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The Detroit Lions opened training camp with few questions on their special teams.
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The Detroit Lions opened training camp with few questions on their special teams.
Stafford threw two touchdown passes, and Johnson had five catches for 111 yards to help the Lions cruise to a 27-12 victory on Friday night.
A slow start led to a big finish for the Detroit Lions beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-12 on Friday night.
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is fond of saying free agency and the NFL Draft "aren't the finish line" when it comes to building an NFL roster.
In his first game as defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, Dean Pees watched Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan follow the opening kickoff with five straight completions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Lardarius Webb welcomes the challenge of defending Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson.
When it comes to projecting the Detroit Lions 2012 season I put more stock in what a former head coach thinks than many media members.
Jahvid Best was thought to be the Lions starting RB once again this season if only he could get cleared to play.
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is back at practice after recovering from a right hamstring injury.
Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston seems to be one of the most valuable players on the team, providing experience and talent in a secondary that desperately needs both.
"We gotta learn from the mistakes that were made this off-season and move on and come together as a team to make sure they don't happen again," Stafford said.
Running back Cedric Benson signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers and took a mighty swing at the Detroit Lions as he signed on the dotted line.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley's court hearing on charges including driving under the influence and attempting to elude police has been pushed back to Sept. 26.
Keiland Williams was with the Washington Redskins a year ago, believing he had a shot to start after showing signs of promise as a rookie.
Bentley was one of three defensive backs the Lions drafted in April to bolster a secondary that struggled late in the season and in Detroit's 45-28 wildcard loss to New Orleans.
The Detroit Lions won every preseason game last year and went on to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1999 season.
The Detroit Lions can't hold on to a 14-3 half-time lead as the Cleveland Browns come from behind to win 19-17 during the pre-season opener on Friday night.
Sunday's practice is open to the general public. Gates will open at 2 p.m. and access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
That battle at cornerback is by far the most highly-contested, while 20 out of 22 starters return from last season. This roster is much harder for younger players to make than a few years ago.
"You prepare yourself as much as you can, but you have to learn on the fly," Stafford said.
I've lived in the Detroit area my entire life. I'm a lifelong Lions fan.
The Detroit Lions say a 9-year-old Detroit boy nicknamed the "Lemonade Kid" will be their special guest at the preseason opener at Ford Field, when the team hosts the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions are in a rare position of being a team that's expected to succeed.
"All athletes think we can play another sport, but we really can't. Most of us think we can play in the NBA but we really can't."
The Detroit Lions have confirmed today that starting safety Louis Delmas has had a surgical procedure performed on his knee.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
A Shelby Township man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving nearly $2.5 million in pandemic-era relief money.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Two people have been arrested in the investigation of a shooting at The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township police said.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated assault and malicious destruction of property after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy involving victims in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
A 25-year-old man is facing murder charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a Detroit gas station.
Threats by the Trump Administration to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor are raising concerns about blocking economic opportunities on our side of the border.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.