Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 7:07 p.m. UTC Aug 15, 2018 Frank Ragnow started most of his last two college seasons at center and was the best prospect at the position coming into this year's draft, but the Detroit Lions' first-round pick found in his first extended action at center Wednesday that playing the position in the NFL is a whole new ballgame. “I wouldn’t say it’s riding a bike," Ragnow said. "It’s a whole different league, whole different plays and everything, but it was good to be back. I’m just going to do whatever (my coaches) want me to do, I’m going to step up there, I’m going to try to be the best at it." The Lions gave Ragnow the bulk of the first-team reps at center in Wednesday's joint practice with the New York Giants, one day after Graham Glasgow left practice with a left leg injury. Glasgow took part in the Lions' pre-practice walk-through, but lined up at left guard instead of center for the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions play rookie Frank Ragnow at center with Glasgow hurt
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N.E.R.D to play Reading and Leeds Festival
N.E.R.D have announced themselves as performers at Reading and Leeds. The group fronted by Pharrell Williams have listed the festival dates on the tour section of their website. They've confirmed they'll perform at Reading on Saturday August 25 and Leeds on Sunday August 26. Although organisers are yet to confirm the news, it means they'll likely perform ahead of Kendrick Lamar and Panic! At The Disco in the currently empty guest slot. Last year the group released No One Ever Really Dies, their first record in seven years and featured the likes of Rihanna, Ed Sheeran and M.I.A. This year's lineup is headlined by Kendrick Lamar, Kings of Leon and Fall Out Boy and will also see performances from Dua Lipa, Travis Scott and Panic! At The Disco. Find out below how to still get tickets for Reading and Leeds Festivals. How to buy tickets Tickets for Leeds Festival are still available from Ticketmaster here or See Tickets here. Reading Festival is currently sold out on the likes of … [Read more...] about N.E.R.D to play Reading and Leeds Festival
Detroit Lions’ Hakeem Valles expects first child Thurs., to play Fri.
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 10:11 p.m. UTC Aug 13, 2018 Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles has a simple, though certainly challenging, plan for this week. It goes like this. On Tuesday and Wednesday, he will take part in joint practices against the New York Giants in Allen Park. On Thursday, Valles’ wife is due to give birth to their first child, Lucienne, named after his grandmother. On Friday, Valles will play in the Lions’ preseason home opener against the Giants at Ford Field (7 p.m., Channel 2). And, with any luck, maybe he’ll even catch a touchdown in honor of his precious bundle of joy. “That’d be awesome,” Valles said Monday after practice. “That would be a great way for her to enter the world.” More: Training camp observations: Lions shake up starting defense It wouldn’t be a stretch think Valles could pull down a TD or two. He had a good game Friday at Oakland with a pair of 13-yard catches on … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions’ Hakeem Valles expects first child Thurs., to play Fri.
Detroit Pistons preseason schedule: They play Cavs at Breslin Center
Brian Calloway Lansing State Journal Published 4:44 p.m. UTC Aug 9, 2018 Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons are coming to Breslin Center. The Pistons will face the reigning Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason contest on Michigan State’s campus at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The Cavaliers announced the contest in a release that revealed their preseason schedule. A message left with Breslin Center general manager Jeff Latinen wasn't immediately returned. The Cavaliers are owned by Dan Gilbert, who was a large financial contributor to recent upgrades to Breslin Center. MSU opened the Gilbert Pavilion and Tom Izzo Hall of History in October. Read more Pistons: Pistons hire Sam Hinkie's ex-right hand man as assistant GM NBA win total projections Gilbert and Pistons owner Tom Gores are MSU grads. Part of the Pistons’ preseason schedule has been released via other teams. They travel to the Oklahoma City Thunder … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons preseason schedule: They play Cavs at Breslin Center
Detroit Lions mum on playing time for starters vs. Raiders, anthem rule
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 11:37 p.m. UTC Aug 8, 2018 NAPA, Calif. — Matthew Stafford had no idea what to expect the first time he took part in joint practices two years ago against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, the Lions quarterback has come to enjoy them. “I had just never done it before and it’s kind of interesting trying to adapt to different styles of practice,” Stafford said Wednesday after wrapping up two days of joint workouts with the Oakland Raiders. “Everybody kind of has their own pace, their own flow. Luckily, the three teams that we’ve gone against have been great in just helping us get good work. That’s what we’re out here for. We’re out here to compete against other really good NFL football teams.” The Lions have one more set of joint practices on tap next week against the New York Giants, but before that they have a preseason football game to play. First-year Lions coach Matt Patricia … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions mum on playing time for starters vs. Raiders, anthem rule