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Lions hopeful of deal for CIS lineman Fabien

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Kirby Fabien wasn’t a priority signing after the NFL draft on the weekend and as a result the Lions have again reached out to one of their 2012 draft picks in an effort to sign him for training camp No … Continue reading
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Uproar: Chance to say thanks to Superman

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This won’t be the scene at the Orange Helmet Awards ceremony tonight, but it will be soon enough with Geroy Simon There is synergy and symmetry connected with what the Lions do for amateur football, which is best on display … Continue reading
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Lulay sits out mini-camp finale

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That’s Travis Lulay with the group of players on the right at practice Thursday, not with the receivers working out on the left. The first minicamp by the B.C. Lions will result in some second thoughts if the injuries that … Continue reading
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The return of the Lions, well, a few of them anyway

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They’re back: Though the numbers were down the Lions were out at work at Surrey for the first time this season Tuesday (PNG) You don’t really have a practice when Rich Stubler and Carl Hairston are watching with the rest … Continue reading
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Uproar: Spring football arrives for Lions

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Things are looking up for Mike Benevides, who gets to coach six weeks early this season (PNG) It’s probably natural that if you tell a football coach he can stop reviewing tape and actually conduct a few practice sessions six … Continue reading
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Uproar: Understanding Khalif tough, but doable

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Khalif Mitchell had his share of fans at practice during his days with the Lions but otherwise developed an entirely different reputation elsewhere around the CFL (PNG) Mike Benevides said a great point was made when the conversation swung around … Continue reading
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Lions in no position to drop OLs, extend Kabongo

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Few CFL players ever look down on Patrick Kabongo There is a truism in football that if you are as large as Patrick Kabongo you’ll find work and it was proven yet again Thursday when the Lions signed the super-sized … Continue reading
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Lions trade Khalif Mitchell to Argonauts

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The Lions won’t be monitoring the tweets of Khalif Mitchell any longer after trading him to the Toronto Argonauts Tuesday (PNG) Wally Buono was determined not to make all his planned changes to the starting defence of the B.C. Lions … Continue reading
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Uproar: CFL taking prudent course with TSN cash

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That’s Marco Iannuzzi of the Lions (far left) in off-season mode, moderating a forum on homophobia in sports in Burnaby (see item below) You won the lottery. You’ve had the big vacation and paid off the in-law’s mortgage. There’s still … Continue reading
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Reddick joins ranks of veteran cuts by Lions

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The fit wasn’t right for the Lions anymore with Anthony Reddick, who was released by the CFL team Tuesday. There’s never just one reason for releasing a veteran starter, as the Lions did Tuesday with Anthony Reddick. It wasn’t because … Continue reading
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