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WATCH: Calvin Johnson Hits Home Run Before Tigers Game

Posted 05.21.2012

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As if All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson needed to provide more reasons behind his nickname "Megatron," the Detroit Lions' star put on a show at Com...

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And The Madden Cover Goes To..

Posted 04.25.2012

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By Joe Fortenbaugh, National Football Post A hefty new contract isn’t the only thing Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson earned this offseason. ...

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Megatron Lands Madden Cover

AP | Posted 04.26.2012

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NEW YORK (AP) — Megatron is a mega hit with Madden fans. Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was selected Wednesday to appear ...

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Madden 13 Cover: Only Two Contenders Left

Posted 04.18.2012

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By Joe Fortenbaugh, National Football Post Some of the NFL’s top defenders gave it their best shot, but in the end, the offensive side of the foo...

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And The Madden Cover Goes To..

Posted 04.12.2012

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By Joe Fortenbaugh, National Football Post And then there were four. EA Sports announced Wednesday morning that the race to land the cover of th...

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Receiver Riches

Andrew Brandt | Posted 05.16.2012

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A talented group of wide receivers made their presence felt throughout the league with a trade and some marquee signings designed to upgrade sluggish offenses. Let's look at some of the new wide receiver riches.

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The Lions' Resurgence Falls Short

Michael Florek | Posted 03.10.2012

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The Lions needed everything to go right for them to win in the Superdome. By the time they hit the locker room at the half, their chances to put some doubt in the foregone conclusion was already missed.

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Saints, Texans WIn, Advance

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 03.08.2012

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NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints picked up right where they left off in the regular season: piling up points and yards in rec...

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Lions Start Strong But Can't Keep Pace With Saints

AP | PAUL NEWBERRY | Posted 03.08.2012

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NEW ORLEANS — For three quarters, the Detroit Lions performed like playoff veterans. They led Drew Brees and the mighty New Orleans Saints at h...

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Saints Go Marching On

AP | BRETT MARTEL | Posted 03.08.2012

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NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees and the Saints keep pouring on the points, rolling up the wins and rewriting the record books, too. Brees led an unsto...

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READY OR NOT: Things To Watch During Wild Card Weekend

Posted 01.07.2012

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By Matt Bowen, National Football Post Let's take a look at the NFL Wild Card schedule this weekend and talk personnel, matchups plus some Xs and Os...

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Lions Rally Late To Stun Raiders

AP | By JOSH DUBOW | Posted 02.17.2012

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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Ndamukong Suh provided the perfect exclamation point to the Detroit Lions' thrilling comeback in his return from a two-game suspens...

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Lions Linebacker Flourishes On And Off The Field

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 11.24.2011

Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant wasn't a blue chip recruit coming out of high school in South Carolina, despite having been named to the all-st...

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6 Craziest Paces Being Set by NFL Superstars

Posted 12.12.2011

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It appears that the defenses of the NFL have suffered tremendously from the lack of a preseason. With many NFL players enjoying fantastic statistic...

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Detroit Lions Undefeated Through Week 5: Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford Unstoppable

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 12.11.2011

The Detroit Lions are for real, and the sooner we realize it, the better. Just three years ago, the Lions were about as real as a David Copperfiel...

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WATCH: Megatron Scores Yet Another Mega Touchdown

Posted 12.11.2011

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As a result of last night's win at home against the Bears, the Detroit Lions are 5-0 for the first time since 1956. Only Detroit and the defending Sup...

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Bears Blow Chances In 24-13 Loss

AP | By LARRY LAGE | Posted 12.11.2011

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DETROIT -- The Chicago Bears downplayed what the atmosphere would be like playing in Detroit's first Monday night game in a decade, saying they have p...

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Lions Defeat Bears To Stay Unbeaten

AP | NOAH TRISTER | Posted 12.10.2011

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DETROIT — With a raucous crowd helping out every step of the way, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions made the most of their long-awaited ret...

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Bears vs. Lions LIVE UPDATES

Posted 12.10.2011

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With the Detroit Lions hosting the NFC North rival Bears in a Monday Night Football matchup and the Tigers playing the second game of the American Lea...

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Who Are The Most Explosive Players In The NFL?

AP | RICHARD ROSENBLATT | Posted 12.07.2011

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By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, Associated Press They come in all shapes and sizes, those dynamic NFL players who can alter the course of a game with a sing...

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Lions Stun Cowboys With Another Late Comeback

AP | JAIME ARON | Posted 12.02.2011

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Matthew Stafford took the final snap, dropped to a knee and tucked the ball under his jersey for safekeeping. He wanted a so...

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These Are Not Your Father's Lions: Stafford Leads Comeback

AP | JON KRAWCZYNSKI | Posted 11.25.2011

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MINNEAPOLIS — Staring at a 20-0 deficit as they trudged into the Metrodome locker room at halftime, the old Detroit Lions would have started mak...

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Detroit Explodes For 48 Points In Record-Setting Win Over Chiefs

AP | By LARRY LAGE | Posted 11.18.2011

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DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions had a ho-hum attitude about the most lopsided regular-season win in franchise history. Matthew Stafford threw two of his...

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Fantasy Football Faceoff: Calvin Johnson vs. Andre Johnson

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 10.24.2011

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This is the second of a miniseries of debates on fantasy football's top position prospects, geared to help you win your league. Click HERE for our run...

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Bucs vs. Lions: This Effing Game

Laine Ewen | Posted 05.25.2011

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This Sunday the Bucs, in full control of their playoff destiny, lost to the Detroit Lions 23-20. The same Detroit Lions, mind you, who had lost the pr...

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