CFL
While father gnashes teeth, Edmonton Eskimos QB Mike Reilly runs to stardom
EDMONTON – Growing up, Mike Reilly learned one ironclad rule at his father’s knee: real quarterbacks stay in the pocket and throw. They do not gambol about the gridiron like Bambi on a sugar rush.
Bombers playoff hopes dim but can play spoiler to B.C. Lions Friday
WINNIPEG – Their own playoff hopes may be fading to black but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can still play spoiler as the B.C. Lions try to lock down their own post-season future.
Lions QB Thomas DeMarco focuses on Blue Bombers, forgets big game in Regina
SURREY, B.C. – B.C. Lions quarterback Thomas DeMarco is looking forward to taking centre stage again Friday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers — but he’s not promising an encore grand performance in his second CFL start.
Toronto’s Collaros and Durie take weekly CFL player of the week honours
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts quarterback Zach Collaros was named CFL offensive player of the week Tuesday while teammate Andre Durie picked up the honour for top Canadian.
B.C. Lions lose special teams veteran Stu Foord to dislocated knee
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions have lost special teams player Stu Foord indefinitely due to a dislocated knee.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Paul McCallum hits last-second field goal as Lions defeat Roughriders 24-22
REGINA – Thomas DeMarco’s encore performance Sunday went considerably better than his first.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
LeFevour’s touchdown run anchors fourth quarter comeback for Ticats
MONCTON, N.B. – Dan LeFevour had a one-yard TD run as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats outscored the Montreal Alouettes 15-7 in the fourth quarter en route to a 28-26 win Saturday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Mike Reilly relieved as Eskimos rally past Blue Bombers 35-27 in overtime
WINNIPEG – Mike Reilly was happy and relieved it was Edmonton Eskimos’ turn to be on the right side of a close game.
Calgary Stampeders put home winning streak on the line against Toronto Argonauts
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders closed the 2012 regular season with five straight home wins. Their play at McMahon Stadium has been just as strong this year and it’s a big reason why Calgary leads the West Division standings at 9-2.
Alouettes turn to sophomore pivot Neiswander for game against Ticats in Moncton
MONCTON, N.B. – The Montreal Alouettes are giving Josh Neiswander another chance to prove himself.
Roughriders not clear on who will play quarterback for B.C. Lions
REGINA – About all Corey Chamblin knows for sure is the Saskatchewan Roughriders won’t have to deal with quarterback Travis Lulay when they face the B.C. Lions on Sunday.
Toronto Argonauts, Rogers Centre reach lease agreement through 2017
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts’ days at Rogers Centre are numbered.