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07/30/2010 07:22 PM
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Lions, first-round pick Jahvid Best agree to 5-year contract
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 The Lions have signed running back Jahvid Best, the second of their first round draft picks (No. 30 overall), to a five-year contract. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.
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07/30/2010 08:12 PM
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Lions president Tom Lewand suspended 30 days, fined $100K by NFL
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 Lewand has been notified of the suspension and fine for violating the NFLs Personal Conduct Policy following his OWI (operating a vehicle while impaired) conviction.
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07/30/2010 07:32 PM
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Lynn Henning: Lions will be worth watching
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 This should be the most intriguing season of Lions football since the days of Barry Sanders, all because there are three difference-making players now on a team creeping toward contention: Matthew Stafford, a quarterback who is going to be one of the NFLs top guns; and the two new kids: Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best, at least after theyve signed.
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07/30/2010 07:32 PM
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Lions fans should keep eye on secondary, linebacker battles
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 If you were to rank them on our team, I think that linebacker and secondary -- if I was coming to watch practice -- Id be watching the competition at those spots, coach Jim Schwartz said.
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07/30/2010 10:52 AM
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Ex-Wolverine Brandon Graham signs with Eagles
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 Graham was the teams last remaining unsigned draft pick. The deal was announced late Thursday night. The Eagles hold their first practice on Friday afternoon.
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07/30/2010 07:17 PM
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Schwartz: Best closer to deal with Lions
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 The biggest question mark remaining for the Lions on the eve of training camp is the status of first-round picks Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best.
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07/30/2010 01:07 AM
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T.O. late, but finally gets to Bengals camp
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 The Bengals newest receiver missed an overnight flight that would have brought him to town early Thursday, allowing for a proper introduction. Instead, he got a later flight.
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07/29/2010 10:52 PM
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Lions coach waiting patiently for first-round picks to sign
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 The front office continues to negotiate contracts for first-round selections Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best. Only five of the 32 first-round picks came to terms as of Thursday afternoon.
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07/29/2010 10:52 PM
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Lions still mulling players to put on PUP list
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 Lions coach Jim Schwartz said the team hasnt made any final decisions on which players might begin training camp this weekend on the active/physically unable-to-perform list.
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07/29/2010 10:52 PM
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Fans guide to Lions training camp
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 Tickets are not required for any of the open training camp practices, but the training camp facility can accommodate approximately 700 fans only, so access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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07/29/2010 01:12 AM
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John Niyo: Bengals bring the T.O. show to Cincinnati
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 Get your popcorn ready. Win or lose, theres no way this wont be good theater, with Terrell Owens joining the circus in Cincinnati when he officially signs a one-year contract with the Bengals today.
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07/29/2010 08:17 PM
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Former Spartan Flozell Adams reach terms with Steelers
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 The 6-foot-7, 340-pound Adams played 12 seasons with Dallas, but was cut last spring before receiving a $2.5 million roster bonus. He worked out with the Steelers last month.
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07/28/2010 05:22 PM
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Watch the Lions celebrate their Super Bowl victory ... in Madden 11
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 EA Sports Madden NFL 11 features a make-believe celebration of the Lions winning Super Bowl XLV, defeating the Colts. A voiceover by Gus Johnson proclaims, From hapless to hopeless -- to now, finally, unbeatable.
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07/28/2010 05:22 PM
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Bob Wojnowski: Lions, Tigers fighting the odds of bringing title to Detroit
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 The Tigers are trying to beat the odds. The Lions are trying to stop defying the odds. The Tigers have a chance, sure, partly because owner Mike Ilitch spends money. The Lions dont really have a chance, yet.
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07/28/2010 01:00 AM
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Mike Martz brings high-flying offense to the Bears
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 They will be making final preparations on campus at Olivet Nazarene University this week for the arrival of the Chicago Bears on Thursday, but no trapeze will be hung.
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07/27/2010 10:37 PM
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Some Lions positions are up for grabs
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 Expect to see several players vying for playing time -- and several starting spots up for grabs. #8195;With that in mind, heres a look at some of the intriguing battles to watch.
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07/27/2010 11:57 PM
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Dez Bryant surprised his refusal to carry Ex-Lions pads causes fuss
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 Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys first-round pick, insists he was unaware of the rookie ritual of carrying a veterans shoulder pads after practice and says he would have done things differently.
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07/27/2010 10:42 AM
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ESPN finds stadium vendor violations in Metro Detroit, U.S.
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 Most of the food vendors at Metro Detroits four major sports stadiums have been cited for critical safety violations -- including reports of roaches, employees not washing hands and food left at unsafe temperatures -- over the past year, according to a report by national sports cable network ESPN.
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07/27/2010 10:32 PM
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John Niyo: Lions, top picks in waiting game
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 Its not your money. Its just your patience. But if youve waited this long for the Lions to land a defensive star with this much promise, whats a few more days, if thats what it takes?
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07/27/2010 01:00 AM
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These fantasy stars are the real deal
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 In just a matter of weeks, fantasy players will scurry to their local watering hole, computer room or basement to conduct their draft and begin the dream of fantasy glory. Heres a look at the top five players at each position:
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07/27/2010 09:27 PM
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Hard-hitting former Raider Jack Tatum dies at 61
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Columbus, Ohio -- He was called the Assassin.
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07/26/2010 11:52 PM
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Ex-Lion Roy Williams: Rookies refusal to carry pads not a big deal
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 Williams cant even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads. The former Lion, joked after Mondays practice he was mad at him too, a day after rookie receiver Dez Bryant refused to carry Williams pads.
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07/26/2010 01:00 AM
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Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant wont carry Roy Williams pads
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 When Williams handed his pads to Bryant on Sunday after the teams first camp session in pads, the rookie who was the Cowboys first-round draft pick last April didnt carry them.
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07/26/2010 01:00 AM
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Rams reportedly pursuing WR Terrell Owens
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 So are the Rams really interested in controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens? Whos his agent? Drew Rosenhaus? GM Billy Devaney said. Then my answer is, Next question.#8194;
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07/24/2010 01:00 AM
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Bob Wojnowski: Lions itching to show theyre better than, say, 5-11
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 The Lions are more interesting and potentially capable than theyve been. They actually have legitimate NFL talent at several positions, and players and management are cautiously encouraged. But thats not saying a lot.
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