Lions’ Caldwell ponders flag replay
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The disputed call in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s playoff loss at Dallas was not subject to a replay review. Lions coach Jim Caldwell wonders if it’s time to change that.
With the Lions up 20-17 and in Dallas territory, referee Pete Morelli initially announced a pass interference penalty on Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens. Then officials reversed themselves, leaving Detroit facing fourth down. The Lions punted, and Dallas drove for the winning touchdown.
Coaches aren’t allowed to signal for replay reviews of potential pass interference calls, but Caldwell indicated he’d like to see the league allow more reviews if possible.
Dean Blandino, the league’s director of officials, told The Associated Press there have been proposals to expand the use of replay reviews for personal fouls. There also have been proposals to allow coaches to challenge any call.
On the play Sunday, Morelli said the head linesman believed there wasn’t enough contact for a penalty, so none was called even though the back judge had thrown a flag.
Rams owner unveils LA plans
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A development group that includes a company controlled by the owner of the St. Louis Rams announced plans to build an 80,000-seat stadium in the Los Angeles suburbs that could become home for an NFL team.
The proposal that envisions a stadium rising on the site of a former horse track again raised the hopes of fans that Los Angeles could end its two-decade drought without an NFL team. It becomes the latest in a string of stadium proposals in the Los Angeles area since the 1994 exit of the Rams and Raiders from Southern California.
Braves reach agreement with Pierzynski
ATLANTA (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a one-year contract with catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
The person does not become official until after Pierzynski successfully completes a physical exam, scheduled for this week.
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