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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice in Irvine, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Stafford, fans creating more spirited training camp for Rams

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 31, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions offensive guard Frank Ragnow (77), quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Go Deep! QB Jared Goff taking charge in Lions camp

By Jeremy Reisman Jul. 31, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

Stafford feels invigorated as he reports to 1st Rams' camp

By Joe Reedy Jul. 25, 2021 10:06 PM EDT
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford has had four months to acclimate himself to the Los Angeles Rams, but the fresh start he has after 12 seasons...

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11...

Stafford leads Rams into chase for hometown Super Bowl berth

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:07 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Irvine, California LAST YEAR: Coach Sean McVay got his fourth consecutive winning...

FILE - In this May 27, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Cam Akers warms up during NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Akers is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles tendon in an offseason training session. The Rams confirmed the injury Tuesday, July 20, 2021, one week before veterans report to training camp. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Rams RB Cam Akers tears Achilles tendon, out indefinitely

By Greg Beacham Jul. 20, 2021 11:50 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, right, talks to wide receiver DeSean Jackson during the NFL football team's camp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McVay in better mood, says he's better coach with Stafford

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit. Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery is not an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Stafford's thumb fine, outlook bright in 1st Rams offseason

By Greg Beacham May. 24, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, points to an image of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, on the display on stage at the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

By Larry Lage May. 01, 2021 08:38 PM EDT

Rams add a little speed with diminutive Louisville WR Atwell

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2021 09:26 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tutu Atwell knows he could be the smallest player on every NFL field he touches with the Los Angeles Rams. The maybe-5...

Rams GM Snead's positive COVID test forces draft adjustment

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2021 12:48 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead will conduct the draft weekend from his home after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday...

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, Oregon's Penei Sewell poses with Outland Trophy for being the nation's best interior lineman, in Atlanta. Sewell is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Lions take Oregon OT Penei Sewell at No. 7 in NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 29, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 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....

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Evanston, Ill., in this Tuesday, March 9, 2021, file photo. Slater is as possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Mock Draft: As usual, it's all about the quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. With Jacksonville set to pick Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 pick and Zach Wilson appearing to be the favorite to go second to the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers will have their choice of Fields, North Dakota State's Trey Lance and Alabama's Mac Jones to be the eventual successor to Jimmy Garoppolo. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
GM Brad Holmes has 1st shot to help Lions improve via draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 23, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff talks with coach Sean McVay on the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones after being top five picks changed addresses this offseason in staggering succession. Matthew Stafford and Goff switched teams in a swap of former No. 1 overall picks. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Rams must go deep in draft with no 1st-round pick yet again

By Greg Beacham Apr. 23, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title...

Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets will get back on the rookie quarterback roller coaster three years after trading up to take Darnold with the third pick. With New York holding the second selection in a quarterback-heavy draft, general manager Joe Douglas dealt Darnold to Carolina and now has his eyes on another potential franchise QB. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
NFL teams drafting, changing QBs at dizzying pace

By Josh Dubow Apr. 16, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and will be charged $19 million in dead money to their cap for the deal. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Stafford, Goff welcome fresh starts after blockbuster trade

By Greg Beacham Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT