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  1. Detroit Lions defensive back Aaron Berry, on Oct. 23, 2011. AP

    Lions CB Aaron Berry apologizes for arrest

    Lions cornerback Aaron Berry has issued an apology for his reported arrest this weekend in Pennsylvania.

    • 12:22 PM
  2. Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was incensed on the pass interference call on the Lions' Brandon McDonald on Nov. 24, 2011, against the Green Bay Packers. Julian H. Gonzalez / DFP

    Two Lions make analyst's list of top 10 biggest jerks in NFL

    CBSSports.com analyst Mike Freeman took it upon himself to list the NFL's top ten biggest jerks. And lo and behold, two Lions found their way onto it.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  3. Photo gallery: Detroit's list of biggest jerks in sports

    A recent story about Lions players making the list of the NFL's biggest jerks got us thinking: What players would make the Detroit sports fan's list of biggest jerks in sports?

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  4. San Francisco's Vernon Davis stiff-arms Tampa Bay's Sean Jones (26) on Oct. 9, 2011. Getty Images

    Lions sign veteran safety Sean Jones

    The Lions have added a big piece to their defensive backfield, agreeing to contract terms with safety Sean Jones, who started every game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the last two seasons.

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  5. Calvin Johnson had 96 catches for 1,681 yards last season. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/Detroit Free Press

    Lions' Burleson: Megatron came to minicamp 'stronger, faster'

    Before the Lions broke minicamp earlier this month, a reporter asked receiver Nate Burleson to name a teammate who had a standout spring or surprised him in any way. Burleson's answer, without much hesitation: Calvin Johnson.

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  6. Tom Kowalski Special to the Free Press

    Former Lions reporter Tom Kowalski given posthumous honor

    Tom Kowalski has posthumously won the 2012 Dick McCann Award for his contributions to pro football though his coverage of the Lions for 32 years. The Professional Football Writers of America gave the award to the former Lions beat writer who died in August at age 51.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  7. Freep Sports Happy Hour: Chat transcript

    We discussed the serious matter of Detroit sports this afternoon.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  8. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  9. News quiz: Test your knowledge of the past week's sports events

    Test your knowledge of current sports events for the last week: (For the most part, there are no right or wrong answers, so everybody scores a 5.)

    • Jun. 24, 2012
  10. Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh goes through drills on June 14. Suh's sacks were down last season. Andre J. Jackson/Detroit Free Press

    Ex-Lion pass rusher Bubba Baker likes Ndamukong Suh's playing style

    Ndamukong Suh caught plenty of flak for his disappointing second season. He was suspended two games and saw his sack total fall from 10 to four. But one dominant former Lions pass rusher said he likes the way Suh handled his sophomore year -- and likes his temperament even more.

    • Jun. 24, 2012
  11. New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck went all out to dress up for his graduation last Sunday. But that's the way they do things at Stanford. Paul Sakuma/Associated Press

    Ticker: Lions' Suh makes NFL's most polarizing players list

    Last week he was dubbed the NFL's most overrated player by a national writer, not to mention the world's 14th-highest paid athlete by Forbes. Yep, hardly a list goes by that doesn't include the Lions' Ndamukong Suh. This time he's No. 5 on an NFL.com list of the most polarizing players.

    • Jun. 24, 2012
  12. A Lions fan holds up a sign celebrating the team's playoff berth during the win over the Chargers at Ford Field on Dec. 24. JARRAD HENDERSON/DFP

    ESPN analyst: Lions will miss playoffs this season

    The NFL is as tough to predict as any sport around -- just ask the N.Y. Giants.

    • Jun. 23, 2012
  13. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson ANDRE J. JACKSON/DFP

    Video of Megatron filming for Sunday Night Football open

    Johnson is out in L.A. today as several NFL players are being filmed for those quick cuts ins for opening video montage accompanied by music.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  14. Coleman hopes to challenge for the Lions' starting safety spot

    General manager Martin Mayhew said last week he was "continuing to dialogue" with some of the veteran safeties the Lions hosted on free-agent visits this off-season. But one forgotten face already on the roster could help ease concerns at the back end of the defense: Erik Coleman.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  15. Metro + state: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ceremony set for Aug. 16

    HONORS The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame formally will enshrine the latest class of athletes and sports figures at the 56th Induction Event on Aug. 16 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  16. Ticker: Lions' Burleson says Stafford can wing it like Culpepper

    What do Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper have in common? A rocket arm, said Lions receiver Nate Burleson, who has felt the sting of both. "Just a rocket. An absolute gun," Burleson told NFL.com. "Daunte broke my finger, man. I remember I was going in motion one time, and I slapped Daunte on the butt super hard.

    • Jun. 22, 2012

  17. Lions juggle DB's: Dontrell Johnson in, Alonzo Lawrence out

    The Detroit Lions claimed cornerback Dontrell Johnson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and released safety Alonzo Lawrence.

    • Jun. 22, 2012

  18. Nation + world: Vikings' Percy Harvin returns to team's minicamp

    NFL Unhappy wide receiver Percy Harvin returned to Minnesota's practice after a brief absence following his request to be traded. Harvin was on the field Thursday for the final portion of minicamp, taking part in all of the drills.

    • Jun. 22, 2012
  19. Detroit Lions quarterbacks R.J. Archer, left, and Kellen Moore practice in Allen Park on May 12, 2012. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP

    Lions sign QB Archer, release Wayne State WR

    Archer took part in rookie minicamp on a tryout last month. He will compete with undrafted free agent Kellen Moore for the No. 3 quarterback job or a spot on the Lions' practice squad.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  20. Lions coach Rick Forzano, right, talks with quarterback Greg Landry on Sept. 23, 1976. Jimmy Tafoya

    Ex-Lions QB Landry honored; Charlie Sanders calls Pro Bowl 'disgrace'

    Greg Landry, the last Lions quarterback to be elected to the Pro Bowl 41 years ago, was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  21. Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP

    Lions will face tough roster decisions at QB, CB, punter

    They won't make their first roster cuts for more than two months, but when the Lions get to the business of establishing their team, Martin Mayhew will have some of the toughest decisions of his four years as general manager.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  22. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks to reporters during a media availability May 31, 2012. Stephan Savoia / AP

    Tom Brady talks with SI.com about wife Gisele, family, retirement and Super Bowl

    If you like reading semi-candid interviews, this might be a good one. SI.com sits down with Tom Brady to talk about several hot topics, including rumors about wife Gisele Bundchen's pregnancy.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  23. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a touchdown during the playoff loss to the Saints in New Orleans. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

    ESPN ranks the top 25 playoff performances -- in every sport

    With all the rich history among the Tigers, Red Wings, Lions and Pistons, there's not as much Detroit love throughout the 100 listed.

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  24. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  25. Nation & world: Vikings GM says team won't trade Percy Harvin

    Percy Harvin was nowhere to be found at the Minnesota Vikings' mandatory minicamp practice Wednesday afternoon, and no one seems to know when the star receiver will be back in purple.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  26. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) talks with defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham after practice in Allen Park on May 29, 2012. AP

    National writer: Suh is NFL's most overrated player

    Some love him, some hate him, some overrate him.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  27. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh warms up prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 7, 2012. David J. Phillip / AP

    Jamie Samuelsen: It's a stretch to call Lions' Suh overrated

    Samuelsen: I’m not sure I can agree that Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is overrated, like CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco is saying.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  28. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown Dec. 24, 2011. AP

    Percy Harvin reportedly requests trade from Vikings

    Harvin voiced frustration with the Vikings on Tuesday, at the first day of mandatory minicamp. He did not say what his specific issues were with the team, only saying that he was unhappy with several things and wanted them addressed before training camp begins at the end of July.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  29. Tiger Woods: Not quite back yet. File photo

    Five sports figures still waiting to win it all

    Since Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended his little Sprint Cup dry spell Sunday at MIS, some other current sports droughts:

    • Jun. 20, 2012

  30. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 20, 2012

  31. Nation & world: Jets' Tim Tebow given Good Guy Award

    Tim Tebow won the 2011 Good Guy Award, given by the Professional Football Writers of America, on Tuesday.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  32. LaDainian Tomlinson Kent C. Horner/Getty Images

    National columnist: LaDainian Tomlinson leaves legacy as TCU great

    Pat Sullivan did not know it at the time, but a lot of people laughed at him on National Signing Day in 1997 when the then-football coach at Texas Christian said he would take that recruiting class over any class in the country.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  33. Detroit Lions' Cliff Avril watches from the sidelines against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 7, 2012. David J. Phillip / AP

    Avril tells NFL Network he wants to be with Lions long-term (with video)

    Defensive end Cliff Avril, on contract talks with the Lions: “We’re still trying to get things figured out before camp. I want to be there long-term. I want to get a deal done. I don’t want to play under the franchise tag."

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  34. Would you pick Calvin Johnson as the Detroit athlete you would build your franchise around? Ronald Martinez / Getty Images

    Jamie Samuelsen: Which Detroit athlete to build a franchise around?

    COUNTDOWN: Samuelsen counts down the top five Detroit athletes he would pick in a franchise draft. Does he have Lions receiver Calvin Johnson at No. 1? Or does he pick one of the Tigers' marquee players? Read on, vote in our poll and discuss!

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  35. Lions RB (20) Barry Sanders. David P. Gilkey / DFP

    NFL.com's Brandt: Barry Sanders is No. 2 RB of all time (with video)

    Here's another one of those debates that rages on and on: Who's the best NFL running back of all time? NFL.com's Gil Brandt has Barry Sanders at No. 2.

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  36. Jason Fox: Played only four games JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP

    Time running out for Lions OT Fox to get healthy, show his stuff

    There's an old saying in professional sports, and it certainly applies to offensive tackle Jason Fox. "It's not just ability, it's availability," coach Jim Schwartz said.

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  37. Lions left guard Rob Sims participating in a football fundamentals camp at Ford Field on Tuesday. Courtesy of the Detroit Lions

    Lions' Sims provides offensive line tips at children's football camp

    Lions left guard Rob Sims was prepared for most of the questions he was asked from a group of more than 100 children participating in football fundamentals camp at Ford Field on Tuesday.

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  38. Detroit Lions pass rusher Alonzo Spellman, left, gets to St. Louis Rams QB Kurt Warner on Oct. 8, 2001. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP

    Former Lion Alonzo Spellman released from jail

    Spellman’s attorney, David Phillips, did not immediately return a call seeking comment but has said Spellman has a mental illness. Spellman played for the Chicago Bears, the Dallas Cowboys and the Lions, finishing his NFL career with Detroit in 2001. He had three tackles and one sack in five games for the Lions.

    • Jun. 19, 2012

  39. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 19, 2012

  40. Nation & world: NFL shows evidence of Saints' bounty program

    The NFL went public Monday with some of its evidence against the four players suspended for their roles in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  41. Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions celebrates a sack against the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 1, 2012. Getty Images

    World's highest-paid athletes: Lions' Suh places No. 14 on Forbes' list

    Prince Fielder agreed to quite a hefty contract with the Tigers in the offseason. But believe it or not, he's not the highest-paid athlete in Detroit. That would be Ndamukong Suh, who ranks 14th, making $36 million in total earnings, which includes $500,000 in endorsements.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

  42. Transcript of chat with columnist Drew Sharp

    Drew answered your questions about all things Detroit sports this morning.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

  43. Transcript of Freep Sports Happy Hour

    Our Happy Hour chat is where we talk about Detroit sports with y'all at 4 p.m. every Monday. Check out our latest chat transcript.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

  44. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 18, 2012
  45. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson Jennifer Stewart / US PRESSWIRE

    Detroit sporting achievements Kirk Gibson wouldn't celebrate

    Former Tigers and MSU star Kirk Gibson didn't attend his son's graduation ceremony at Grosse Pointe South last week, choosing instead to stay at his job as manager of the Diamondbacks that night. Asked about the decision, he said, "You’re supposed to graduate."

    • Jun. 18, 2012
  46. Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmie Howard during a news conference before the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Tim Fuller / US PRESSWIRE

    Wings' Howard, Lions' Raiola join NASCAR fun at MIS

    Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard enjoyed a special Father's Day with his dad, James Howard II. The Howards spent the weekend together in Michigan and attended the NASCAR Sprint Cup Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.

    • Jun. 18, 2012
  47. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55). Carlos Osorio / AP

    Catching up with oddsmakers: Wings headline upcoming season's Detroit sports odds

    With the free-agency frenzy yet to commence for the Red Wings, oddsmakers seem to like their chances to compete for the Stanley Cup next season. Plus More odds for other Michigan sports teams to win championships next season.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

  48. Nation + world: LaDainian Tomlinson set to retire as a Charger today

    LaDainian Tomlinson's brilliant NFL career officially will end when he ceremoniously rejoins the San Diego Chargers for a day. The Chargers said Sunday that Tomlinson, who was the NFL MVP in 2006 with San Diego and is the fifth-leading rusher in league history, will re-sign today and then announce his retirement.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

  49. Lions QB Matthew Stafford boasts about secret talent: passing lefty

    Most people know Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 5,000 yards last season. But few people realize he also throws left-handed. If you look closely at the NFL Play 60 commercial that debuted last fall, you can see Stafford flinging a pass left-handed in the background as linebacker Stephen Tulloch helps kids with a handoff drill.

    • Jun. 17, 2012
  50. In this Oct. 16, 2011, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, left, and general manager Martin Mayhew talk before the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers. Carlos Osorio / AP

    Cunningham planning one-on-one talks with 'a lot' of Lions

    Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham spent Father’s Day at Michigan International Speedway with his daughter and son-in-law and seemed determined to give plenty of fatherly advice to a couple of Lions.

    • Jun. 18, 2012

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