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DETROIT -- Eric Ebron had a go-ahead, 1-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Lions went on to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-19 Sunday.Ebrons first carry of his career, a handoff as he went from left to right after lining up as an off-the-line tight end, was set up by his career-long, 61-yard catch.The Lions (6-4) have won five of six despite trailing in the fourth quarter of every game. For a change, Matthew Stafford didnt have to lead a game-winning drive in the final minutes.Jacksonville (2-8) has lost five straight.The Jaguars had a chance to force Detroit to punt, or to go for it on a fourth-and-3 from their 46. Nose tackle SenDerrick Marks, though, was penalized for encroachment on a play in which Stafford probably didnt intend to have the ball snapped.Stafford converted a third-and-5 from the Jacksonville 36 with a 7-yard pass to Theo Riddick with 2:18 left that helped set up Matt Praters 43-yard field goal with 22 seconds left.Tavon Wilson sealed the victory with an interception with 2 seconds left.Coming off a bye, the Lions were very rusty on offense.They had more punts (five) than rushing yards (two) and just 18 yards passing late in the first half, but led 6-3 because Andre Roberts returned a punt 55 yards early in the second quarter. They were also fortunate their defense scored, putting them ahead 16-9 early in the third when Rafael Bush returned an interception 39 yards for a TD.AVOIDING HISTORYThe Jaguars avoided having a dubious NFL record all by themselves, finally getting a takeaway. In fact, they recovered two fumbles against a team that had lost only one fumble all season.INJURY REPORTJaguars: RB T.J. Yeldon (ankle) and CB Aaron Colvin (concussion, chest) were among the Jacksonville players injured during the game.Lions: S Don Carey had a hamstring injury during the game, taking one of Detroits key special teams players off the field.UP NEXTJaguars: Jacksonville stays on the road to play the Buffalo Bills.Lions: Detroit hosts Minnesota in a possibly pivotal game in the NFC North race. 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The Red Sox announced their new deal with the 2008 AL MVP before Wednesday nights game against the Tampa Bay Rays. At a table set up in front of the teams dugout, general manager Ben Cherington, manager John Farrell and Pedroia talked about his contributions as a hitter and fielder but also as a leader in the clubhouse. "Hes the straw that stirs the drink," Farrell said. "He sets the tone for our workday. Theres a pretty strong sentiment that if you practice at full speed, youre going to become a better player." Pedroia had been scheduled to receive $10 million next season under his old deal, which also had an option for 15 at $11 million. The new deal starts next season and runs through 2021. "This place is the only place Ive known since I started playing professional baseball, and its my home," said Pedroia, who was selected by the Red Sox in the second round of the 2004 draft. "I cant wait to be here and put on that uniform every day. It means a lot to me to be with my teammates and represent the city in the right way." A 5-foot-8, 165-pound infielder who was the AL Rookie of the Year in 2007, when the Red Sox won their second World Series in four seasons, and MVP the next year, Pedroia has grown into his role as a team leader. Cherington said that was the reason the team agreed to the long-term deal -- reportedly with a full no-trade clause. "This contract does represent an exception for us, and as we told Dustin in spring training, hes absolutely the right person to make an exception for," Cherington said.dddddddddddd "It was the right thing to keep him here, hopefully for the rest of his career. I just know were happy hes here, and theres no one wed rather have as our second baseman." As Cherington was speaking, Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walked up and presented Pedroia with second base from the Fenway Park diamond. "This is for you, buddy," he said. Pedroia is batting .306 this season with 25 doubles, six home runs and 58 RBIs. In his seven-year career -- all with the Red Sox -- he has a .303 batting average and an on-base percentage of .371. Cherington said there had been no talk about making Pedroia captain, a role last held by catcher Jason Varitek before he retired in 2012. But thats only because Pedroia doesnt need to have a "C" on his uniform to show that hes a leader. Rays manager Joe Maddon called Pedroia "a guy that plays the game properly, shows up every night, will be there in the difficult moments, will set the right kind of example." "Hes not the tallest guy in the world, but hes like everyman when it comes to this game," Maddon said. "Hes the type of guy that fathers can watch the game with their kid and say, You can be Dustin Pedroia. Regardless of how big you are or not, just play with that type of verb intensity and enthusiasm. Its good for the Red Sox. Its going to make it that much more difficult for us as far as competition." The deal eliminates one uncertainty for a team that could see centre fielder Jacoby Ellsbury become a free agent after the season. Of the position players on the 2007 championship team, only Pedroia, Ellsbury and Ortiz remain. "Ive come up with some guys that left. Theres always that doubt," Pedroia said. "Always, in my heart, I felt like I would always play every game for the Red Sox. Just being here right now, this happening, its pretty special to me and my family." ' ' '