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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to be ready for training camp with no limitations from the high ankle sprain that occurred during the playoffs and was such the focal point of their run to a Super Bowl victory in February. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Only the NFL can dominate sports headlines with a 2-day schedule release

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa tight end Sam Laporta runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. This year’s draft class features an abundance of tight ends, and some are even calling it better than the bumper crop of 2017. “The tight end group is the best I’ve seen in the last 10 years,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah proclaimed.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lions take Tennessee QB Hooker on busy 2nd day of NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 28, 2023 07:36 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 28-May 4

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2023 10:05 AM EDT
April 28 1923 — Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup). 1931 — Program for woman athletes approved for 1932...

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter, Devon Witherspoon, Tyree Wilson, Will Levis, Peter Skoronski, Lukas Van Ness, Myles Murphy and Nolan Smith. (AP Photo/File)
NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum

By Larry Lage Apr. 20, 2023 08:18 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud, left, talks to Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Panthers packaged two first-round picks, two second-round picks and star receiver D.J. Moore to move up from No. 9 in the draft to the top pick to give Carolina the pick of the lot at quarterback in next week's draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL

By Josh Dubow Apr. 20, 2023 01:09 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Texans interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson

Jan. 12, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is hugged by offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) after rushing for a 21-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers can reach playoffs if they avenge loss to Lions

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:05 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, center, sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions rout Bears 41-10 and take playoff hopes to Green Bay

By Larry Lage Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus yells from the sideline as his team played against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Lions need win over Bears to keep hopes alive for playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 01:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Lions get run over, miss chance to move into playoff spot

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring with guard Austin Corbett during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman (33) runs into a wall of players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Panthers look to revive run game vs Lions improving defense

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 09:10 PM EST

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots

By Steve Reed Dec. 22, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) scrambles under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Time a big factor as Jets' playoff hopes are fizzling

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 19, 2022 03:57 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Goff stuns Jets late as Lions hold on for 20-17 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 18, 2022 04:47 PM EST