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NFL’s Indianapolis Colts re-sign Canadian offensive lineman Ben Heenan
Ben Heenan’s first NFL season was certainly an eventful one, even if he didn’t make it on the field for a regular-season game.
Nichols skips potential free agency to re-sign with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Matt Nichols believes the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are close to being a CFL contender.
Ottawa Redblacks agree to contract extension with receiver Chris Williams
Henry Burris’s favourite target is staying with the Ottawa Redblacks.
Calgary Stampeders release veteran middle linebacker Juwan Simpson
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have released veteran middle linebacker Juwan Simpson after eight years with the team.
A look at 10 Canadian sports stories to watch over the coming year
How will Canada do at the Rio Olympics? Will the Toronto Blue Jays return to the playoffs? Will the World Cup of Hockey be a hit or a bust?
News Diary: Some events that made news in 2015
An in-brief survey of some of the significant news events in 2015, in chronological order:
Ottawa Redblacks hire Jaime Elizondo as their offensive coordinator
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks hired Jaime Elizondo as their offensive coordinator on Thursday.
Argonauts sign Canadian linebacker Thomas Miles to contract extension
TORONTO – Canadian linebacker Thomas Miles signed a contract extension through the 2017 season with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday.
Grey Cup champion Eskimos extend star receiver Bowman, tackle Sewell
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos have locked up two big pieces of their Grey Cup-winning team.
Lions extend promising Canadian lineman Menard through 2017 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian defensive lineman David Menard to an extension through the 2017 season.
Defensive co-ordinator Thorpe to stay on with Alouettes after report of resignation
MONTREAL – Noel Thorpe will stay on as defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach of the Montreal Alouettes.
B.C. Lions re-sign defensive back Eric Fraser through 2017 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have re-signed veteran defensive back Eric Fraser to a contract extension through 2017, the club announced Friday.
CFL commissioner blocks Thorpe’s resignation as Alouettes defensive co-ordinator
MONTREAL – Noel Thorpe’s reported resignation as defensive co-ordinator of the Montreal Alouettes was declared invalid Thursday by the Canadian Football League.
B.C. Lions re-sign wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux through 2017 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux to a contract extension through 2017, the club announced Thursday.
CFL puts moratorium on coaches moves after report Thorpe bound for Edmonton
MONTREAL – The Canadian Football League placed a moratorium on the movement of coaches between teams on Wednesday after reports that Montreal Alouettes defensive co-ordinator Noel Thorpe agreed to join the Edmonton Eskimos.
Redblacks extend contracts of general manager Desjardins and head coach Campbell
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed general manager Marcel Desjardins and head coach Rick Campbell to multi-year contract extensions on Wednesday.
New Roughriders GM/coach Chris Jones rounds out his coaching staff
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager and head coach Chris Jones rounded out his coaching staff Wednesday.
Chris Jones wastes no time putting his stamp on Riders, releases 19 players
REGINA – Chris Jones is cleaning house as the Saskatchewan Roughriders try to put their disappointing 2015 season behind them.
B.C. Lions re-sign offensive lineman Kirby Fabien to two-year extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Kirby Fabien to a two-year contract extension through 2017, the club announced Tuesday.
Maas Effect: Edmonton Eskimos name Jason Mass their new head coach
EDMONTON – When Jason Maas was offered the position of head coach of the Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos there was no hesitation whatsoever before he said yes.
Lions, Eskimos and Tiger-Cats lead way with five CFL all-star picks apiece
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions, Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats led all teams Wednesday with five selections apiece to the CFL all-star team roster.
Argonauts extend contract of Canadian defensive end Ricky Foley through 2018
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts locked up defensive end Ricky Foley to a long-term contract Wednesday by signing the Canadian through the 2018 season.
Former head coach LaPolice returns to Bombers, tasked with kick-starting offence
WINNIPEG – Paul LaPolice wore a Blue Bombers shirt and an air of confidence as he was officially introduced Tuesday as the team’s new offensive co-ordinator.
Blue Bombers bring back former head coach LaPolice as offensive co-ordinator
Paul LaPolice is heading back to Winnipeg.