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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.

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

Sunday, December 30, 2012  NFL records were broken on the final Sunday in the regular season.

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.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, including a 22-yarder to Randall Cobb with 1:55 left, and the Green Bay Packers came through with a 24-20 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Titus Young has 15 receptions for 181 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games, surpassing his production from the first five games combined.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown and Marcus Sherels scored on a punt return early in the third, helping the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20-13 Sunday.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  A federal judge in Detroit has sentenced a 35-year-old Detroit Lions fan to three years' probation for phoning in a bomb threat to the Louisiana Superdome during the New Orleans Saints' playoff win over the Lions in January.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Houston appears to be one of the most valuable players the Lions have, especially on defense.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  The seven-time Pro Bowler talked about supporting Midland Special Olympics, his thoughts on the Lions in 2012 and his golf game (or lack of).

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson says the Lions are a tough team that needs to learn how to dial down emotions at times.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  UPDATE: If there is a season, how well do you think the Lion's will do? Vote on our poll.

Monday, November 23, 2009  Team avoids local TV blackout after come-from-behind victory against Cleveland.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Rogers was suspended for substance abuse in 2005 and released by the Lions the next year.