Matt Dery's Daily Update 8-17-11
Crain's Detroit Business reports that both Matthew Stafford and Kyle Vanden Bosch agreed to restructure their contract earlier this summer so the Lions could sign some free agents.
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Crain's Detroit Business reports that both Matthew Stafford and Kyle Vanden Bosch agreed to restructure their contract earlier this summer so the Lions could sign some free agents.
With the new NFL rules stating that kickoffs are to be taken from the 35-yard line instead of the 30
Lions coach Jim Schwartz is correct when he says defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh must use more caution while throwing quarterbacks around like rag dolls.
I know you missed the NFL during the lockout, like a dieter misses pizza.
Detroit Lions rookie defensive lineman Nick Fairley is walking with a protective boot on his injured left foot.
Detroit rookie defensive lineman Nick Fairley is making progress as he recovers from surgery on his left foot.
Indiana prosecutors have charged former University of Michigan and Detroit Lions player Corwin Brown with three felonies after a seven-hour standoff with police last Friday.
Kid Rock took the stage at Comerica Park this past weekend for the fans of Detroit.
Tuesday at Lions training camp the team no doubt got a boost seeing their first round pick Nick Fairley on the field.
Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright pulled himself out of practice twice with an injured right groin Monday.
On Oct. 13, 2010, running backs Jerome Harrison and Mike Bell found themselves in the Cleveland airport heading in different directions. They had been traded for each other
Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright has injured his right leg.
There are a number of folks that believe Lions defensive lineman and general manchild Ndamukong Suh is a "dirty" player.
The first test for quarterback Matthew Stafford turned out to be no test at all.
Coach Jim Schwartz had a sheepish look on his face when he threw his challenge flag Friday.
The Detroit Lions did a lot of good things in a 34-3 exhibition victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Matthew Stafford hopes his first exhibition game was a preview of what's to come this season.
The Lions had the ball first, scored a touchdown, then forced a turnover on the ensuing kickoff.
A former Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines football player has been hospitalized in Indiana following an hours-long standoff with police.
The Lions went into the fourth quarter up 24-3 and things just got better for the Detroit Lions as they went on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-3 on Friday night in their first pre-season game.
Interesting comments today made by former Vikings wideout Cris Carter. The ESPN analyst says Calvin Johnson is a very good receiver but not great.
Detroit Lions: I kept hearing from Lions fans complaining about the team not spending money. Be patient
Will former Detroit Lion Desmond Howard echo Sports Illustrated's Peter King prediction which tags the Lions as a dark horse to reach the Super Bowl?
The number one preseason objective for Detroit is simply avoiding any further injury issues.
Calvin Johnson stood off to the side during drills, then insisted there's no reason to be alarmed.
An Allen Park, Michigan, man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2025 stabbing of his 84-year-old grandmother, according to court records.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
The man suspected in last month's crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
White Castle has invited lovers, loved ones and the soon-to-be in love to an intimate meal at its restaurants every Valentine's Day for the past 35 years.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
The man suspected in the January crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
An Allen Park, Michigan, man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2025 stabbing of his 84-year-old grandmother, according to court records.
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.
White Castle has invited lovers, loved ones and the soon-to-be in love to an intimate meal at its restaurants every Valentine's Day for the past 35 years.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
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.
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.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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.
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.
A man charged with aggravated stalking is suspected in the January crash at a terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, the business aiming to build a data center in Allen Park is connecting with the city's residents and other top stories for the evening of Feb. 14, 2026.
Law enforcement on Friday night ramped up activity around two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe Guthrie, 84, was taken against her will. Andres Gutierrez reports.
The University of Michigan men's basketball squad has a good chance at becoming the top-ranked team in the Associated Press rankings after a 30-point win over UCLA on Saturday. Reporter Matt Finkel has the story from Crisler Center of the Wolverines' 24th win of the season.
Vietnamese Americans on Saturday were celebrating the Lunar New Year. Dozens of families gathered in Madison Heights on Saturday for an event that featured traditional clothing, food and music.
Above-average temperatures through the end of the week