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Lions guard Stephen Peterman placed on injured reserve

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Peterman, who started all 36 games he played in the last two-plus seasons, injured his right ankle in the third quarter of last week's loss at Minnesota.

Mike O'Hara: Lions must beat Browns to salvage any credibility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

The Lions have lost big for a decade, but this is a time for them to think big. Big, for the Lions, is the potential to win two straight games and what that would mean to this struggling franchise.

Lions Julian Peterson, Brandon Pettigrew fined for hits

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EST

Peterson, a linebacker, was fined $7,500 for a hit on Vikings backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. Pettigrew, a tight end was fined $5,000 for a late hit on linebacker Chad Greenway.

Lions' Cliff Avril gets message after benching

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 EST

The coach yells because he cares. Avril has to remind himself of that every so often when he hears it from Gunther Cunningham, the Lions' volatile defensive coordinator.

John Niyo: Coaches Jim Schwartz, Eric Mangini took similar paths to top job

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:00 EST

When Schwartz stops to share a laugh before Sunday's game with his Cleveland counterpart, it'll be easy to say it was worth it.

No local TV for Lions-Browns

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST

It's the third blackout in five home games for the Lions this season -- Washington and St. Louis were the others -- and the eighth in the last 11 games dating to last season.

Wife of former Lion Chris Spielman dies at 42 after lengthy cancer battle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:00 EST

Stefanie Spielman worked to raise breast cancer awareness after being diagnosed with the disease. Her husband gave up football for a year to stay home and support her.

Browns' Josh Cribbs expected to play against Lions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

The Browns' receiver and return man, who was carted off the field Monday night, is expected to play Sunday when Cleveland visits the Lions at Ford Field.

Ricky Williams carries Dolphins to victory

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he's still got it.

John Niyo: Bills a mess even without Dick Jauron

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

You knew Jauron was cooked as Bills coach in September when he fired his offensive coordinator the day after losing to the Lions in the exhibition finale.