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.
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.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Prosecutors say the man was previously convicted of threatening to kill police officers and a judge in Macomb County.
After a brutally cold January, February hasn't been too bad.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our temperatures jump back to the 40s this weekend, with a focus on Wednesday next week.
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.