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All this attention makes Detroit Lions backup wide receiver and special teams guy Matt Willis more than a little uncomfortable.
Under normal circumstances, no defender in his right mind would leave Calvin Johnson, the freakishly athletic wide receiver nicknamed "Megatron" and widely acknowledged as the best in the game.
Watching the Detroit Lions celebrate the first NFL kick of YouTube sensation Havard Rugland, one might think he had just won the team a playoff game.
The Kansas City Chiefs returned to practice on Sunday without right tackle Eric Fisher, the No. 1 overall pick who hurt his right shoulder in their preseason opener.
Rookie defensive end Ziggy Ansah justified his first round draft status with an interception return for a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Jets.
Rex Ryan wasn't sure what all the fuss was about.
The Browns have told former quarterback Bernie Kosar to watch his words.
Mark Sanchez had an interception returned for a touchdown, and Geno Smith left with an apparent ankle injury.
When it comes to creating the kind of quality depth needed to sustain a team throughout the next 17 weeks, however, preseason games are crucial.
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An autopsy shows a former Division II college football star who disappeared in the Michigan wilderness during a late-evening fishing trip died of pneumonia caused by inhaling his own vomit.
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For all the emotions that might go through a person's mind upon blowing out an ACL, fear of what comes next could be the foremost concern.
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"I think everybody knows he's quite the dual threat and that's exactly what we need on this type of offense."
"The new bowl game in Detroit has great potential and support in being hosted by the Detroit Lions, which is a first-class organization," said ACC Commissioner John Swofford.
"Megatron" himself explained one area he has been working on – seeing the field more like quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The taunting rule is nothing new in the NFL, but what some critics have dubbed the "No Fun League," officials will now go a step further to enforce the rule.
Dave Dombrowski is the only man on the list who doesn't have to worry about a salary cap.
Hampered by injury the past two seasons, Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas cannot guarantee he will be good to go for all 16 of his team's games this year.
Art Donovan, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame passed away Sunday at the age of 88.
This weekend witnessed its first preseason game, and in no time the bid for the Super Bowl will be well under way.
The United States is a country built upon several core values which make us different than most other countries.
Take a look at this amazing video replay technology planned to be part of NFL football games starting this September.
Raymond Deloatch, CEO of Friend of the Father, says he hopes the city will help him reopen his doors after he was not considered for funding in the 2027 fiscal year budget.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
It's the second fatal shooting at a shopping mall in Metro Detroit in less than two weeks.
The Michigan Flora app is live and has already garnered thousands of downloads from both Apple and Android users.
A concealed pistol license, or CPL, is an official permit issued by the state that a gun owner must apply for.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
Extreme heat will move into southeast Michigan this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and humidity making it feel even hotter.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
Some of Metro Detroit's communities have opened cooling center services in response to the heat wave.
The FBI says it is now involved in the case of a newborn baby's body that was found in a portable toilet building at a West Michigan music festival.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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.
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bison that charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday due to an unusually prolonged heat dome, which is starting to move east.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The ambulance is designed to connect children with specialized care as quickly and safely as possible.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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.
Raymond Deloatch, CEO of Friend of the Father in Warren, says his shelter in the community he calls home is one of the only 24-hour shelters in the area. He is hoping the city helps him reopen his doors after he was not considered for funding in the 2027 fiscal year budget.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. State Sen. Jeremy Moss discusses his campaign in the 11th congressional district. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Daily Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it. Shaft posted the highest score of the entire competition at last month's USA Weightlifting National Championships, where she not only earned a national title but also set three new American records.
Kansas City Chiefs player and Detroit native Jaylon Moore was back home giving back to the community after launching his Moore Hope Foundation.
A 20-year-old man is dead, and a 19-year-old woman is recovering after a shooting on Saturday in a food court at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Many shoppers at Great Lakes Crossing on Monday told CBS News Detroit that while they're shocked a shooting went down inside the outlet mall last weekend, they still feel safe visiting.