Ahmed Hassanein remembers the days of learning how to play football in his half-brother’s small kitchen in California.

The Associated Press has eight NFL awards, considered to be the league’s official awards.

The New York Jets have hired Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their offensive coordinator and Denver Broncos assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach.

The Jaguars head coaching search entered its second week, and one big name is already off the board.

Ben Johnson has finalized an agreement to become the Chicago Bears head coach.

The Detroit Lions worked all season to earn the NFC's top seed and ensure they wouldn't have to play anywhere but Ford Field until the Super Bowl.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game.

Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on silver lenses that obstruct his view.

Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell two-plus years ago when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.

The New York Jets interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the head coach job and Los Angeles Rams executive Ray Farmer for their general manager vacancy.

A day after the Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson following a disappointing season, the team has requested to interview eight high-profile candidates, the team announced Tuesday.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Motown.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the San Francisco 49ers 40-34.

The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night.

Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears.

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.

The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Josh Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions.

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went back to his high school alma mater this season and won a state championship.

A thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule.

Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.

Jacob Rinehart, who was injured while training to be a Marine, was surprised recently when Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson knocked on his door and gave him four tickets to the Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears.

Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged with a crime after he was found with a gun in a car driven by his brother in October.

The stars for the Cincinnati Bengals are performing at an extremely high level.

The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered its worst loss in franchise history on Sunday in a 52-6 beatdown at the hands of the Detroit Lions.

Have you ever heard the phrase “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all?” Fortunately, my mom never told me that as a kid so I have plenty to say and none of it is nice. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis from Week 11.

In a season of embarrassing lows, the Jaguars keep topping themselves.

Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (2-8) has already matched its loss total from last year with a trip to Detroit (8-1) on Sunday up next.

Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions overcame a career-high five interceptions by Jared Goff to rally for a 26-23 win over the Houston Texans.

Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return and the Detroit Lions converted two fourth downs into touchdowns as they continued one of the best starts in franchise history by beating the Green Bay Packers 24-14.

Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat.

Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.

Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas 47-9.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys.

Greg Landry, the former Detroit Lions quarterback and assistant coach, has died.

Jared Goff and Jayden Daniels have put up record-breaking performances in recent weeks when it comes to completing passes at a high rate.

Jared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 Monday night.

Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his suburban Detroit home to get more privacy.

Joe Schmidt, the Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the Detroit Lions win NFL championships in 1953 and 1957 and later coached the team, has died.

David Montgomery scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of an NFC wild-card game.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness again, putting his status for the opener at Atlanta in question.

The Kansas City Chiefs insist they are not thinking about last year’s opener against Detroit, when they played flat in a loss to the Lions.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history will be the hottest topic throughout the NFL season.

The New York Giants are putting their first retired number back into service for sensational rookie receiver Malik Nabers.

Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led touchdown drives for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who lost 24-17 to the Detroit Lions in the preseason finale for both teams.

Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to longtime tight end Travis Kelce on the Kansas City Chiefs’ second drive against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, injecting a little bit of life into the preseason game.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury.

Tommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job.

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars star Donovin Darius and other Jaguars legends will be holding a free camp for young athletes on Saturday.

Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri.

Cameron Sutton is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension.

The city of Detroit is having a pretty good week so far, but you could now argue that Eminem is having just as good of a week, if not better!

The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.

Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant.

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a Florida domestic violence warrant.

With the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign quarterback Jameis Winston as a backup for Deshaun Watson.

The NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday.

The NFL’s salary cap for 2024 will be $255.4 million, up a record $30.6 million from last year.

Tickets on at least one secondary-market site are the most expensive in Super Bowl history.

The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time.

Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 and reach the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions are just one win away from the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.

Back in 2018, Goff showed up to a spring practice for the Ventura College football team in Ventura, California, and helped the coaches have a little fun with the team.

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.

The four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs may have a lesson to offer.

The underdog role has worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes.

For the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, getting to the conference title game is becoming old hat.

Last weekend’s four NFL divisional round playoff games averaged 40.0 million viewers on television and digital platforms, the highest on record dating back to 1988.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz.

Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.

The Detroit Lions and their fans waited a long time to celebrate as they did last week after beating the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round.Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is used to being part of the party this time of year.

Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.

Eight teams remain.

Baker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time in 32 years, beating Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 24-23.

Three of the NFL’s heavyweights have made it to the sport’s championship weekend.

Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left knee against Minnesota and was later taken toward the locker room on a cart.

The San Francisco 49ers and their deep group of playmakers accomplished a rare feat.

The Detroit Lions have been left feeling as a victory was taken away when a potential winning 2-point conversion was negated by officials.

CeeDee Lamb had a 92-yard touchdown catch, and Dallas denied the Detroit Lions in a crazy sequence of 2-point conversion attempts in the final seconds of the Cowboys' 20-19 victory.

Several wide receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.

The Detroit Lions have clinched their first division title in 30 years.

Jared Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and the Detroit Lions routed the Denver Broncos 42-17.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort.

A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him.

Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling New Orleans Saints 33-28.