Report: Calvin Johnson says Lions ‘wanted me to change my story’ about concussion

In an extensive piece written by Sports Illustrated, former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson offered pointed criticisms toward the franchise that employed him all nine of his seasons in the NFL.

Lions

| 40 mins ago

Wojo’s Pigskin Picks: Time to put up (points) or shut up for Spartans, Wolverines

Angst is the prevailing sentiment as Michigan and Michigan State open with critical road games facing critical questions.

Bob Wojnowski

| 9 hours ago

Red Wings’ Filip Zadina ready to drive his game to a new level

During Red Wings training camp, Filip Zadina was asked how confident he felt heading into this preseason.

Red Wings

| 24 mins ago

Eastern Market Brewing to purchase Axle Brewing

The Ferndale taphouse and production facility

First Draft

| 2 hours ago

Woman charged with biting off part of other woman’s ear

Allison Weaver, 44, of Rochester Hills was arraigned on three felonies, including second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Oakland County

| 17 sec ago

Jacques: Should we be judged by our yearbooks?

Trying to destroy public figures' whole careers over some unfortunate, immature decisions from their youth seems a dangerous precedent to set.

by Ingrid Jacques | 15 hours ago

Nikki Haley moves back to SC, fuels political speculation

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is moving back to South Carolina, fueling speculation that a return to politics is next on her to-do list

Politics

| 11 mins ago

Amazon deal with Michigan startup Rivian is biggest EV order ever

The Plymouth-based automaker has a deal to build 100,000 vans at a plant in Illinois

Autos

| 8 hours ago

Microsoft: Free Windows 7 security updates for 2020 election

Microsoft says it’ll offer free security updates for federally certified voting systems running on soon-to-be-outdated Windows 7 software

Nation

| 29 mins ago

Rabies confirmed in dead skunk in Southfield

Animal found north of 10 Mile and south of Lincoln; health officials warn residents to stay away from wile animals

Oakland County

| 14 hours ago

Trump denounces ‘partisan’ whistleblower but says ID unknown

Trump defended himself Friday against a whistleblower’s complaint including a reported private conversation he had with a foreign leader

Politics

| 39 mins ago

Young protesters around globe demand climate change action

Marches, rallies and demonstrations were held from Canberra to Kabul and Cape Town to New York

World

| 38 mins ago

Saudis show media scorched, shrapnel-blasted oil facility

Saudi Arabia took journalists on Friday to the site of a missile-and-drone strike on the kingdom’s oil industry

World

| 42 mins ago

Jirira’s drive puts DCFC on front foot in Members Cup run

Midfielder's unrelenting work rate, which doesn't show up in statistics, helps set tenor for Le Rouge in push for Members Cup.

Soccer

| 46 mins ago

GOP lawmakers call for hearing on ‘widespread, brazen lawbreaking’ at UAW

Congressmen want a public hearing into the ongoing investigation of the United Auto Workers

Autos

| 17 hours ago

Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes, including Sam’s Clubs, following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping

Business

| 13 sec ago

Lions Lowdown: On to the Eagles

Justin Rogers and John Niyo of The Detroit News discuss the Lions' upcoming game against the banged-up Eagles and what it will take to come out with a victory.

48 mins ago

Lions at Eagles: View from the other side

Paul "Domo" Domowitch of the Philadelphia Inquirer breaks down the Eagles for The Detroit News.

Lions

| 38 mins ago

Everything you need to know about the UAW strike and corruption scandal

Here is everything you need to know to stay informed about the United Auto Workers strike and ongoing corruption scandal

Autos

| 1 hour ago

‘Hopalong’ Cassady, Ohio State Heisman winner, dies at 85

Howard “Hopalong” Cassady, the 1955 Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State and running back for the Detroit Lions, died Friday

Obituary

| 1 hour ago

Police seek tips in fatal Friday hit-and-run on Detroit’s east side

Victim, 47, was crossing street when he was struck by a sedan that failed to stop, officials said

Detroit

| 1 hour ago

Trump says he doesn’t need China trade deal before election

Trump tells reporters Friday he wants a complete deal with China and won’t accept one that only addresses some of the differences between the nations

Politics

| 1 hour ago

2 Federal Reserve officials highlight deep divisions

Eric Rosengren, one of two officials who opposed the Fed’s rate cut, said Friday that the additional stimulus was not needed

Nation

| 1 hour ago

Source says U.S., El Salvador to sign asylum deal

The U.S. plans to sign an agreement, Friday, to make El Salvador a haven for migrants seeking asylum according to a Trump administration official

Nation

| 2 hours ago

About 75 people gather at Area 51 gate, 1 person arrested

About 75 people arrived early Friday – at the time appointed by an internet hoaxster to “storm” Area 51 to see space aliens

Nation

| 2 hours ago

House votes to end forced arbitration in business disputes

The House has approved a bill to end forced arbitration clauses that prevent workers and consumers from filing lawsuits in disputes with companies

Politics

| 59 mins ago

Payouts from insurance policies may fuel ransomware attacks

Some cybersecurity professionals are concerned that insurance policies designed to limit the damage of ransomware attacks might be encouraging hackers

Nation

| 2 hours ago