MARK MURPHY

For Detroit Lions fans, the NFL Draft is basically the Super Bowl. So how fitting would it would be for Detroit to host the event? Apparently, it’s not far-fetched.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions’ half-decade pursuit of hosting the NFL draft appears to be making some progress. Detroit is one of three finalists to host the 2024 draft, Packers president Mark Murphy said during a chat with reporters ahead of the NFL combine. Washington D.C. and Green Bay are the other finalists, making for a unique group vying for hosting rights to the draft. The Lions have been pushing to host the draft (and Super Bowl) for at least five years, first submitting an application with the league in 2017. “Hopefully we can bring that to Detroit, and by then everything is fully re-opened, and we can have hundreds of thousands of people downtown enjoying the draft in Detroit.

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp has been appointed to the board of directors for USA Football, the governing body of the sport which helps set standards for youth, high school and adult amateur players. “I am thrilled to join USA Football’s board of directors,” Hamp said in a written statement released through the Lions. “USA Football’s mission of growing and expanding the game of football directly aligns with what we are doing at the Detroit Lions. Now Hamp is adding some national-level duties to her plate at USA Football. “We are pleased to have Sheila join our USA Football family as a board member,” USA Football CEO and executive director Scott Hallenbeck said in a statement.

Aaron Rodgers says he won’t drag out any offseason decisions regarding his future with the Green Bay Packers and hasn’t ruled out retirement.

Mike Jones provides the storylines that will define each conference and the second half of the season.

Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy says he’s optimistic that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play for them this season but added that the three-time MVP hasn’t told him about his plans.

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he believes the uncertainty surrounding MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future has divided the team’s fan base. “The emails and letters that I’ve received reflect this fact,” Murphy said in a monthly column on the Packers’ website in which he answers questions from fans. Rodgers hasn’t participated in the Packers’ voluntary organized team activities, a change from his usual offseason routine.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur reiterated his hope that he’d get to continue working with Aaron Rodgers this season while offering no news on the quarterback’s status.

The Green Bay Packers have signed Blake Bortles as they attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains uncertain.

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy said the team has been trying to resolve conflict with Aaron Rodgers for several months and remains committed to QB.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says he can’t envision any scenario in which he’d deal quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

First news broke that Tim Tebow had worked out for the Jacksonville Jaguars -- at tight end, mind you -- and now ESPN is reporting Aaron Rodgers has told Packers officials he does not want to return to Green Bay. The Packers wanted to convert a $6.8 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, which would have freed up more than $4.5 million in salary-cap space for this season. Green Bay made an offer, according to ESPN, but Rodgers rejected it and the sides reached an impasse as the roster bonus vested. Rodgers wanted Green Bay to take the 49ers’ deal, but the Packers turned it down. Rodgers also would like a trade to Denver or Las Vegas, according to ProFootballTalk, but it remains to be seen whether Green Bay will cave to his demands.

(AP Photo/Morry Gash)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Southeastern Conference championship game between No. This will be the ninth time Alabama and Florida have met in the SEC title game, which has been played in Atlanta since 1994. It was moved to take the place of the Michigan-Ohio State game, which was canceled due to COVID-19 issues within the Wolverines’ program. ___UConn has postponed a second men’s basketball game as it continues to deal with a player’s positive coronavirus test. Should the game be played, the winner of the Washington-Oregon matchup will be Pac-12 North champions and play in the conference title game on Dec. 18.

Mark Murphy, founder and CEO of TravelPulse, joins CBSN with an inside look at some nontraditional summer vacations that can compete with your typical tropical beach getaway.

Norwegian flights could be headed towards to the United States, and American airlines are not happy about it. Travelpulse.com president and founder Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss the possible threat to U.S. airlines.

A TSA employee is resigning after a woman boarded a plane without a ticket or identification. TravelPulse.com founder and president Mark Murphy talks about the suspect who was arrested after skipping past security.

JetBlue and Alaska Air are reportedly making offers to buy Virgin America. TravelPulse.com founder and president Mark Murphy explains what it means for travelers.

Boeing will make the next Air Force One fleet in a project worth over $2 billion. CBSN Travel Contributor and founder of TravelPulse.com Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss.

If your passport expires soon, you should get it renewed as soon as possible because you're not alone. CBSN Travel Contributor Mark Murphy joins CBSN to explain why.

With all this talk about the threat of the Zika virus, some folks may be concerned about flying. Founder of TravelPulse.com Mark Murphy joined CBSN with more.

Hilton is unveiling a new chain of hotels to target millennials. Travelpulse.com founder Mark Murphy joins CBSN with more details on Hilton's new approach.

JetBlue is unveiling a new airbus with a completely new cabin design, with more TV's and more seats. Travelpulse.com founder Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss the redesign for the skies.

It's not too late to find great deals on hotels and flights for last-minute holiday travel. Travalliance President and CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN with how to find the best bargains.

The crash of a Russian airliner in Egypt has raised questions about the safety of plane travel. Travalliance President and CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss.

Airline boarding pass barcodes contain personal information consumers should take care to protect. Travalliance president and CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss.

Patent sketches from Airbus show their unusual ideas regarding seating in their jets. Travalliance president and CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN with details.

A new warning for travelers booking hotels online. The federal trade commission says, beware of scammers. Founder of TravelPulse.com Mark Murphy joins CBSN with how to avoid being scammed.

The FAA is taking a closer look at mid-air plane collisions with birds. Founder of TravelPulse.com Mark Murphy joins CBSN with more on how the agency wants to know whether airlines and manufacturers need added gear to prevent them.

One of the world's biggest airline seat makers is applying for a patent that's getting under people's skin. They want to build backwards-facing middle seats in planes. TravAlliance Media President & CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN to show how it'll work.

If you're planning to rent a car anytime soon, make sure you read the fine print. A new bill proposed in Congress could allow car rental companies to rent potentially dangerous vehicles. TravAlliance Media President & CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN to explain why.

Using AirBnB when traveling could result in unforeseen risks. Travel insider Mark Murphy has the details.

Airbus will debut a new double decker airliner that will be able to carry more passengers or cargo. Travel insider Mark Murphy talks to CBSN about the new plane.

Checking baggage at the airport could soon become easier. Travel insider Mark Murphy joins CBSN to talk baggage.

New helicopter service Blade offers rides through its app. Travel insider Mark Murphy joins CBSN to talk about helicopter rides.

Airline JetBlue, who held out on bag fees for years, will start charging to check bags. Travel insider Mark Murphy talks to CBSN about the new fees.

Americans will soon have the opportunity to fly to Cuba. Travel insider Mark Murphy joins CBSN to discuss.

Airlines report earning $1.6 billion in baggage and flight change fees just in the first quarter of 2015. Travalliance Media President and CEO Mark Murphy broke down the figures for CBSN.

The International Air Transport Association recommends that airlines decrease the size limit for carry-ons in order to free up space on planes. Travel expert Mark Murphy joins CBSN to explain how this could affect your next trip.