CFL
Loss to B.C. Lions a watershed moment for both Cornish and Stampeders
Jon Cornish ran for more yards this season than any Canadian ever has in the CFL, but there was a watershed moment in his breakout campaign.
Stampeders advance to CFL West final with 36-30 win over Roughriders
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a CFL playoff game for the first time since 1994 with a 36-30 victory in the West Division semifinal Sunday.
Spectre of Ricky Ray trade hangs over Eskimos in wake of painful playoff loss
TORONTO – The Edmonton Eskimos’ season ended as it started, under the cloud of the Ricky Ray trade.
Ray gains redemption, leads Argos past former Eskimos team in CFL East semifinal
TORONTO – Ricky Ray threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in a record-setting second quarter to lead the Toronto Argonauts past the Edmonton Eskimos 42-26 in the CFL East Division semifinal Sunday.
Edmonton loses QB Matt Nichols to injury in second half of CFL East semifinal
TORONTO – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Matt Nichols was carted off the field with a leg injury Sunday after being sacked during the third quarter of the CFL East Division semifinal against the Toronto Argonauts.
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Edmonton Eskimos star linebacker J.C. Sherritt sidelined by ankle injury
TORONTO – The Edmonton Eskimos’ playoff hopes received a blow before kickoff Sunday with the news that star linebacker J.C. Sherritt would not play.
Calgary Stampeders downplay post-season history versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
CALGARY – The weather and how much history matters were the themes Saturday at McMahon Stadium as the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepared for the CFL’s West semifinal.
Argos must halt Eskimos rushing attack to limit Stamps’ impact on East semifinal
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts will have to get to Cory Boyd and Hugh Charles in order to corral Fred Stamps in the East Division semifinal.
Veteran quarterback Kerry Joseph looks to use experience at Esks’ helm
TORONTO – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Kerry Joseph has good memories of the visitors’ locker-room at the Rogers Centre.
Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders to host CFL semifinal playoff games
John Hufnagel knows a thing or two about the quarterback position.
Benevides one win away from Grey Cup berth after turning down Argos offer
VANCOUVER – For many young coaches, the offer of the top job on the CFL team you grew up watching as a kid would be too good to pass up.
Chamblin hopes preparation can overcome momentum as Riders ready for West semi
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders may have stumbled into the CFL playoffs, but head coach Corey Chamblin hopes preparation can make up for lack of momentum as he readies his young squad for the West Division semifinal.
Veteran Joseph named Eskimos starting QB for East semifinal against Argos
EDMONTON – Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed is going with experience over rookie flashes of brilliance.
Lions and Alouettes lead the way with 10 CFL division all-stars apiece
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes led all CFL clubs with 10 players from each squad named to their respective division all-star team.