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Ryan Clark's replacement pick sparks Steelers

16 hours ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Safety Ryan Clark got his wish: replacement Tyrone Carter took one to the house and Clark got to fly home with his teammates this time.

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Vince Lombardi to be subject of Broadway play

17 hours ago by Detnews.com | Comments

The Hall of Fame coach's life will be brought to life in a stage production based on the best-selling book "When Pride Still Mattered," by author David Maraniss.

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Former Giants star Lawrence Taylor arrested in Florida accident

17 hours ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Former football star Lawrence Taylor has been released on bond following his arrest in a Miami-area traffic accident.

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Lions claim cornerback Jack Williams

17 hours ago by Detnews.com | Comments

The Lions claimed cornerback Jack Williams, a 2008 fourth-round pick, off waivers from Denver on Monday, releasing cornerback Jason David to make room on the roster.

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Calvin Johnson: I'm fine with Matthew Stafford

17 hours ago by Detnews.com | Comments

In his first game back from a right knee injury that kept him out for two games, Johnson caught just two passes for 27 yards Sunday in yet another Lions loss.

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Mike O'Hara: Lions, fans need patience with Stafford

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

It's fair -- more than fair, really -- to question whether Matthew Stafford will be the solution to the Lions' half-century search for a franchise-leading quarterback.

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Neal Rubin: Lions VP of communications tackles Oxford school board

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Oxford High School has hired a basketball coach and an athletic director since Bill Keenist joined the school board last summer, and in both cases, he suggested a question to ask the candidates: "How do you define winning?"

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Late missed field goal sends Colts to 17th straight regular-season win

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Peyton Manning delivered another milestone performance, Joseph Addai produced a second straight winning score, and the Colts found another unconventional way to win.

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Live chat at noon: Join the Lions Monday Huddle

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Lions beat writer emeritus Mike O'Hara is your host for an hour-long online chat.

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Upon further review: Lions vs. Seahawks

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Dennis Northcutt, who had a key drop and no catches last week against the Rams, was benched from his slot-receiver duties.

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Latest setback crushing to Foote

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

He spent seven seasons with the Steelers and won two Super Bowls, far from the losing the Lions have done over the years.

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Mike O'Hara: No lead is ever safe with Lions

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

The doubt creeps in when they have a 7-0 lead, as they did in Sunday's game with the Seattle Seahawks, a stumbling, struggling team.

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Defense regresses, even on third down

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

After forcing two quick turnovers -- and coming up with a crucial fourth-down stop -- the NFL's second-worst pass defense lived up to its reputation.

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After building early 17-0 lead, Stafford looks like a rookie again

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Sparked by big plays from members of their 2009 draft class, the Lions did something they've rarely done Sunday.

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Bob Wojnowski: Only time will help these woeful Lions

1 day ago by Detnews.com | Comments

The Lions were making big plays, forcing turnovers, grabbing a 17-0 lead, but in the end, the difference was at quarterback.

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Johnson back in Lions' starting lineup

2 days ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Lions receiver Calvin Johnson will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, returning to the lineup after missing two games with a right knee injury.

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Join the live game chat beginning at 4:05 p.m. Sunday

2 days ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Hang out here during the game as the Lions meet the Seahawks in Seattle. Tim Twentyman will be your host.

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Lions hope to minimize threat of Seahawks' rabid fans

3 days ago by Detnews.com | Comments

It'll be 25 years ago next month that the Seahawks held a retirement ceremony for arguably the franchise's most valuable player. They retired jersey No. 12 in honor of the "12th Man" tradition of boisterous fan support.

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Seahawks rookie LB Aaron Curry gets his shot against Lions

3 days ago by Detnews.com | Comments

A week after getting heckled by a small group of fans late in a loss to St. Louis, Matthew Stafford might find himself in another awkward spot Sunday at Seattle: getting harassed by Seahawks rookie Aaron Curry.

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Lions' coach 'optimistic' Johnson, Smith will play

4 days ago by Detnews.com | Comments

Allen Park -- Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Friday he's "optimistic" that both receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

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