CFL
Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders exchange April Fool’s pranks
REGINA – It could have been a heart-attack moment for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans — was the team’s beloved mascot, Gainer the Gopher, really in danger of being drafted by the CFL’s new expansion franchise, the Ottawa RedBlacks?
New CFLPA chief Flory says players looking for fair deal with league
Scott Flory isn’t looking to break the bank.
Stampeders give team award to home-grown football talent Rob Cote
CALGARY – Rob Cote called it the “Jon Cornish effect”, but his Calgary Stampeder teammates singled out the local fullback as a key contributor to their dominant running game last season.
Swing and a Miss: Ottawa Redblacks change name of lumberjack mascot
OTTAWA – The expansion Ottawa Redblacks have changed the name of their new lumberjack mascot after receiving some critical feedback on the original choice.
Flory elected new president of Canadian Football League Players’ Association
STONEY CREEK, Ont. – The Canadian Football League Players’ Association has elected a new executive committee as it prepares for the next round of labour talks with the league.
Ben Archibald announces retirement while Lions release Anton McKenzie
VANCOUVER – Offensive lineman Ben Archibald has retired, the B.C. Lions announced Friday.
Laval defensive back Thibault heading to NFL regional combine in Baltimore
Adam Thibault is out to prove a point.
Expansion Ottawa Redblacks announce mascot will be named Big Joe Mufferaw.
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks’ lumberjack mascot finally has a name.
Canadian lineman Duvernay-Tardif impresses scouts from both sides of the border
MONTREAL – Canada’s Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has his eyes set firmly on the upcoming NFL draft.
CFL to show off Investors Group Field as Winnipeg picked to host 2015 Grey Cup
WINNIPEG – The 2015 Grey Cup will show off one of the CFL’s newest stadiums.
Lions sign offensive lineman Steward, was team’s first pick in 2013
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed 2013 top pick Hunter Steward to a contract.
McGill lineman Duvernay-Tardif anxious to complete his pro day workout
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif can’t wait to strut his stuff Thursday.
Simon Fraser linebacker Chin sports tattoo in honour of his late father
TORONTO – Some people wear their emotions on their sleeve. Casey Chin wears his on his right shoulder.
Offensive linemen Pierre Lavertu, David Foucault perform well at CFL combine
TORONTO – They came into the CFL combine as the top prospects and Pierre Lavertu and David Foucault didn’t do anything Sunday to diminish that standing.
Derek Jones looking to emerge from the shadow of Grey Cup-winning dad
TORONTO – Derek Jones has never had to look far for his football inspiration.