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FAA, NTSB investigating Emergency plane crash that landed into backyard on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: FAA, NTSB investigating Emergency plane crash that landed into backyard on Detroit’s east sideThe investigation has started into what went wrong, causing a fixed-wing single-engine plane to make an emergency landing in the backyard of a home on Detroit’s east side.
In 9 minute video, Matthew Stafford says thank you to Detroit
Read full article: In 9 minute video, Matthew Stafford says thank you to DetroitThe person spoke Saturday night, Jan 23, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team and Stafford did not announce the decision. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)In a video posted by the Lions on Wednesday night, the team’s former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was officially traded to the Rams this week, says thank you to the city. Stafford was dealt to the Rams for QB Jared Goff and draft picks after 12 years as the Lions quarterback. In the video, Stafford reflects on the highs and lows in his career, and has a message for the fans. Previous coverage: Matthew Stafford leaves Detroit with heavy heart: ‘A lot of great memories here’Stafford is the Lions all-time franchise leader in all major offensive passing categories.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford’s parting gift to Detroit
Read full article: Matthew and Kelly Stafford’s parting gift to DetroitDETROIT – Matthew and Kelly Stafford will soon be leaving the Motor City to make their way west to Los Angeles. Matthew Stafford will be taking on a new role as quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. “We wanted to leave something to show how grateful we are to this place,” Kelly Stafford said. Matthew is a regular at the SAY Detroit Radiothon and the couple donated time and money to make Stafford Field a reality at the SAY Detroit Recreation Center. They donated $1 million to make the Kelly and Matthew Stafford and Friends Education Center a reality.
Tearful Kelly Stafford leaves Detroit: ‘There’s just a genuine soul to people here’
Read full article: Tearful Kelly Stafford leaves Detroit: ‘There’s just a genuine soul to people here’DETORIT – For 12 years, Kelly Stafford has been the first lady of the Detroit Lions franchise. The wife of quarterback Matthew Stafford has made headlines of her own and captured attention of fans here in the Motor City. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 9 Kelly Stafford and Matthew Stafford in an Instagram post on Jan. 25, 2021. “The people here, I mean, there’s just like a genuine soul to the people here. Kelly and Matthew are now focused on helping the city that lifted them up so many times.
Matthew Stafford: Packers’ Hail Mary to win on Thursday night among toughest moments with Lions
Read full article: Matthew Stafford: Packers’ Hail Mary to win on Thursday night among toughest moments with LionsDETORIT – Matthew Stafford said there are games he will never forget. The quarterback is leaving Detroit after 12 years with the Lions. There are moments he wishes he could change, and one in particular came to mind when asked during a goodbye visit to Ford Field. When we’ve watched him fall and get right back up, just like Detroit the city he adopted, we learned Matthew is tough. AdFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 30 FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.
Matthew Stafford on Lions trade: ‘It was mutual’
Read full article: Matthew Stafford on Lions trade: ‘It was mutual’DETORIT – On this day, the roaring crowds at Ford Field are replaced by giggling little girls cheering “go Lions.”The normally packed stadium is essentially empty as Matthew Stafford and his family have come to say goodbye. The now former Detroit Lions quarterback still can’t wrap his head around it. A lot of tough ones too.”Ford Field and Detroit have been home to Matthew and his wife, Kelly Stafford, for 12 years. “Life as I know it now, you know, came to be here in Detroit, you know, married, kids. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 30 FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second quarter of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.
Matthew Stafford leaves Detroit with heavy heart: ‘A lot of great memories here’
Read full article: Matthew Stafford leaves Detroit with heavy heart: ‘A lot of great memories here’DETROIT – On this day, the roaring crowds at Ford Field are replaced by giggling little girls cheering “go Lions.”The normally packed stadium is essentially empty as Matthew Stafford and his family have come to say goodbye. The now former Detroit Lions quarterback still can’t wrap his head around it. A lot of tough ones too.”Ford Field and Detroit have been home to Matthew and his wife, Kelly Stafford, for 12 years. “Life as I know it now, you know, came to be here in Detroit, you know, married, kids. When we’ve watched him fall and get right back up, just like Detroit the city he adopted, we learned Matthew is tough.
Having Matthew and Kelly Stafford as friends has made me a better person
Read full article: Having Matthew and Kelly Stafford as friends has made me a better personHe works hard, harder than anyone really knows and having him as a friend has made me a better person. I first met Matthew and Kelly through mutual friends several years ago. He helps me remember it will all be OK -- don’t stress and key in on what’s really important. When we adopted Emma, we FaceTimed with Matthew and Kelly from our hotel in New Orleans (where Emma was born). Whenever I shared a story about someone who needed help, Kelly wanted to help.
Report: Lions QB Stafford to play through torn rib cartilage against Titans
Read full article: Report: Lions QB Stafford to play through torn rib cartilage against Titans(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will play through a torn rib cartilage injury against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford tore his rib cartilage during last Sunday’s loss to Green Bay, per source. Despite his torn rib cartilage, right thumb injury and questionable game status for today, Stafford plans to play vs. the Titans, per source,” Schefter reported Sunday morning. Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford tore his rib cartilage during last Sunday’s loss to Green Bay, per source. Despite his torn rib cartilage, right thumb injury and questionable game status for today, Stafford plans to play vs. the Titans, per source.
Kelly Stafford apologizes for ‘dictatorship’ rant: ‘I love Michigan and the people here’
Read full article: Kelly Stafford apologizes for ‘dictatorship’ rant: ‘I love Michigan and the people here’DETROIT – Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, apologized Thursday for calling Michigan a “dictatorship” during a social media rant inspired by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions. Original rant“I’m over living in a dictatorship that we call Michigan,” Kelly Stafford said earlier Thursday in an Instagram story. Kelly Stafford said she feels bad for small business owners, as well as people infected with COVID-19 and hospitals. I — and believe me, I know there’s people out there that are stating, ‘That’s really ignorant of you. Governors across the country have been calling on Congress to pass another relief bill to help businesses survive.
Kelly Stafford on COVID-19 restrictions: ‘I’m over living in a dictatorship that we call Michigan’
Read full article: Kelly Stafford on COVID-19 restrictions: ‘I’m over living in a dictatorship that we call Michigan’DETROIT – Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, called Michigan a “dictatorship” during a social media rant about the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions. UPDATE: Kelly Stafford apologizes for ‘dictatorship’ rant“I’m over living in a dictatorship that we call Michigan,” Kelly Stafford said in an Instagram story. “I understand there’s a pandemic, and I understand it’s very scary. Kelly Stafford said she feels bad for small business owners, as well as people infected with COVID-19 and hospitals. Full commentsHere are the full comments from Kelly Stafford’s Instagram story:“So I’m going to be very blunt: I’m so over it.
Kelly Stafford slams NFL after Matthew Stafford’s false-positive COVID-19 test
Read full article: Kelly Stafford slams NFL after Matthew Stafford’s false-positive COVID-19 testDETROIT – The Detroit Lions say quarterback Matthew Stafford has been removed from the COVID-IR list and back to the active roster following a false-positive test. The Detroit Lions released this statement on Tuesday:“As a result of a False-Positive test result, he was forced due to NFL/NFLPA protocols to sit out until he received two negative tests. His testing sequence for the Pre-Entry period was: negative, negative, False-Positive. To be clear, Matthew does NOT have COVID-19 and never has had COVID-19 and the test in question was a False-Positive. Sports Illustrated reported that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Kelly Stafford announces birth of fourth child with QB Matthew Stafford
Read full article: Kelly Stafford announces birth of fourth child with QB Matthew StaffordDETROIT – Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, announced Sunday in an Instagram post their family has grown. In a photo from Friday of her husband placing his head next to hers, she announced “Our family became complete.”She announced her pregnancy on Instagram in March. The gender of the baby has yet to have been revealed. The new baby joins three older sisters. Read: Kelly Stafford says her family isn’t leaving Detroit following Lions trade talk rumorsRead: Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talksRead more: Sources say Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew StaffordRelated: A look back at Kelly Stafford’s fight after brain tumor diagnosis this year
Kelly Stafford announces her fourth child with QB Matthew Stafford
Read full article: Kelly Stafford announces her fourth child with QB Matthew StaffordDETROIT – Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, announced in an Instagram post that her family is expected to grow this year. In a photo with her husband and two of their children at Disneyland, she announces that “Baby Stafford #4 is due this summer,” and said the upcoming baby shouldn’t interfere with the Detroit Lions training camp. The gender is still unknown. Read: Kelly Stafford says her family isn’t leaving Detroit following Lions trade talk rumorsRead: Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talksRead more: Sources say Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew StaffordRelated: A look back at Kelly Stafford’s fight after brain tumor diagnosis this year
Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talks
Read full article: Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talksDETROIT – The Detroit Lions have denied Local 4′s report that they’ve been engaged in trade talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford for the past few weeks. We find tremendous validity in what we are reporting because of what Kelly Stafford posted on Instagram. Before our report was made, she posted that if Detroit was done with her husband, then they would like to go to the Los Angeles Chargers. The fact that Kelly posted that before our report tells us things were going behind the scenes, and our sources later confirmed it. Again, we are only reporting trade talks for Stafford and those talks have definitely taken place.
Sources: Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew Stafford
Read full article: Sources: Lions in trade talks to deal Matthew StaffordDETROIT – Sources close to the Detroit Lions have confirmed to Local 4′s Bernie Smilovitz that trade talks concerning quarterback Matthew Stafford have been underway for a couple of weeks. Stafford’s wife Kelly posted on her Instagram account saying if her husband were to be traded, one destination she would be interested in is California. More: Sources confirm Lions have had Matthew Stafford trade talksPosted on Kelly Stafford's Instagram account (WDIV)The Los Angeles Chargers did say goodbye to quarterback Philip Rivers last week. Stafford has played 11 seasons with the Lions, starting in 2009. He was the first overall pick in the NFL draft the same year.
FTC reports sharp increase in phone scams
Read full article: FTC reports sharp increase in phone scamsAmericans have forfeited at least $450 million this way to government impostor scams since 2014, the FTC said and that only counts the victims regulators know about. Government impostors became the number one source of FTC complaints and now account for the lion's share of impostor scams overall. "Toward the fall, we started to see these scams really, really pick up." Thousands of consumers who reported the scam this year told the FTC they lost money. Last week, the FTC, Justice Department, and various states and local authorities brought nearly 100 cases against alleged robocallers.