Flags, Firings And A Fail Mary: Top Detroit Sports Stories Of 2015
We saw hirings and firings, a teenager taking over hockey, a flurry of yellow flags, a Hail Mary, a botched punt and, oh yeah, the Red Wings still haven't missed the playoffs.
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We saw hirings and firings, a teenager taking over hockey, a flurry of yellow flags, a Hail Mary, a botched punt and, oh yeah, the Red Wings still haven't missed the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions are coming off of a big Monday night win over the New Orleans Saints, but the season isn't yet over. The San Francisco 49ers have had an even worse season and don't have a lot to fight for anymore, but they have a lot to look forward to.
"I do think some of the changes that have been made have fit his strengths," said Caldwell of Stafford.
The San Diego Chargers have one of the worst records in the NFL while the Oakland Raiders have a middle-of-the-road record at best.
Pre-Cooter, the Lions averaged 68 yards on the ground per game. Post-Cooter, they're averaging 100.7 a game.
Matthew Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions held off a late surge by New Orleans to defeat the Saints 35-27 on Monday night.
Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997, the year that the Wolverines were crowned National Champions.
Lions defensive Devin Taylor pulled his best holiday-themed suit out of his closet for Monday Night Football, which created a stir on social media and among his teammates.
Kellen Moore will be the fourth starting quarterback for Dallas this season after replacing Matt Cassel and sparking the offense in a loss to the New York Jets.
The NFL has suspended New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for one game for his conduct in Sunday's loss to Carolina in which he drew three personal foul penalties.
It's no secret the Lions are about to enter into yet another "rebuilding" phase of its history.
Tom Coughlin's poor handling of Odell Beckham's behavior shouldn't tarnish his legacy. But it should cost him his job.
According to Sports Illustrated's Thayer Evans, Lions assistant offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield is heading to Memphis to become the school's OL coach.
Beckham's wild play is what everyone will remember. He was flagged three times for unsportsmanlike conduct, including one play in which he came from the sideline for a helmet-to-helmet block on Norman in the middle of the field.
The Detroit Lions are looking to get off their second skid of the season, and they are heading into New Orleans to face a Saints team that is still alive for the playoffs. There aren't a lot of injuries to list for the Lions, but each name on the report is a big one.
"Sheldon was coaching the receivers, I was coaching the quarterbacks and we were both on the offensive side of the ball," Payton said.
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"We're not in the business right now of trying people out to see what they can do for next year."
Montee Ball has been getting ready for his 2015 NFL debut since he was cut by the Denver Broncos in early September.
"If that time comes, whatever happens happens, but not now."
The Detroit Lions have had a very tumultuous season, but injuries have played a very big role in the problems that have come about. Now, injuries are going to open doors for a few others while one former starter has seen his time with the Lions come to an end.
Charles Woodson helped the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl in the 2010 season.
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden is "tickled to death" by the strides he's seen quarterback Kirk Cousins take in his first season as a full-time NFL starter.
NFL on CBS analyst Rich Gannon gave his thoughts on three Week 15 games, all of which have playoff implications, and how teams may fare.
Donald remembered one more thing. When you're chasing after Winston, "Make sure you get your big boy pants on."
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Khaira Howard's family is now on a quest for justice. The family says she had only been at Huron Valley for less than a year.
M-39 was closed temporarily on Thursday night while police investigated a shooting near Joy Road.
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.
Khaira Howard's family is now on a quest for justice. The family says she had only been at Huron Valley for less than a year.
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.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.
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.
The passenger whose flight plans to Detroit sparked a flight diversion has no symptoms of Ebola, the Public Health Agency of Canada said.
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 said goodbye to "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.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "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."
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.
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.
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.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
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.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
TGIF Family! The weekend has arrived! Partly then mostly cloudy skies today with temps around 66F. Rain returns tomorrow morning. Locally heavy rainfall around an inch is possible from Monroe to Port Huron. Mostly cloudy Sunday with a high of 76F, a 40% chance for afternoon showers. Memorial Day looks beautiful with mostly sunny skies, high 80.
The last episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" airs on CBS Thursday night.
A world famous mural in Dallas that was created by a Michigan artist has been painted over, and the man says he never saw it coming.
Saturday will likely be a washout as rain showers move through during the day.
The family of a woman who died in the Women's Huron Valley Corrections Facility this month is speaking out, calling for justice.