CFL
Despite huge expectations in Grey Cup, Roughriders coach says pressure is off
REGINA – They’re the overwhelming favourite as Grey Cup hosts and are carrying the weight of an entire province’s expectations.
Host Riders win one key battle: protecting dressing room for Grey Cup
REGINA – They’re the favourites as Grey Cup hosts and shouldering the weight of expectation of an entire province.
Hulk, Robinho score to lift Brazil to 2-1 win over Chile in soccer friendly
TORONTO – Hulk and Robinho scored to lift Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Chile in a soccer friendly Tuesday, a game that was both part of World Cup preparations and a spirited clash between two South American sides.
Roughriders say they readying for a different Hamilton team in the Grey Cup
REGINA – Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Kent Austin is a figure that literally looms large over Mosaic Stadium, site of the 101st Grey Cup.
Easy being green: Saskatchewan premier declares special day to boost Roughriders
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s premier is urging Roughrider fans to show support for their football team in advance of the Grey Cup this weekend.
Sheets rewarded with player of the week honour after leading Riders to Grey Cup
TORONTO – Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets is the CFL’s offensive player of the week after leading his team to a berth in the Grey Cup.
‘Great old’ Mosaic Stadium set to host its last Grey Cup championship
REGINA – The stadium that was once home to CFL greats like George Reed, Ron Lancaster and Dave Ridgway is about to host its last championship.
Hamilton’s Grey Cup berth a sweet one for veteran quarterback Henry Burris
Henry Burris is thrilled to have delivered Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans their first Grey Cup berth since 1999.
Calgary Stampeders pack up after their great CFL season ends badly
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders carried the contents of their lockers to their cars at McMahon Stadium with mixed feelings Monday.
Saskatchewan Roughriders staying focused, despite hype around Grey Cup
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders say they can stay focused amid the hype of playing the Grey Cup on home turf in front of their notoriously rabid fans.
Riders’ running back Kory Sheets will be key figure in Grey Cup contest
TORONTO – Kory Sheets will be a key factor in this year’s Grey Cup game.
Turnover-prone Stampeders give away trip to the Grey Cup against Roughriders
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders were their own worst enemy.
Roughriders become third straight team to host and play in Grey Cup
Once again the host city will have its team in the Grey Cup.
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Ford mobbed by fans after ignoring strong suggestion to stay away from CFL game
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford posed for dozens of pictures, walked arm in arm with drunken fans, and hoisted a tin-foil Grey Cup over his head.