Lions Begin Crucial Homestand With Win Over Bears
The Detroit Lions began the homestand that could make or break their season with the type of offensive performance their fans have been waiting for.
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The Detroit Lions began the homestand that could make or break their season with the type of offensive performance their fans have been waiting for.
"We've been bankrupt. We've been 0 and 16," Raiola said of his time in Detroit. "You keep kicking us down, but we keep getting up."
Matthew Stafford had a feeling Thursday would be different.
Calvin Johnson's big day was exactly what Detroit's dormant offense needed.
Calvin Johnson has become the fastest player to 10,000 yards receiving, reaching the mark in his 115th game.
Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte left Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter with an eye injury.
This is a familiar situation for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions: They are in decent position to make the playoffs, but after a couple of poor performances, that's hardly a certainty.
Reggie Bush is inactive and will miss his third straight game when the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears.
The Lions took Corey in the sixth round last year; the Bears picked Kyle in the first round this year.
The Chicago Bears are going to try to reach the .500 mark when they face the Lions in the opening game of the Thanksgiving Day triple header.
Suh hinted Wednesday that his goal of becoming a billionaire will not necessarily dictate where he goes as a free agent.
"I don't live life with regrets," Raiola said. "I didn't intentionally try to hurt anybody."
The Detroit Lions are no strangers to Thanksgiving Day games and this year, they are taking on an NFC North rival in the Chicago Bears. Both teams need a win to stay in the playoff race and CBS Sports Tracy Wolfson took some time to talk Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford facing off at Ford Field on the big holiday.
"Nobody's happier than us that our game's on Thursday," quarterback Matthew Stafford said.
The Detroit Lions played on Thanksgiving before 24 of the current NFL franchises even existed. The Lions' first owner scheduled the inaugural game in 1934 to try and generate interest in the team.
Willie Young spent years chasing after Matthew Stafford in practices. As a fellow Lion, he never got to actually hit Stafford, of course.
The Wall Street Journal detailed how Suh - "the NFL's secret finance nerd" - has carefully cultivated relationships with businessmen.
Johnson said he is still the same guy who dominated games in recent years, but he laughed off the notion that he once made it look easy.
Thanksgiving is always a busy day in Detroit.
The Lions have gone two games without scoring a touchdown, and the team's average of 17.9 points per game ranks 28th in the league.
Bush posted and retweeted more than a dozen messages on Twitter regarding the grand jury's decision not to charge police officer Darren Wilson.
The average secondary market price for Lions tickets on TiqIQ against the Bears this Thursday is currently $287.23.
"Whatever it takes to get that done, I'm going to do it."
Matthew Stafford's fiancée, Kelly Hall, posted an impressive Instagram video of her going 4-for-5 from 3-point range
Caldwell discussed the possibility of moving Waddle to the left side but would not say whether the Lions are seriously considering a move.
The program gives entrepreneurs a 90-day lease in a brick-and-mortar space to build their business and customer following before committing to a permanent location.
On Tuesday, the Detroit City Council approved two more contracts, bringing the total to four for the first phase of Detroit's $184 million Alley Sewer Repair Program.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting followed a fight between two groups.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave for the second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Representative John James in the gubernatorial race.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave a second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Ballots will look different depending on the county and municipality in which residents are voting. But the three proposals are statewide, so they'll appear no matter where you're casting your vote.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
The program gives entrepreneurs a 90-day lease in a brick-and-mortar space to build their business and customer following before committing to a permanent location.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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.
A new program in Farmington, Michigan, called "The Retail Lab" (Launch and Build) is giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to test out their business in a storefront.
Detroit police say a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot multiple times on Tuesday.
For Detroit homeowners waiting for alley sewer repairs, the big question has been when the project would move from planning to the field.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave a second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Democrat Christina Hines discusses her campaign for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.