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CFL
Blue Bombers lose home opener and quarterback Drew Willy against Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG – Drew Willy’s night didn’t go as planned.
CFL great Neil Lumsden the oldest competitor on next ‘Amazing Race Canada’ season
When the teams line up for the start of season 3 on “The Amazing Race Canada,” keep your eye on the old guy.
Alouettes to use rookie QBs Bridge, Cato against Grey Cup champions
MONTREAL – It could be that coach Tom Higgins was having some fun with his dire quarterback situation by not announcing which rookie, Brandon Bridge of Rakeem Cato, will be Friday’sstarter.
Argonauts sign national kicker Pfeffer to fill in for injured star Waters
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have signed national kicker Ronnie Pfeffer.
Ottawa Redblacks could match their 2014 win total with victory over B.C. Lions
Just two weeks into the CFL season, Henry Burris and the Ottawa Redblacks are already closing on a franchise record.
Argos kicker/punter Swayze Waters out four-to-six weeks with hip flexor injury
The Toronto Argonauts will have to do without kicker/punter Swayze Waters for the next little while.
Harris, Fuller and Willy capture CFL’s top performer honours for opening week
TORONTO – Quarterbacks Trevor Harris and Drew Willy and receiver Jeff Fuller are the CFL’s top performers for the opening week of the 2015 season.
Canadian Bridge expects more action as injuries leave Als short of quarterbacks
MONTREAL – Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge expects to see more action for the Montreal Alouettes this week.
Once again veteran Glenn assumes starter’s role ahead of injured incumbent
Once again, Kevin Glenn has emerged as a valuable insurance policy.
Sam back in Alouettes camp, says issues settled and hopes to earn spot on CFL team
MONTREAL – Michael Sam says the personal issues he had are behind him and he is ready to earn his place on the Montreal Alouettes.
Eskimos star quarterback Mike Reilly out indefinitely with left knee injury
EDMONTON – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Argonauts down Eskimos 26-11 to win their “home-opener” in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Toronto Argonauts quarterback Trevor Harris used Ricky Ray’s advice to perform like his mentor in a 26-11 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Toronto Argonauts prep for “home-opener” in Fort McMurray against Eskimos
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Toronto Argonauts kicker Swayze Waters and long-snapper Jake Reinhart set their hotel-room alarm for 2 a.m. their first night in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Younger Americans taking notice of CFL, new survey suggests
As the CFL looks to gain a younger audience in Canada, the league is most popular with Americans under 35, a new survey suggests.
Rookie defensive lineman Sam expected to rejoin Montreal Alouettes this weekend
MONTREAL – It appears Michael Sam is ready to resume his pro football career.
Veteran Jamel Richardson on the comeback trail with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA – Jamel Richardson’s football resume is an impressive one.
Canadian QB Bridge pressed into action as veterans Crompton, LeFevour injured
MONTREAL – Montreal Alouettes rookie Brandon Bridge didn’t have to wait long for his first Canadian Football League action.
Redblacks beat Alouettes, who lose two QBs, end game with Canadian Bridge at pivot
MONTREAL – Adding talent and experience in the off-season is already paying off for the Ottawa Redblacks.
Stamps set to begin defence of 2014 Grey Cup; kick off against Ticats
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders hope to start their Canadian Football League season the way they finished the 2015 campaign — with a victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
CFL, CFL Players’ Association to meet to strength league’s drug policy
TORONTO – The CFL and CFL Players’ Association will meet to strengthen the league’s drug policy after it came under heavy criticism from the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Veteran receiver Jamel Richardson back on football field after 18-month absence
It’s been a long road back for Jamel Richardson.
Defending Grey Cup champion Stampeders want to build a legacy of success
CALGARY – The defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders say they’re driven to be remembered for more than what they did in 2014.