Kid Rock feeling optimistic about Detroit football (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Kid Rock will be celebrating the kickoff of the National Football League season with a concert at Lambeau Field, but his thoughts are with his hometown Detroit Lions.
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Jim Schwartz does not believe in weather (Yahoo! Sports)

At least, he doesn’t believe it’s a factor when preparing for a football game. Schwartz’s Detroit Lions head to Tampa on Sunday to play the Bucs, where it’s scheduled to be 90 degrees with scattered thunderstorms. And because it’s in … Continue reading →
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Oh, Brother: Patriots sign another Gronkowski (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have signed former Denver tight end Dan Gronkowski, the brother of current Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
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Fan take: 2011 NFL week 1 picks (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Will the return of meaningful NFL games match the excitement of college football’s first weekend? Probably not, but it’s still great to have pro football back on our TVs. The lockout and the fewer amount of team practices resulting from the work stoppage brought us quite a…
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Bengals release QB LeFevour, add Robinson (PA SportsTicker)

The Bengals released quarterback Dan LeFevour from their practice squad on Tuesday and replaced him with quarterback Zac Robinson, who was New England’s seventh-round pick last year.
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Fan Reaction: Lions’ undefeated preseason nothing like 2008 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The consensus among football fans is that the preseason doesn’t mean a whole lot, but Detroit Lions fans are a bit different. Some of them still wear shirts that read “2008 Preseason Champions,” a year during which they went 4-0 in the exhibition season only to, of…
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Expectations growing for improved Lions (AP)

The last eight times the Detroit Lions have taken the field, they’ve won. Sure, four of those games were exhibitions, and the other four were at the end of last season after Detroit dropped well out of contention, but for a team hoping to rebound from a decade of futility, every sign of progress is [...]

Lions cut Brown and Morris, claim Williams (AP)

The Detroit Lions have released running back Aaron Brown and center Chris Morris and claimed running back Keiland Williams off waivers. The team announced the cuts of Brown and Morris on Sunday, and Williams’ agent confirmed that he was claimed by Detroit. Williams rushed for 261 yards on 65 carries with the Washington Redskins last [...]

NFP Sunday Blitz (The National Football Post)

So I’m talking to a front office guy awhile back. We get on the topic of Aaron Rodgers.
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Panthers pick Cam Newton as starter for opener (PA SportsTicker)

By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer
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Detroit revitalized by Big Three: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Let’s face it, fellow Detroit Lions’ fans. If there’s one thing we know, it’s the feeling of empathy. We have struggled, for years, to rationalize every loss. We sat idly by as Matt Millen ran the team into the ground.
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Some Lions down to their last chance to make team (AP)

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says a handful of jobs are open entering the team’s preseason finale. Veteran Nick Harris and undrafted rookie Ryan Donahue will both get one last shot to impress the Lions on Thursday night at Buffalo. Receiver Derrick Williams, a third-round pick in 2009, would like to hang onto his job [...]

Bills gearing up for last pre-season game (The Canadian Press)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Buffalo coach Chan Gailey might be pleased about the Bills’ promising preseason performance last weekend, but he’s not going overboard.
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Bills’ Felton Huggins out with concussion (The Canadian Press)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Buffalo Bills receiver Felton Huggins is out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion.
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Rayner latest to join Cowboys’ kicking competition (PA SportsTicker)

Dave Rayner has joined the congested kicking competition with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Detroit Lions release fullback Jerome Felton (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions released fullback Jerome Felton on Tuesday.
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Schwartz’s gesture at press conference shows the effect Kowalski had on Lions (Yahoo! Sports)

It was the best — and perhaps only — way to handle a very emotionally difficult situation. When Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz started his Monday post-practice press conference, he requested that the first question go unasked, and a … Continue reading →
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Suh shrugs off talk of playing dirty (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Ndamukong Suh is answering questions again about his style of play. The Detroit Lions defensive end hasn’t been asked by the one person who concerns him.
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And now Ndamukong Suh is trying to punch people (Yahoo! Sports)

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is having a really great preseason, and maybe a really bad preseason at the same time. It seems like opposing guards and centers serve only to make him angry before he gets to the … Continue reading →
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Longtime Lions reporter Tom Kowalski passes (The National Football Post)

Longtime Detroit Lions beat reporter Tom Kowalski, a man who connected with fans of the team on many different…
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Pats return to correct problems after Lions rout (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With an early morning arrival from Detroit and Tropical Storm Irene causing power outages at Gillette Stadium, Patriots coach Bill Belichick cancelled his usual day-after-game conference call.
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Lions impressive in preseason rout of New England (AP)

When the Detroit Lions started training camp with high hopes, they envisioned games like this. Detroit overwhelmed Tom Brady with an aggressive pass rush and raced out to a comfortable lead behind a terrific performance by Matthew Stafford in a 34-10 win over the New England Patriots on Saturday night.
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Turns out Patriots may need Haynesworth (Yahoo! Sports)

New England’s holes on the defensive line were all too apparent in a preseason loss that was full of problems.
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Welker says he’s OK after neck injury (The National Football Post)

It was not a very memorable night for the New England Patriots on Saturday night, even if it was just…
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Stafford looks sharp in Lions’ win over Pats (The Canadian Press)

DETROIT – Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions were so impressive they lamented wasting some chances to score more.
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Stafford looks sharp in Lions’ 34-10 win over Pats (The Canadian Press)

DETROIT – Matthew Stafford was sharp and Tom Brady struggled.
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Brady-Suh highlights Pats-Lions pre-season matchup (The Canadian Press)

DETROIT – Tom Brady wants to get hit.
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Brady-Suh highlights Pats-Lions preseason matchup (AP)

Tom Brady says part of the preseason is getting sacked. It helps the Patriots quarterback get used to the hits. Ndamukong Suh (ehn-DAHM’-uh-kehn soo) might make Brady wish he didn’t say that when New England travels to play the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. Suh was fined for slamming Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton to the [...]

Young thankful he can make his NFL debut (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Titus Young’s wait to make his NFL debut is almost over.
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Lions WR Young thankful he can make his NFL debut (AP)

Titus Young’s wait to make his NFL debut is almost over. The Detroit Lions rookie receiver was cleared to practice this week after an injured left groin slowed him down and he passed the tests, putting him in a position to play Saturday night against New England. “I’m definitely excited,” Young said.
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WR Price hopes to help in 2nd year with Patriots (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Taylor Price is entering just his second NFL season. Deion Branch is starting his 10th. The goal for both New England Patriots wide receivers is the same.
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Sports stars that have a second non-sport career (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

There are many sports stars that have a second career to fall back on. These second careers also give an athlete a chance to live out their other non-sport dreams. If an athlete has an injury, life crisis or just retiring, they have another career they can rely on, or passion they…
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Lions add to defence with new linebackers (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Gunther Cunningham didn’t mince words when asked what his linebackers could do this season that they couldn’t do a year ago.
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Brady’s tempo keeps defences on heels (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The play is barely over when Tom Brady hurries to the line for the next one. The defence scrambles to get in position.
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Deep Posts: Things not looking great for Chris Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)

• As an update on today’s meeting between the Titans and Chris Johnson … well, there’s no real progress. NFL Network’s Albert Breer tweeted this: About to leave Nashville. After Wednesday’s meeting, my understanding is Titans & Johnson still disagree … Continue reading →
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Young Buccaneers expect to be improved in 2011 (PA SportsTicker)

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Patriots’ Haynesworth returns to practice (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England’s Albert Haynesworth returned to practice Tuesday, one day after he pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault.
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Stafford, Suh and Co. ready to roll (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions haven’t been good since the turn of the century.
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Best misses 2nd practice with concussion (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best sat out a second straight practice because of a concussion and, on at least one play, Stefan Logan took advantage.
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Lions RB Best misses 2nd practice with concussion (AP)

Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best sat out a second straight practice because of a concussion and, on at least one play, Stefan Logan took advantage. The special teams star, backup receiver and occasionally used running back burst through a hole and outran the entire defense Monday, drawing a lot of hooting and hollering from [...]

Wilfork doesn’t want to be distraction to Pats (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork does a good job stopping the opponent and moving on to the next play. He’s taking the same approach toward questions about a booster’s claim he accepted improper benefits while in college at Miami.
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Supplemental draft preview (The National Football Post)

A breakdown of the Supplemental Draft’s top three prospects and where they could end up going on Monday.
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Lions WR Johnson not playing against Browns (AP)

Detroit’s top wide receiver Calvin Johnson is being kept out of the Lions’ exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns as a precaution because of a bruised shoulder. Johnson was not initially listed among Detroit’s inactives, but the team announced he would sit shortly before Friday’s opening kickoff.
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Browns’ Hillis sidelined for exhibition (AP)

Browns running back Peyton Hillis is not expected to play against Detroit because of a hamstring injury. Hillis tweaked his leg during practice Wednesday and the Browns announced before Friday’s exhibition he was one of the players unlikely to play. Hillis rushed for 1,177 yards last season, his first with Cleveland.
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Lions RB Harrison happy to have a chance back home (AP)

Jerome Harrison was just hanging on in the NFL in his fourth season when he finally got a shot to be a No. 1 running back for the Cleveland Browns. He made the most of the chance by running for 778 yards in seven starts during the 2009 season. Oh, and he piled up 286 [...]

Five NFL players fined for excessively rough hits (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

We all know that football can be a dangerous sport. Hard hits to the body, broken bones and sprains go hand in hand with football. There are times when the playing gets excessively rough, and players are fined or removed because of their illegal hits.
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Wednesday’s Sports in Brief (PA SportsTicker)

With investigators five months into checking allegations that a Ponzi scheme artist spent freely on University of Miami athletes, the NCAA president said that if the claims are confirmed they show the need for “fundamental change” in college sports.
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Lions QB Stafford reworked deal to clear cap space (AP)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says he was in favor of restructuring his contract to help the team clear cap space to sign other players. Stafford spoke in vague terms about his new deal Tuesday after details were reported by the Detroit Free Press and Crain’s Detroit Business. The Detroit Free Press reported Stafford and [...]

Safety Randy Phillips waived injured by Lions (AP)

Safety Randy Phillips has been waived injured by the Detroit Lions. The move was made Wednesday when the Lions also signed safety Aaron Francisco and released offensive lineman Jeff Maddux and cornerback Maurice Leggett from injured reserve. Phillips was one of the former Miami Hurricanes ex-booster Nevin Shapiro told Yahoo Sports he gave improper benefits [...]

Packers DE Mike Neal hurts left knee in practice (The Canadian Press)

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Packers defensive end Mike Neal injured his left knee during a non-contact drill early in Tuesday’s practice.
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