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NFL Draft celebrates Detroit: Vibrant scenes and sports spirit take center stage
Day one of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday was a 12-hour celebration of the city of Detroit.Why it matters: Detroit made NFL history, breaking the league's day-one draft attendance record with more than 275,000 people downtown.The event reached capacity around 7pm and gates were closed.The big picture: Thousands of fans in a sea of Honolulu Blue — speckled with rival fans in yellow, brown, navy and other NFL team colors — strolled Woodward Avenue and Hart Plaza for hours Thursday. They posed with famous players' jerseys and giant helmets, collected swag and autographs, and made observations about the city...
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold isn't lacking confidence at all
Part of the reason new Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has made it this far is because of the confidence he has in himself, and he showed that in spades after being taken with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After the Lions traded up to...
Slow but varied food options at NFL Draft in Detroit
Dozens of local restaurants are offering draft attendees a wealth of options — but don't expect to grab a quick bite.Why it matters: There are long lines for the fan zone's "Taste of Detroit" booths, but you can likely find any food you want if you're willing to wait — burgers, falafel and more from 20-plus restaurants, including Detroit 75 Kitchen, Good Vibes Lounge and Louisiana Creole Gumbo. Jordan Balduf of Side Biscuit based in Ann Arbor poses with a menu in front of his wing flight, featuring blueberry BBQ, Brogarashi and cracked table wings. Photo: Samuel Robinson/AxiosLines at the...
Tigers vs. Royals odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 MLB picks, April 26 best bets from proven model
Red-hot teams clash when the Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers in an American League Central matchup on Friday afternoon. The Royals (16-10), who have won three in a row, are 7-3 against divisional foes in 2024. The Tigers (14-11), who have won three of four, have also won seven of 10 games within the Central Division. Detroit has won the last five meetings with Kansas City, and won 10 of 13 against the Royals last season.
Take a bow, Detroit: The Lions — and more than 200,000 fans — definitely didn't disappoint
Absolutely stunning. That’s the only way to describe what happened on Thursday night in the Motor City. From the crazy scene in Detroit on the opening night of the NFL...
Detroit Lions fans rejoice after Round 1 of NFL draft: 'We knew magic was gonna happen'
As Mark Elker watched the 2024 NFL draft inch closer to the Detroit Lions' pick, he couldn't help but hope. After hours standing outside downtown amidst the festivities at Campus Martius, he also couldn't hold it any longer. ...
NFL Draft in Detroit: What to expect on Day 2
DETROIT (WXYZ) — After a record-setting first day of the NFL Draft, Detroit and the Detroit Lions fans are ready for the second round. The city shattered attendance expectations, with Roger Goodell announcing a Day 1 attendance of 275,000. It had been projected that 300,000 to 400,000 people would attend the entire weekend.
2024 NFL mock draft second round: Projecting picks 33-64 from Friday in Detroit
While the first round of the NFL draft is the most fervently followed and widely watched — the point in the event in which the biggest stars and most recognizable names come off the board — the second round is an important point for any franchise looking to build a roster capable of competing for a division title, making the playoffs and perhaps even seriously contending for a Super Bowl.
When the NFL draft is over: Steps to take if a flight home will not take off as scheduled
Travelers who are trying to get back home from the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit — or planning a summer vacation or a trip for a wedding or graduation — need to take notes on what to do if their airline flights are significantly delayed or canceled. Yes, you don't want to just sit there and watch your flight get pushed out of bounds. ...
Lions trade up in first round of NFL draft, take Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas on Thursday night. The Lions moved up from the No. 29 spot. Detroit also received...
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