CFL

One down with three to go as new CFL stadiums go up across Canada
WINNIPEG – Call it “Home Improvement, the CFL Edition.”

Saskatchewan Roughriders looking to continue Grey Cup trend in 2013
Hosting the Grey Cup game was often the kiss of death for CFL teams.

Lions veterans take on new and expanded roles heading into 2013 CFL season
VANCOUVER – In the case of this year’s edition of the B.C. Lions, familiar faces can fool you.

Can Buck stay in the game? Bomber future tied to starter, untested backups
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers may not be getting much respect from oddsmakers, who have them dead last as a Grey Cup bet this season, but coach Tim Burke will take that wager.
Eskimos release final cuts more than 12 hours after CFL-mandated deadline
TORONTO – The second time definitely wasn’t the charm for Cary Harris.
Releasing players least favourite part of CFL GM Jim Barker’s job
It remains the least favourite part of Jim Barker’s job: Telling a player he doesn’t fit into the team’s plans.
Toronto Argos cut veteran defensive tackle Kevin Huntley
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Kevin Huntley’s days with the Toronto Argonauts are over.
Former Lions backup quarterback Reilly excels as Eskimos beat B.C 27-22
VANCOUVER – Mike Reilly threw for 202 yards and a touchdown as the Edmonton Eskimos beat the B.C. Lions 27-22 in CFL pre-season action Friday night.
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Ticats punter Josh Bartel looks to build on impressive rookie season
HAMILTON – Hamilton Tiger-Cats punter Josh Bartel wasn’t sure what to expect in his first CFL season.
Predicted finishes this year in the CFL’s East and West Divisions
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes kick off the 2013 CFL season June 27 at Investors Group Field.

Some CFL players who are worth watching during 2013 regular season
The 2013 CFL regular season gets underway June 27 in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes.

Paredes kicks late field goal as Stampeders beat Roughriders to cap pre-season
REGINA – Rene Paredes scored his third field goal of the game from 29 yards with less than three minutes left as the Calgary Stampeders beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 24-23 on Thursday in the final CFL pre-season game for both teams.

Rookies shine in leading Ticats past Bombers in CFL exhibition contest
GUELPH, Ont. – Rookies Lindsay Lamar and Raymond Brown gave Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Kent Austin plenty to mull over Thursday night.

Collaros throws one touchdown, runs in another to lead Argos to win over Als
TORONTO – Zach Collaros ran in one touchdown and threw for another to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 24-20 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday in the final pre-season game for both teams.