Veteran Lions 1 Win From Finally Making Playoffs
If the Lions beat San Diego at home Saturday, they will make the playoffs for the first time since Backus and Raiola were drafted by the team in 2001.
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If the Lions beat San Diego at home Saturday, they will make the playoffs for the first time since Backus and Raiola were drafted by the team in 2001.
I've never been one of those who demand that an athlete talk to me. I like it when they do, but they don't have to.
In honor of getting less gifts during these 8 crazy nights but appreciating other things more, I have decided to list my top 8 most intriguing sports storylines in over the last year.
One win and they are in. If the Lions win on Saturday, they will not just clinch their first playoff berth since 1999, but they also have their first 10 win season since 1995.
Would the Lions simply be one and done in the playoffs?
Champ: Matthew Stafford for leading the Lions down the field for the game winning 98-yard drive against the Radiers.
After yet another thrilling comeback, Detroit coach Jim Schwartz kept an even keel during his Monday news conference.
The season has been special for so many reasons, but most importantly because the Lions have exceeded expectations.
The Lions' decades-long search for a quarterback has ended with Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick overall in 2009, who will play in more games this season than he did in the previous two years combined.
The Detroit Lions rally in the final minutes of the game to beat the Oakland Raiders 28-27 on Sunday.
Now in his fourth season, Cliff Avril has become perhaps the most consistent player on the Detroit Lions' vaunted defensive line
Cliff Avril began last weekend's game by forcing a fumble and ended it by recovering one.
I believe my brother! If this guy can survive "The Black Hole" then seriously how scary can it be?
Lions and Raiders tied for most personal fouls committed this year with 27 apiece.
This week marked the return of Lions' Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from his two week suspension.
Frank Said after shoot around today that he will go with the lineup of Will Bynum, Ben Gordon, Damien Wilkins, Charlie Villanueva and Greg Monroe as his starters.
Early on, the Lions Calvin Johnson had been on pace to become only the third receiver in NFL history to catch 20 or more touchdown passes in a season, joining Randy Moss and Jerry Rice.
Almost from the moment he took over in Oakland, coach Hue Jackson vowed to fix the Raiders' perpetually leaky run defense and curb their propensity for penalties.
The Lions gearing up for their weekend road trip to Oakland and still shorthanded on defense, another practice day without Louis Delmas, Eric Wright, Aaron Berry, Justin Durant and Nick Fairley all sitting out today's workout.
The cynical would say the Lions could just as easily be 5-8 instead of 8-5.
Ndamukong Suh is back with the Detroit Lions. And he's not interested in rehashing the past.
As for whether Suh had taken time to apologize to his teammates, the Portland native said "I think there is a correct way and right timing for everything and like I said, things that are in house stay in house.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has rejoined his teammates.
All schools in the Crestwood School District in Dearborn will be closed on March 19 to allow for repairs to building electrical systems.
Communities across Michigan are reminding area residents how local emergency alert systems work in case of tornadoes and other severe weather.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Google is the company behind plans for Project Cannoli, a computer data center proposed for a site near I-94 and Haggery Road.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
All schools in the Crestwood School District in Dearborn will be closed on March 19 to allow for repairs to building electrical systems.
Communities across Michigan are reminding area residents how local emergency alert systems work in case of tornadoes and other severe weather.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Detroit Pistons were topped by the Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points for Toronto.
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.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
A 28-year-old Canadian man with a criminal history was taken into custody on March 6 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the man walked across the not-yet-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Detroit police have shut down a bar on the city's west side. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit an Auburn Hills business. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
The 2026 statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in keeping with Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week. Participation by local communities in southeast Michigan through outdoor sirens or local emergency alerts will be on a case-by-case basis.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit a business in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Wednesday. Here's a look ahead on the story.
Happy Hump Day!! Mostly cloudy and breezy today, with a high near 39. We may see a chance of flurries this afternoon, mixing with sprinkles after 3pm. Looking ahead to mainly rain Thursday morning with a bit of light ice or even a few snowflakes further north/west, then becoming all rain by the afternoon hours. Warming continues on Friday with highs approaching 60F further south.