(CBS DETROIT) — Nearly 27% of the minutes played by professional goaltenders this year were logged by Americans, according to Steve Thompson, manager of goaltending for USA Hockey.
But that's not enough, according to the governing body.
In 2017, USA Hockey established the 51 in 30 initiative, setting the goal of 51% of professional minutes played in the creases in both men's and women's leagues coming from American goaltenders. At 11% just six years prior, the administration set about change.
In the last few years, USA Hockey has made discernible investments in homegrown goalie development.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home. Several of them attribute the quality of goaltending coming out of their state to the quantity of youth programs available locally.
"I want them to have a permanent home in the city, and we're going to be supportive, and they're going to reach out to the community to start those conversations," said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
According to the organization, millions of dollars have impacted small businesses in the City of Hamtramck from the club.
John Mozena with the Center for Economic Accountability said he finds the previous statement plausible.
"These stadiums don't create any meaningful economic impact on the city. All they are doing is switching where they go?" he said.
Mozena is also a Detroit City FC fan. He wonders who will play to construct the stadium. According to him, the team's current stadium was renovated in 2016.
"I think it's a wonderful spot for a city stadium. I look forward to assuming it's built, cheering for them. It's solely the issue of public financing that I have the issue with," he said.
CBS News Detroit asked the organization how the stadium will be paid for. Officials did not release the specifics of the building plan.
"My only concern and the concern of our organization and any economists who looks at this stuff is it shouldn't be on the taxpayers to pay in whole or in part for any stadium," Mozena said.
Mozena believes the organization may opt for the community benefits ordinance through the city.
He doesn't want the community responsible for paying for something that he believes may have little effect.
"Look at Ford Field or Comerica Park. How much economic development is around those things?" he said.
Many residents of the Corktown community were thrilled about the latest announcement. Most mentioned that the move would boost the surrounding areas.
Parking is of concern to some, but the growth the community could see would prove sufficient.
"Good luck. With the train station coming in, the two hotels, the Godfrey and Perennial, the amount of investment coming to this town is unbelievable," said Corktown resident Ryan Satko.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested by police in Louisville on Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car and charged with assaulting an officer after allegedly attempting to drive around traffic backed up from a pedestrian fatality investigation. Scheffler was released later in the morning and continued competing in the tournament.
Police said Scheffler was booked for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. In a statement to CBS News, Scheffler's attorney Steve Romines said the golfer "never at any point assaulted any officer with his vehicle" and added that "we will litigate this matter as needed."
In a statement posted to Instagram, Scheffler said he was in a "very chaotic situation."
"There was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do," Scheffler said. "I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today."
Police said a pedestrian had been struck by a bus while crossing the road in a lane that was dedicated to tournament traffic. Police said the man died at the scene, CBS affiliate WLKY reported. Traffic was backed up for about a mile in both directions on the only road that leads to Valhalla Golf Club, with dozens of police cars flashing red-and-blue lights near the entrance.
Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world, later started the second round shortly after 10 a.m. EDT. After finishing Friday's round, Scheffler told reporters he wouldn't discuss specific details about the incident, but he said he didn't know at the time that the accident ahead of him in traffic was fatal.
"I feel like my head's still spinning," Scheffler said. "I can't really explain what happened this morning. I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell — that was a first for me."
Scheffler expressed confidence that the charges would "get resolved, I think, fairly quickly."
Why was Scottie Scheffler arrested?
According to a police report, Scheffler was in an eastbound lane and pulled into the westbound lanes, where a uniformed detective was standing. The detective stopped Scheffler and attempted to give him instructions, but Scheffler "refused to comply and accelerated forward," according to the report.
The detective, identified as Det. Gillis, was dragged "to the ground" and suffered "pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist," according to the report.
The detective was dressed in a high visibility reflective jacket when he stopped Scheffler's car to give instructions, the arrest sheet said. Gillis was taken to the hospital for his injuries.
The Louisville Metro Police Department said that all lanes were closed during the traffic fatality investigation.
"While an officer was directing traffic, an encounter with a motorist attempting to make entry into a restricted area ultimately led to the driver being arrested," the police said in a statement. "We are in the process of conducting a thorough investigation. We are appreciative that all parties involved are fully cooperating."
Romines said Scheffler was driving a marked player's vehicle and proceeding as he'd been instructed.
"I think the officer that was directing traffic was maybe not part of the event traffic detail and so that's where the miscommunication arose, and that's why we're here," Romines told WLKY.
ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington said he watched this unfold with Scheffler driving past a police officer a little after 6 a.m. in his SUV. He said police pulled Scheffler out of the vehicle, pushed him up against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs.
In this still image made from video provided by ESPN, Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is escorted to a police car after being handcuffed near Valhalla Golf Club, the site of the PGA Championship golf tournament, early May 17, 2024.
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"Scheffler was then walked over to the police car, placed in the back, in handcuffs, very stunned about what was happening, looked toward me as he was in those handcuffs and said, 'Please help me,'" Darlington said. "He very clearly did not know what was happening in the situation. It moved very quickly, very rapidly, very aggressively."
Darlington said whole the incident started with a "misunderstanding with traffic flow."
With cars backed up in the morning darkness, other PGA-marked vehicles tried to move slowly toward the entrance. Traffic finally began to move slowly a little before 7 a.m.
A spokesperson for the PGA of America identified the man who was struck by the shuttle bus as John Mills. In a statement, the PGA's Greg Dillard said Mills, a worker with one of the group's vendors, was going to work when he was hit.
"This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship," the PGA said in a statement. "We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear conveyed his condolences on social media, saying, "Our hearts are broken, and we continue to pray for the victim's family."
"The events that occurred afterward are the unfortunate result of this tragic incident, and we are hopeful that all parties involved can come to a resolution," Beshear said.
Scheffler also expressed his sympathies for the man who died.
"It truly puts everything in perspective," Scheffler said on social media.
The website for the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections briefly showed a booking photo of Scheffler before the photo was removed. According to the website, Scheffler was released at 8:40 a.m.
Scottie Scheffler is seen in a police booking photo on May 17, 2024.
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Did Scottie Scheffler play today?
Scheffler returned to the course at 9:12 a.m. He made his way to the practice area around 9:30 a.m. and was welcomed by fans — one shouted "free Scottie!"
Scheffler seemed like his normal, relaxed self, sharing a few laughs on the driving range. Then he went out and made a birdie on his first hole of the day after sticking his approach shot to three feet. Scheffler finished Friday's round two strokes behind leader Collin Morikawa at nine strokes under par for the tournament, CBS Sports reports.
It was a surreal start to what already has been a wild week of weather — the Masters champion and top-ranked in the world, dressed in workout clothes with his hands in cuffs behind his back amid flashing flights.
Darlington said police were not sure who he was. He said an officer asked him to leave and when he identified himself being with the media, he was told, "There's nothing you can do. He's going to jail."
Darlington said another police officer later approached with a notepad and asked if he knew the name of the person they put in handcuffs.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Scheffler is coming off four victories in his last five tournaments. He was home in Dallas for the last three weeks waiting on the birth of his first child, a son who was born on May 8.
"I feel like my head is still spinning. I can't really explain what happened this morning," Scheffler said after remarkably posting another 5-under 66 Friday that kept him in the mix for a second straight major championship. He is seeking to become only the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the year.
Last month, Scheffler won his second Masters Tournament victory in three years, finishing 11 under and four strokes up on his closest competitors.
(CBS DETROIT) - After a huge win to start the season on the road against Flint City AFC last Saturday, Detroit City FC is set for a rematch against last year's Great Lakes Division champions in the club's 2024 USL W League home opener on Saturday, May 18 in a 7 p.m. kickoff at Keyworth Stadium. The match will be streamed for free for all supporters on CBSDetroit.com.
It was an intense and cagey match last weekend at Atwood Stadium in Flint, Michigan which saw Detroit City FC come out victorious against Flint City AFC thanks to a second-half goal from midfielder Emily Pagett. Le Rouge had the better chances throughout the 90 minutes, coming from an inspired performance from talented young forward Lily Jeakle after an incredible defensive stand from the Detroit City backline laid the foundation for success going forward.
Detroit City FC's season-opening win on the road has placed the squad in 7th place in the national USL W League Power Rankings and atop the Great Lakes Division after the first matchweek.
Last season Detroit City FC and Flint City AFC competed on three occasions with Le Rouge playing to a record of 0-2-1 which included a 5-0 loss to the eventual champions of the Great Lakes Division at Keyworth Stadium at the tail end of the 2023 season.
Flint City AFC qualified for the 2023 USL W League playoffs, where they would lose to the eventual National Championship-winning Indy Eleven FC in the first round at Atwood Stadium.
Tickets for the 2024 USL W League Home Opener can be purchased at detcityfc.com/tickets.
Following Saturday's Home Opener, it'll be a quick turnaround for Le Rouge as the squad prepares for a first-ever matchup with Michiana Lions FC, a match set for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Thursday, May 23.
For more information about Detroit City FC, visit detcityfc.com and follow @DetroitCityFC on X and Facebook and @detroitcityfootballclub on Instagram.
CBS News Detroit is the official broadcast partner of Detroit City FC. This story is reprinted with permission from Detroit City FC.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — The University of Michigan announced that the Big House will offer alcohol sales beginning in the 2024 football season.
The university's Board of Regents approved a Class C liquor license on May 16. Sales will begin on Aug. 31, according to a news release.
The Regents voted in October 2023 to apply for a liquor license for Crisler Center, Yost Arena, and Michigan Stadium. This comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation allowing public universities to sell alcohol at stadiums and arenas.
"Information gathered from this review helped inform best university practices amongst the venues and scale the sale of alcohol sales to Michigan Stadium," the university said. "Procedures to ensure compliance with state of Michigan laws and Liquor Control Commission rules and regulations have also been implemented by the athletic department, as well as U-M policies related to alcohol."
After getting long-term security with a $212 million contract extension, Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he has one more thing to accomplish with Detroit.
Win the franchise's first Super Bowl.
A few minutes after signing the four-year deal on Thursday that will take him through the 2028 season, the Lions quarterback told reporters he was focused on making sure he had a home.
"It was mostly security," he said. "You can go back and forth on the numbers, but that wasn't the thing I was ever extremely concerned about. It was the security and the no-trade clause and all that stuff, knowing all that was in there. Feeling secure and then knowing I can now put that behind me and be excited about what's to come."
There's no doubt about what needs to come for the contract to be considered a success. For the first time since Bobby Layne in the 1950s, a Detroit Lions quarterback is expected to win a championship.
"That's our ultimate goal — we're not thinking about anything else," he said. "It isn't about external motivation anymore. It's the internal motivation to want to win for this city and my teammates and our coaches. I want to win for these fans. I want them to be able to keep experiencing the success we've had over the last year and a half or whatever it is, and just continue to do that."
Goff has developed a unique bond with Detroit's long-suffering fanbase. Coming off five poor years for all four pro franchises, Detroiters are suddenly getting thrills from the team that has struggled for decades. It has been 67 years since the Lions won the NFL title, but Goff had them on the verge of the first Super Bowl appearance in Lions history.
That's why, when the Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers have played poorly this spring, crowds have turned to chanting their new hero's name.
"Jar-ed Goff", "Jar-ed Goff" was part of the atmosphere at Little Caesars Arena, where the Red Wings narrowly missed the playoffs and the Pistons lost a franchise-record 68 games, and at Comerica Park, where the Tigers have fallen below .500 after a promising start.
"It's been wild, because I obviously get those clips sent to me quite often," Goff said. "It's something I've never gotten to experience before, especially in the fashion of last year's playoffs. It was happening in the supermarket and retirement homes."
The Lions are considered strong contenders for 2024, but they are also playing a first-place schedule in an NFC North division that figures to be tougher than a year ago.
Now, though, there is an all-in mentality, with Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penai Sewell all signing lucrative extensions.
"I think that's important," Goff said. "That means they recognized upstairs that we had three players that were due for a new deal and took care of them. That's something that potential free agents and draft picks are going to see — they know that if you come here and play well, you are taken care of."
"The three of us are very motivated and driven to win a Super Bowl, but it isn't just us. It's all 53 of us. I love the players we have on the field for every offensive snap and it is fun to know I'll get to play with those guys quite a bit longer."
It isn't only the players. Goff is also excited for a third season working under head coach Dan Campbell, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell.
"It's very rare to have those three coaches stay in the same roles for three years," he said. "With the Rams, we seemed to have a new quarterbacks coach every season. I think it compounds itself over time, and that shows in the ways we've been able to play together and work together.
"But all this does is set us up for what we want. The ultimate success is winning the Super Bowl."
(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit City FC announced Thursday that it will build a soccer-specific stadium in Southwest Detroit.
The club has acquired the site of the old Southwest Detroit Hospital at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 20th Street and intends to open the new stadium by the 2027 season.
Southwest Detroit Hospital opened in 1973, was closed in 1991, and declared bankruptcy. The building has been abandoned for 18 years.
"This is a huge step for our organization to build a modern venue to serve our club and community. As longtime residents of the city, with a few of us even living within walking distance of the site, the leaders and founders of the Club view this project not only as an opportunity to grow our organization and sport, but as a civic endeavor to give back to the city we love. We look forward to starting a process to connect with our supporters, city residents, and community leaders, among others, to craft a community-focused, grassroots professional soccer stadium that serves the City of Detroit," said Sean Mann, CEO of Detroit City FC.
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Detroit City FC currently plays at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. The organization previously played at Cass Tech High School but has called Keyworth Stadium home since 2016.
"A DCFC home match is a can't-miss stop for any true sports fan in the US, but our players, staff, and supporters deserve a stadium with modern amenities that retains the best elements of Keyworth while also putting the club on firmer financial footing," said Alex Wright, co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Detroit City FC. "The city and the people of Hamtramck were there when we needed them. Investments by our club and supporters give proof of our gratitude, and we are excited to set forth on the challenge to make our forever home just as iconic."
Detroit City FC officials will start a public engagement process later this year and reveal more details about the stadium after speaking with residents, fans and city officials.
CBS News Detroit is the official broadcast partner of Detroit City FC.
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions released their 2024 season schedule on Wednesday.
The team released the new schedule in a video featuring comedians Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson.
Detroit starts its season against the Los Angeles Rams, whom it defeated in the first round of the 2023 season playoffs. On Thanksgiving, the team will face off against the Chicago Bears.
After losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, the Lions will have another shot against the 49ers in Week 17.
Detroit is looking to bring another powerful season after making it to the playoffs for the first time in over 30 years. The team mainly focused on its defense during the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo.
Other draft picks included offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, running back Sione Vaki, and guard Christian Mahogany.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former employee at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court in Chicago to charges accusing him of stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Richard Brendan Globensky, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of transporting goods across state lines, and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison. Under his plea deal, he faces a sentencing range of 2 to 2 ½ years. Prosecutors said he is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Globensky, who worked as a warehouse assistant at Augusta National Golf Club, was first charged on April 16, two days after Scottie Scheffler won the 88th annual Masters Tournament at Augusta. He was charged in federal court in Chicago, because some of the stolen goods were recovered in the Chicago area.
Golf legends' green jackets stolen
Globensky admitted stealing more than $5 million worth of Masters merchandise and memorabilia between 2009 and 2022. According to the plea deal, he would load the stolen goods onto a truck and take it to a storage facility. He would then work with a broker in Florida to sell the items in online auctions.
The stolen goods included green jackets awarded to golfers Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen. Palmer won four Masters tournaments in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964. Hogan won two Masters titles in 1951 and 1953. Sarazan won the Masters in 1935, before Augusta began awarding winners green jackets in 1937, but got his green jacket in 1949 when Augusta began awarding them to all past winners.
Hogan has the fourth most PGA Tour wins with 64, Palmer ranks fifth with 62, and Sarazen ranks 12th with 38.
From left, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player stand together after the ceremonial first tee before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Ga.
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Green jackets remain the property of Augusta National, and Masters winners are allowed to remove their jackets from the grounds of Augusta National for only one year after they win the tournament as a "victory lap," but must return it to the club afterward. From then on, they can only wear it on club grounds during future tournaments. Otherwise, green jackets are stored in the club's Champions Locker Room.
Other memorabilia and merchandise Globensky stole included Masters programs from 1934 and 1935; an Augusta National clubhouse trophy; Masters tickets from 1934 through 1939; documents and letters signed by golf legend and Augusta National founder Bobby Jones; and Masters shirts, hats, flags, watches, and other goods.
Under his plea deal, Globensky will hand over a check for $1.57 million to the federal government within seven days to cover part of the restitution due to Augusta National. His total restitution owed to Augusta National is nearly $3.5 million. He also must forfeit the $5.3 million in proceeds he made from the sale of the stolen memorabilia.
(CBS DETROIT) - The 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix returns to the streets of Detroit from May 31 through June 2.
After the success of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit in April, leaders and drivers throughout the NTT IndyCar Series and the Detroit Grand Prix are ready to take the spotlight.
"Seeing the circuit getting built and seeing these suites getting put up behind us, it just brings the entire team together, said Detroit Grand Prix President Michael Montri. "We have been planning since last year. We are super, super excited, and we have a lot in store for this year. It's going to be great.
"We'll have some announcements coming out over the next couple days. We have a nice concert up in Cadillac Square. That's gonna be a lot of fun. We're gonna activate that whole Woodward corridor between Spirit Plaza and Campus Martius, so just like the draft going north on Woodward, we will as well. There's gonna be a lot of fan activation down at Hart Plaza and then Woodward."
The Comerica Bank Free Prix Day kicks off the weekend's activities on Friday, May 31. Free general admission seats for Grandstands 1 and 9 are available on May 31. Fans can enjoy practice and qualifying for the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, an NTT IndyCar Series autograph session, as well as practices for the NTT Indycar Series and INDY NXT series.
"I come out here to drive these cars fast, and I'm the best out there," said INDY NXT driver Myles Rowe. "There's nothing like it, especially on a street circuit driving an open-wheel car, 190 miles per hour down a front straightaway, looking at buildings. That's why I'm here. I'm the best at doing it, and I plan to keep on doing that."
The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, with the INDY NXT by Firestone race and Chevrolet IndyCar Grand Prix slated for Sunday, June 2.
"The biggest change is the switch from Belle Isle to downtown," said Detroit Grand Prix volunteer Deb Alrutz. "We really capitalized on a lot of excitement from folks who remember going with their parents and grandparents back in the day, and it is really cool to see people ramped up about coming to the city of Detroit. I love that part."
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month, working women, President Biden's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.
The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas, which is located about 60 miles north of Kansas City.
Butker, who has made his conservative Catholic beliefs well known, began his address by attacking what he called "dangerous gender ideologies" in an apparent reference to Pride month, which has been celebrated in June since the Stonewall riots in 1969. He also criticized an article by The Associated Press highlighting a shift toward conservativism in some parts of the Catholic Church.
The 28-year-old Butker then took aim at Biden's policies, including his response to COVID-19, which has killed nearly 1.2 million people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"While COVID might have played a large role throughout your formative years, it is not unique," he said. "The bad policies and poor leadership have negatively impacted major life issues. Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for the degenerate cultural values and media all stem from pervasiveness of disorder."
Butker later addressed the women in the audience, arguing that their "most important title" should be that of "homemaker."
"I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you," Butker said. "Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother."
The kicker from Decatur, Georgia, also quoted from Taylor Swift's song "Bejeweled" while addressing the graduates.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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The kicker has faced some backlash for the speech.
"One of the worst parts of this NFL player's awful speech is that he quoted a Taylor Swift song before telling women they should be homemakers and serve their man's career," OutSports wrote in a social media post.
Meanwhile, former Kansas City commissioner Justice Horn wrote on social media:"Harrison Butker doesn't represent Kansas City nor has he ever. Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ community members."
The Chiefs declined to comment on Butker's commencement address.
The 2017 seventh-round pick out of Georgia Tech has become of the NFL's best kickers, breaking the Chiefs' franchise record with a 62-yard field goal in 2022. Butker helped them win their first Super Bowl in 50 years in 2020, added a second Lombardi Trophy in 2023, and he kicked the field goal that forced overtime in a Super Bowl win over San Francisco in February.
It has been an embarrassing offseason for the Chiefs, though.
Last month, voters in Jackson County, Missouri, soundly rejected a ballot initiative that would have helped pay for a downtown ballpark for the Royals and an $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Chiefs. Many voters criticized the plan put forward by the Chiefs as catering primarily to VIPs and the wealthy.
The same week, wide receiver Rashee Rice turned himself in to Dallas police on multiple charges, including aggravated assault, after he was involved in a high-speed crash that left four people with injuries. Rice has acknowledged being the driver of one of the sports cars that was going in excess of 100 mph, and video shows him leaving the scene without providing information or determining whether anyone needed medical attention.
Last week, law enforcement officials told The Dallas Morning News that Rice also was suspected of assaulting a person at a downtown nightclub; Dallas police did not name Rice as the suspect in detailing a report to The Associated Press.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he had spoken to the receiver and the team was letting the legal process play out.
Uncasville, Conn. — Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71 Tuesday night.
Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 13 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, registering the 12th triple-double of her career. DeWanna Bonner added 20 points and DiJonai Carrington had 16. Carrington also was a major reason for Clark's early offensive struggles, hounding the guard.
"Disappointed and nobody likes to lose, that's how it is," Clark said. "Can't beat yourself up too much about one game."
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark drives past Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington during a WNBA game on May 14, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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The NCAA's all-time Division I scoring leader, who finished the game 5 for 15 from the field, went scoreless in the first quarter. She missed her first four shots before finally getting on the board midway through the second period.
Clark stole the ball around the foul line and drove the length of the court before laying the ball in. She later added two free throws and hit a 3-pointer with 29.9 seconds left in the first half to finish the opening 20 minutes with seven points, hitting two of her seven shot attempts. The Fever trailed 49-39 at the break.
The Fever got within 63-57 late in the third quarter on two free throws by Clark, but couldn't get closer the rest of the way.
Clark did start heating up from the field, hitting four 3-pointers, including one from long range.
"Caitlin was able to get her some looks, able to knock them down. our spacing was not great," Indiana coach Christie Sides said. "Connecticut came in and punched us in the mouth tonight. We'll be in the gym tomorrow watching a lot of video trying to figure out how not to turn the ball over 25 times."
Clark broke the WNBA all-time record for turnovers in a debut game that was held by Cynthia Cooper-Dyke. Clark had 10.
Ayala continued: "It was physical," said Clark after the game, learning quickly that the calls she might have been used to getting -- or perhaps even getting away with -– at Iowa were not going to fly in the WNBA. "Just expecting physicality was the biggest thing. Like there's no calls you're gonna get. The [defense] is going to get those calls, it is what it is."
Former Michigan star quarterback Denard Robinson is no longer part of Sherrone Moore's coaching staff, school spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Tuesday.
Robinson was suspected of driving while intoxicated after he was in a single-car accident, less than two miles from the football team's training facility. Robinson, who was assistant director of player personnel for the program, was arrested in mid-April following an early-morning crash in the area of E. Eisenhower Parkway and S. State Street in Ann Arbor.
Robinson declined to comment on Tuesday.
Moore initially suspended the 33-year-old Robinson before parting ways recently, two months after defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was suspended and later resigned following his arrest for suspected drunken driving. Scruggs was hired by Moore following former coach Jim Harbaugh's departure for the NFL.
Harbaugh hired Robinson in 2022 as assistant director of player personnel and Moore retained him after Harbaugh left to lead the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this year.
Robinson's name is listed throughout the NCAA record book after a dynamic career as a dual-threat quarterback for the Wolverines from 2009-2012 under Rich Rodriguez and Brady Hoke.
Known as "Shoelace" because he played with untied laces, he ran for 1,702 yards in 2010, setting a major college record for yards rushing by a quarterback. He finished with 4,495 yards rushing to set another mark for a signal caller.
A native of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Robison was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round in 2013 and ran for 1,058 yards and five touchdowns over four NFL seasons as a running back.
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions and the other teams in the NFL will release their 2024 schedules on Wednesday, the league announced.
When will the Detroit Lions schedules be released?
The schedules will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
How to watch the 2024 NFL schedule release
Fans can watch the schedule release on ESPN and the NFL Network on Wednesday.
Games slated so far for 2024 NFL season
The Kansas City Chiefs, the 2023 Super Bowl champions, will play the first game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Arrowhead Stadium.
Then, on Friday, Sept. 6, the Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Sau Paulo, Brazil, to open their seasons. It will be the first time a regular season NFL game will be played in Brazil.
Detroit Lions season tickets
Season tickets for the Detroit Lions have sold out for the second time in Ford Field's history, but fans can still get single-game tickets.
(CBS DETROIT) - Quarterback Jared Goff will remain a Detroit Lion for another four years after reportedly signing an extension with the team.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Goff signed a $212 million deal with the team. Pelissero said under the contract, Goff would play through 2027 with an option for 2028.
The extension makes the 29-year-old the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, following Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, CBS Sports reports.
The 2016 first-overall draft pick started his career with the Los Angeles Rams, playing for five seasons before being traded to the Lions in 2021. Detroit received national recognition last season after making it to the playoffs for the first time in over 30 years. The Lions ended the 2023 season with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.
Last month, Detroit locked in wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell with four-year extensions. St. Brown agreed to a $120 million contract, and Sewell agreed to $112 million.
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A hockey clinic in St. Clair Shores is making it known that the ice is open to everyone.
The third annual Michigan Special Hockey Clinic took place at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena on Saturday.
"I like seeing people just playing hockey and having fun," says hockey player Kevin Garnett.
Garnett has been playing for three years with the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA), and he's part of the Michigan Special Hockey Clinic, which teaches skills to those on the ice who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
"Thirty-six years ago, my brother, Trevor, was born with Down syndrome," said Troy Taylor, president of the ASHA.
Taylor's brother is the inspiration for the league and the annual Michigan Special Hockey Clinic. The clinic welcomes teams and people interested in the sport from around Michigan.
While the event itself is only in its third year, special hockey is something that's been around the Taylor family for decades.
"We grew up in a hockey family. Played hockey our entire lives. My dad said, 'You know, why not give Trevor a shot to be like his brothers, right?' And Trevor wanted to be like us. We drug him around the rinks every day, every weekend," says Taylor.
These efforts have caught the attention of professional teams like the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions and Lions coach Dan Campbell. Taylor says when Campbell heard about the efforts, he signed a personalized photo for each of the participants as part of some swag from the local teams in Detroit.
"How ironic that a professional football organization is being involved in a hockey event. It's just so cool," says Taylor.
Northwestern attacker and Clarkston, Michigan native Izzy Scane broke the Division I record for women's lacrosse goals on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament.
Scane scored her 359th career goal in 81 games in the first period against Denver, snapping a tie with Charlotte North for the top spot. North had 358 goals in 87 games for Boston College and Duke from 2018-22.
Scane, who grew up in Michigan and graduated from Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, finished with five goals and an assist in Northwestern's 17-4 victory. She has 75 goals and 18 assists in 18 games this season.
Scane and the Wildcats are going for the school's second straight national championship and No. 9 overall for the vaunted program. As the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, they received a bye into the second round.
It was Northwestern's third victory over Denver in less than a year. The Wildcats beat the Pioneers 15-7 in the national semifinals on May 26 and then won 14-10 in a March 8 rematch.
The sixth-year player was named the NCAA Tournament MVP and Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Player of the Year in 2023 and is a two-time Big Ten Attacker of the Year (2021, 2023). She also won the Tewaaraton Award in 2023 as the top female college lacrosse player in the United States.
Next up for Northwestern is the NCAA quarterfinals on Thursday.
An athletic, physical presence, Scane collected 99 goals and 35 assists in 20 games last season. She won the Tewaaraton Award — college lacrosse's version of the Heisman Trophy — and she is a finalist for the honor again this year.
Scane moved into a tie with North when she scored five times in a 14-12 victory over Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament championship last weekend. The Wildcats avenged a 14-13 loss to the Nittany Lions on March 22.
(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Lions announced season tickets have sold out for the second consecutive year. Their previous season was the first time that season tickets, also known as Lions Loyal Memberships, had completely sold out in Ford Field's history.
This prompted the creation of a waitlist for the memberships for the 2024 season. While season tickets are sold out, a limited inventory of single-game tickets will still be available to purchase when this season's schedule is released. Suites will also be available for purchase.
"Our Lions Loyal Members are the heartbeat of our fanbase and the true foundation of our incredible home-field advantage," said Detroit Lions Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner. "We are proud to have reached a sellout of memberships and want to encourage interested fans to join the waitlist for the best opportunity to attend our games at Ford Field in 2025 and beyond."
Fans interested in season tickets for the 2025 season can join the waitlist. To join, they must deposit a non-refundable $100 deposit for each ticket, with a limit of four tickets.
Deposits are timestamped to determine the person's position on the waitlist and will apply to the season ticket purchase.
This will give fans priority access to the 2025 season tickets when they are available, as well as access to 2024 single-game presales and presales for concerts and events happening at Ford Field.
Officials with the team say ticket availability is determined after the renewal and relocation process for current season ticket holders is complete.
To join the waitlist, fans can contact the ticketing team by calling 313-262-2222 or visiting the website.
