National Summit organizers say economic crisis makes leaders’ Detroit forum more importantDETROIT — The country’s economic troubles already were brewing when organizers announced in September that business and other leaders would gather here to craft a plan for keeping the U.S. competitive in manufacturing, energy, technology and environmental efforts. Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Jack Kemp, former football star, politician and tax crusader, dies; he was 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Lions hire Washburn, who previously worked for Ravens, as assistant offensive line coachALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have hired Jeremiah Washburn as assistant offensive line coach. Detroit Lions release DB Fisher, QB Henson and sign younger brother of Arizona’s BoldinALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have released defensive back Travis Fisher and quarterback Drew Henson and signed wide receiver Demir Boldin. NFL’s 1st 0-16 team starts rebuilding project by taking QB Matthew Stafford No. 1 in NFL draftALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions became the NFL’s first 0-16 team last season in large part because their defense was one of the worst in league history. NFL DRAFT: Lions choose Georgia QB Matthew Stafford overall No. 1 after winless seasonNEW YORK — One of the biggest rebuilding jobs in NFL history has its centerpiece. Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was drafted first overall Saturday by the Detroit Lions, the only team to ever go 0-16 in a season. NFL DRAFT: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford drafted first overall by DetroitNEW YORK — Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Overall No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford signs 6-year deal with LionsDETROIT — The Detroit Lions are counting on Matthew Stafford to end their decades-long search for a star quarterback. NFL DRAFT: For top draftees, losing might be constant companion for rest of 2008NEW YORK — If there are two things the likely top selections in the NFL draft have in common, they are winning and losing. Stafford’s agents say Lions and No. 1 pick Stafford agree on 6-year deal on eve of draftDETROIT — The Detroit Lions hope Matthew Stafford ends their decades-long search for a star quarterback. Person familiar with talks: Lions and No. 1 pick Stafford agree on 6-year deal on eve of draftDETROIT — Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions agreed on a six-year deal Friday night, a person familiar with talks told The Associated Press. |
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