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Lions are winning playoff games and changing perceptions of what they can accomplish

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DETROIT — There’s an oft-shared experience among those who’ve played for the Detroit Lions. A rite of passage, really. You’re told you won’t win anything. That this franchise is known for losing. Players know it all too well and have heard it all too often. “‘Oh, you guys are no good. You guys aren’t gonna …

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Why Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham City – 15 games into ‘long-term project’

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When Wayne Rooney was told his time as Birmingham City manager was up after just 15 games, he was shocked. Having signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, the former England striker was under the impression he had joined a long-term project. Rooney had enjoyed an open dialogue with the club hierarchy — including chief executive Garry Cook …