Catching up: Birkett leaves the Lions beat
waynefontes.com 6/30/2009 — Coming off of major surgery, I have to be honest with you. There were a few weeks where I wasn't paying much attention to the Lions. I was kinda busy, you know? But what did happen over the past few weeks in Lions-land? I plan on spending the next ...

Happy Canada Day For Team Canada
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 7/2/2009 — Since yesterday was Canada Day, I do want to give a shout out to any and all Canadians out there, to wish you all a Happy (albeit belated) Canada Day (what can I say, I was out celebrating instead of blogging). If you're like me and root for the home team, then make sure you bookmark Allison ...

The Lions Congregation: Late June Edition
churchofschwartz.com 6/27/2009 — Please note that all answers were received before the announced Gerald Alexander trade . If there are any questions, you’d like the Congregation to answer, email the Reverend ! 1. How does Marquand Manuel fit into the secondary picture? Steve, Detroit Lions Weblog : Assuming that ...

Marc Savard Snubbed by Canadian Olympic Committee
sportsofboston.com 7/3/2009 — After Hockey Canada announced its list of invitees to Team Canada Olympic Orientation Camp, Bruin Marc Savard was mentioned repeatedly. However, it’s not because he will be joining Stanley Cup champion Sidney Crosby or fellow Bruin Milan Lucic at the camp. It’s because he won’t. Savard, who ...

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 Group A: Canada 1-0 Jamaica
theflatbackfour.blogspot.com 7/4/2009 — Canada kicked off the biennial Gold Cup 2009 in California with a hard fought 1-0 win over the Reggae Boyz. Tactically, Canada played a great game and deserved the victory. Greg Sutton repaid Coach Hart's faith in him with a man of the match performance.  ...

Live Sports: Watch Live score Canada VS Jamaica Canada CONCACAF - Gold Cup (Group A) on 3 july 2009
sportmixx.blogspot.com 7/3/2009 — Live Sports: Watch Live score Canada VS Jamaica Canada CONCACAF - Gold Cup (Group A) on 3 july 2009

Remember when it was almost impossible to buy Detroit Lions season tickets for Ford Field?
waynefontes.com 7/1/2009 — Boy howdy, have things changed in 9 years... I had the following press release arrive in my email inbox today: LIONS OFFERING NEW FLEXIBLE SEASON TICKET PACKAGES Multiple options create greater value for Lions fans Allen Park, Mich.-- The Detroit ...

Canada facing many obstacles at CONCACAF Gold Cup
cbc.ca 7/1/2009 — Midfielder Julian de Guzman, middle, will be a key player for Canada at this month's CONCACAF Gold Cup. Midfielder Julian de Guzman, middle, will be a key player for Canada at this month's CONCACAF Gold Cup. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) LONG BEACH, ...

Canada and Hart look for new beginning at Gold Cup
theglobeandmail.com 7/5/2009 — With a new coach and a roster filled with young players, Canada's senior men's soccer team hopes to build a foundation for the future at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Interim coach Stephen Hart will guide Canada against Jamaica in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.

Detroit Pistons Signings Analysis
walterfootball.com 7/2/2009 — David Kay breaks down Detroit's signings of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. http://walterfootball.com/nba2009pistons.php

Five Big Question Marks Around the AFC East — Bleacher Report - NFL
After last years amazing turnaround by the Miami Dolphins, every team has made moves to try and get to the top of the AFC East. The Patriots have superbowl QB Tom Brady back from knee injury and are looking toward another run in the playoffs after ...

San Francisco 49ers: A Lot To Improve Upon? — Bleacher Report - NFL
I was looking at stats today, being the Monday-Morning-Quarterback that I am, trying to see just what our shortcomings were during the 2008 season.  As I poured through the numbers, one thing became apparent to me: The 49ers weren't very good in ...

Fla. judge asked to release Stallworth crash video — FOXSports.com News for NFL
A judge in Miami is being asked to publicly release surveillance video of the drunk-driving crash in which Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian. The family of victim Mario Reyes doesn't want the video ...

Fla. Judge Asked to Release Stallworth Crash Video — NYT > Pro Football
MIAMI (AP) -- A judge in Miami is being asked to publicly release surveillance video of the drunk-driving crash in which Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian.

Judge asked to release Stallworth crash video — FOXSports.com News for NFL
A judge in Miami is being asked to publicly release surveillance video of the drunk-driving crash in which Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian. The family of victim Mario Reyes doesn't want the video ...