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Acquisition of Boyd gives Edmonton Eskimos options in the backfield
EDMONTON – Edmonton Eskimos offensive co-ordinator Marcus Crandell received a huge gift this week when the CFL’s leading rusher unexpectedly showed up on his roster — but it’s one with complications.
Arbitrator upholds two-game suspension for Lions DL Khalif Mitchell
TORONTO – B.C. Lions defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell will serve a two-game suspension for hyperextending another player’s arm in a game last month.
Bombers seek 2nd win of 2012 season as Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are looking to a new quarterback to secure just their second win of the season.
New Eskimo Boyd comes to terms with shocking departure from Toronto
EDMONTON – Cory Boyd has come to terms with his stunning departure from the Toronto Argonauts and is prepared to bring plenty of “peace, love and joy,” to his new CFL home.
CFL fines Alouettes’ Rod Davis, Argonauts’ Chris Van Zeyl for illegal hits
TORONTO – The CFL fined Montreal Alouettes linebacker Rod Davis and Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl on Tuesday for separate illegal hits.
Mike (Pinball) Clemons featured in commemorative 100th Grey Cup stamps series
TORONTO – Once again, Mike (Pinball) Clemons will serve as the face of the Toronto Argonauts franchise.
Toronto Argonauts give veteran running back Cory Boyd his walking papers
TORONTO – CFL rushing leader Cory Boyd has been released by the Toronto Argonauts.
Edmonton Eskimos top Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-20 at Commonwealth Stadium
EDMONTON – Joe Burnett returned a fumble 44 yards for a third-quarter touchdown Friday as the Edmonton Eskimos returned from a bye week with a 28-20 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran slotback Lewis to contract extension
CALGARY – Nik Lewis is staying put.
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Roughriders expected to divide kicking duties Friday against Eskimos
REGINA – Chris Milo will be sharing his punting and placekicking duties with a CFL veteran Friday night in Edmonton.
CFL quarterbacks Glenn and Burris to meet for first time since switching teams
HAMILTON – Quarterback Kevin Glenn and the Calgary Stampeders have yet to win a game on the road, so what better place to do it than the field he called home for the past three seasons.
Former Bombers head coach Kelly returns to his ‘roots’ with Fla. high school team
WINNIPEG – Mike Kelly is back coaching, but it’s far, far away from the CFL.
Reilly’s one-yard TD earns Lions hard-fought 18-9 road victory over Argonauts
TORONTO – Backup quarterback Mike Reilly’s one-yard TD run at 6:19 of the fourth quarter earned the B.C. Lions a hard-fought 18-9 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday night.
Former Argo defenders Shell, Parker both looking forward to homecoming
TORONTO – Byron Parker and Lin-J Shell are looking forward to coming home.