Inside Slant

May 16, 2008, 10:49 AM

Cincinnati Bengals

USA Today

Ruvell Martin believes Aaron Rodgers will do 'just fine'

May 16, 2008, 9:25 AM

Believe me, I suffer little disappointment over the news that Brett Favre is retiring from the NFL.

The Saginaw News

Fans vote ex-Lion Barry Sanders top athlete who retired too early

May 16, 2008, 2:18 AM

USA Today posted a poll this week asking readers "Who do you wish would have stayed around longer?" As of 3 p.m. Thursday, former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders led the field with 53% of the vote. Read about the top five candidates below:

Detroit Free Press

North's top male athletes: Nos. 2-10

May 15, 2008, 10:21 PM

No. 2: Randy Ayers (1974) ' All-Ohio and United Press International basketball Player of the Year as a senior in 1974, and twice named Western Ohio League Player of the Year. Played four years at Miami University and graduated in 1978. Was named second-team All-Mid-American Conference as a senior, and was selected to Miami's Hall of Fame.

Springfield News-Sun

London earns UA undergraduate degree

May 15, 2008, 4:05 PM

Former University of Alabama linebacker Antonio London graduated Saturday with his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies through UA's External Degree Program.

The Shelby County Reporter

Guys need some gene therapy

May 15, 2008, 1:59 AM

No guy on the face of the earth would retire from sports, take his ball and go home to change diapers.

Denver Post

Danna enjoys coaching with Falcons

May 14, 2008, 3:38 PM

    FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As the Atlanta Falcons' rookies go through the rigors of mini-camp this weekend, a rookie NFL coach from Midland is watching, observing and instructing them.

Midland Daily News

Detroit Lion a hit in Howell ' McHugh speaks about negatives of alcohol, tobacco and drugs

May 13, 2008, 4:06 AM

HOWELL ' Some kids scrambled to find scraps of paper, others took off one of their shoes, or some simply had Detroit Lions player Sean McHugh sign their shirts.

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus

Photo gallery: The best of Charles Rogers

May 13, 2008, 2:32 AM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers listens to a reporter's question after working out Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Allen Park, Mich. Rogers returned to the active roster Monday following his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy.

Detroit Free Press

Bethel TE Reed to sign with Detroit Lions

May 9, 2008, 5:26 AM

It's not official yet, but former Bethel tight end Buck Reed will get his shot to earn a spot on the roster of the NFL's Detroit Lions.

The Jackson Sun