Lions Season In Review: Detroit Giveth, Then Detroit Taketh Away
For much of the season, the Detroit Lions teased their fans with signs of greatness, but in the end, it was all a mirage.
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For much of the season, the Detroit Lions teased their fans with signs of greatness, but in the end, it was all a mirage.
The Detroit Lions cleaned out their lockers on Monday and spoke to the media for the final time of the season, wrapping things up after their first-round exit in the playoffs.
Off the field, Haloti Ngata is often praised for his quiet generosity. A Utah teenager by the name of Cameron Forte got to experience it firsthand.
The Steelers' offense overwhelmed the Dolphins in the NFL Wild Card round, as Roethlisberger, Brown and Bell lived up to the hype.
Former Pro Bowl linebacker and current Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was charged early Monday with assaulting a doorman at a bar and a police officer who intervened hours after the team's wild card win over the Miami Dolphins.
No matter the team, no matter the circumstances, Jim Caldwell has the same goal every season.
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky says he's leaving North Carolina early to enter the NFL draft.
"There was nothing that could connect seven days ago to today and how we came out and played and executed," Beckham said.
Gregg Williams revived his coaching career after shame and suspension.
Caleb Swanigan and No. 20 Purdue beat No. 13 Wisconsin at its own game Sunday.
There will be a familiar feel to the NFL playoffs next weekend: Every divisional-round game will be a rematch from the regular season, the first time that's happened in six years.
Despite some amazing gameplay this season, it was the same ol' Lions that showed up in their playoffs loss against Seattle, falling 26-6.
Here's a look at mock drafts from around the web and what the Lions might do with that selection.
The "Same Old Lions Fan" excuse factory needs to end in order for the "Same Old Lions" brand to cease.
It was the ninth straight postseason loss for the Lions, whose last road playoff victory was in 1957 at San Francisco en route to winning the NFL championship.
The Lions dropped their final three games of the regular season, squandering a chance to win the NFC North. The trip to Seattle didn't end any better.
Tavon Wilson was ultimately called for a pass interference penalty and the Seahawks would go up 7-0.
The Detroit Lions will be without two starters on the offensive line for the NFC wild-card game at Seattle.
The Lions have been using a patchwork offensive line of late, but there's a chance two key cogs will return for Saturday's playoff game in Seattle.
The Lions won't do the decent thing and lose 27-7 so you can go about your evening and forget the season. They will put you in a torture chamber and wring the life out of you.
Remember, Patriots fans: It's only paranoia if they really are out to get you.
The NFL Playoffs kick off this weekend with some hot teams and heavy favorites taking the field. How will the matchups play out?
Joe Mixon, the star Oklahoma running back who was suspended for the 2014 season after punching a woman in the face, will enter the NFL draft.
Golden Tate knows all about the Seahawks' defense. Name one of its standouts, and Tate likely played with him in Seattle.
Johnson says Thursday that he believes in both coach Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan. He retained them because he thinks "they will get this done."
Wayne County voters may soon be asked to decide whether to approve a millage that would expand transit service. County leaders say the average homeowner would pay about $8 more a month.
Richard Werstine was arraigned Friday on a bench warrant after he failed to appear at his 1994 murder trial.
Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
A process has started that intends to place more oversight for ferry costs to Mackinac Island within that Michigan city council's authority.
Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
An Ann Arbor man is facing multiple charges in the shooting and carjacking of a woman in a shopping center in Oakland County earlier this week.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
Wayne County voters may soon be asked to decide whether to approve a millage that would expand transit service. County leaders say the average homeowner would pay about $8 more a month.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Saturday is a wash with rain showers likely throughout the day.
As the nation marks Memorial Day, the somber call of "Taps" will honor military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Those 24 notes date back to the Civil War.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents to avoid foam that gathers along lake shorelines. The whiteish-yellow foam can have harmful bacteria and forever chemicals.
A military veteran in Alabama is recovering after suffering cardiac arrest during a half-marathon. Fortunately, a nurse was nearby and helped save his life.
Wayne County voters may soon be asked to decide whether to pay more to expand transit service, with county leaders saying the average homeowner would pay about $8 a month.