Lions need Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley at front of line as leaders

Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley were the first to line up — Fairley won, barely — but Washburn immediately called for a rematch, asking the rest of the group how many were picking Fairley to repeat.

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Lions newest RB Reggie Bush ready to work, ‘win championships’

Bush, as he will remind you, wasn’t exiled to the Lions. He chose to be here, and he’s not once regretted his decision. "I came here to work," he said Wednesday after the second of three OTA sessions for the Lions this week.

‘Healed up’ WR Nate Burleson a surprise participant in Lions OTAs

There is one veteran player not in attendance during OTAs this week — safety Louis Delmas. There is another veteran player who wasn't expected to participate who is — receiver Nate Burleson.

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‘Stylish’ ex-Spartan Plaxico Burress launches sock business

Plaxico Burress, the former Michigan State and NFL receiver who spent time in prison for accidentally shooting himself in nightclub, has a new business interest.

Lions add DE Braylon Broughton off waivers from Saints

The Lions filled the last vacancy on their 90-man roster Tuesday night when they were awarded defensive end Braylon Broughton off waivers from New Orleans.

Brian Urlacher retires after 13 seasons with Bears

Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was.

Little Caesars might look to Comerica Park if Lions get new bowl game

The Detroit Lions are expected to create a new college football bowl game in 2014, and the game would be played at Ford Field, which has hosted the city’s bowl game since it opened in 2002.

Lions rookie Devin Taylor wants to shine, not showboat

Taylor takes a knee on the sidelines, admiring brightly colored wrist bands that drape both arms. The 40 wrist bands are messages or causes for people and organizations Taylor cares about.

Jake Long helped Michigan LT Taylor Lewan decide to stay for fifth year

Lewan was mulling whether he should go to the NFL or return to the Wolverines to lead an offensive line that will have three new starters. Lewan called Long, who decided to return for a fifth year.

Ex-Lions RB Barry Sanders back in Detroit after escaping harm in tornado

Sanders was back in Metro Detroit after being in Oklahoma City for Monday’s deadly storms. A massive tornado touched down in the suburb of Moore, killing two dozen people and injuring 200.

Former Michigan star Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland. Woodson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Tuesday to return to his original team after leaving seven years ago for Green Bay as a free agent.

San Francisco to host Super Bowl in 2016; Houston will host in 2017

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area. NFL owners voted Tuesday for the 49ers’ new stadium as host of the 2016 game. That facility in Santa Clara, Calif., is due to open for the 2014 season.

Calvin Johnson set high goals for himself, Lions -- with or without broken fingers

Calvin Johnson looked down at the fingers on his left hand, none of them seemingly going in the same direction, and shook his head. "Yeah, I had a couple of things here and there," he said.

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Las Vegas Hilton puts Lions’ over-under win total at 7.5

The Las Vegas Hilton has released its over-under win totals for the 2013 NFL season and the Lions are at a mediocre 7.5. The Broncos, Patriots and Niners share ...

Lions OTAs should begin to answer looming questions

Defensive ends vs. offensive tackles. There has been an almost complete changeover at these positions. Gone are O-line mainstays Jeff Backus and Gosder ...

Ex-MAC rivals Cody Wilson, Alex Carder find common ground in bid to make Lions

The ball floated into Wilson’s hands like it was dropped from heaven. The play melted away a bitter rivalry between Western Michigan and Central Michigan ...

Raiders plan warm welcome for ex-Wolverine Charles Woodson

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson will receive quite a greeting from Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free-agent visit to the team’s facilities on ...

Ex-NFL receiver Chad Johnson arrested for probation violation

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with ...

RB Reggie Bush: Learning Lions’ offense ‘has been pretty easy’

Lions running back Reggie Bush was a guest on NFL Network's “NFL AM” program Friday. Here are some of the highlights, starting with his role in the Lions' ...

Charles Woodson ‘open’ to playing for Lions, if money’s right

Former Michigan standout Charles Woodson, a Heisman Trophy winner and eight-time NFL Pro Bowl player, said he would consider playing for the Detroit Lions. But ...

Browns agree to terms with former Michigan State QB Brian Hoyer

Hoyer, cut earlier this week by the Cardinals, is expected to compete for a backup job behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. The Browns also have ...

Report: Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend granted restraining order

Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Lions receiver, according to a report.

Packers’ famous fans featured in TBS reality show ‘Cheeseheads’

Move over "Hard Knocks," here come the "Cheeseheads." A new reality show by cable channel TBS is in the works and it features the Green Bay Packers’ fantastic ...

Returner Josh Cribbs signs with Raiders, leaving Lions position still open

The jobs of punt and kickoff returner will remain wide open as the Lions begin organized team activities next week. Cribbs, who visited the Lions on Monday, ...

Analyst ranks Lions’ offensive line No. 26 in NFL

Evan Silva anticipates that the Lions will start Riley Reiff at left tackle, Rob Sims at left guard, Dominic Raiola at center, third-round draft pick Larry ...

Check out the replay of Chris McCosky's Lions chat

Chris McCosky answered your Lions questions and comments in a live chat today at noon. See what he and readers had to say about the team heading into OTAs.

Father says ex-Lion Titus Young has brain disorder, needs help

Titus Young was in good spirits last Friday morning when he was with his father at a coffee shop. But later that day, when Young told his parents he was going ...

Ex-Lion Titus Young stole from convenience store on May 4, police allege

Around 9 p.m. on May 4, Young allegedly stole several items from a Chevron convenience store in Laguna Hills, Calif., according to the Orange County District ...