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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

By Dave Hogg 5 hrs ago

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener

Aug. 10, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks between players at the NFL football team's practice facility Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Irvine, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sean McVay reveals he has contract extension with LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Aug. 09, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions center Ryan McCollum (74) pushes receiver Kalil Pimpleton during drills at the Lions NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

Jul. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The Lions are kicking off their second training camp with coach Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions kicking off 2nd training camp with coach Dan Campbell

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Lions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams

By Larry Lage Apr. 28, 2022 08:52 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 28 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93 in Game 7, giving the Celtics and coach Red Auerbach eight straight NBA titles. Auerbach, who...

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions likely looking for help on defense with No. 2 pick

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos lack a first-round draft pick and they don't care

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 22, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions expected to take top defensive player on board at No 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Record 8 teams head into NFL draft without 1st-round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26 1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions re-sign backup quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough

Mar. 22, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle

By Larry Lage Mar. 14, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions address need, sign WR Josh Reynolds to 2-year contract

Mar. 09, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay embraces Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) after the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Champion Rams' model for success isn't easy to replicate

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 09, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Analysis: Rams might pay steep price for winning all-in bet

By Arne Stapleton Feb. 15, 2022 02:41 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after winning the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Built to win now, Rams deliver a Super Bowl title

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 14, 2022 03:46 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) celebrates victory over the Tennessee Titans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 19-16. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Keep it clean and the Lombardi Trophy could be yours

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2022 03:11 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Snead says anybody who thinks his Los Angeles Rams are a championship-or-bust machine is telling “a shallow story.” (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Rams' flashy moves grounded in solid plan, says GM Les Snead

By Greg Beacham Feb. 10, 2022 06:55 PM EST