Lions kicker Jake Bates uses platform to share his faith
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
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Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
The games have been lurking at the end of Detroit's schedule like a difficult end-of-semester final exam.
The Vikings and Bears ride strong defenses and run games, but uneven quarterback play, into this Week 4 NFC North matchup.
When Kirk Cousins and his family moved from Illinois to Michigan, his allegiance to the Bears was well-established.
NFL quarterback is the most pressure-filled position in pro sports, and these QBs face circumstances that will elevate the pressure in 2018.
Kirk Cousins' time with the Washington Redskins is all but over after they chose not to use the franchise tag on the quarterback as expected.
Many teams, including the Jets, Vikings and Broncos, have shown interest in Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins.
There are several notable players that could become unrestricted free agents come March 14th, including several big-name quarterbacks.
Kirk Cousins says he is likely to wait until March for any possible negotiations with the Washington Redskins, indicating he would first make the team decide whether to apply a transition or franchise tag on him for the third year in a row.
CBS Sports and INSIDE THE NFL analyst Phil Simms weighed in on the Garoppolo trade and its implications for several teams around the league.
It was widely believed that Stafford would sign a new deal after those two dominoes fell. But the Cousins situation thickened the plot.
To even consider signing an extension now, Stafford should accept nothing less than $30 million annually.
Cousins will make $23.94 million on the franchise tag in 2017 after earning $19.95 million last year.
If Matthew Stafford signs an extension with the Lions this summer, he'll do so on his own terms.
Matthew Stafford's strong 2016 season made an impression on his peers.
Kirk Cousins' agent says the Washington Redskins' quarterback has signed his contract for the exclusive franchise tag.
Kirk Cousins will soon be spending his contract money on diapers.
Kirk Cousins has proven he's the Redskins' future at quarterback. So why didn't the team lock him into a longterm contract?
But even on that play, the increased competitive spirit was obvious when quarterback Kirk Cousins stuck with the play after throwing the interception and knocked the ball out of Talib's hands on a jarring hit to save the touchdown.
Kirk Cousins has a great sense of humor.
"How you like me now?" Cousins said, rubbing McCloughan's head. "How you like me now?"
Cousins even tussled McCloughlan's hair for good measure.
The NFC East is stuffed with playoff contenders, and thanks to Kirk Cousins and Jay Gruden, the Redskins are positioned for a run.
When officials didn't call a pass interference penalty on Minnesota's Trae Waynes when he was defending Ryan Grant in the second quarter, Cousins was so mad he sprinted down the field and had his hands on his head in disbelief.
The Detroit Lions never quit in their 20-17 victory over the Washington Redskins.
A 34-year-old motorist is in custody after the Michigan State Police said they led law enforcement on a chase through Wayne County Saturday night.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced after an alleged Facebook photo posted last September depicted a Michigan judge in a coffin, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
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.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
A 34-year-old motorist is in custody after the Michigan State Police said they led law enforcement on a chase through Wayne County Saturday night.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
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.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
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.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Looking at a quiet start to the week with Partly sunny skies today, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. East southeast wind around 6 mph. There will be a chance for light freezing rain and sleet tonight, mainly north of the Interstate 69 corridor. Temperatures will warm to near 40 Tuesday, then colder temperatures and dry weather will prevail through the end of the week.
The Detroit Pistons flew to Charlotte on Sunday to kick off their last two road games before the all-star break. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said his goal is to have two-way breakout star Daniss Jenkins rostered by Monday. The guard wants everyone to remember that he went undrafted.
The Washington Township Board of Trustees earlier this month asked the planning commission to review a zoning ordinance related to a planned data center. Many in the area say they don’t want the project to go through. Veronica Ortega has their story.
A mother is desperate to find her 25-year-old son who went missing from Wyandotte on Thursday. She said she last saw him at their home before he left to visit friends.
Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon said he took some calls ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer reports on the only move the team made and why the organization has confidence in their core players.