Johnson Morphs Into National Headliner For Lions
For a shy, humble guy, receiver Calvin Johnson has turned into quite the media darling lately.
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For a shy, humble guy, receiver Calvin Johnson has turned into quite the media darling lately.
The NFL will open the regular season next week with replacement officials and said it was prepared to use them "as much ... as necessary" afterward.
One of best passing games in league with QB Matthew Stafford connecting with All-Pro WR Calvin Johnson
Matthew Stafford lined up with the first team at practice Monday and showed no real sign of being limited by the injury to his non-throwing hand.
"Who's more ready to play right now? Who's more ready to call an offense?" Mike Valenti said about his fantasy football pick. 'Who's used to that? It's Luck ... You can play Luck this year."
Mike Valenti and Terry Foster went head-to-head with Detroit Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday.
The Detroit Lions have announced that Jahvid Best and rookie CB Chris Greenwood have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.
Washington cornerback Kevin Barnes says he's been traded to the Detroit Lions.
Football is baaack. I have never quite figured out how many "a's" to add into "back" in order to indicate excitement, I went with three.
Shaun Hill saw his most extended work of the preseason Saturday and scuffled.
Truth be told, it could have been a lot worse.
The Detroit Lions lose to the Oakland Raiders 31-20 on Saturday night during preseason play in Oakland.
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Mikel Leshoure knows that the Oakland Raiders are going to hit him hard Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed nine year NFL veteran Kassim Osgood to a contact.
Oakland Raiders backup quarterback Matt Leinart is OK to play after injuring the index finger on his non-throwing hand but still might be held out of Saturday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Billy Sims is bringing Oklahoma barbecue to the D.
Former NFL player and assistant coach Corwin Brown received a suspended four-year sentence Tuesday for striking his wife and holding her hostage during a police standoff, after his wife said sending him to prison would do more harm to him and their family.
Some will call it sacreligious to suggest, but I'm gonna do it anyway.
"I honestly don't know what the deal with Jahvid is," Matthew Stafford said. "Coach Schwartz probably has a better grasp on that than any of us. We're hoping to see him back soon if we can."
If it seems you're seeing lions everywhere these days, it doesn't just mean your football obsession has gotten out of hand. There actually are lions everywhere.
As running back Mikel Leshoure inches closer to full health, the Lions apparently are resigned to not having the services of Jahvid Best for at least the first six weeks of the regular season.
Running back Stephfon Green (undrafted), got his first action of the preseason and responded with a 76-yard touchdown run in the final minute.
Nate Burleson joined the Detroit Lions in 2010 to play alongside star Calvin Johnson.
At one point, it just got ridiculous. No one could stop Calvin Johnson. The only thing missing was a laugh track.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
A pedestrian crash involving a garbage truck in Westland, Michigan, left one person dead.
Nonprofit organizations say there are more cases of domestic violence since the pandemic, and they want people to know that there are resources out there before it's too late.
Some families in Detroit were treated to a holiday parade, where presents were given out to about 200 kids.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip. On Monday, Dec. 22, boxes and bags full of presents were stocked up, ready to hit the road.
We have a warm week through the Christmas holiday, but Friday morning may be cold enough to bring a freezing rain risk.