How To Stay Safe While Tailgating In Detroit
When you head downtown to tailgate before a Lions game, it only takes a bit of common sense to ensure everyone comes home safe with stories about their fantastic time.
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When you head downtown to tailgate before a Lions game, it only takes a bit of common sense to ensure everyone comes home safe with stories about their fantastic time.
While waiting for the gridiron grill to heat up in readiness for the classic tailgate food of burgers and brats, the hunger bunnies still have to be satisfied. A delicious accompaniment to your beverage of choice while you wait are these two-bite morsels.
"We've got to take the steps needed to play better this week," Stafford said. "Find a way to get back to that … it's a team game, it's all about winning and losing."
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Schwartz said the issue is "behavioral," and it's up to Young what happens next.
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The Lions and Packers traded leads throughout the game but it was Green Bay on top at the end defeating Detroit 24-20 on Sunday in Detroit.
The Green Bay Packers have put receiver Jordy Nelson and fullback John Kuhn in the lineup against the Detroit Lions.
There are a lot of traditions in the Motor City, like Motown and automobiles, but two of the longest running and most enjoyable will take place on Thanksgiving day when the Lions play and the Thanksgiving Parade heads down Woodward Avenue. This is the perfect time to tailgate and enjoy the parade.
Detroit is in last place in the NFC North and facing a difficult schedule the rest of the way. Green Bay is banged-up and has its own work to do to wrap up a postseason spot.
Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka has been hospitalized after suffering a minor stroke .
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When the weather dips, tailgating calls for hot soups. Check out these recipes.
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The Lions (5-4) dropped to below .500 with the 34-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
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Calvin Johnson had 207 yards on 12 catches, including a touchdown but the Detroit Lions fall short losing to the Minnesota Vikings 34-24 on Sunday.
When it comes to tailgating before a Lions game in downtown Detroit, there are a few options for those who will be celebrating a bit before the contest.
Trying for a season-high third straight victory, the visiting Lions look to avenge an earlier defeat to the Vikings by handing their division foe a third consecutive loss Sunday.
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For the second time this season, the Lions have stepped in to "clarify" comments superstar Calvin Johnson made about his own injuries.
I must say after a very impressive week 9 that saw me go 10-3 in my picks I feel even more confident going into the stretch run of the season as teams begin to jockey for position in the playoffs.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
Huntington Bank has decided to close 13 branches in Michigan, many of which are in Metro Detroit.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Police say a man who was held after Saturday's shooting at a shopping mall in Auburn Hills has been released from custody.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
Cooling centers are open, and some events are canceled, for Tuesday in response to a heat wave.
Police say a man who was held after Saturday's shooting at a shopping mall in Auburn Hills has been released from custody.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Some of Metro Detroit's communities have opened cooling center services in response to the heat wave.
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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.
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Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
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.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
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.
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An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
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Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
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Metro Detroit is under a heat advisory for Tuesday. Michigan health officials discuss possible cause of cyclosporiasis outbreak. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Metro Detroit will see hot and sunny weather on Tuesday, with highs in the upper 90s, possibly reaching 100, with heat indices above 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan between noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's the detailed forecast.