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One of the most glaring gaffes committed by former Detroit Lions president Matt Millen was the belief that Alex Lewis, a solid backup for four years, would suddenly step into the starting strong side linebacker position and be effective.

His name is called, he approaches the podium, suddenly the room fills with boo's. Matthew Stafford was just selected by the Detroit Lions... by Rob B. 172 reads Sports His name is called, he approaches the podium, suddenly the room fills with boo's. Matthew Stafford was just selected by the Detroit Lions.

Let me be as direct as possible. I did not want the Lions to draft Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford.

By Rich Brown rbrown@joplinglobe.com When the women take the courts Saturday morning at the MIAA Tennis Tournament, there will be one team facing emotions other than those from winning or losing.

The good news for Detroit Lions fans is that the new regime isn't fooling itself and knows they have to start over from scratch.

New Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has added Matt Burke to his staff as linebackers coach, ESPN.com reported Monday.

Now that he has taken the job, Jim Schwartz has the task of bucking a few dreadful trends as head coach of the Detroit Lions.

Injuries are mounting in the Lions' secondary, and just in time to face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.

ALLEN PARK Two summers ago, the Lions lavished Cory Redding with a seven-year, $49-million contract the largest ever for a defensive lineman.

A four-car caravan of employees and retirees at both U.S. car companies and suppliers departed from a Detroit parking lot Sunday afternoon for Washington D.C., to show support for a federal aid package to help ...

Central Michigan accepted a bid to the Motor City Bowl for the third straight year Sunday.

The Detroit Lions fined centre Dominic Raiola $7,500 US Tuesday for an inappropriate hand gesture toward fans at Ford Field Sunday.

The Lions' quarterback situation is uncertain as they prepare for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, trying to earn their first victory 14 games into the season.

Fire officials continue to investigate what caused a 2-alarm blaze at B&D Upholstery that gutted the building and snarled traffic on Gratiot Avenue near Interstate 696 in Roseville for hours on Sunday.

Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky won't be able to play Sunday against Minnesota, and quarterback Drew Stanton likely won't be able to, either.