Referee Defends Reversal Of Calvin Johnson's Touchdown
The Lions responded quickly with a 20-yard touchdown strike to the league's best wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. One small problem: the score was overturned.
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The Lions responded quickly with a 20-yard touchdown strike to the league's best wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. One small problem: the score was overturned.
As most teams in the NFL, the Minnesota Viking's have their fair share of stars.
Here's the breakdown of the good, the bad and the ugly from what was still, most definitely, a solid start to the 2013 season.
Lions offensive tackle Jason Fox has left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a groin injury. His return is questionable.
The NFL came back in a big way on opening day, with long plays highlighting games from coast to coast.
The Calvin Johnson-Reggie Bush duality worked exactly as the Detroit Lions dreamed it would in the team's regular season opener Sunday.
The Lions overcame a slew of miscues on offense, defense and special teams.
Adrian Peterson started the 2013 season in MVP style.
The Detroit Lions have activated Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah after listing him as probable to play against the Minnesota Vikings because of a concussion.
Adrian Peterson rushed for over 2,000 yards last season, and Calvin Johnson nearly reached that same mark as a receiver.
The 2013 Detroit Lions regular season is finally here and there are hopes, dreams, and of course despair as the new season kicks off.
Ndamukong Suh said earlier in the week that he would be lying if he said he did not want to be a captain, and his teammates granted that desire.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams has been ruled out for the season opener Sunday against Detroit.
Nike has released their 'Speed Unleashed' commercial featuring Calvin Johnson as Calvin, Diddy as Johnson and even a cameo by fellow Nike athlete Ndamukong Suh.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be imposing the following travel restrictions for the Detroit Lions game this Sunday.
The Detroit Lions remind fans about the NFL's new bag policy for their games and large events at Ford Field – including the regular season opener vs. the Minnesota Vikings September 8.
Four preseason games later, the Detroit Lions still have not gotten to show off their offense.
As we approach the first football Sunday of the regular season, Lions fever is sweeping the area—but this year's strain shows different symptoms than in years past.
"Those are difficult situations. I've said a lot of times that concussions are a lot different than ankles and hamstrings and shoulders and everything else."
One would be hard-pressed to guess the actor who had Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush in awe when he showed up in the Trojans locker room.
For Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young, the best way to describe the inexplicable ability of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is to invoke the mind-numbing talent of Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
It's a far cry from his attitude in 2011 when he said he would "drown himself" if he had to live in "glomy" and "depressing" Detroit.
The injury report finally confirmed what everyone had suspected.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen can imagine how second-year left tackle Riley Reiff is approaching this matchup.
Christian Ponder says he's feeling confident heading into what could be a make-or-break season for the young Minnesota Vikings quarterback.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan's Big Ten championship.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Showers are likely Thursday morning with a risk of storms at night.
CBS Detroit chief meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shares the forecast for the forthcoming inclement weather.
Wayne State Chief of Police Anthony Holt says the electrical fire began on the 11th floor on a platform outside of the building, and that an air handling unit is believed to have caught on fire.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel called a new executive order an unconstitutional attempt to control state voting laws, saying the president cannot direct how Michigan runs elections.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.