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Mangini questions Lions' injuries (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:14:45 PST

Browns coach Eric Mangini is questioning whether the Detroit Lions faked injuries to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense. Mangini, who bemoaned the final, chaotic seconds of Cleveland's 38-37 loss Sunday, noted the Lions had several players leave the field injured, only to return. Mangini was asked if he was accusing Lions coach Jim Schwartz, whom he worked with previously in Cleveland,...

Yesterday's five most valuable players: Lions, Raiders and Cheifs (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:30 PST

Matthew Stafford, Quarterback, Detroit Lions . Is there any better scenario for a rookie quarterback?

Lions sell out Thanksgiving game versus Packers (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:01:30 PST

The Detroit Lions have sold out the Thanksgiving game against Green Bay, avoiding a local TV blackout. Lions spokesman Bill Keenist confirmed the sellout Monday, one day after Detroit won its second game of the season on the final play for a 38-37 victory over the Browns. The thriller was not shown on local TV and drew 43,170 fans to Ford Field.

Broncos go from NFL darlings to disaster (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:14:00 PST

Denver has lost four straight since a 6-0 start, and the blame game among the players isn't pretty.

Stafford's 5th TD with no time left lifts Lions to 38-37 win over Browns (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:06:00 PST

DETROIT - Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff.

Stafford, Quinn provide shine for tarnished clubs (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:00 PST

Mathew Stafford and Brady Quinn gave a glimpse during a thrilling battle of why so much was invested in the QBs.

Lions beat Browns 38-37 in Bad Bowl thriller (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:55:58 PST

Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff. The Cleveland Browns called a timeout and gave the rookie a chance to get back in the game. Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew and Jason Hanson's extra point with no time on the clock gave Detroit a thrilling 38-37 win over...

Punch to the gut: AFC North teams go 0-4 in agonizing Week 11 (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:17:30 PST

All four teams in the AFC North lost today in as gut-wrenching a fashion as you could imagine.

In battle of the bottom, Lions and Browns play a thriller (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:33 PST

Over the past decade, the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns have been the two worst teams in the NFL.

The NFL's worst teams since 1999 - Lions and Browns - meet in Bad Bowl (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:39:00 PST

DETROIT - A Cleveland Browns fan held up a sign that read "No Fun Losing" during their latest loss.

Lions place G Stephen Peterman on injured reserve (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:47 PST

The Detroit Lions have placed guard Stephen Peterman on the injured reserve list and signed wide receiver Eric Fowler off the practice squad. Peterman was Detroit's starting right guard in 2007 and 2008 and was signed to a five-year contract in February. He played in two games this season, including Sunday's 27-10 loss at Minnesota where he injured an ankle during the third period.

Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary injury (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:49:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42 (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:03 PST

Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42. Stefanie Spielman died at the family's home in Upper Arlington, surrounded by her family, said WBNS radio in Columbus, where Chris Spielman co-hosts a show.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star Chris, dies after long battle with cancer (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:00 PST

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

This is their chance. If the Lions hope to win another game, they had better beat the Browns on Sunday. They're not going to have a better opportunity the rest of this season.

The Lions have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, especially against the pass. In a 27-10 loss Sunday at Minnesota, they allowed Brett Favre to heave deep balls to Sidney Rice. They gave up 10 plays of 20 yards or more.

But the Browns have scored only five offensive touchdowns all season, worst in the NFL, and have scored six points or fewer in six of their last eight games. In a 16-0 loss to Baltimore on "Monday Night Football," they didn't take shots down the field.

"Well, they're going to take them against us," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said.

Bad Bowl 2009: Lions and Browns seeking win No. 2 (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:56 PST

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

Browns-Lions game to be blacked out in Motor City (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:12:49 PST

The Detroit Lions' home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV. Lions spokesman Bill Keenist confirmed Thursday the team did not sell 7,000-plus tickets that were available the previous day. The game featuring two 1-8 teams will be not be shown on TV in the Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw-Flint and Toledo, Ohio, markets.

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST

This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:13:04 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Lions sign CB DeAngelo Smith, put S Marquand Manuel on injured reserve (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:00 PST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions put safety Marquand Manuel on injured reserve Wednesday because of a shoulder injury and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST

Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST

RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

Browns' Cribbs not practising after being injured in Monday night loss (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs is being kept out of practice for at least one day after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST

New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST

Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Lions QB survived Vikings (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:46 PST

The Detroit Lions came out of the 27-10 loss at Minnesota with several injuries. Rookie quarterback Matt Stafford wasn't one of them. Stafford was sacked three times and hit several more times Sunday as Minnesota's highly rated defensive line overran Detroit's pass protection. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said it is a concern.