CFL
“The Catch” defined 49ers rise to prominence with Montana at quarterback
It’s one of the top plays in NFL history and defined the San Francisco 49ers’ rise to prominence in the 1980s.
Palazeti’s key block paved way for Argos to end Grey Cup drought in 1983
TORONTO – Officially, it was Joe Barnes’s three-yard TD pass to Cedric Minter that earned Toronto its thrilling 18-17 win over the B.C. Lions in the 1983 CFL championship, ending the Argonauts’ 31-year Grey Cup drought.
Stamps running back Cornish has thigh contusion, is questionable for Argos game
CALGARY – Calgary running back Jon Cornish is questionable for Friday’s game in Toronto because of a thigh contusion.
Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray named CFL’s offensive player of the week
TORONTO – Ricky Ray is the CFL’s offensive player of the week after leading the Toronto Argonauts’ offence to a 36-33 win over Edmonton on Sunday.
Former Lions kicker O’Neill signs with hometown Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos signed former B.C. Lions kicker Hugh O’Neill on Monday.
Rookie kicker Steven Shott aims to learn by watching McCallum in action
SURREY, B.C. – Steve Shott is not giving up his day job as he pursues his CFL dream one more time with the B.C. Lions.
Bellefeuille to let Bombers head coach Burke decide on starting quarterback
WINNIPEG – Marcel Bellefeuille will call the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offensive plays but is letting Tim Burke decide who’ll start at quarterback for the struggling franchise.
Detroit Lions place Canadian-born linebacker Cory Greenwood on waivers
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Canadian Cory Greenwood’s 2013 NFL season is over.
Calvillo to undergo more testing after suffering head injury versus Riders
MONTREAL – Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo is scheduled to undergo further testing Monday after suffering a suspected concussion Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Ricky Rays throws three TDs as Argonauts beat Eskimos for fourth straight win
TORONTO – Ricky Ray threw three touchdowns and tied a club record for consecutive completions Sunday as the red-hot Toronto Argonauts continued to roll with a 36-33 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Blue Bombers fire offensive co-ordinator Crowton; Bellefeuille to take over
WINNIPEG – Gary Crowton was fired as the offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Brown returns kick for 97-yard TD as Lions gain share of second place in West
VANCOUVER – Tim Brown returned a kick-off 97 yards for a touchdown and Andrew Harris scored on a 40-yard passing play as the B.C. Lions beat the Calgary Stampeders 26-22 in CFL action Saturday night.
Lions don “gun-metal” grey attire at last minute against Stampeders
VANCOUVER – Was it a marketing effort or subterfuge?