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Watch: Lions surprise franchise legend with upcoming honor

As if there wasn't enough buzz and excitement surrounding today's Detroit Lions, the franchise announced during Friday's preseason victory over the New York Giants that they'll be inducting a new honoree into the "Pride of the Lions," the franchise's ring of honor, this season.

Which Lions impressed in preseason premiere?

Taking a look at which Detroit Lions players stood out in the team's first preseason game.

OROY watch: Lions rookie has award-winning potential

The Detroit Lions turned some heads back in April when they added running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. The team remains confident in Gibbs and he could find himself in the running for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Four young Detroit Lions primed for a breakout 2023 season

After starting their 2022 campaign 1-6, the Detroit Lions put the league on notice with an 8-2 closing run to finish the season with their first winning record since 2017.

Three Detroit Tigers takeaways at All-Star break

For the Detroit Tigers (39-50), the 2023 season has been a frustrating one to say the least. But in a weak AL Central, the Tigers remain in the playoff hunt despite the disappointing first half.

After series split with Rangers, Tigers have golden opportunity

After winning twice in a four-game series against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in an interesting spot. Despite standing 10 games under .500 entering Friday, the Tigers (35-45) are just four games back of AL Central co-leaders Minnesota and Cleveland.

Pistons add much-needed sharpshooter in trade with Nets

After drafting athletic wing Ausar Thompson and four-year Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser in last week's NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons added another piece on Friday, per ESPN's Adrian Adrian Wojnarowski.

Isaiah Stewart gives Pistons fans another 'Bad Boys' moment

The Detroit Pistons could have the grittiest history of all NBA franchises. Just over 30 years ago, Isiah Thomas led the famous (or infamous) “Bad Boys” to a second-straight championship built on a hard-nosed mentality and style that some would call dirty today.

Lions make Jack Fox league's highest-paid punter

The Detroit Lions and punter Jack Fox reached a pivotal agreement Saturday, as the Pro Bowler inked a contract extension to make him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey rocks grandfather's Lions jersey before NBA debut

Just as his grandfather specialized in taking the ball from the other team as a DB, Ivey registered three steals against the Magic.

Even without top pick Jameson Williams, Lions offense has sizzle

Williams, the speedster out of Alabama, suffered a torn left ACL in the national championship game vs. Georgia in January.

Three things to look for on third episode of Lions' 'Hard Knocks'

With two episodes already in the books, attention could turn to young players in both the offensive and defensive backfields.