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Lions GM Brad Holmes says frustration over last season fueled an intense draft process

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The sting of missing the playoffs didn't just linger in Detroit. It sharpened the edge inside the Lions' draft room. General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year's preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision. Holmes described an offseason where reminders of that disappointment were everywhere — he even wrote it on his office wall — as he and his staff approached the draft with renewed intensity. "I take every draft serious," Holmes ...

Spencer Torkelson hits walk-off home run to give Tigers 5-4 win over Brewers

DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. He blasted the solo shot to left-center off reliever Abner Uribe (1-1). It was the second straight ...

Lions take Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with No. 17 pick in NFL draft

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions found a replacement for a longtime fixture on the offensive line. Detroit drafted Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, selecting a massive and durable player to make up for the loss of Taylor Decker. "When you think about Blake Miller, you sleep easy," Lions general manager Brad Holmes said. The 6-foot-7, 317-pound Miller started 54 games in college. The three-time All-ACC player broke a school record by playing 3,778 offensive snaps. Miller, who is from Strongsville, Ohio, ...

Mize and Torkelson power the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Brewers

DETROIT (AP) — Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Mize (2-1) extended his strong start to the season, allowing just three hits. ...