Lions and Commanders meet a year after coaching decisions affected their trajectories

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/17 9:50A CBS Detroit

Dan Quinn met with new Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and team brass at a hotel in Georgetown in late January 2024 to talk about their head coaching vacancy. Then he waited and worried. "I hope they call," Quinn recalled...

Lions lifting the spirits of fans who endured much misery in the Motor City

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/17 7:56A CBS Detroit

Rob "Lion Eyes" Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on silver lenses that obstruct his view. "For years, that was a good thing," he joked...

Lions winning in ways they haven't in Super Bowl era after finally finding the right leaders

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/14 8:17A CBS Detroit

Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership. Back then, there were doubts Detroit got it right. In Hamp's first year as team owner, she gave...

Whitmer invites Detroit Lions fans to compete in Lions logo drawing contest

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/14 6:38A Paula Wethington

LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Would you enjoy showing off your logo drawing or painting talents to other Detroit Lions fans across Michigan? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a DIY art contest Tuesday with just that idea in mind. Her office's call...

Pistons emerging as a serious surprise story in the NBA this season

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/14 4:37A CBS Detroit

They lead the NBA in wins so far in January. They'll have a winning record at the midpoint of the season. They've won five of their last six games at home, and they've also won five of their last six games on the road. And chances are, you...

Lions prepare for a new foe in Commanders instead of rematch with Rams

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/14 2:13A CBS Detroit

The Detroit Lions kicked back and relaxed during a three-day weekend, enjoying the benefits of having the NFC's No. 1 seed and being one step closer to possibly playing in the Super Bowl. The rest helped, but not more than simply not needing to...

Lions get some positive injury news heading into their bye week

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/8 1:03A CBS Detroit

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs. The injury...

Patrick Kane's power-play goal in OT lifts Red Wings past Senators

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/8 12:42A CBS Detroit

Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Dylan Larkin scored on a power play in the first...

Cade Cunningham leads Pistons' rally over Blazers and rare .500 record

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/7 12:41A CBS Detroit

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year's Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points for Detroit...

Security a top concern for Lions-Vikings showdown after deadly New Year's attacks in New Orleans,...

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/3 9:08A Gino Vicci

DETROIT Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas . Law...

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: Historic significance, keys to victory and more

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/3 8:44A Nick Lentz

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) and Detroit Lions (14-2) battle Sunday night in what will be the 272nd and final NFL game of the regular season. The winner will claim the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, home-field advantage and a first-round...

Lions-Vikings showdown will decide NFC North title, top seed in playoffs

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/3 12:34A CBS Detroit

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL's regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. Detroit (14-2) and Minnesota (14-2) will become the first...

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey breaks his leg in collision vs. Magic

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/2 8:29A CBS Detroit

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his left leg in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic . The Pistons announced that Ivey underwent a successful Thursday morning at Henry Ford Hospital to repair a broken fibula. Ivey shared a...

Detroit Lions sending NFC-best 7 players to 2025 Pro Bowl Games

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/2 2:42A Joseph Buczek

(CBS DETROIT) The Detroit Lions are sending an NFC-best seven players to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, quarterback Jared Goff and center Frank Ragnow are joined...

Jaden Ivey injures leg in 4th quarter in Pistons' victory over Magic

CBS Detroit (Sports) 1/2 12:34A CBS Detroit

Jaden Ivey sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury after scoring 22 points in the Detroit Pistons' 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. With 10:07 to play and Detroit leading 84-79, Ivey and Orlando's Cole Anthony...