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FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo watches batting practice for Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the baseball World Series in Washington. “The challenges have been that they stopped playing baseball about six weeks into the spring season,” Rizzo said, talking about the draft. “So that’s been the biggest hurdle that we had to face. Fortunately, we dive into this draft thing very, very seriously. We got a lot done early on, especially the higher-round type of premier prospects. We have a really good feel of what’s out there in the country.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation

By Noah Trister Apr. 28, 2020 01:49 AM EDT
The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick

FLE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract with linebacker Reggie Ragland, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Friday, March 27, 2020, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Lions reach deals with LBs Reggie Ragland, Elijah Lee

By Noah Trister Mar. 27, 2020 01:35 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have agreed to contracts with linebackers

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) celebrates an interception against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Lions agreed to trade cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout defensive back's seven-year stint in Detroit. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday, March 19, 2020, and that Slay has agreed to a three-year, $50 million extension with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Lions agree to trade CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia

By Noah Trister Mar. 19, 2020 04:42 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Darius Slay got what he was waiting for — a trade out of Detroit

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. he Detroit Lions have agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with defensive tackle Danny Shelton. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the deal Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, Fle)
Lions agree to deal with Shelton, Slay tweets hope for trade

By Noah Trister Mar. 18, 2020 06:20 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Add a couple more names to the parade of ex-Patriots joining the

FILE - In this July 17, 2003 file photo Gary Payton, left, and Karl Malone display their new Los Angeles Lakers' jerseys during a news conference at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two players signed with the Lakers as free agents. Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, brings an end to one of the NFL’s most memorable eras. That’s happened plenty of times before in sports — a legendary star switching teams toward the end of his career. Malone was hoping for a triumphant ending when he signed with the Lakers in 2003 after 18 stellar seasons in Utah. But he came up just short in his quest for a title when the Lakers lost to Detroit in the 2004 NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Ric Francis, file)
Brady the latest star to leave his longtime home

By Noah Trister Mar. 17, 2020 04:58 PM EDT
Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots brings an end to one of the

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, right, and A.J. Hinch pose after Hinch is introduced as the new manager of the baseball club in Houston. Hinch and Luhnow were fired Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, after being suspended for their roles in the team's extensive sign-stealing scheme from 2017. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)
A look back at other infamous cheating scandals in sports

By Noah Trister Jan. 13, 2020 08:47 PM EST
The fallout from baseball's latest sign-stealing scandal is beginning to take

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run with teammate linebacker Jason Cabinda during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Emotional day for Lions following death of Jones' son

By Noah Trister Dec. 29, 2019 06:32 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions played their last game of the season with

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones runs for a 56-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
A lot has changed for Packers, Lions since first meeting

By Noah Trister Dec. 26, 2019 03:38 PM EST
There was actually a point this season when the Detroit Lions looked like real

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions lose 7th straight amid dreary home atmosphere

By Noah Trister Dec. 15, 2019 06:23 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — There were a fair number of empty seats at Ford Field, and at

This photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough's special shoes that honors Tyler Trent, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. Blough, now a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, showed off a special shoe with Trent's likeness on it. Trent was the inspirational Purdue fan who died of bone cancer at age 20 on Jan. 1. Blough, who played at Purdue, said he's planning to wear the shoes in Detroit's game at Minnesota this weekend. (AP Photo/Noah Trister)
Lions QB Blough to honor Tyler Trent with special shoes

By Noah Trister Dec. 04, 2019 07:06 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — David Blough is ready to honor Tyler Trent with his

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Team has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stake

By Noah Trister Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Don’t tell David Blough about any meaningless games in the NFL.

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough, left, meets with Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Blough impressive in defeat in debut for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 28, 2019 07:00 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — David Blough gave this uninspiring Thanksgiving matchup a much

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Blough to make debut for Lions against Bears

By Noah Trister Nov. 27, 2019 04:17 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has been erratic this

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel leaves the field after being intercepted by Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Lions sank to additional depths in loss to Washington

By Noah Trister Nov. 25, 2019 07:33 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions can only hope this is rock bottom

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stafford hurt, but defense is what’s letting Lions down

By Noah Trister Nov. 18, 2019 07:06 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — As hard as this is to believe, Matthew Stafford’s

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough salutes after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Driskel, Lions put up points, but defense was weak link

By Noah Trister Nov. 17, 2019 06:32 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions tried to upset Dallas with Jeff Driskel

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Lions' season so far defined by missed opportunities

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2019 07:26 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' loss at Oakland was a microcosm of their

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions get much-needed win after week of upheaval

By Noah Trister Oct. 28, 2019 07:42 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions wrapped up a turbulent week with an important

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford meet after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Giants' only turnover a costly one in another slow start

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2019 06:27 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The only turnover of the day for Daniel Jones and the New York

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) holds the ball over the goal line to score while he is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Kevin Strong during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit's defensive front falling short of expectations

By Noah Trister Oct. 21, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit's much-anticipated defensive front has looked flat