Jackson Man Pleads Guilty To Phony Bomb Threat During Lions' Playoff Game
Shawn Payton, of Jackson, Michigan, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Detroit to a felony count of transmitting threats to injure in interstate communications
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Shawn Payton, of Jackson, Michigan, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Detroit to a felony count of transmitting threats to injure in interstate communications
If Nick Fairley needs any extra motivation to get his act together, he need look no further than his smiling mugshot photo printed from sea to shining sea.
More problems for Detroit Lions off the field, as defensive tackle Nick Fairley is busted early Sunday morning for driving under the influence and eluding police.
I think it's pretty clear that no matter whom you ask the question of what the number one sport of the four professional leagues is that that the NFL comes out of most everyone's mouth.
The NFLPA has filed a collusion claim against the league, only a day after an appeal was denied made by the Cowboys and Redskinsto protest the NFL's punishment for front-loading contracts of players during the 2010 uncapped season.
NFL Players are suing the NFL – for what they believe is collusion. 2010 was an uncapped year and the NFL Players Union believes owners didn't spend enough on player salaries because they had a "secret" $123M cap.
Watching old NFL films, a couple observations are evident immediately.
Concussions are affecting children, teens and athletes alike, one state senator says sports organizations need to have more concussion awareness.
The 1990 Heisman Trophy winner was one of the most prolific passers in college football history, setting then-NCAA records with 15,031 yards passing and 121 touchdown passes.
Fairley, a defensive tackle for the Lions, was charged with a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession stemming from an early April arrest.
It is well documented that I do believe in jinxes.
Can Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson improve upon his 16 touchdown performance of 2011?
Twitter buzz about the cover of the 2013 Madden NFL 13 which features Detroit and the Lions' Calvin Johnson.
Football players are killing each other. The death sentence isn't immediate, but it's there -- and we all know it.
It's a good bet that half the teams that made the NFL playoffs last year won't be back in this year's post season.
The Detroit Lions have selected Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
Reiff was in the family's pole barn, waiting for the news with his 92-year-old grandfather, Lloyd Reiff.
The Lions made the playoffs last year for the first time this century, so that's encouraging. What wasn't encouraging, however, was that they started 5-0 before going 5-7 the rest of the way; included in that stretch was a 17-point, opening-round playoff loss to New Orleans.
Karsch and Anderson are curious to see what you watched last night.
Isn't it funny to think that before last season we as Lions fans would look at the new schedule and not only try and figure out who they may beat during the season, but hope they would get placed in a prime-time game, only to be disappointed they were left off both Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football?
Detroit Lions lineman Dominic Raiola has some thoughts about former players suing the NFL claiming they weren't protected from head injuries.
Arrested Friday, Terrell is accused of grabbing his ex-girlfriend during an argument inside his high-rise Chicago apartment and threatening to throw her off of the balcony.
With so much going on in the world of sports, I think it's only fitting to dedicate a weekly blog into the winners for the week.
Back in 1998, Oregon and Nike teamed together to tinker with the Ducks' traditional but tired uniforms.
The West Texas district attorney who prosecuted former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf in 2009 said Saturday that he'll file a motion to revoke Leaf's probation following his arrest in Montana
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
With dangerously high temperatures expected over the next few days in Southeast Michigan, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
When police arrived, they found the 5-year-old sitting on the front porch of his home, suffering from a gunshot wound to the left arm.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 at Moross Road in Metro Detroit were shut down for hours for a police investigation on Tuesday.
The entire state of Michigan will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke, environmental officials said.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
With dangerously high temperatures expected over the next few days in Southeast Michigan, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
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.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
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.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
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.
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.
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.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Wildfire smoke expected to move south through the state throughout the day
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Former state Rep. Shanelle Jackson discusses her run for the 12th congressional district. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who is seeking reelection.
With dangerously high temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan over the next few days, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Michigan 11th congressional district candidate John Paul Torres discusses his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is running for the U.S. Senate.