2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an 11-5 record to miss the playoffs since Denver in 1985 and the first since the NFL expanded to six playoff teams per conference in 1990.

The Detroit Lions announce that they’ve released linebacker David Long and re-sign wide receiver/returner Maurice Alexander to the practice squad.

the Detroit Lions made two roster changes. They waived linebacker David Long was waived, re-signed wide receiver Maurice Alexander to the practice squad. These moves are a good sign that the Lions ...

The Detroit Lions made two roster moves on Tuesday. The team announced it released veteran linebacker David Long and re-signed wide receiver/kick returner Maurice Alexander to its practice squad.

The Detroit Lions made a number of moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, including activating Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve.

1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the ... 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. 1954 — Tony Trabert ...

1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists ... 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns ...

2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an 11-5 record to miss the playoffs since Denver in 1985 and the first since the NFL expanded to six playoff teams per conference in 1990.

The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship. Doak Walker’s extra point, following a 33-yard scoring pass, is the difference. 1959 — The Baltimore

The Detroit Lions pushed their record to 13-2 on the season with a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears, and there was an intentional stumble that added insult to victory.

The St. Louis Blues host the Nashville Predators after Dylan Holloway's hat trick against the Detroit Red Wings in the Blues' 4-0 win Holiday break comes up at opportune time for slumping Red ...

Hours after the Seahawks stunned Miami, the 49ers needed to rally to prevent visiting Detroit pull off the day's second playoff road win in a matchup of NFC division winners. Behind backup quarterback Gary Danielson, the Lions more than held there own as three Eddie Murray field goals and two fourth-quarter touchdown runs from Billy Sims gave them a 23-17 lead in the waning minutes of the game.