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DeAndre Levy just might be a keeper, a rarity for recent Lions draft picks. Bookmark It's Just Sports or subscribe to our RSS feed .

BEN Harringtona s four goals helped Nunnery Wood Tigers Under 12s defeat Rio Juniors 11-1 in the Stourport Youth League.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Jeffri Chadiha's profile of Detroit linebacker Ernie Sims contains a blunt -- but, I would say, accurate -- description of the Lions' recent linebacker groups.

Coach: Brian Lynch 2008 record: 7-4 Strength: Speed. Lynch said that just about every player on the field for the Sentinels can run well.

Of all the changes the Detroit Lions have made this season, the one at strong side linebacker might be the most startling.

We had a little action last week in the NFC North, but as expected, the news certainly slowed as all four teams enjoyed some time away from their practice facilities.

One of the most glaring gaffes committed by former Detroit Lions president Matt Millen was the belief that Alex Lewis, a solid backup for four years, would suddenly step into the starting strong side linebacker position and be effective.

His name is called, he approaches the podium, suddenly the room fills with boo's. Matthew Stafford was just selected by the Detroit Lions... by Rob B. 172 reads Sports His name is called, he approaches the podium, suddenly the room fills with boo's. Matthew Stafford was just selected by the Detroit Lions.

Let me be as direct as possible. I did not want the Lions to draft Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford.

By Rich Brown rbrown@joplinglobe.com When the women take the courts Saturday morning at the MIAA Tennis Tournament, there will be one team facing emotions other than those from winning or losing.