Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Lions host Saints Sunday, punter Jack Fox honored by NFL
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - The Detroit Lions are looking for their second win of the season as they host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field Sunday. Safety C.J. Moore was sidelined during yesterday's pract...
Oct 02, 2020
UM-Dearborn pauses sports through March 2021
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) - The University of Michigan-Dearborn has canceled all sports until at least March 1, 2021 due to Covid-19. The school made the announcement yesterday, saying officials will re-eva...
Oct 02, 2020 (courtesy of U of M-Dearborn)
Six from Michigan schools are semi-finalists for scholar athlete award
ANN ARBOR, MI (WTVB) - Six college football players from the state of Michigan are among 199 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy. University of Michigan punter Will Hart, Michigan State U...
Oct 02, 2020 (courtesy of footballfoundatio.org)
Detroit Grand Prix to run two weekends in 2021
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - The Detroit Grand Prix will return to Belle Isle in 2021 after it was cancelled this year due to Covid-19. For the first time, the event will be held over two weekends in June. Th...
Oct 02, 2020 (courtesy of Detroit Grand Prix)
Michigan International Speedway down to just one racing weekend in 2021
BROOKLYN, MI (WTVB) - Michigan International Speedway will host only one NASCAR Cup Series race in 2021. The track in Brooklyn had been the site of NASCAR events in June and in August. The 2021 NASCAR...
Oct 01, 2020 (courtesy of Michigan International Speedway)
More sports fans will be allowed in high school stands soon
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - High schools in Michigan will be able to have more fans in the stands beginning October 9. The Michigan High School Athletic Association has set new guidelines for indoor and...
Oct 01, 2020 MHSAA logo (courtesy of Michigan High School Athletic Association)
Lions Prater named NFL Special Teams Player of the Week
ALLEN PARK, MI (WTVB) - Detroit Lions Kicker Matt Prater has been named NFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Prater hit all four of his field goal attempts including one from 39-yards as time expired...
Oct 01, 2020
Freshman linebacker transferring from U of M football
ANN ARBOR, MI (WTVB) - Freshman linebacker Osman Savage will enter the NCAA transfer portal and leave the University of Michigan football program. Savage was a four-star recruit and the 15th ranked ou...
Oct 01, 2020 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
Lions Kearse returns from suspension, two NFL teams shut down activities
ALLEN PARK, MI (WTVB) - Safety Jayron Kearse could make his Detroit Lions debut against the New Orleans Saints Sunday. Kearse was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NF...
Sep 30, 2020
U of M to ramp up football practice, MAC's Buffalo shuts down team
ANN ARBOR, MI (WTVB) - The University of Michigan football team may begin using pads in practice this week. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said the program was told when daily Covid-19 testing is available, ...
Sep 30, 2020 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
