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From CFL tryout to NFL for Lions hopeful

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Justin Veltung is another reminder that there’s often not a great talent discrepancy between the CFL and NFL, or at least in how the two leagues find players (AP) The Lions’ recent tryout camp in Seattle provided a little postscript … Continue reading
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Backup buildup: Lions sign Joey Elliott

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Joey Elliott had his share of bad games during his stay with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers but did show occasional flashes. The Lions hope he can do the same now that he’s signed to become a backup QB candidate to … Continue reading
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Allen, Matthews at home on Lions’ Wall

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Two true past greats are being honoured by the Lions this season, Damon Allen (left) and Don Matthews (Lions) The process of honouring past greats is subjective at best, and one reaction was obvious when the Lions announced Wednesday that … Continue reading
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Argonauts’ prospect Natey Adjei powers through pressure

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Andrew Robichaud
Natey Adjei knows quite a bit about heavy lifting Continue reading
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New Lions logo instant resume material

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Rick Alsop of Coquitlam and his winning logo design (PNG-Jason Payne) A graphic designer puts out his work and hopes it will gain acceptance depending on his client. Work in the same profession and submit a logo for a pro … Continue reading
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Receiver Manny Arceneaux reportedly close to CFL return

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Craig Ellingson
Receiver Manny Arceneaux is reportedly close to signing with one of three CFL teams — the B.C. Lions, the Toronto Argonauts or the Edmonton Eskimos — after the New York Jets waived him earlier this month then re-signed him to … Continue reading
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Blue Bombers plan to open new Winnipeg stadium in style

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Canadian Press
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off the opening of their new stadium with an Olympic-style run Continue reading
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Adding receiving help not so simple for Lions

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Remember this catch by Emmanuel Arceneaux in the waning moments of the Lions’ 2010 playoff loss to Saskatchewan, which to this point was the last game for the receiver of note since his two seasons of NFL exile? Looks as … Continue reading
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Photo Makes Fabien Officially A Giant

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Mike Beamish
B.C. Lions draft pick Kirby Fabien at New York Giants rookie mini-camp at Timex Performance Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants are giants on social media, reflecting the personality of irascible, approachable Pat Hanlon, the team’s v... Continue reading
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Ticketing, ex-WR highlights on Lions call

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Even before he was waived by the New York Jets Tuesday, former Lions WR Emmanuel Arceneaux was on the phone with GM Wally Buono. An erosion of their fan base did not go unnoticed by the B.C. Lions, who rolled … Continue reading
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