Vinnie Portell

Vinnie Portell

Joined: Feb 6, 2023

Born in Michigan, raised in Southwest Florida. Graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in journalism in August, 2017 and returned home to work as a sports reporter at my hometown newspaper until February, 2023. Have since relocated to Richmond, Virginia with my girlfriend and our pug, Linus. Will watch any sport as long as there's some juice on the line.

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson with a ski mask ready to take the field against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.

Lions Get Surprise Injury News Before Week 15 vs. Broncos

Sep 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers Sign Manager A.J. Hinch to Long-Term Extension

Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at the end of the first half at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Lions vs. Bears Week 14 Opening Odds Disrespect Detroit

Tigers Manager Jim Leyland on the first day of Tiger Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida on Friday February 16, 2007.Leyland026

Former Tigers Celebrate Jim Leyland Hall of Fame Call

Nov 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

This Pistons Team Could be the Worst in Detroit Sports History

Sep 30, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

4 Free Agents Tigers Should Sign During Winter Meetings

Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond runs against Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters during the first half at Ford Field on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Signing This Former Pro-Bowl CB Would Be Huge Mistake for Lions

Sep 24, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez (28) throws the ball to third base against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Javier Baez Listed Among Worst Contracts in MLB by The Athletic

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to defensive end John Cominsky during warmups before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

Forecasting the Rest of This Lions Season (Score Predictions)

Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker watches players stretch during training camp on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Allen Park.

Lions Get Exciting Injury Update on Rookie QB Hendon Hooker

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) takes off on a 30-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA football game against Penn State Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa.

Betting Preview: Best Bets for Michigan vs. Ohio State Rivalry

Left to right: Lions running back David Montgomery, quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs and receiver Jameson Williams celebrate the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown by Montgomery vs. the Bears with 29 seconds remaining at Ford Field, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Betting Preview: Best Bets for Lions vs. Packers Thanksgiving Day Game

Oct 7, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) throws a pitch in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros during game one of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers’ Interest in Kenta Maeda Could be a Disaster for 2024 and Beyond

Nov 20, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Pistons Have the Longest Losing Streak in NBA History?

Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge watches a play during the team's defeat of East Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan Coach Shockingly Fired as Sign-Stealing Scandal Continues

Sep 21, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (8) fields a ground ball against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

3 Tigers Who Will Be Replaced by Free Agent Signings