CFL
Blue Bombers extend contract of East Division all-star lineman Glenn January
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed offensive lineman Glenn January to a contract extension.
B.C. Lions give veteran slotback Geroy Simon chance to gauge CFL trade interest
The B.C. Lions have given all-star receiver Geroy Simon permission to check out the CFL trade market.
B.C. Lions re-sign veteran centre Angus Reid, defensive back Ryan Phillips
VANCOUVER – Angus Reid has surprised many people by extending his CFL career — himself included.
Defensive co-ordinator Jones opts to remain with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Chris Jones is staying put.
Roughriders release former all-stars Patrick, DeAngelis and re-sign George
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed defensive lineman Tearrius George and released former all-stars James Patrick and Sandro DeAngelis.
Eskimos release quarterback Jyles, came over in trade that sent Ray to Argos
EDMONTON – Quarterback Steven Jyles, who came to Edmonton in the trade that sent all-star pivot Ricky Ray to Toronto, has been released by the Eskimos.
Alouettes add receiver Bruce, defensive back Parker and quarterback Porter
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed three veteran players on Monday, adding receiver Arland Bruce III, defensive back Byron Parker and quarterback Quinton Porter.
Facts and figures on new high-efficiency light bulbs containing mercury
OTTAWA – New federal standards for energy efficiency will mean the end of old-style incandescent light bulbs beginning Jan. 1, 2014, and their replacement by mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. Some facts and figures:
B.C. Lions release receiver Arland Bruce and defensive back Byron Parker
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have released former all-stars Arland Bruce III and Byron Parker, the club announced Friday.
Trestman appreciative of role Calvillo played in him landing NFL job
Marc Trestman has his dream job: The head coach of an iconic NFL franchise.
Lions quarterback decides to stay in CFL rather than pursue NFL options
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Travis Lulay has signed a new contract with the B.C. Lions.
Alouettes quarterback Calvillo will play in 2013 despite Trestman’s departure
The Montreal Alouettes will have a new head coach in 2013 but a familiar face remains under centre.
Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace fired Smith, hoping he can get most out of Cutler
CHICAGO – The Bears have hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman to replace the fired Lovie Smith, hoping he can get the most out of quarterback Jay Cutler and make Chicago a playoff team on a consistent basis.
City plans to air season 2 of ‘The Bachelor Canada’ in 2014
TORONTO – Canadian bachelorettes will get another televised shot at love.
Golden Hawks rolling the dice by hiring Faulds to head up football program
In 1965, Wilfrid Laurier University took a chance on David (Tuffy) Knight.