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A win is a win: Lions ugly yet dominant performance against Browns

James Elling, Sports Editor October 1, 2025

Rarely do we see blowouts in the NFL — less than one in eight NFL games have been decided by a margin of 24 or more since Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell took over in 2021.  Even rarer, is...

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NFL contenders and pretenders

James Elling, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

The NFL season has just begun, yet fans and analysts have already begun crowning their top teams.  Right now, there are probably fifteen fan bases thinking they’re on their way to winning it all.  Among...

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Lions: They’re so back

James Elling, Sports Editor September 17, 2025

Sandwiched between a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers in week one and a frightening matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in week three, the Lions could not afford a loss to the Chicago Bears in week...

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Lions stumble in Canton: What does it mean for the 2025 Season?

James Elling, Sports Editor August 6, 2025

For the Detroit Lions, the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game was less about the scoreboard and more about spotlighting the players fighting for jobs, roles and relevance. Still, after a 34-7 loss to the Los...

The Honolulu Blueprint — A Lions offseason review

James Elling, Sports Editor July 23, 2025

With many considering the 2025 season “Super Bowl or bust” for the Detroit Lions, expectations are as high as ever — and a successful offseason is key to meeting and exceeding expectations.  After...

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The Post predicts who the Detroit Lions will draft in the first-round of the 2025 NFL draft

Kurt Szymanski and Evan Blanchard April 9, 2025

Kurt Szymanski: James Pearce Jr. | DE | Tennessee One of the Lions' biggest needs heading into this draft is a defensive lineman to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. So, in the best-case scenario, should...

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Baker and business owner behind Detroit Lions cake shares her story with OU students

Ava Webb April 2, 2025

Local baker and small business owner Heather Tocco visited Oakland University to share her story with students. Heather Tocco, who owns Home Bakery in Downtown Rochester, started decorating cakes as...

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Detroit Lions fall in NFC Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The 2024-25 Detroit Lions football season has come to an end. After a franchise-best year, the Motor City NFL team was defeated in the Divisional Round against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington...

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The Detroit Lions: Making History

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter January 15, 2025

The 2024-2025 NFL season has been nothing short of remarkable for the Detroit Lions. After years of rebuilding, the Lions have surged to the top of the NFC North, clinching first place in the division...

Lions lose to Bills in possible Super Bowl preview

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Facing one of the NFL's best teams and a leading MVP candidate, the Detroit Lions fell short of the Buffalo Bills' offensive attack, 48-42, led by quarterback Josh Allen, this past Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit...

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Detroit Lions unstoppable run continues: Clinch playoffs in win over Packers

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 11, 2024

The Detroit Lions have done it again.  They continued their dominant season with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers, highlighted by another clutch field goal from Jake Bates. This win featured...

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Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 27, 2024

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season. With a renewed focus, a dynamic roster and a passionate fanbase,...

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