CFL

Edmonton Eskimos promote Hervey, a former wide receiver with the club, to GM
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos turned to one of their own to be their new general manager.

Winnipeg CFL fans first in line to enjoy new stadium in league building boom
WINNIPEG – There is a building boom taking place in the Canadian Football League.
Steve Sumarah primed to lead rebirth of Carleton Ravens’ football program
TORONTO – Building a team from the ground up is a unique opportunity, and Carleton Ravens head coach Steve Sumarah is enjoying every second of the experience.

All-Canadian rushing tandem Cornish and Harris on CFL all-star team
TORONTO – The 2012 CFL all-star team features an all-Canadian one-two punch at running back.
Argonauts sign Brady away from Alouettes as offensive co-ordinator
TORONTO – The Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts took another dip into the Montreal Alouettes coaching staff Monday by signing Marcus Brady as offensive co-ordinator.

Adriano Belli fined by the CFL for rough play in Argos’ Grey Cup win
TORONTO – Adriano Belli is getting a retirement gift from the CFL — and he won’t like it.
Riders’ Williams to stage off-season combines for top football prospects
TORONTO – Two years after starting Top Prospects Canada, Shomari Williams is ready to take his high school recruiting program on the road.
Burning yule log video prompts calls about Regina stadium on fire
REGINA – Stand down, Regina, Mosaic Stadium isn’t on fire.
Casey Creehan leaves Hamilton to return to Winnipeg as defensive co-ordinator
WINNIPEG – Casey Creehan is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Montreal Alouettes name Noel Thorpe as new defensive co-ordinator
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have named Noel Thorpe as their new defensive co-ordinator.
Stampeders QB Glenn still believes he can lead a team to Grey Cup glory
CALGARY – Kevin Glenn would like nothing more than to have another shot at winning a Grey Cup.

Brad and Bianka tune out ‘all the chirping’ in ‘After the Rose’ special
Last week, Brad Smith made his choice on “The Bachelor Canada.” He proposed to Bianka, who eagerly accepted the rose. The 29-year-old registered nurse beat out 24 other women for a shot at marital bliss with the ex-CFL football player.

Grey Cup champion Argonauts ready to host rare victory parade in Toronto
TORONTO – Toronto sports fans are getting ready to enjoy a rare treat — a championship party in their own backyard.

Star receiver Lewis says Stampeders had positive season despite Grey Cup loss
CALGARY – A sombre group of Calgary Stampeders returned to McMahon Stadium on Monday, a day after a 35-22 loss to the host Toronto Argonauts in the 100th Grey Cup.

Veteran punter Prefontaine unsure if Grey Cup win will spell end of CFL career
TORONTO – As his Toronto Argonauts teammates celebrated winning the historic 100th Grey Cup, veteran kicker Noel Prefontaine stood off by himself holding his 18-month-old son Ethan.