Detroit Free Press

3 days ago | freep.com | Marlowe Alter

Rod Wood was feeling spicy Monday. Wood, the Detroit Lions president, took a jab at the divisional rival Green Bay Packers while speaking at the annual NFL draft luncheon hosted at the Detroit Economic Club. Green Bay is set to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week, one year after the event was a smashing success in Detroit. "Trying to get the NFL to consider bringing it back (to Detroit) because I don't think they'll ever top it," Wood said. "There's no way Green Bay will come close.

3 days ago | freep.com | Tony Garcia

Burnett shot a career-best 47.6% from the field and 40% from 3-point range last season. He was a key contributor to Michigan's Big Ten tournament championship win and Sweet 16 appearance. Michigan basketball is getting some much needed shooting reinforcement from an old friend. Nimari Burnett, who was a grad student in 2024, has announced on his social media that he will return to the Wolverines for a sixth collegiate season (fifth season on the floor), which marks his third in Ann Arbor.

3 days ago | freep.com | Tony Garcia

For the second time in 48 hours, the Michigan football team has added to its running back corps. First, Saturday evening, UMass transfer CJ Hester made his pledge to join the Wolverines, which he shared on social media. Assistant coach Tony Alford's running back room had dwindled to two primary options − Jordan Marshall and Alabama transfer Justice Haynes − after Ben Hall's decision to enter the portal earlier this month.

3 days ago | freep.com | Marlowe Alter

Detroit Lions have 7 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft this week, starting at No. 28 in the first round. GM Brad Holmes has made 12 draft-day trades in 4 years. The Detroit Lions are ready to beef up one of the NFL's best rosters as they enter this week's 2025 NFL Draft. They own the No. 28 overall pick in Thursday's first round. Lions general manager Brad Holmes, now in his fifth year running the acquisition of players, has transformed the Lions' draft strategy with a fantastic track record.

3 days ago | freep.com | Niraj Warikoo

Pope Francis is remembered by Catholics in metro Detroit as a man of "kindness."Prayers are being held today at Catholic centers in metro Detroit for Pope Francis, who died at 88. Catholics and others in Michigan mourned the death of Pope Francis, saying his legacy of compassion and kindness will be remembered by many. In a statement issued April 21, Archbishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger said: "My heart is heavy as our world has lost a powerful, prophetic, and loving voice.