CFL
Sacked! David Lee stops Darian Durant to help Argos edge Roughriders 31-29
REGINA – David Lee sacked Darian Durant to prevent a game-tying two-point convert with 14 seconds on the clock and John Chiles caught for a game-high 104 yards as the Toronto Argonauts beat the reeling Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-29 Saturday in a battle of CFL division leaders.
Fred Stamps, Edmonton Eskimos snap eight-game slide with win over Winnipeg
EDMONTON – Fred Stamps reeled in a pair of touchdown passes as the Edmonton Eskimos snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 25-7 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
B.C. Lions looking to improve record with win over visiting Alouettes
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions believe they are a better football team than their 6-4 record indicates.
A record night for Henry Burris, but Stampeders beat Tiger-Cats 26-22
CALGARY – Bo Levi Mitchell’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Marquay McDaniel late in the fourth quarter lifted the Calgary Stampeders to a 26-22 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday.
Hamilton’s Henry Burris reaches 50,000 career passing yards in the CFL
CALGARY – Henry Burris surpassed 50,000 career passing yards in the CFL on Friday.
Lions looking for more consistency as stretch drive of CFL season looms
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions are looking for answers as they battle internal and external criticism heading into the stretch drive of the CFL season.
Buying time is key to success for Eskimos’ offensive line against Blue Bombers
REGINA – Mike Reilly knows it’s all about time.
Burris takes Tiger-Cats into familiar and enemy territory against Stampeders
CALGARY – His first game as a Tiger-Cat at McMahon Stadium long passed, Henry Burris feels comfortable wearing enemy colours to a place where he was once the fan favourite.
Frank Tripucka, the first quarterback in Denver Broncos history, dies at 85
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Frank Tripucka was the first quarterback for the Broncos and the original No. 18 in Denver.
Toronto FC and Chicago settle for 1-1 tie before sparse crowd at BMO Field
TORONTO – Robert Earnshaw scored midway through the first half to earn Toronto FC a 1-1 with the Chicago Fire in MLS play Wednesday night.
Former Toronto major David Miller returns Toronto FC tickets, rips into MLS team
TORONTO – Former Toronto mayor David Miller ripped into Toronto FC in a public letter Wednesday, while returning the remainder of his season tickets this season.
Calgary Stampeders have shown ability to rise above challenges this season
The Calgary Stampeders have been a model of resiliency this season.
Blue Bombers coach hopes defence can put together another great game
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Blue Bombers tailback Chad Simpson is expected to miss Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Eskimos with a foot injury, but he should be back next week.
Edmonton Eskimos say offensive lineman Simeon Rottier will play this week
EDMONTON – Edmonton Eskimos offensive lineman Simeon Rottier will return to the lineup this Saturday after being benched for one game last week.