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Lions put winning streak on the line vs. CFL-best Alouettes
The BC Lions have overcome a shaky start and look to notch their sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.,It marks the first of two straight matchups between BC (6-5) and Montreal (9-2). The return engagement is Sept. 12 in Vancouver.,The East Division-leadin...
Lions expect Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph back after PUP stints
Lions safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will both return this season, general manager Brad Holmes said on Wednesday, but when exactly they suit up for a game is uncertain.,Joseph (knee) and Branch (Achilles) were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, meaning both wi...
Nathan Rourke, Lions chase 5th straight win vs. Redblacks
The BC Lions have reversed course from a disastrous start to the season.,The Ottawa Redblacks, in turn, have been stuck in neutral since the tail end of last season.,The red-hot Lions (5-5) will bid for their fifth consecutive victory on Sunday when they visit Canada's capital to face the winless Re...
Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale
Joshua Dobbs had an efficient outing, guiding the Detroit Lions to a 25-16 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason finale.,Dobbs completed 15 of 19 pass attempts for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Jacob Saylors also shined with 17 carries for 100 yards on the ground.,On the openin...
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is nursing a back injury in addition to his existing issue with his knee, head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday.,When Pacheco sprained his MCL earlier this month, Campbell said he expected him to be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener against the visiting...
Lions put 3-game winning streak on the line against Roughriders
A healthy Nathan Rourke makes the BC Lions a threat in any game.,But the emergence of running back Zander Horvath has helped make BC's offense one of the CFL's most balanced in recent weeks.,The Lions get a chance to show they might be playoff-worthy on Sunday when they host the Saskatchewan Roughri...
RSL, Orlando City both in search of brighter days amid playoff chase
Each side could use the three valuable points at stake on Saturday night when Real Salt Lake visit Orlando City in a battle of MLS playoff contenders.,Salt Lake (8-7-4, 28 points) sits in eighth place in the Western Conference, but tied on points with Colorado as it looks to move up into the top sev...
Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's availability for the team's season opener is in question, coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday.,Campbell said the team is being cautious after LaPorta recently suffered an injury following a hit to his hip.,"It flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated,"...
Reports: CB Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks
Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.,Arnold was arrested on June 24 and the Detroit Lions released him five days later following an incident last February near Tampa, Fla.,Pe...
Lions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs finalize deal reportedly worth up to $75.75M
When Jahmyr Gibbs took the practice field for the first time in training camp on Thursday morning, he likely knew how his work week was going to end.,With a huge payday.,The Lions confirmed Friday morning that they had agreed to a contract extension with Gibbs with a graphic posted to social media c...
Reports: Lions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs finalizing deal worth up to $75.75M
When Jahmyr Gibbs took the practice field for the first time in training camp on Thursday morning, he likely knew how his work week was going to end. ,Gibbs and the Lions agreed Thursday night on the parameters of a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with $51.5 million guaranteed and a tot...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs suits up, still idle as massive deal nears
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs dresses, stretches but still not practicing
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
Lions add veteran LB Devin White
The Detroit Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a free-agent contract on Saturday.,White, 28, ranked third in the league with 174 tackles last season, his first with the Las Vegas Raiders. He now joins a Detroit defense featuring linebacker Jack Campbell, who was second in the NFL with 17...
Orlando City showing signs of improvement ahead of Red Bulls clash
If both teams' form chart means anything, Saturday night's match between Orlando City and the New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J., might be high-scoring.,Orlando (6-9-2, 20 points) has allowed a whopping 44 goals in 17 matches for a minus-16 goal differential that presently has it on the outside of...
Lions coach: Terrion Arnold release 'unfortunate' but necessary
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that it was "unfortunate" but necessary when discussing the team's decision to release former cornerback Terrion Arnold last month.,Arnold, a 2024 first-round draft pick, was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping on June 24. H...
Lions starting S Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph to start camp on PUP list
The Detroit Lions will be without starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph when training camp begins, as they were placed on the physically unable to perform list on Sunday.,The Lions also placed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin -- signed as a free agent in March -- on the PUP list with an inj...
Lions DE Pat O'Connor retires from NFL
Detroit Lions defensive end Pat O'Connor announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.,OConnor, 32, appeared in eight games (three starts) for the Lions last season and made 10 tackles while playing 21% of defensive snaps (106) and 64% of special teams snaps (143).,Detroit selected O'Connor in ...
Reports: Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold clears waivers
Released last week by the Detroit Lions after he was arrested on eight felony charges last month, cornerback Terrion Arnold cleared waivers, multiple outlets reported on Monday.,Arnold was arrested on June 24 and is facing charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related to an incident in February ne...
Lions stay in Kelowna, still seeking first win vs. unbeaten Elks
In an odd early-season scenario, the unbeaten Edmonton Elks will visit the winless BC Lions in an alternate location on Saturday night.,The Elks (3-0) and Lions (0-3) clash in Kelowna, British Columbia, with the World Cup occupying BC Place in Vancouver. It's the second straight game at the Apple Bo...