Calvin Johnson Joins Raiders As Special Guest For OTAs
The Oakland Raiders announced on Tuesday that Calvin Johnson will join the team as a special guest for its first week of OTAs.
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The Oakland Raiders announced on Tuesday that Calvin Johnson will join the team as a special guest for its first week of OTAs.
Brandon Copeland didn't bank on football coming out of college and he isn't banking on it down the road.
In October of 2012, Calvin Johnson told 97.1 The Ticket that he had suffered a concussion against Chad Greenway and the Minnesota Vikings. And he just said it again.
"On behalf of my family and the Detroit Lions, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Wayne's wife, Sylvia, and to his children, Steve, Doug and Kathy.
The Lions are hoping he can be a leader on defense but the 21-year-old has yet to play a snap in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent T Arturo Uzdavinis and waived T Pierce Burton. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Detroit coach Jim Caldwell was asked about positions that are supposed to be particularly tough to learn, like quarterback, tight end and middle linebacker.
The Lions' running back situation doesn't quite feel settled.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed eight 2017 NFL Draft picks and 14 undrafted rookie free agents to the team's roster.
Detroit Lions Pro Football Hall of Famer Yale Lary, 86, passed away earlier today at his home in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jarrad Davis is officially a Detroit Lion.
'Silverdome' is a "true-to-life tale of love, struggle, and the beauty of sacrificing for memories that are worth preserving."
The Detroit Lions announced today that the 2017 Quick Lane Bowl will be played on Tuesday, December 26 and will be televised by ESPN.
Calvin Johnson retired from football at the age of 30 to save his body.
Taylor Decker was watching from afar as the Lions signed two of the biggest free agents this offseason in right tackle Rick Wagner and guard T.J. Lang.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
The Michigan Department of Corrections released an autopsy report for Khaira Howard, one of four women who died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
A Warren, Michigan, man says that although his power has been restored after last week's storms, he believes a dangerous problem remains in his backyard.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
Authorities urge nearby residents to secure their homes and vehicles and to call 911 for any suspicious activity.
Detroit officials sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday condemning recent high-speed chases by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in Detroit's residential neighborhoods.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
The Vatican has excommunicated bishops connected to the Society of Saint Pius X after they consecrated four new bishops without authorization, raising questions for Catholic families who attend SSPX chapels.
Sturgis Hospital shut down June 19 after more than 100 years serving St. Joseph County, and the nearest emergency department is now roughly 25 miles from patients who once had one 2 miles away.
Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines. But that doesn't mean they'll pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares, experts said.
Detroit officials sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday condemning recent high-speed chases by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in Detroit's residential neighborhoods.
The three-year agreement reached by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council features competitive wage increases, stronger workplace violence protections and improved staffing ratios.
Sturgis Hospital shut down June 19 after more than 100 years serving St. Joseph County, and the nearest emergency department is now roughly 25 miles from patients who once had one 2 miles away.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
For the second straight year, Detroit was ranked the third-worst city for bed bugs in the country.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Detroit officials sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday condemning recent high-speed chases by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in Detroit's residential neighborhoods.
A family in Warren, Michigan, called CBS News Detroit after saying there's a mess in their yard from last week's storms and power outages. The family claims that when they reached out to DTE for help, they weren't able to get a response.
Survivors of alleged abuse at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights are once again calling for change and accountability.
Three GOP candidates, Congessman John James, former Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson, squared off on Thursday in a debate ahead Michigan gubernatorial primary election.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Tim Greimel, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
