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ALLEN PARK, Mich. Bobby Poyner Red Sox Jersey . - The disputed call in the fourth quarter of Detroits playoff loss at Dallas was not subject to a replay review.Lions coach Jim Caldwell wonders if its time to change that.I think without question it was probably not officiated correctly in my estimation, Caldwell said Monday, a day after Detroits 24-20 loss. Nevertheless, I do think in this day and age, with modern times where we have technology that can take out the human factor in certain key situations in big games, that we should use that technology to do so.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.Im angry about it, and trying to keep my composure here, but Im probably angry for our team, and the fans, Caldwell said. Thats the thing that stirs your blood.Coaches arent allowed to signal for replay reviews of potential pass interference calls, but Caldwell indicated Monday hed like to see the league allow more reviews if possible.For the sake of time, and those kinds of things in a game ... you have to have some boundaries, Caldwell said. I do think that particularly in big games and down the stretch, and playoffs, and things of that nature, Im not certain there should be a limit on when you can review.Caldwell said the league reached out to him after the game, although he did not say what was discussed.Dean Blandino, the leagues director of officials, told The Associated Press on Monday that 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.The history always has been ever since the first iteration of replay is that we were dealing with fact and not judgment, he said. Subjective calls ... that was something the competition committee felt should not be part of replay and that has been the guideline ever since.Recently there has been more conversation about adding some of those subjective calls to reviewable plays with the technology we have now. On the play Sunday, Morelli said the head linesman believed there wasnt enough contact for a penalty, so none was called even though the back judge had thrown a flag.I just think that were all human and were all affected by our surroundings, environment, big game, issues, noise, etc., Caldwell said. Its going to be hard for anybody to convince me otherwise, and I think in that particular case we should try to take as much of the human factor out as we possibly can.The Lions punted after the sequence, and the Cowboys drove to the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.I want to be really respectful about this answer, Dallas coach Jason Garrett said Monday. Were talking about the wrong stuff. Were talking about officiating after a game. I would like to think that I would say that when the call goes against us, and certainly want to say it when the call goes for us. Theres a lot of calls in a game that impact the game and we never really try to get caught up with those as coaches and players.___AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner and Sports Writer Schuyler Dixon contributed to this story.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Gorkys Hernandez Jersey . Left-handed reliever Boone Logan agreed to a $16.5 million, three-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Tim Wakefield Red Sox Jersey .ca NBA Power Rankings. Winners of 15 straight, with a healthy roster, the Spurs have overtaken the Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder for the number one ranking. https://www.cheapredsox.com/1231z-matt-barnes-jersey-red-sox.html . “The shootout, theres nothing wrong with it, I think its an exciting part of the game but its just one small aspect,” said Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “Its a skill exhibition. If you can get it back closer to regular hockey and have it decided that way; that would be my preference.” “I dont think its a knock on the shootout, I think more of the managers would like to see it end in overtime,” added Washington Capitals GM George McPhee.MIAMI -- Indianas Paul George will play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, which comes as no surprise to the Miami Heat. They were expecting him there all along. The Pacers announced Friday night that George has been cleared "to return to normal basketball activity," a decision made three days after he was concussed in Game 2 of the Indiana-Miami series. "Barring any unforeseen complications, he will play" on Saturday in Miami, the Pacers said. So that settled one lineup issue. The Heat now have a lineup decision to make. Greg Oden -- whose last post-season appearance was April 30, 2009 -- may be inserted into the Heat rotation after showing Miamis coaches in recent days that back issues that slowed him down for weeks may finally be a thing of the past. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra suggested that Oden "could" get some minutes, which would almost certainly come against Indiana centre Roy Hibbert. "If coach needs me, Im ready to play," Oden said. "Im definitely ready whenever he needs me." The series is tied at a game apiece, with Miami grabbing the home-court edge away by rallying for an 87-83 win at Indianapolis in Game 2. The teams have been off since, which figures to be a blessing of sorts for the Pacers -- who had several players limping and ailing late in that game, with Georges concussion the most notable malady. The back of Georges head was struck by Dwyane Wades knee as both were trying to get control of a loose ball during the fourth quarter of that game. George remained in the game but was basically a non-factor the rest of the way, and Miami owned the final minutes. The concussion came to light only after George revealed postgame that he briefly "blacked out." "I probably should have kept that to myself," George said. "It just made a mess. Thats something that, going forward, just keep that between myself and the training staff." The Heat never even considered the possibility that George wouldnt play in Game 3. "Why wouldnt he?" Heat star LeBron& James asked. Pablo Sandoval Red Sox Jersey. Wade said he wanted to see George out there, because competitors always want to play against the best, particularly at this time of year. And in these playoffs, no one has looked better on the road -- especially defensively -- than the Pacers, who still havent won even two consecutive home games in this post-season but have won five in a row away from home. Atlanta and Washington combined to shoot only 38 per cent at home against Indiana in the opening two rounds, averaging just 84.8 points per game. The Pacers havent exactly been offensive juggernauts in those games, averaging 90.7 points themselves, but the airtight defence was enough for Indiana to save its season by winning elimination games in both matchups. "We played at a high level in the Washington series, and those last two against Atlanta when we were down in the series, we played with great desperation," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "Our guys take pride in their defence. Thats probably why you see those numbers." Then again, the Heat present a bit more of a challenge than the Hawks and Wizards. "I dont know if the home court really matters right now in the playoffs," Spoelstra said. "Its more about your collective disposition, and youre imposing that identity on the other team. I think either team could win home or away." Miami is 5-0 at home in the post-season, winning by an average of 10 points per game and shooting nearly 50 per cent from the floor. Going back to last season, the Heat have won eight straight playoff games in their own building and since James joined the club theyre 35-7 at home during the post-season. Among those seven losses? The Pacers won at Miami in both 2012 and 2013. And thats why Miami knows having the home-court edge now hardly assures a series win. "Both teams can win on each others floor. Weve proven that the last couple years," James said. "We have to protect our home, but we cant go out there saying that just because were back home we get automatic wins. Weve got to play." ' ' '

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