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Report: Lions' Kitna headed to IR unless traded

Oct. 14, 2008
Quarterback Jon Kitna might have a back injury that is more serious than expected, and if he isn't traded by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, the Detroit Lions plan to put him on injured reserve, according to The Oakland (Mich.) Press.
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DETROIT, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The quarterback-needy Detroit Lions have signed free agent Daunte Culpepper to a two-year deal, ESPN reported late Saturday.

NFL: Minnesota 12, Detroit 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Ryan Longwell's 26-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining Sunday boosted the Minnesota Vikings to a 12-10 win over the Detroit Lions.

Rodgers expected to start Sunday

GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday quarterback Aaron Rodgers would likely start Sunday despite missing a third straight day of practice.

NFL: Atlanta 34, Detroit 21

ATLANTA, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Atlanta's Michael Turner ran for 220 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, leading the Falcons past the Detroit Lions 34-21.

NFL: Detroit 27, Cincinnati 10

CINCINNATI, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Quarterback Drew Stanton passed for one touchdown and ran for another Sunday, helping the Detroit Lions beat Cincinnati 27-10 in an NFL pre-season game.

NFL: Minnesota 42, Detroit 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Rookie Adrian Peterson ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, helping the Minnesota Vikings win their third straight game, 42-10 over Detroit.

NFL: Detroit 16, Chicago 7

CHICAGO, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Kevin Jones ran for 105 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries for Detroit as the Lions beat the Chicago Bears 16-7 Sunday.

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.

NFL: Washington 34, Detroit 3

LANDOVER, Md., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Jason Campbell passed for two touchdowns and 248 yards Sunday as Washington trounced the Detroit Lions, 34-3.

NFL: Detroit 20, Minnesota 17

DETROIT, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A 37-yard field goal in overtime by Jason Hanson Sunday gave the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL: Minnesota 30, Detroit 20

DETROIT, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Artose Pinner ran for three touchdowns Sunday afternoon to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions, 30-20.

Lions DE Hall out for the season

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Veteran Detroit Lions defensive end James Hall has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury ending his season. Hall, a 7-year pro, had 24 tackles and five sacks over seven games this season. He did not play in last week's game.

Falcons safety Mathis on injured reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday safety Kevin Mathis will be placed on the NFL's injured reserve list after suffering a neck injury.

NFL: Chicago 34, Detroit 7

CHICAGO, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Rex Grossman completed 20-of-27 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns to the lead the Chicago Bears to a convincing 34-7 victory over the Detroit Lions. Bears' wide receiver Bernard Berrian grabbed five passes for 89 years as the Bears improved to 2-0
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler