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Avril hopes to stay in Detroit long term
Free agent defensive end Cliff Avril says he has no idea whether the Detroit Lions will apply the franchise tag to him. He hopes they don't.
Stafford throws passes off ESPN roof
While taping a "This Is SportsCenter" commercial with ESPN last week, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had some fun throwing passes off ESPN's roof.
Stafford talks Lions reputation, future
Matthew Stafford sat down with SportsCenter anchor Chris McKendry for a live interview on ESPN Friday to talk expectations, perception and more about the Lions.

Stafford named Comeback Player of Year
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been named the Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Suh says anger management talk "comical"
Ndamukong Suh continues to make national television appearances this offseason. In an interview with ESPN's Hannah Storm, Suh addressed his persona in the football world. INSIDE: Watch part of the interview.
Stafford wins comeback player award
After a record-setting year, Matthew Stafford has received the Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers Association Comeback Player of the Year Award.

Mayhew set for challenging offseason
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says this offseason will probably be his most challenging since he started making football decisions for the franchise.
Calvin Johnson to skip Pro Bowl
The Lions won't be represented at the Pro Bowl, after all. The NFL announced Calvin Johnson will skip the game due to injury.
Sanders says Lions have bright future
Barry Sanders said he watched the Lions as a big fan this past season, and he believes this team has a very high ceiling for success.
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Lions Aaron Berry apologizes for tweet
Aaron Berry called his choice of words "outrageous." Monday afternoon, the Lions cornerback apologized for his tweet that blasted the city.
Lions clean out lockers, look ahead
After the best season Detroit has seen in over a decade, the Lions cleaned out their lockers and left Allen Park Monday. They left feeling proud and accomplished, but looking forward.
Inside the Huddle with Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson joined Matt Shepard in the Superdome Saturday night for his final 2011-12 edition of Inside the Huddle, reflecting on the Lions loss to New Orleans.
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Meet the team!

Don Shane

When he was growing up, Don Shane would run outside and grab the newspaper before anyone else. He wanted to be the first to see the sports section each morning.
Tom Leyden

Tom Leyden anchors sports for Action News Weekend and hosts the Sunday Sports Update. He also reports during the week for the Channel 7 sports team.
Brad Galli

Brad Galli is a hometown guy who understands the passion of the Detroit sports fan. He grew up in Detroit and is inspired by ordinary people in the city doing extraordinary things