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It's not uncommon for devoted sports fans to travel to attend away games of their favorite teams. But for the Detroit Lions fans heading to the Bay Area this weekend, the trek has extra significance.
Ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, CBS News Detroit looks at the Lions' postseason road.
To maintain a positive mindset, Watkins turns to his passion for football.
The big game isn't here yet, but this weekend's NFL Conference Championships delivers two Super Bowl-caliber matchups.
The San Francisco 49ers return to the NFC championship game for the third consecutive year Sunday as the Detroit Lions make their first appearance in over three decades.
Detroit Lions fans are heading to San Francisco!
A Metro Detroit Emagine Entertainment location will be showing the AFC Championship Game and NFC Championship games this weekend.
The Detroit Lions have taken strides toward leaving their woeful history behind, pulling within a win of their first Super Bowl appearance.
What the players continue to do off the field is also something special for fans.
For the first time in 32 years, the Detroit Lions will play in the NFC Championship game, and even though it's not a home game, fans will still be able to watch the game at Ford Field.
Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title.
One week after leading the University of Michigan to a national title in the College Football Playoff, Jim Harbaugh will meet with the Los Angeles Chargers about their head coach vacancy, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Dan Campbell is taking over a team that isn't supposed to win much this year and is leading a franchise as synonymous with losing as any in the NFL over the last several decades.
The Rams and Seahawks sit atop the NFC West, with all four teams technically still in playoff contention.
The 49ers are coming off a solid win, while the Patriots are coming off an ugly loss. Both teams need a win to keep pace in tough divisions.
A blowout loss at home followed by a spirited comeback attempt by Matthew Stafford that fell just short.
Richard Sherman wasn't in a celebratory mood after his first win with the San Francisco 49ers.
The former quarterback's lawyers are reportedly looking to depose several members of the administration in their collusion case against the NFL.
A former San Francisco 49ers player now playing professional rugby in Australia has been sued by a California woman who says he sexually assaulted her.
Kyle Shanahan would have understood if Marquise Goodwin didn't want to play against the Giants.
CBS Sports and INSIDE THE NFL analyst Phil Simms weighed in on the Garoppolo trade and its implications for several teams around the league.
The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly acquired their quarterback of the future by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo.
The San Francisco 49ers won't be forcing their players to stand during the national anthem, safety Eric Reid said Wednesday.
The NFC West takes the spotlight this week for Thursday Night Football when the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers battle it out.
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Detroit chapter are leading this rally in support of Kaepernick, who is a Kappa as well.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that inmates serving mandatory life sentences for crimes they committed at age 18 have the right to a resentencing hearing.
A family in Detroit is taking steps to rebuild after surviving an explosion on Monday at an apartment complex.
While rain has been persistent on Wednesday in Southeast Michigan, storms are still possible tonight as a warm front rapidly lifts to the north.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Milan, Michigan, Sunday night. One resident's home south of the city was battered with debris, forcing her family to find somewhere else to live for the time being.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the odor of marijuana alone isn't reason enough for police to search a car without a warrant.
While rain has been persistent on Wednesday in Southeast Michigan, storms are still possible tonight as a warm front rapidly lifts to the north.
Southeast Michigan residents are in the path of what could be the second round of severe weather this week.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that inmates serving mandatory life sentences for crimes they committed at age 18 have the right to a resentencing hearing.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
A family in Detroit is taking steps to rebuild after surviving an explosion on Monday at an apartment complex.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of No. 2.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
Target is taking a financial hit after dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The retail giant has reportedly lost more than $12.4 billion in revenue.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that inmates serving mandatory life sentences for crimes they committed at age 18 have the right to a resentencing hearing.
After declaring April 2 as "Liberation Day," President Trump announced new tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries.
On Monday, 13 residents, including six children, were injured in a gas leak explosion at a Detroit apartment complex.
Members of the Livingston County Drain Commission tell CBS News Detroit you could help a whole neighborhood to prevent flooding just by keeping an eye on the drains in the streets near where you live.