CFL

Former CFL lineman Paul Cheng looks to make mark as MMA fighter in Asia
TORONTO – After being drafted by the B.C. Lions, Paul (Typhoon) Cheng remembers being on the field at B.C. Place and looking up high into the stands at the $10 seats he used to occupy as fan.
Whirlwind off-season continues for Regina Rams defensive lineman Charles
Stefan Charles’ whirlwind off-season has seen him work out before pro scouts in Tampa, Toronto and Texas. Now the Regina Rams defensive lineman will visitthe Seattle Seahawks before meeting with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.

Buck Pierce says he and the Bombers will do what they can to keep him healthy
WINNIPEG – Buck Pierce wants to stay healthy and win games, and both he and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will do what they can to make that happen.

Toronto Argos star Chad Owens not closing door on return to mixed martial arts
Chad Owens is back to being a football player, but the CFL’s 2012 outstanding performer isn’t ruling out a return to the Octagon.

Toronto Argonauts acquire veteran defensive tackle Mitchell from B.C. Lions
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts shored up their defensive line Tuesday by acquiring all-star tackle Khalif Mitchell from the B.C. Lions for defensive end Adrian Awasom and the rights to a negotiation list player.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign general manager Brendan Taman to extension
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed general manager Brendan Taman to a two-year contract extension Thursday.

Former CFL assistant coach Ron Lancaster Jr. found dead in apartment
HAMILTON – Ron Lancaster Jr., a former CFL assistant coach and the son of Canadian Football Hall of Famer Ron Lancaster, has died.
Kris Robertson takes advantage of opportunity to shine at CFL combine
TORONTO – Kris Robertson is going back to having fun with his off-season training.
Marauders defensive end D’Aguilar takes interviews with CFL officials in stride
TORONTO – Ben D’Aguilar likes being different.
Calgary defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh shines on final day of CFL combine
TORONTO – Linden Gaydosh showed Sunday why he’s a top prospect for this year’s CFL draft.
Regina Rams defensive tackle Stefan Charles impressive at CFL combine
TORONTO – Defensive tackle Stefan Charles was very good Saturday at the CFL combine. A little too good, actually.

Argos trusting that star Chad Owens will protect himself in MMA event
TORONTO – Chad Owens has been one of the toughest players to hit the last three seasons.

CFL committee approves proposal allowing coaches to review missed field goals
TORONTO – CFL head coaches are a step closer to being able to challenge missed field goals and converts.
Marauders’ defensive lineman D’Aguilar set to impress at CFL combine
TORONTO – Ben D’Aguilar won’t hold anything back this weekend.

TSN and CFL agree on deal worth more than $30 million a year, source says
TORONTO – The CFL and TSN have reached a deal on a new broadcast agreement.