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Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson back in lineup after injuring knee

Nov. 8, 2009
Dynamic wide receiver Calvin Johnson is in the Detroit Lions' starting lineup for the first time in almost a month.
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Lions say Johnson injury not serious

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Detroit Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that Lions receiver Calvin Johnson's knee injury was not "significant."

NFL: Houston 28, Detroit 21

HOUSTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Quarterback Matt Schaub threw two touchdown passes Sunday, helping the Houston Texans hold on for a 28-21 win over the Detroit Lions.

NFL: Detroit 23, Tampa Bay 16

DETROIT, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Calvin Johnson scored a 32-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Sunday as the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Buccaneers 23-16.

Ga. Tech's Johnson declares for NFL

ATLANTA, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson, winner of the award this year as the nation's top wide receiver, said he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Johnson made the announcement Monday at Georgia Tech. Last season, he was the Atlantic Coast Conf

Calvin Johnson named top wide receiver

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson has won the 2006 Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top wide receiver. Johnson made 59 catches for 899 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Vikings sign wide receiver Bethel Johnson

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran wide receiver Bethel Johnson Tuesday to a four-year contract. Johnson, drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by New England, has 30 receptions for 450 yards and four touchdowns during his four-year career.

COL FB: N.C. State 17, Georgia Tech 14

ATLANTA, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Brian Clark had four receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns Thursday night as N.C. State dumped No. 23 Georgia Tech, 17-14.

Ravens cut receiver Kevin Johnson

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens voided the final year of the contract of wide receiver Kevin Johnson.

Cardinals ink top draft choice

TEMPE, Ariz., July 30 (UPI) -- The Arizona Cardinals late Tuesday signed wide receiver Bryant Johnson, their first-round draft pick this year out of Penn State, to a four-year contract.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa