Detroit Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after one season

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/6 10:19A DeJanay Booth-Singleton

The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they have fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season. Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season. But the season...

Bryce Underwood staying at Michigan for sophomore season under Kyle Whittingham

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/6 3:31A CBS Detroit

Bryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham. Underwood announced his decision Monday night. As the nation's top-rated recruit, Underwood signed with the Wolverines under former...

Dylan Larkin, Megan Keller among Michiganders named to U.S. Olympic hockey teams

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/2 2:35A Paula Wethington

Several Michigan residents, including Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, have been named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic men's or women's ice hockey teams. Larkin of Waterford is among those making an Olympic debut with the pick, the USA Hockey...

LeBron James loses on his 41st birthday as Cunningham leads the Pistons past the Lakers, 128-106

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/30 6:44P CBS Detroit

LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. James hit three 3-pointers and added four...

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/28 6:41P CBS Detroit

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Leonard went 17 of 26 from...

Detroit Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/26 1:02A CBS Detroit

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs, with six turnovers that sealed their fate in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit's...

Goff and Campbell refuse to blame refs after Lions' rally is negated by late flags

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/22 3:21A CBS Detroit

Jared Goff and Dan Campbell 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 on Sunday, with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown. "That's...

How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions game today in Week 16 of the NFL schedule

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/21 6:21A Mike Darnay

It's Week 16 of the NFL schedule, and the Detroit Lions are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers today for an AFC vs. NFC matchup at Ford Field. Here's how you can watch the game. Pittsburgh (8-6) enters...

Michigan football players strive to adapt after Sherrone Moore's firing and arrest

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/20 5:57A Heath Kalb

The public heard from players on the Michigan Football team on Friday, the first time since former head coach Sherrone Moore was fired and subsequently arrested. Three players came up to a podium and addressed the media all of them saying they're...

Michigan players react to firing, arrest of Sherrone Moore

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/20 5:21A CBS Detroit

Players with the University of Michigan's football team are speaking out after their former coach, Sherrone Moore, was fired and subsequently arrested. The comments come as the team prepares to take on Texas in the Citrus Bowl. CBS News Detroit's...

University of Michigan announces investigation into athletic department after Sherrone Moore's...

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/17 11:57P DeJanay Booth-Singleton

In an update on Wednesday, Dec. 17, University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach...

Detroit Tigers, closer Kenley Jansen finalize $11 million, 1-year contract

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/17 7:10A CBS Detroit

Closer Kenley Jansen and the Detroit Tigers finalized an $11 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2026. Jansen, fourth on the career list with 476 saves, gets a $9...

Campbell bemoans sloppy third quarter that helped lead to Lions' loss to Rams

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/16 2:06A CBS Detroit

Dan Campbell didn't need long to sum up when things went wrong for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The coach pointed to the third quarter of the 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford led...

A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/10 2:07A CBS Detroit

A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of smiling and sidestepping the one question he keeps hearing at the MLB winter meetings. The Detroit Tigers manager has no interest in discussing the possibility of losing his ace, Tarik Skubal, this winter....

Detroit Red Wings blank Vancouver Canucks 4-0

CBS Detroit (Sports) 12/8 6:48P CBS Detroit

John Gibson made 39 saves for his first NHL shutout in nearly three years, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Monday night. James van Riemsdyk, Andrew Copp, Nate Danielson and Dylan Larkin scored for the Red Wings...