Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn't practice Wednesday because of injured right kneeOctober 7th, 2009 Lions QB Stafford misses practice with knee injuryALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee.
Lions add S Marvin White off waivers from Cowboys, sign LB Zach Follett off practice squadOctober 7th, 2009 Lions add S Marvin White off waivers from CowboysALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad.
Redskins high-priced DT Albert Haynesworth injured after sacking Lions QB Matthew StaffordSeptember 30th, 2009 Redskins' Haynesworth injured against LionsDETROIT — Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was carted off the field Sunday against the Detroit Lions after his sack led to an injury. Haynesworth kept weight off his right leg when he was helped up off the turf and his head was covered with a towel as he was taken toward the locker room midway through the second quarter.
Redskins high-priced DT Albert Haynesworth returns in 2nd half vs. Lions after injuring hipSeptember 30th, 2009 Redskins' Haynesworth (hip) returns against LionsDETROIT — Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth returned to play Sunday in the second half against the Detroit Lions after being carted off the field with a hip injury. Haynesworth kept weight off his right leg when he was helped up off the turf and his head was covered with a towel as he was taken toward the locker room midway through the second quarter.
Lions RB Smith walks off field in 3rd quarter against Redskins with right shoulder injurySeptember 30th, 2009 Lions' Smith (shoulder) leaves field vs. RedskinsDETROIT — Lions running back Kevin Smith injured his right shoulder and walked off the field in the third quarter Sunday against the Washington Redskins.
Redskins high-priced DT Albert Haynesworth injured hip after sacking Lions QB Matthew StaffordSeptember 30th, 2009 Redskins' Haynesworth injured hip against LionsDETROIT — Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was carted off the field Sunday with a hip injury against the Detroit Lions after his sack led to the injury. Haynesworth kept weight off his right leg when he was helped up off the turf and his head was covered with a towel as he was taken toward the locker room midway through the second quarter.
'Gun for hire' Flintoff always welcome in England dressing room: PriorSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that Andrew Flintoff's decision to adopt a new globetrotting freelance cricket career would not affect his popularity in the England dressing room. Putting aside all speculations regarding Freddie being shunned by his teammates for 'gun for hire' decision, Prior said the players won't have any problems if a 'fit and firing' Flintoff is selected for the England ODI or T20 teams.
Man U's latest treble has sent their season into overdrive: FletcherSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has said that his club's latest treble has sent their season into overdrive. The international break has been followed by victory at Tottenham, a European triumph at Besiktas and the incredible 4-3 derby defeat of Manchester City - all in eight days.
Sober Flintoff savoured Ashes glory with a tear and Red Bull cansAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff stunned England fans when he emerged from boozy celebrations sober, and said how the emotion of the day moved him to tears. Flintoff clutched cans of Red Bull as he modestly denied he was one of the all-time greats.
England's pre-match gee-up track was sung by an Aussie at AshesAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit cricketer Jimmy Anderson has revealed that the gee-up song that had been sung at the Ashes, where England won, had been sung by an Australian. 'Time For Heroes' by Juliet The Sun is a song frequently played in the home side's dressing room.
Detroit Lions sign rookie safety Louis Delmas to 4-year contractJuly 31st, 2009 Lions sign rookie DB Delmas to 4-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract.
'To leave a winning dressing room is heartbreaking,' says devastated KPJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Having undergone an Achilles heel surgery here on Wednesday, England's best batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he is heartbroken about being ruled out of the rest of The Ashes series. KP will not play for at least six weeks, and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to recall Ian Bell for the Npower Third Test against Australia to be played from July 30 at his home ground Edgbaston.
Ashes' rivals will be happy to drink with FlintoffJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has found one place where he can still sneak a pint ahead of the Ashes series. The new found place is Australian dressing room, where he is welcomed by Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke, among several others.
'Get past it' _ Lions hope to flip the script in 2009 after become 1st NFL team to go 0-16June 24th, 2009 Lions' Sims: "We're switching our swagger around"ALLEN PARK, Mich. — New coach.
Lions sign former Redskins OT Jon Jansen after he passes physicalJune 2nd, 2009 Lions sign OT Jon JansenALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Jon Jansen.