CFL
Veteran CFL kicker Prefontaine pain-free as he prepares for upcoming season
TORONTO – He’s still unsigned just over three weeks before CFL training camps are scheduled to open, but Noel Prefontaine still has reason to smile.
Canadian-born linebacker Greenwood looking to continue NFL career with Lions
Canadian Cory Greenwood can see why Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson is rated by many as the NFL’s best receiver.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers more game ready in all respects as CFL season nears
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers say they’re in a lot better shape this CFL season than last, in more ways than one.
It has been a very busy off-season for Lions general manager Buono
It has been an off-season of change for Wally Buono.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to give rookie punter Pavlopoulos second chance
The CFL is giving Billy Pavlopoulos a second lease on his football life.
Edmonton Eskimos report net profit of $207,060 from 2012 campaign
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos earned a net profit of 207,060 from 2012, the CFL club reported Tuesday at its annual general meeting.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats select defensive lineman Gaydosh first in CFL draft
TORONTO – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected Calgary Dinos defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh first overall in the CFL draft.
Dinos defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh anxious for CFL draft to come
Linden Gaydosh is used to being in control.
Argos GM Jim Barker will have to keep waiting for Canadian Cory Greenwood
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker will have to continue waiting for Cory Greenwood.
Ticats’ Austin willing to listen to offers for top pick in CFL draft
Kent Austin is keeping his options open.
Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran running back Brandon West
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders released running back Brandon West on Thursday.
Canadian Greenwood among four players released by Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood was among four players released Thursday by the Kansas City Chiefs.
CFL decides to expand its annual college draft from six to seven rounds
TORONTO – The CFL has expanded its annual draft from six to seven rounds.
Kyle Quinlan, Shanice Marcelle named top CIS athletes of the year at BLG Awards
TORONTO – Quarterback Kyle Quinlan and volleyball star Shanice Marcelle have been named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletes of the year at the BLG Awards.
NBA vet Jason Collins wins praise for coming out from Canadian athletes
NBA veteran Jason Collins received support from Canada Monday as he became the first active male player in the four major North American professional sports to come out as gay.