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A couple of former Colorado Buffaloes could say they are very thankful this week.

Stafford's been picked off for the fourth time, the second by ex-Wolverine Charles Woodson, who returned it for a touchdown and Heisman pose.

Larry Foote missed a second day of practice Thursday resting a sore knee, but he said he expects to play Sunday when the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome.

Peterson said he couldn't remember another time it happened before his 43-yard run during Minnesota's 27-10 win Sunday over Detroit.

In the second quarter Sunday, Lions cornerback Phillip Buchanon fired up his afterburners and caught perhaps the best running back in the NFL, the Vikings' Adrian Peterson.

Lions kicker Jason Hanson has seen it all before. The eventual slide toward oblivion -- 0-16, 3-13, 2-14 -- has happened time and again over his previous 17 seasons in Detroit.

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham liked what he saw from rookie linebacker DeAndre Levy in practice Wednesday.

The Detroit Lions have good news and bad news on the linebacker front for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Three members of the Detroit Lions' starting front seven did not practice today: linebackers Larry Foote and Ernie Sims, as well as defensive end Dewayne White.

Gunther Cunningham is caught in a vicious cycle. The Detroit Lions defensive coordinator said he wants to blitz more, starting with Sunday's game at the Green Bay Packers.

Jeff Smart might not go down as the most recognizable linebacker Colorado has ever seen.

Pistons bring back Atkins 97.1 The Ticket has learned that the Pistons are bringing back guard Chucky Atkins.

Is there anything more awe-inspiring than watching a bone-crushing hit from a linebacker? Perhaps a great white shark leaping ten feet out of the water to mangle and devour its prey.

Linebacker Ernie Sims has a "fairly significant" shoulder injury, but the Lions don't know how long he will be out, coach Jim Schwartz said Monday.

While most of the focus is on Detroit Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford and his struggles with turnovers, the reality of the situation is that a slew of young players are going through some rough patches with their on-the-job training.

Lions linebacker Ernie Sims suffered a shoulder injury Sunday against Minnesota that might sideline him.

Allen Park -- Lions linebacker Ernie Sims has a 'fairly significant' right shoulder injury and is likely to miss an extended period of time, coach Jim Schwartz said Monday.

I opted not to shuffle off to Buffalo for the Detroit Lions ' meaningless final preseason game against the Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. There were a handful of reasons: 1. No cheap flights.

Jake Duren was passed out in an apartment hallway when police officers, following a trail of blood from a smashed car window outside, roused him.It was the early morning of April 13, 2008, at Smiley Court family housing near the University of Colorado in Boulder.

Quick hits from the last day of Lions training camp: Rookie safety Louis Delmas delivered another big hit in practice today, smacking running back Aveion Cason near the goal line.