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Mitchell deal better with DB signing by Leos

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Next up for rookie free agent signings are Terrail Lambert (left) and Cord Parks (Lions) The thought that it takes time to assess the value of any trade might be altered a little as a result of one of the … Continue reading
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Lions change backup QB mix

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Rudy Carpenter lasted three mini-camp practice sessions with the Lions. If there was a notion that the first mini-camp session ever held by the Lions held no value because it did not include defensive or special teams players, it was … Continue reading
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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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Blue Bombers $758,307 in the red, point finger at costly delays for building new stadium

The Bombers were supposed to play in their new $200-million facility at the University of Manitoba campus last year, but weather delays hindered construction Continue reading
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Commentary on Eskimos mini-camp: What we missed

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Chris O'Leary
It was a golden opportunity in the Sunshine State. And we’ve all been left in the dark. A league source has confirmed that the Edmonton Eskimos held a mini-camp last week in Florida. Mike Reilly and Matt Nichols were there … 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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Eskimos release three; CFL announces final draft rankings

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Chris O'Leary
With training camp a month and a half away, the Edmonton Eskimos trimmed their roster down on Thursday. The Eskimos released three players, in defensive back Ronnie Prude and a pair of receivers, in Terriun Crump and Marcus Rivers. Prude … 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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