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Photo Makes Fabien Officially A Giant

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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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Lions land 2014 Grey Cup game

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Senator David Braley is a happy man again after landing the Grey Cup game and festival for the third time in four years as a CFL owner.     Sen. David Braley could be ready to reap the benefits of three Grey Cups in four years with the expect... Continue reading
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Lions play Stamps four times in ’13

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Geroy Simon can expect lots of media (and fan) attention on Friday, Oct. 4, when he’s scheduled to make his first appearance at BC Place as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 2013 CFL schedule was released on Tuesday, drawing more th... Continue reading
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Yantz named Wally Buono Award winner

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Wally Buono Award winner Jordan Yantz of the Vancouver Island Raiders was an invitee to the B.C. Lions’ 2012 training camp. Vancouver Island Raiders quarterback Jordan Yantz — an invitee to the B.C. Lions’ 2012 training camp — h... Continue reading
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Johnstown, Pa. declares its love for Geroy Simon

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This just doesn’t seem right: Superman (Geroy Simon) striking a simulated TD pose in the guise of the Saskatchewan Roughriders   The comic books will tell you that Superman came from the planet Krypton. But the Canadian Football League knows... Continue reading
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Lions seek out, sign Mr. Hyde

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Defensive end Marcus Hyde announced his signing with the B.C. Lions on Twitter: “IT’S OFFICIAL BABY!” “IT’S OFFICIAL BABY! Just signed my contract with the BC Lions of the CFL!” So did defensive end Marcus Hyde tweet on Thursday... Continue reading
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Buono boosts memorial fund by $5,000

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Dylan Reichelt was the son of long-time Lions medical therapist Bill Reichelt.   A Lions news release announced that GM Wally Buono has made a personal donation of $5,000 to the Dylan Reichelt  Memorial Fund Society, which was established in 2011 sho... Continue reading
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CFL’s 2013 schedule still work in progress

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B.C. Lions fans will have to wait a while yet before they know when Cauchy Muamba will be coming to town again. Last year’s starting safety signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week after declaring for free agency.     One would t... Continue reading
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Yurichuk departure lost in free agent frenzy

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Linebacker James Yurichuk signed with Toronto Argonauts as a free agent following four seasons with the B.C. Lions   In the 10 years of drafting between 2003 — when the Lions took Paris Jackson with their first pick — and 2012 — ... Continue reading
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It was time for Geroy Simon to move on

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In one dramatic day, the face of the B.C. Lions has been swept away. Geroy Simon, the Lion in the winter of his career, has been traded to the Saskatchewan Rougriders for import wide receiver Justin Harper, 10 years Simon’s junior, and a pick in the ... Continue reading
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