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Thursday, April 18, 2013  The 2013 Detroit Lions Schedule.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Detroit Lions T Jeff Backus, who holds the Lions all-time franchise record with 187 consecutive starts, announced today his retirement from the National Football League after 12 seasons.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Detroit Lions have released two veteran starters, cutting defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and guard Stephen Peterman on Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Tampa Bay receiver Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson, who broke the NFL's single- season record for reception yards in 2012.

Monday, December 31, 2012  A judge is allowing former Penn State President Graham Spanier (SPAN'-yur) to travel outside state lines but won't permit any foreign trips.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  The Lions end the 2012 season 4-12.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Johnson has been perhaps Detroit's only bright spot, breaking Jerry Rice's single-season yards receiving record of 1,848 in Saturday night's 31-18 loss to Atlanta.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Nick Fairley on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  The Cardinals turned four turnovers by Detroit into touchdowns, including Greg Toler's 102-yard interception return — the longest in franchise history — to beat the Lions 38-10 on Sunday and end a nine-game losing streak.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The Detroit Lions have named Terry Hessbrook of Ithaca High School the 2012 High School Coach of the Year, presented by the Michigan National Guard.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Andrew Luck threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Avery with no time left to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a dramatic 35-33 comeback win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Titus Young had little to say about his brief exile from the Detroit Lions.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $30,000 by the NFL on Wednesday, but says he didn't kick Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on purpose.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says it's very difficult for the league to judge whether Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh intended to kick Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin area

Monday, November 26, 2012  The NFL has decided not to suspend Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for his actions against Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.