Lions: Report: Detroit Lions to host bowl game with Big Ten tie-in, Pizza Bowl

Ford Field will reportedly lose the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, but gain a new bowl sponsored by the Detroit Lions.Associated Press  ANN ARBOR — The Big Ten wants a more national bowl footprint. But it reportedly will maintain ties to the Midwest as well with a brand new bowl. The … Continue reading

Lions: Nation & world: Ravens RB Ray Rice’s home burglarized

Police say the Maryland home of Ravens running back Ray Rice was burglarized over the weekend, and $2,000 and two guns were stolen. … Defensive back Charles Woodson will make a free-agent visit to the Raiders today. He spent his first eight NFL seasons with the team. … Ex-receiver … Continue reading

Lions: Raiders plan warm welcome for ex-Wolverine Charles Woodson

Alameda, Calif. — Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson will receive quite a greeting from Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free-agent visit to the team##Q##s facilities on Tuesday. A few of his potential teammates in Oakland will give him a warm reception as well. Woodson spent his first … Continue reading

Lions: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson wants to be part of a winning organization

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has a lot of individual accolades, but would prefer to see his team win more consistently.AP File Photo  ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions standout Calvin Johnson has just about everything an NFL player could dream of. Johnson is a three-time Pro Bowler and been first-team … Continue reading

Lions: Lions undrafted free agents: Austin Holtz scouting report

Our scouting report series continues with the Detroit Lions##Q## 2013 undrafted free agents. Next up is Austin Holtz. OT Austin Holtz (Ball State) – UDFA The Detroit Lions signed three undrafted offensive linemen this year. One of them is Ball State offensive tackle Austin Holtz, who was a … Continue reading