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Montreal Alouettes re-sign veteran slotback Nik Lewis to two-year extension
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran slotback Nik Lewis to a two-year contract extension…
Former CFL head coach Chamblin launches Gameday Connections site for coaches
Corey Chamblin is still seeking a return to professional football, but in the meantime he’s…
B.C. Lions grant Richie Leone early free-agent status to pursue NFL contract
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions announced Tuesday they have granted punter Richie Leone early…
CFL GMs face busy off-season with over 200 players hitting free agency
TORONTO – When CFL general managers return to their offices following the holidays, they’ll have…
Leonard Cohen, Austin Clarke, Don Getty: Canadian newsmakers who died in 2016
A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2016: JANUARY 2 – Painter and…
Tickets still available to Centennial Classic; NHL expecting sellout
TORONTO – Tickets are still available to the NHL’s Centennial Classic, the next in a…
Grey Cup champion Redblacks bring back entire coaching staff for 2017 season
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell and his entire coaching staff will return next season…
Stampeders sign international defensive lineman Cordarro Law
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed international defensive lineman Cordarro Law. After two seasons…
Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran defensive lineman Charleston Hughes
CALGARY – Defensive end Charleston Hughes signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders…
Veteran linebacker Solomon Elimimian agrees to remain with B.C. Lions
Solomon Elimimian is carving out quite a CFL niche for himself. The seven-year linebacker is…
Release by Dolphins still leaves bitter taste in former CFL player Sam’s mouth
Family has helped ease P.K. Sam II’s pain, but not his anger towards Nick Saban.…
University of Saskatchewan head football coach Towriss stepping down
SASKATOON – Brian Towriss is stepping down after 33 years as the University of Saskatchewan’s…
New Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed facing very stiff challenge
Kavis Reed’s first off-season as a CFL general manager will be a challenging one. The…
Montreal Alouettes promote assistant coach Reed to general manager
Kavis Reed understands he has big shoes to fill. The 43-year-old native of Georgetown, S.C.,…
Grey Cup-champion Redblacks re-sign defensive back Antoine Pruneau
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian defensive back Antoine Pruneau to a two-year contract…
Lawyer: Slain CFL player’s family meets with district attorney
GRETNA, La. – A lawyer for the family of slain CFL running back Joe McKnight…
Montreal Alouettes expected to promote assistant coach Reed to general manager
He’s been a player, an assistant coach and a head coach in the CFL. Now…
Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco raises issue of BMO Field pitch
TORONTO – The issue of Toronto FC sharing a stadium with the CFL Argonauts, which…
Edmonton Eskimos extend contract of pending free agent kicker Sean Whyte
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos signed kicker Sean Whyte to a contract extension on Tuesday.…
Alouettes expected to name new general manager at Wednesday news conference
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes are expected to name their new general manager at a…
Former B.C. Lions standout Klassen dies at 57 following battle with cancer
VANCOUVER – Defensive lineman Rick Klassen, who played 10 seasons in the CFL including nine…
Calgary Stampeders re-sign kicking tandem of Rob Maver, Rene Paredes
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders got a head start on CFL free agency by re-signing…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers give GM Walters and coach O’Shea three-year extensions
WINNIPEG – Negotiations to extend the contracts of Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters…
B.C. Lions release star LB Adam Bighill so he can pursue NFL opportunities
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions announced Friday they have released star linebacker Adam Bighill…