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CFL board adopts 10 of 11 changes proposed by league’s rules committee
TORONTO – The CFL’s board of governors voted Thursday to expand video review for the…
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider offensive lineman Ben Heenan retires
REGINA – Ben Heenan, the first player taken in the 2012 CFL draft, announced his…
Van Zeyl confident BMO Field will provide more pleasant fan experience
TORONTO – Even in football, Chris Van Zeyl says bigger isn’t necessarily better. For eight…
Austin Collie informs B.C. Lions he plans to retire from football
SURREY, B.C. – Austin Collie has informed the B.C. Lions he plans to retire. The…
2006 Heisman winner, CFL quarterback Troy Smith pleads not guilty to DUI
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Montreal Alouettes quarterback Troy Smith, who won the 2006 Heisman Trophy…
Groundskeeper confident that Toronto FC and Argos can share BMO Field
TORONTO – Toronto FC head groundskeeper Robert Heggie has a message to any TFC fans…
BMO Field gets another facelift as Toronto FC, Argos share lakefront stadium
TORONTO – Toronto FC has long talked of turning BMO Field into a fortress. That…
Calgary Dinos centre McEwen eligible for second straight NFL draft
Another year, another NFL draft for Sean McEwen. For the second straight year, the Calgary…
Canadian-born receiver Tevaun Smith tempering his expectations for NFL draft
Tevaun Smith isn’t allowing an impressive pro day performance to go to his head. The…
Veteran offensive lineman Jeff Keeping elected as CFLPA president
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jeff Keeping is the new president of the CFL Players’ Association.…
Eskimos won’t have to compensate Ottawa for hiring Jason Maas as head coach
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos won’t have to give up any form of compensation to…
Montreal native Medhi Abdesmad embracing time before 2016 NFL draft
Medhi Abdesmad has resumed training like a football player again, this time with all the…
Israel Idonije feels youngster Onyemata will blaze different path into the NFL
Israel Idonije and David Onyemata share the same homeland, and both found football after arriving…
First bout with Chuvalo still brings a sparkle to former champion Ali’s eye
TORONTO – Muhammad Ali has good and bad days in his battle with Parkinson’s disease…
Offensive lineman Jon Gott signs contract extension with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA – Offensive lineman Jon Gott signed a two-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks…
Bombers GM says starter Drew Willy has recovered from last year’s knee injury
Kyle Walters has no doubts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have their offensive leader back…
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian running back Matt Walter to deal
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian running back Matt Walter on Thursday. The five-foot-10,…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran American players Turner and Denmark
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran American players Bryant Turner and Clarence Denmark…
Toronto-born receiver Tevaun Smith shines at Iowa Hawkeyes pro day
Vince Magri knew Tevaun Smith was quick, he just didn’t realize the Iowa Hawkeyes receiver…
Simon Fraser linebacker Jordan Herdman a master of time management
Jordan Herdman has become a master of time management. The six-foot-two, 231-pound Simon Fraser middle…
Former CFLer Arland Bruce to appeal dismissal of concussion suit, says lawyer
Arland Bruce’s concussion lawsuit against the CFL is “far, far, far from over,” the former…
Judge tosses former CFL player’s concussion lawsuit from B.C. court
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia judge has tossed out a lawsuit by a former Canadian…
Western defensive lineman Butcher puts on dominant performance at CFL combine
TORONTO – Rupert Butcher stole the spotlight at the CFL combine Sunday. The six-foot-five, 327-pound…
Prospect Josiah St. John using his brain to impress at CFL combine
TORONTO – Josiah St. John is using his brain, not brawn, to impress at the…