Jerome Bettis Says He Sold Crack, Shot At Drug Dealers While Growing Up In Detroit
Living in an impoverished home in the inner city, Bettis and his brother turned to selling drugs to help with finances, he said on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger."
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Living in an impoverished home in the inner city, Bettis and his brother turned to selling drugs to help with finances, he said on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger."
Training camps are opening within the next week, and there are plenty of questions to be answered.
At the time of the murder, the star tight end had a $40 million contract with the Patriots.
The players' union proposed a settlement on Tom Brady's four-game suspension last week that was reportedly "met with silence" by the NFL.
Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed Tuesday to restructure the final three years of his contract, giving the six-time Pro Bowl running back $20 million in guaranteed money.
A federal magistrate ordered the NFL and the NFL Players Association into settlement negotiations Monday in their fight over Adrian Peterson's suspension.
A former NFL player's mistress, apparently jealous that he was taking his wife on a trip to Las Vegas, drove to his home near Atlanta, kidnapped her romantic rival and led officers on a chase into Alabama before killing the wife and herself, police said.
Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter has been arrested and is being held without bond for an assault that allegedly took place at a bar during the Fourth of July weekend.
Brett Favre can still zip a pass into tight spaces.
Training Camp opens for the Detroit Lions on August 3, seven months after suffering a heartbreaking Playoff loss at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys.
Mathieu lasts only eight minutes inside the vehicle as the temperature rises to 120 degrees.
Rex Ryan's first touchdown as Buffalo Bills coach came from 3,000 yards in the sky.
For the second year in a row, Bengals linebacker AJ Hawk tackled fans at the American Century Golf Tournament.
The sentencing of former New Orleans Saints player Darren Sharper on federal charges that he drugged and assaulted women in four states has been rescheduled.
Dez (and Demaryius) just got paid. But does their production warrant their contracts?
"A lot of guys got sidetracked by that, but I think this year coming up we've got a lot of guys that are not worried about the NFL. They're just worried about right now."
"You know what, if my heart wasn't set on Detroit," Bell said but added. "London wouldn't be a bad place to play."
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has signed a five-year $70 million contract with the Denver Broncos just before the deadline for NFL players who had franchise tags to sign long-term deals.
A San Francisco bar is suing the NFL and DirecTV, alleging the satellite TV provider's exclusive right to broadcast certain football games is an illegal monopoly that results in higher prices.
A person close to the negotiations says Dez Bryant has agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
The Kansas City Chiefs spoke with representatives for Justin Houston about an extension before last season.
One thing is for sure, it's good to be the owner of a sports franchise.
It's no secret that Jennifer Aniston has long been J.J. Watt's celebrity crush. The Houston Texans star had just never connected with her.
Bills President Russ Brandon says offensive line coach Aaron Kromer has been put on paid administrative leave after being accused of punching a boy in the face for using his beach chairs.
Dez Bryant is sending another signal that he won't play for the Dallas Cowboys without a long-term contract.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
According to AAA gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but those higher prices aren't keeping boaters in Livingston County from spending time out on the water.
Splash pads and pools across Metro Detroit officially opened for the season.
The City of Dearborn marked a milestone on Monday, hosting its 100th Memorial Day Parade and drawing hundreds out to honor the nation's fallen service members.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
The City of Dearborn marked a milestone on Monday, hosting its 100th Memorial Day Parade and drawing hundreds out to honor the nation's fallen service members.
Detroit police are investigating after a group of individuals attempted to steal an ATM from a CVS on the city's east side following a vehicle crash early Sunday.
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Fifty pounds of crystal methamphetamine have been seized and a 31-year-old man is in custody in connection with a narcotics investigation, according to the Michigan State Police.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
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.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
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.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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 community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
A service was held on Monday in Troy to honor Michigan's own "Polar Bear" soldiers. More than half of the soldiers were from Michigan.
With gas prices and other prices sky high, many Michiganders are opting to stay closer to home this Memorial Day
Splash pads and pools across Metro Detroit officially opened for the season.
U.S. negotiators are spending Memorial Day working with Iran on a possible deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.