The Lakers legend said the NBA has been diminished by “the rush of guys not going to college” – or at least not going for more than a year.

Dan Campbell joins us to talk about the controversial 2-point play against the Cowboys, why he wants to see Dallas again in the playoffs, if the starters will play in Week 18, and Aidan Hutchinson's...

Only problem -- he plays in Detroit.

For a defense that finished last in the NFL a year ago and looks mostly the same up front, Young makes some sense. You can never have too many pass rushers, right?

The Detroit Lions might have a problem at QB.

Slay was a key member of that Lions team that had the second best defense in the NFL and legitimate Super Bowl aspirations that died in Dallas.

Schefter also dished on the possibility of an extension for Jared Goff and the unlikelihood of the Lions appealing Jameson Williams’ suspension.

Our weekly interview with Lions QB Jared Goff.

The NFL is directly responsible for educating its players on the league’s gambling policies. In this regard, the league appears to have failed.

"You know you're doing something right when everyone on Wall Street hates you, the elite media hate you, Hollywood hates you, and when politicians on both sides of the aisle hate you," he said.

Attention Cincinnati Bengals fans, and Super Bowl aficionados — According to Brazilian pop star Anitta, the Bengals will be winning this year’s Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams (well… at least...

The "Valenti and Foster" show airs weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and can also be heard online at www.cbsdetroit.com and the Radio.com app.

Mike, Rico, and David react to Michigan's win over Washington in the CFP National Championship and dish on whether they believe this title is tainted.

Mike and Rico open the show breaking down what this Lions win meant to the city of Detroit, and how they feel about the team going into their home matchup with the Buccaneers. Plus, they send a...

Decker is coming off another strong season on the left edge of Detroit’s elite offensive line. He remains one of the steadiest players at his position.

The division is up for the taking in 2024, and the Tigers might have the roster to do it. Hinch just doesn’t want to think too far ahead.

I battle every day at the gym and the dinner table to stay healthy and get better. I no longer want to fight over a Brad Ausmus move or who the Lions should select in the first round of the draft.

Mike starts the show going off on fans who have been calling into the 97.1 mid-day show complaining about the Lions extending All-Pro WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. 

It looked like the Lions had taken a late lead over the Cowboys when left tackle Taylor Decker caught a go-ahead two-point conversion with 23 seconds to play.

Considering the difficulty of Michigan’s schedule next season and the loss of high-end player talent without obvious replacements, in addition to this utter embarrassment, it’s the perfect cutoff...

He breaks up passes and chops down ball-carriers, and speaks with his pads. The Lions are making a statement themselves, one win away from the Super Bowl.

"I want ESPN to bring real answers to light because then, guess what, I'll be the one to bring the match to burn my own school down."

The future Hall of Famer is reportedly down to two teams, who happen to be tied for second in the Atlantic Division: the Panthers and the Red Wings.

The guys open the show by giving the Lions and Brad Lions their flowers following their signing of OL Kevin Zeitler, sharing how comfortable they feel with where Detroit is going into the draft. 

Everything the guys have been discussing in the hour comes to fruition as D.J. Reader has officially signed with the Lions. Mike and Rico react to the news in this segment. 

Mike Valenti will address this news on today's show, which will begin immediately following the Tigers game.

The division is up for the taking in 2024, and the Tigers might have the roster to do it. Hinch just doesn’t want to think too far ahead.

A two-time Pro Bowler in LA, Goff has rediscovered himself in Detroit, with the support of Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Stafford said his return to Detroit, where he spent the first 12 seasons of his career, will be “fun for me on a personal level. I know it’s going to be rocking there.”

Detroit fell to 4-7 after an embarrassing loss to the Texans on Thanksgiving, dropping its record to 13-29-1 since Quinn hired Patricia to take over for Jim Caldwell.

Goff has taken to Detroit from the moment he arrived. He said when he was traded here that “being able to play in a sports town is special.”

Mike goes on an epic rant about Kelly Stafford's comments this week about her not being given a suite from the Lions for her family. 

Before a show at Detroit's Masonic Temple, rapper Snoop Dogg made several stops around the state and documented much of it on his Instagram account.

After the Lions fell one win short of the Super Bowl in Sunday’s 34-31 loss to the 49ers, Johnson wants to take another shot at winning it all.

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Mike and Rico didn't like the suggestions they were hearing.

When the Lions were 1-6, Sewell was one of the quiet leaders who keyed the team’s turnaround. Instead of wilting, he resolved to only work harder.

In the end, the result stays the same.

He enters his fourth season in Detroit as the leader of a team with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, a reborn and rebuilt quarterback.

“This is a dream come true for me,” said Costa. “My whole career, I’ve chased the chance to build a show on 97.1 The Ticket. I grew up listening to this station and rooting for these teams.”

Mel Tucker has been notified from Michigan State University of the intent of his firing.

With a clock-controlling offensive day and a series of big plays from their defense, the Detroit Lions earned a 30-24 win at Minnesota on Sunday to improve to 11-4 and both clinch the NFC North crown...

To Goff, the local coverage of the Lions is overly negative, too slanted toward the team they’ve been instead of the team they’re becoming.

Mike and Stoney (in for Rico) react to the viral video from this past weekend where Pistons GM Troy Weaver got into an altercation with a fan. Does the blame fall on Tom Gores?

A jocular tone has always been a part of Stoney’s style on air. He joined The Ticket in 2009 after a 15-year run with WDFN and has also hosted mornings with the late Jamie Samuelsen.

Mike and Rico keep the Lions' celebration coming but pivot to discuss Stephen A Smith's comments on the city of Detroit. 

The guys open the phone lines on the topic of Jared Goff, which results in Mike going off on a caller who won't let the hosts get a word in. 

The Captain might be returning home.

The Lions had a 14-0 lead and it disintegrated. It’s become a familiar lament. The Lions’ defense is brutal, both schematically and in terms of effort. The Lions are out coached week after week.

Gardenhire, 59, spent the 2017 season as the Diamondbacks bench coach.

"I would be screaming. They are fireable decisions."

Williams, 25, is coming off a breakout season in which he racked up 12 sacks and established himself as one of the best defensive players in the game.

Could Steve Yzerman be trying to get the band back together?

Jon Jansen joins 97.1 The Ticket for new ‘Stoney and Jansen’ morning show, taking over after the death of Jamie Samuelsen. He’ll be on the show from 6-10 am weekdays