CFL
CFL commissioner says league must remain financially prudent with new TV deal
REGINA – CFL commissioner Mark Cohon was preaching financial responsibility at his annual state of the league address.
Bishop’s quarterback Heather wins Hec Crighton as Canada’s top university player
QUEBEC – Quarterback Jordan Heather helped turn Bishop’s University football around this season and he was rewarded on Thursday night with the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canadian university player of the year.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Calgary’s Jon Cornish named CFL’s outstanding player
REGINA – Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish has been named the CFL’s outstanding player.
Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish captures outstanding Canadian honour
REGINA – Running back Jon Cornish of the Calgary Stampeders was named the CFL’s outstanding Canadian for the second straight year.
Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes named CFL’s top special-teams player
REGINA – Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes is the CFL’s top special-teams player.
Montreal Alouettes linebacker Chip Cox named CFL’s outstanding defensive player
REGINA – Montreal Alouettes linebacker Chip Cox has been named the CFL’s 2013 outstanding defensive player.
Riders’ Brendon LaBatte named CFL’s outstanding lineman award winner
REGINA – Guard Brendon LaBatte of the Saskatchewan Roughriders is the CFL’s outstanding lineman.
Calgary Stampeders rookie Brett Jones named CFL’s top rookie performer
REGINA – Centre Brett Jones of the Calgary Stampeders is the CFL’s top rookie.
After overcoming setbacks, Riders’ Bagg has shot at career-defining moment
REGINA – For a moment, it looked like Rob Bagg’s dream of winning the CFL’s biggest prize was finally over.
Dzwilewski’s back, but Buckley keeps Dinos’ starting job for Vanier Cup game
QUEBEC – Even with Eric Dzwilewski back healthy, there was no question that Andrew Buckley will be the starter for the Calgary Dinos in the Vanier Cup game.
Hamilton owner Bob Young says Ticats are on road to financial stability
REGINA – With a new stadium taking shape and a successful run to the CFL championship game, Hamilton owner Bob Young says the future looks good for the Ticats.
What is the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Lineman hopes to win Grey Cup and ‘Jeopardy’
REGINA – Hamilton offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski has already been crowned “Canada’s Smartest Person.” And now the six-foot-five 325-pounder with a Mensa IQ has earned an invitation to appear on “Jeopardy.”
Fans flocking to Saskatchewan for the Grey Cup hope to score merchandise
REGINA – Long underwear in green, rubber ducks with tiny green football helmets painted on them and a foam helmet that looks like a watermelon.
Cornish, Ray view CFL playoff losses differently, but one will celebrate a award
REGINA – The Western final is behind Calgary running back Jon Cornish. The Eastern final, however, still rankles Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray.
Stampeders running back Cornish poised to join select CFL fraternity
REGINA – Jon Cornish is poised to join some very select company.