most ardent Suh defenders will have a hard time doing so after watching this video compilation.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-compilation-of-dirty-hits/feed/ 0 Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Monday Night Football: Defense Leads Chicago Bears Over Detroit Lions, 13-7 http://espn1420.com/monday-night-football-defense-leads-chicago-bears-over-detroit-lions-13-7/ http://espn1420.com/monday-night-football-defense-leads-chicago-bears-over-detroit-lions-13-7/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:04:04 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=147320 Brian Urlacher and D.J. Moore each collected turnovers to stifle potential second-half touchdown drives, and the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions, 13-7, in Chicago on Monday night.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/monday-night-football-defense-leads-chicago-bears-over-detroit-lions-13-7/feed/ 0 Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images Who Is Going To Win The Lions/Bears Game? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-lionsbears-game/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-lionsbears-game/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:15:26 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=86694 On Monday night, the Detroit Lions travel to Chicago, Illinois, to take on the Chicago Bears, in NFL Monday Night Football action.

Who is going to win the Lions/Bears game?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-lionsbears-game/feed/ 0 (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Detroit Lions Release Keiland Williams http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-release-keiland-williams/ http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-release-keiland-williams/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:23:48 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=100760 The Detroit Lions released running back Keiland Williams on Wednesday, to make room for cornerback Alphonso Smith, who they released back in August.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/detroit-lions-release-keiland-williams/feed/ 0 (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Charlotte Bobcats and 6 Other Worst Teams Ever http://espn1420.com/charlotte-bobcats-and-6-other-worst-teams-ever/ http://espn1420.com/charlotte-bobcats-and-6-other-worst-teams-ever/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 06:04:00 +0000 Danny Groner http://tsminteractive.com/?p=94084 The Charlotte Bobcats made history last week when they lost their 23rd consecutive game, ending the season with the worst winning percentage in NBA history — a paltry .106, thanks to a 7-59 record. The Bobcats surpassed the futility of the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who finished 9-73 and a .110 winning percentage.

Here’s a look at how the Bobcats shape up against some of the worst of the worst in professional sports:

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]]> http://espn1420.com/charlotte-bobcats-and-6-other-worst-teams-ever/feed/ 0 Streeter Lecka, Getty Images/YouTube/Jim McIsaac, Getty Images Bentley Drafted By Lions in 3rd Round http://espn1420.com/bentley-drafted-by-lions-in-3rd-round/ http://espn1420.com/bentley-drafted-by-lions-in-3rd-round/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:12:45 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=67003 Louisiana defensive back Dwight "Bill" Bentley has seen his dream come to fruition.

Bentley was selected in the third round by the Detroit Lions, pick #85 overall.

Bentley was a first team All Sun Belt Conference pick after a senior season which saw him return two interceptions for touchdowns

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]]> http://espn1420.com/bentley-drafted-by-lions-in-3rd-round/feed/ 0 ragincajuns.com Lions WR Calvin Johnson Hits the Motherlode http://espn1420.com/lions-wr-calvin-johnson-hits-the-motherlode/ http://espn1420.com/lions-wr-calvin-johnson-hits-the-motherlode/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:22:46 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=54686 Calvin Johnson was already a wealthy man.

Now, he's really wealthy.

The Detroit Lions and their star wide receiver  to a seven year contract extension believed to be worth $132 million with $60 million guaranteed.

His current deal was scheduled to expire after this season.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/lions-wr-calvin-johnson-hits-the-motherlode/feed/ 0 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Sport Pierre Thomas Gains National Attention http://espn1420.com/pierre-thomas-gains-national-attention/ http://espn1420.com/pierre-thomas-gains-national-attention/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:58:36 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=38140 New Orleans Saints fans all know how good running back Pierre Thomas truly is. The hard working, "jack of all trades" tailback fought his way onto the roster as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in 2007. In Saturday night's win over the Detroit Lions, the rest of the Country learned why Thomas is, was, and always will be a fan favorite.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/pierre-thomas-gains-national-attention/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Saints Win In Playoffs, Defeat Lions, 45-28 http://espn1420.com/saints-win-in-playoffs-defeat-lions/ http://espn1420.com/saints-win-in-playoffs-defeat-lions/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:22:07 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=37768 The New Orleans Saints took their first step toward a possible Super Bowl berth on Saturday night, defeating the Detroit Lions, 45-28, in an NFC Wild-Card Playoff game, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-win-in-playoffs-defeat-lions/feed/ 0 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Saints Host Lions In NFC Playoffs On Saturday-Game Preview http://espn1420.com/saints-host-lions-in-nfc-playoffs-on-saturday-game-preview/ http://espn1420.com/saints-host-lions-in-nfc-playoffs-on-saturday-game-preview/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:50:22 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=37572 The New Orleans Saints begin their quest for their second Super Bowl title over the last three seasons, when they host the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening, in the Wild-Card round of the NFC Playoffs.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-host-lions-in-nfc-playoffs-on-saturday-game-preview/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Saints Will Take Take On Lions On Saturday In NFC Playoffs http://espn1420.com/saints-will-take-take-on-lions-on-saturday-in-nfc-playoffs/ http://espn1420.com/saints-will-take-take-on-lions-on-saturday-in-nfc-playoffs/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:49:42 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=36428 The New Orleans Saints are the number three seed in the NFC Playoffs, and will host the 6th-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in the opening round.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-will-take-take-on-lions-on-saturday-in-nfc-playoffs/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Saints Outscore Lions, 31-17 http://espn1420.com/saints-outscore-lions-31-17/ http://espn1420.com/saints-outscore-lions-31-17/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:48:35 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=28416 The New Orleans Saints ran their 2011 home record to a perfect 6-0 on Sunday night, defeating the Detroit Lions, 31-17, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, La.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-outscore-lions-31-17/feed/ 0 (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Saints Entertain Lions http://espn1420.com/saints-entertain-lions/ http://espn1420.com/saints-entertain-lions/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:40:36 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=28173 The New Orleans Saints will be looking to extend their win-streak on Sunday night, when they host the Detroit Lions, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-entertain-lions/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Ndamukong Suh Suspended For Saints Game http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-suspended-for-saints-game/ http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-suspended-for-saints-game/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:40:58 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=27677 Detroit Lions All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended 2 games by the NFL for roughing up and stomping on the arm of a Green Bay Packers offensive line on Thanksgiving. There is a possibility of the penalty being reduced to 1 game after an appeal, but he will definitely be out of Sunday night's matchup in New Orleans against the Saints.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/ndamukong-suh-suspended-for-saints-game/feed/ 0 Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The NFL's Most Underwhelming Rookies http://espn1420.com/the-nfls-most-underwhelming-rookies/ http://espn1420.com/the-nfls-most-underwhelming-rookies/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:50:30 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=27414 Some of the first-round draft choices from the 2011 NFL Draft have made immediate impacts in their rookie season.

Linebacker Von Miller of the Broncos, cornerback Patrick Peterson of the Cardinals, and quarterback Cam Newton of the Panthers are just a few of the rookies who were drafted in the first-round that have their current employers optimistic about the future.

There are others, who while it's still way too early to call them "flops", or even disappointments, that haven't played up to their team's expectation, either because of talent, experience, injuries, or unforeseen circumstances.

What rookies who were drafted in last April's NFL Draft have had the most underwhelming seasons?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/the-nfls-most-underwhelming-rookies/feed/ 0 (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NFL Thursday Games Preview – Week 12, Thanksgiving Day Games http://espn1420.com/thanksgiving-day-nfl-preview-week-12/ http://espn1420.com/thanksgiving-day-nfl-preview-week-12/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:30:39 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=61437 Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – 12:30 PM
In a key NFC North game, Detroit (7-3) plays host to the undefeated Packers (10-0). With an NFL-best quarterback rating of 128.8, Aaron Rodgers is the leader of Green Bay’s offensive attack, which averages a league-best 35

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]]> http://espn1420.com/thanksgiving-day-nfl-preview-week-12/feed/ 0 Elsa, Leon Halip / Getty Images NFL Power Rankings http://espn1420.com/nfl-power-rankings-6/ http://espn1420.com/nfl-power-rankings-6/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:20:01 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=20604 The Green Bay Packers, who rolled past the past the Denver Broncos, 49-23, last Sunday,  remain undefeated, and also remain in the top spot of the latest NFL power rankings.

The Detroit Lions, the only other unbeaten NFL team, stay at number four, after their 34-30 come-fro-behind win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/nfl-power-rankings-6/feed/ 0 (Photo by Matt Ludtke /Getty Images) Did Tony Romo Diss Jerry Jones? http://espn1420.com/did-tony-romo-diss-jerry-jones/ http://espn1420.com/did-tony-romo-diss-jerry-jones/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:33:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=20510 When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, dramatic headlines fester like a shark in bloody water. The latest involves starting quarterback Tony Romo and his owner Jerry Jones. Video caught Tony Romo ignoring his owner and brushing him away as Jones tugged at Romo's jersey during the Cowboys home loss on Sunday to the Detroit Lions.

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