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Roughriders want to complete return to respectability with win Saturday
Returning to the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2014 has been a slow,…
Season finale for Stampeders, Blue Bombers a battle of the backup quarterbacks
CALGARY – Andrew Buckley’s first CFL start will feel like old times. The quarterback marshalled…
Argos linebacker Bear Woods has long history with Lions star Chris Rainey
TORONTO – Linebacker Bear Woods and running back/returner Chris Rainey go way back. They grew…
Rookie Matthew Shiltz to make first CFL start for Montreal versus Hamilton
HAMILTON – Jeremiah Masoli is finishing the season off with a bang. The Hamilton quarterback…
Stampeders linebacker Singleton earns league-high three top player nominations
TORONTO – It’s been a record-breaking season for Alex Singleton. The six-foot-two, 235-pound linebacker has…
Eskimos’ defensive back Thompson suffers season-ending Achilles injury
EDMONTON – Brandyn Thompson’s season is over. The Edmonton Eskimos announced Wednesday the veteran defensive…
Many playoff questions still exist heading into final week of CFL regular season
There’s no shortage of intrigue heading into the final week of the CFL regular season.…
Hamilton receiver Banks named CFL top performer for October, and Week 19
TORONTO – Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly…
O’Shea doesn’t tip his hand on who starts for Bombers in season finale
WINNIPEG – Mike O’Shea was playing a guessing game on Tuesday. The Blue Bombers head…
Argonauts will have versatile weapon Anthony Coombs for regular-season finale
TORONTO – Head coach Marc Trestman won’t be easing Anthony Coombs back into the Toronto…
Shiltz to become 12th post-Calvillo starter for Alouettes; Pipkin also to play
MONTREAL – The long list of quarterbacks who have taken snaps for the Montreal Alouettes…
Calf injury could sideline starter Nichols for Bombers regular-season finale
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quest for an elusive home playoff game might’ve hit a snag.…
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games MLB World Series L.A. Dodgers 6 Houston 2 (Series is tied 2-2) —…
Jennings throws 4 TDs as Lions snap losing skid with win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Chris Rainey says he’s always had to prove himself. The running back did…
Roughriders defence carries them to 37-12 win over Durant’s Alouettes
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders didn’t feel the need to roll out the welcome mat…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games MLB World Series Houston 5 L.A. Dodgers 3 (Astros lead series 2-1) —…
QB Nichols expects Bombers to show up with ‘playoff-type urgency’ against Lions
WINNIPEG – Matt Nichols isn’t counting on anyone doing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a favour.…
Resurgent lineman Sewell to lead Eskimos against archrival Stampeders
EDMONTON – Defensive lineman Almondo Sewell had just one quarterback sack for the Edmonton Eskimos…
Montreal sports teams trudging along with lacklustre performances
MONTREAL – Spare a thought for Montreal’s much-maligned sports fans and the industries that count…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Oct. 26 ——— POTENTIAL CYBER ATTACKS WORRY CENTRAL…
Lewis returns to where stellar CFL career started as Alouettes visit Riders
An otherwise insignificant game for the Montreal Alouettes will hold special meaning for veteran slotback…
Next month’s Grey Cup in Ottawa sold out, capacity at TD Place to be increased
OTTAWA – The Grey Cup is still a month away but organizers say the game…
Questions on gridiron and in boardroom loom as Lions close out season
VANCOUVER – Out of the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, the B.C.…
Bombers can clinch home playoff game with victory over B.C. Lions
Justin Medlock and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have another chance to clinch a home playoff…