Former Detroit Lion Mel Farr Dies At Age 70
Farr played for the Lions from 1967 to 1973, being named to the Pro Bowl twice. He led the team in rushing yards three times.
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Farr played for the Lions from 1967 to 1973, being named to the Pro Bowl twice. He led the team in rushing yards three times.
Coach Jim Caldwell says Ngata hurt himself working out and will be out "for a little bit" — Caldwell says Ngata is a quick healer.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson gives a first-hand account of what it takes for him to get "Ready To Play" in the NFL.
By the end of 2004, Jerome Bettis was done. Finished. Burned out.
Former NFL player Dwight Hollier is scheduled to deliver the keynote at an event in Detroit that exposes stigmas given to people with mental disorders.
The incident started when Patmon jarred Bryant's helmet loose during a play and Bryant responded by yanking off Patmon's helmet.
The Oakland Raiders have long seen futility in many aspects of the NFL, but they've quietly and slowly built a good team to change that. The draft selection of wide receiver Amari Cooper looks to not only add production, but excitement to an offense that has long been lacking.
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.
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Dez Bryant took a couple of long pauses, first to search for a way to describe how he has matured and then to find the right word to describe skeptics who think he hasn't changed at all.
"I'm an inner city kid. I grew up in Detroit, so dealing with adversity is kind of like part of my forte," Gates said.
In the police's probable cause report, an officer stated that Richardson and the other vehicle were traveling at speeds as high as 143 mph.
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Patrick Willis walked away first with a nagging toe injury that kept him from being the dominant All-Pro linebacker of his prime.
Tom Brady took the fight over his "Deflategate" suspension to social media and federal court Wednesday, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft backed the three-time Super Bowl MVP, saying "I was wrong to put my faith in the league."
Police have been asked to keep an eye on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's home on the Maine coast following his decision to uphold the four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he was wrong to trust the NFL in the deflated footballs case and that he regrets not appealing the penalties against the team.
Tom Brady vowed to fight his four-game suspension for the scandal known as Deflategate, writing Wednesday in a 507-word Facebook post: "I did nothing wrong, and no one in the Patriots organization did either."
Eight months after getting the stunning news that he had cancer, Chiefs Pro Bowl safety was expected back on the practice field Wednesday, a day after doctors gave him the all-clear.
Are you ready for some football, Detroit?
Tom Brady's four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Arizona Cardinals have hired Jen Welter to coach inside linebackers through their upcoming training camp and preseason.
The risk is much lower than last week, but with some heavy rain and gusty winds, chances are all the same.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
A former University of Michigan assistant whose relationship with ex-coach Sherrone Moore was under investigation is accusing university officials of refusing to provide records related to the probe.
The city's electricity is provided by Wyandotte Municipal Services, a utility company created in the late 1800's that provides public power to the community, unlike private utilities like DTE.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.
The risk is much lower than last week, but with some heavy rain and gusty winds, chances are all the same.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
The U.S. Department of Justice intends to place federal election monitors in East Lansing, Detroit and Lansing. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel say the DOJ's letters to three Michigan cities are based on unfounded accusations about the November 2024 election.
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
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President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that trial courts cannot prohibit marijuana use that complies with state law as a probation condition simply because it remains illegal under federal law.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
A former University of Michigan assistant whose relationship with ex-coach Sherrone Moore was under investigation is accusing university officials of refusing to provide records related to the probe.
Residents in Saline Township packed the Board of Trustees meeting to speak out against a possible 50% reduction in taxes for the company behind a data center.
Another hot day is in store for Thursday with an isolated strong storm risk in the afternoon and evening.
Police are investigating skeletal remains that were found on Wednesday in a Detroit home.
Last week's storm caused widespread outages across Metro Detroit, leaving many in the dark for days. In Wyandotte, however, power was restored within one day for most residents.