WATCH - Dan Miller sits down with NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, Jake Bates
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What a ride it has been for Jake Bates. He talks about his journey to this point in his life along with the emotions he felt kicking two, 50+ yard field goals in front of friends and family as he helped win the game for the Lions on Sunday.

Judge rules Oxford schools insurance to pay up to $55M for shooting victims' families

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Detroit first responders honored in annual 'Above and Beyond Awards'

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Orlando mass shooting live updates: 2 dead, 7 hurt in Halloween shooting; teen detained: officials

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Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial

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