The Lions just trying to get healthy for their Sunday Night game against New Orleans. Third straight defensive backs Louis Delmas and Chris Houston. Kevin Smith took snaps with the first team offense as he tried to come back from a high ankle sprain.

Today is the day Ndamukong Suh meets with Art Shell who has been appointed by the league and the players association to rule on his 2 game suspension appeal. The Lions DT should know before Sunday night if Shell will keep it at 2 games or reduce it.

Suh tops in the NFL in vote getting at DT for the Pro Bowl while Calvin Johnson lead all NFL wide receivers.

Another Lions D-Lineman being accused of some dirty tactics. This time, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers told a Milwaukee radio station that KVB likes to lay on guys during plays and stay on them and did that at least 6 times during the Thanksgiving game.

Mike Ilitch is reportedly in talks with the NHL to have the Red Wings host the Winter Classic in 2013 or 2014. Reportedly the league wants Michigan Stadium while Ilitch prefers the game is played at Comerica Park.

Pistons players have returned to the practice facility today for voluntary workouts. Ben Wallace was the first to show up; Charlie Villanueva is also in attendance.