Longtime Detroit sports writer recalls Lions player who died on the field in 1971
Jack Berry was covering the game when Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes collapsed and died on the field in 1971.
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Jack Berry was covering the game when Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes collapsed and died on the field in 1971.
Dan Campbell drew a lot of chuckles after he was hired to coach the Detroit Lions nearly two years ago and got fired up talking about his players being so tough and resilient that they would bite off kneecaps.
The NFL on Monday announced the full Week 18 schedule, ending the 2022 season with the Lions-Packers game at Lambeau Field.
The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL's hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch.
The Detroit Lions could have gained the advantage for an NFC wild-card playoff berth with a victory last weekend but instead got run over by the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, 37-23.
Jared Goff has the surging Detroit Lions in contention for a wild card spot.
These aren't the games the Detroit Lions win in December.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions were stymied for most of the game, unable to get much going against the New York Jets.
Jared Goff is finally having fun as a member of the Detroit Lions.
Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The award is given to an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.
The Detroit Lions (4-7) hope to rebound from a Thanksgiving Day loss as the team prepares to host the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7).
The Detroit Lions first-round draft pick from last year, defensive-lineman Aidan Hutchinson has been named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November.
The Buffalo Bills crashed Detroit's Thanksgiving party, making themselves at home for their second victory in five days at Ford Field.
Hutchinson is the second Lions' rookie to receive the award after safety Kerby Joseph, who won two weeks earlier.
Detroit staffing company looking to fill 200 positions to clean up Ford Field Thanksgiving Day.
After severe weather in western New York pushed the Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns game to Detroit, the Bills posted a thank you letter to the Lions.
"Go Bills" and "Go Browns" chants rang across the tailgating lots of Ford Field on Sunday morning.
The Detroit Lions looked as if they were on their way to another loss trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter. They sure turned it around in a hurry.
Detroit Lions go up against Buffalo Bills for Thanksgiving Day Classic on Nov. 24 and will feature a superstar halftime performance.
The Lions ended a five-game losing streak. The Packers have lost five straight for the first time since 2008 when their four-time NFL MVP was a first-year starter with the franchise.
An assembly of former Detroit Lions players recently helped the Family Assistance for Renaissance Men (F.A.R.M) program with their efforts to beautify a house that will soon allow a single father who has gone through the F.A.R.M. 5 Step program to reunite with his children.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes insisted he still would have traded T.J. Hockenson even if his one-win team had a 6-1 record.
In each of the first two years of Dan Campbell's tenure with the Detroit Lions, he's had to make major changes in his coaching staff midway through the season.
The team announced during halftime of the Lions' 31-27 loss to the Miami Dolphins that it will recognize Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders with an eight-foot statue next year.
The residents tried to put a stop to the project at a city informational meeting on Wednesday night.
A former Michigan bank executive pleaded guilty after federal authorities said he was involved in the sexual exploitation of children over a three-year period.
A woman who authorities say gave deputies her twin sister's name during a traffic stop in Flint has been convicted after a one-day trial.
The program consists of six community organizations tasked with reducing violence in six Community Violence Intervention (CVI) zones.
A Detroit soup kitchen that has served the community for nearly a century is getting a major makeover.
Residents tried to put a stop to the project at a city informational meeting on Wednesday night.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devon Jason Watson, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jaquoya Wix.
Lansing police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood.
A 15-year-old Detroit boy is charged with the robbery and murder of a 14-year-old boy on the city's west side.
A former Michigan bank executive pleaded guilty after federal authorities said he was involved in the sexual exploitation of children over a three-year period.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote in Michigan for the 2026 midterm election.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The nonprofit Green Oceans asked the Coast Guard to reopen an investigation that had classified the F/V Mistress as lost.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
The 3-0 Michigan Wolverines are taking on the 3-0 Iowa Hawkeyes on Sept. 26. CBS News Detroit's Matt caught up with CBS sportscaster Brad Nessler to break down the two teams.
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. to cover everything from trade to artificial intelligence.
Sunny skies and cool air continue through the weekend.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against 42-year-old Devon Jason Watson, who was accused of stabbing 34-year-old Jaquota Wix.
Some Clawson residents said they are devastated by a new road reconstruction project that would affect trees as old as some longtime residents.