Long after a football player has hung up his helmet, his body is trying to heal itself, and that pathway back to health likely entails some inflammation. Last year, NFL Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon died two days after being hospitalized for a stroke. He was 56.Place. Been to a Lions game lately? Its like the Star Wars bar in denim. I know, I know.

The 49ers have a few options. They could be nice guys, thank Smith for all his hard work over the years and release him, allowing him to cut the best deal with a team of his choosing. There were reports this week that Smith has asked for his release, but he denies that, saying he didn't know where or how that story originated..Wash the items when you get them home. Yes, this seems like common sense, but it's such a vital move. Although the items you pick up at yard sales are usually clean, it's hard to tell how long they've been in storage or what condition the storage was like.

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