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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Adam Bighill to one-year deal
WINNIPEG – Linebacker Adam Bighill signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on…
Toronto FC skipper says poor playing surface has ‘really handcuffed’ team
TORONTO – A new grass surface at BMO Field can’t come quick enough for Toronto…
Argos running back Wilder setting the bar high for 2018 CFL season
TORONTO – James Wilder Jr. is setting the bar high for his second CFL season.…
Veteran slotback Nik Lewis retires as CFL’s all-time leading receiver
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that slotback Nik Lewis has retired after 14…
Quarterback Ricky Ray back to lead reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts enter the 2018 Canadian Football League season as the defending…
Wrestling, basketball in the spotlight as nominees for BLG awards announced
TORONTO – Hec Crighton Trophy winner Ed Ilnicki and two-sport athlete Temitope Ogunjimi are among…
Shaw Top Performers Wilder Jr., Reilly and Banks pick respective charities
TORONTO – CFL stars James Wilder Jr., Mike Reilly and Brandon Banks are all fathers,…
Veteran quarterback Durant announces his retirement after 12 CFL seasons
WINNIPEG – Darian Durant has called it a career. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback surprisingly…
Veteran quarterback Collaros looking to prove himself with Roughriders
Zach Collaros will report to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ training camp with something to prove. Saskatchewan…
Soccer Hall of Famer Jim Brennan to help lead York 9 soccer club in CPL
TORONTO – The Toronto area is getting a new soccer team, with former Toronto FC…
Kahlil Carter steps down as Als defensive co-ordinator, Stubler takes over
MONTREAL – Kahlil Carter has stepped down as defensive co-ordinator of the Montreal Alouettes for…
UBC quarterback O’Connor to be a person of interest for CFL, NFL this season
Michael O’Connor will be a centre of attention this season. The University of British Columbia…
Buono not feeling nostalgic heading into final CFL season with Lions
Wally Buono wants to go out a winner. The 2018 CFL season will be the…
Edmonton Eskimos keeping coach Jason Maas, GM Brock Sunderland until 2020
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping head coach Jason Maas and general manager Brock…
Former Montreal Alouettes head coach Joe Scannella dies at age 89
MONTREAL – Joe Scannella, who coached the Montreal Alouettes to two Grey Cup games in…
Jeremiah Masoli not feeling the pressure as Hamilton Tiger-Cats starter
The workouts remain essentially the same, but Jeremiah Masoli’s mindset this off-season has been much…
Toronto Argonauts veteran kicker Swayze Waters enjoying fatherhood
Swayze Waters’ off-season workouts are not so lonely anymore. Now when he’s on the field…
Med school beckons, Calgary Stampeders quarterback Andrew Buckley retires
CALGARY – Playing football and following his parents into medicine were Andrew Buckley’s childhood passions.…
Edmonton Eskimos receiver Rory Kohlert calls it a career after six CFL seasons
EDMONTON – Canadian receiver Rory Kohlert is calling it a career. The Edmonton Eskimos announced…
Simonise thankful to get second chance at pro football career with Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are giving Rashaun Simonise a second lease on his pro football…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats take receiver Mark Chapman first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO – Trey Rutherford finally has clarity regarding his football future but will have to…
In the news today, May 3
Five stories in the news for Thursday, May 3 ——— N.B. FLOODING: ‘THE WORST IS…
Hamilton acquires top pick in CFL draft in trade with Alouettes
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have acquired the top draft selection in Thursday’s CFL draft…
CFL draft offers receiver Chapman another path to a pro football career
Mark Chapman shouldn’t have to wait long to hear his name called at the CFL…