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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Eric Fisher has made history. The Rochester native was selected number one overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft. Fisher becomes the highest drafted play from the Mid-American Conference, and only the fourth tackle to selected number one. After hearing his name called, the former Central Michigan University standout told ESPN, "I can't even understand what's going on."

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  An examination of Junior Seau's brain has revealed that the former linebacker had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May.

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.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Derrick Nix had 25 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 20 Michigan State surged past Texas 67-56 Saturday afternoon.

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.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Kirk Cousins stepped in to lead a game-tying drive at the end of regulation.

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  Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend early today and then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of team general manager Scott Pioli and coach Romeo Crennel.

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

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.

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.