Detroit Lions Coach Jim Caldwell Blames Special Teams Issues On Himself
The Detroit Lions have had a number of issues throughout this long 2015 NFL regular season, but some have been more obvious than others.
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The Detroit Lions have had a number of issues throughout this long 2015 NFL regular season, but some have been more obvious than others.
"Lolo Jones definitely has much respect from me and that's the only reason she got called out."
Browns coach Mike Pettine says the team did not understand the depths of Johnny Manziel's problems before they drafted the quarterback last season.
As the search resumes for NFL quarterback Jay Cutler's brother-in-law, investigators are examining whether one factor in the 30-year-old's disappearance was his recent arrest on allegations that he acted threateningly toward a woman and had a gun.
Michael Vick is heading to the Pennsylvania statehouse to lobby legislators on a bill that would help protect pets left in hot cars.
This week's Thursday Night Football game sees the NFC West division leader Arizona Cardinals take on the Minnesota Vikings, who share a lead in the NFC North with the Green Bay Packers.
"I take that one on my chin," Jackson said. "I'm a veteran in this league, and I know I need to protect the ball, and it just got away from me."
The Detroit Lions are coming off of a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers which ended their three-game win streak and pretty much knocked them out of the playoffs. Now, they hope to get back on track against the St. Louis Rams who have lost five in a row.
The St. Louis Rams, next to last in offense in the NFL, have fired offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti.
The Seahawks, with a convincing win over the Vikings and a favorable schedule remaining, could roll right into the playoffs.
"I'll answer any other questions you might have besides going backwards."
Former NFL star Plaxico Burress has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in New Jersey.
With the ball at the Green Bay 39, Detroit rushed only three players, leaving the other eight to cover the expansive territory between the line of scrimmage and the end zone.
"You're guaranteed two double teams. … We feast on that, when we see three guys lined up."
The Jets can't erase 45 years of history with a win against the Giants. But they will thrust themselves into the AFC playoff picture.
"Here's the deal: It was not a facemask and Detroit basically got screwed by a bad call."
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
"I knew I grabbed his collarbone, shoulder pad," Taylor said. "Whatever the ref saw, he called facemask."
"That's crazy, but it just shows that the game is not over until there are zero seconds on the clock and even sometimes then, it's not over."
"We rehearse that play in practice every week and it never works," Packers linebacker Clay Matthews said.
The Detroit Lions absolutely dominated the Green Bay Packers in the first half of Thursday night's game, and then held on enough for what seemed like a win. Unfortunately, Aaron Rodgers was given one more play and he made them pay in the end.
Aaron Rodgers threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers with no time left to give the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
There is no love between division rivals, especially for the recently turbulent NFC North as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers head to Detroit to take on Matthew Stafford and the Lions.
If you're headed to Thursday Night Football in Detroit -- you'll want to leave early.
The Detroit Lions are looking to continue their winning streak and sweep the Green Bay Packers this season, but they are going to have to do it with an ailing wide receiver corps. One pass catcher is definitely out, and the other two were limited at some point this week.
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.
Dozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
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.
Richard Werstine was arraigned Friday on a bench warrant after he failed to appear at his 1994 murder trial.
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.
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.
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.
Chase Harvell rolled into the Airport High School parking lot Friday in Southeast Michigan one final time before next week's graduation.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.70 per gallon for unleaded gas. Natalie Brand reports.
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.