Three Things The Lions Must Improve In Their Preseason Game Thursday Vs. New England
The Lions must eliminate after-the-whistle penalties.
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The Lions must eliminate after-the-whistle penalties.
With Thursday's game being deemed the most important of the preseason, how the offense performs against the Patriots Thursday will set the tone. Burleson is confident it will be a positive one.
Tom Brady glanced down at his left knee brace, the one he wasn't wearing when he was injured last week.
When the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots meet Thursday at Ford Field, Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will be trying to put a hurt on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Off the field, though, Suh thinks Brady is pretty cool.
OK, the headline is a bit misleading.
Steven Ridley always knew that he was talented and had the drive to be a star in the NFL. He knew it wouldn't be easy though, and his path to being a starter for the New England Patriots was a long road with a lot of others standing in his way.
When Aaron Hernandez first went before a judge to face a murder charge, a defense attorney said the former New England Patriots tight end had never been accused of a violent crime. But Hernandez is apparently no stranger to violence.
In the final minutes of his life, Odin Lloyd sent a series of texts to his sister.
A body was found, search warrants were issued, investigators conducted interviews — all the signs of an impending police action were in place by week's end.
Here is the link that Doug has been talking about this morning.
A flop on Broadway, Tim Tebow is getting an audition in Beantown.
The Detroit Lions announced today their 2013 Preseason Schedule that includes home games for the preseason opener against the New York Jets in Week 1 and the New England Patriots in Week 3 at Ford Field.
Yes, the Falcons are the biggest home underdog in conference title game history.
You get this far you pick the game and the total.
There's something about the Baltimore Ravens that brings out the worst in Tom Brady.
Baltimore linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is a smart man, and a good man, who might have made one of the worst mistakes of his professional career.
The Ravens will once again embrace their role as underdogs in the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, who have been installed as 9½-point favorites Sunday to beat Baltimore and advance to the Super Bowl.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is providing no update on injured tight end Rob Gronkowski.
The New England Patriots didn't need Rob Gronkowski when they dominated the Houston Texans last month.
Football is back, and not a moment too soon. Here are the five must-watch match-ups for the upcoming 2012 NFL season.
Now that Ochocinco has been let go by the Patriots, whatever will he do during this time of limbo?
The Madden 13 cover contest is going on now. Right now the Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson is matched up with the New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski in the final 8.
The New England Patriots have signed free agent linebacker Bobby Carpenter.
Rob Gronkowski lost in the Super Bowl as a member of the New England Patriots and decided to go out and have what looked like a great time, a really great time -- the kind of time that makes your best night out ever look sort of lame.
5:45 p.m. So Lucas Oil Stadium looks really cool but two things; 1) a bunch of women wearing #28 Giants jerseys with the name Ware on the back are the rudest people in the house.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Sunday morning, and a freeze watch for Sunday night, in Southeast Michigan.
A Detroit woman was arrested in the aftermath of a hit-and-run collision and shooting on Interstate 94.
A Pontiac man is in custody while deputies investigate the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported.
Michigan gas prices fell 14 cents during the past five days, with motorists paying an average of $3.84 a gallon on Saturday, AAA says.
A Muskegon County man won the top $1 million prize in the Millionaire Raffle game, the Michigan Lottery said.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Sunday morning, and a freeze watch for Sunday night, in Southeast Michigan.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
Water levels hovered around 7 inches below the top of the dam Saturday at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Northern Michigan
A Detroit woman was arrested in the aftermath of a hit-and-run collision and shooting on Interstate 94.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
The senior class at Northville High School in Northville, Michigan, is among those participating in a Water Wars competition. Police want area residents to know what's going on and for students to know the risks of taking a scenario too far.
Afternoon showers possible
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing of a woman in Pontiac.
Howe Marine on the Indian River in Northern Michigan houses historic wooden boats - and the flooding is a serious concern. Here's a look.
City of Detroit officials hosted a summer arts job fair to help young and aspiring artists find paid work.