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Calgary Stampeders clinch post-season berth thanks to Montreal Alouettes loss
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders became the first team in the CFL to clinch a playoff spot for the 2015 post-season on Thursday.
QB Henry Burris sets completions record in Redblacks’ 39-17 win over Alouettes
OTTAWA – It’s not like Henry Burris needed any more accolades.
CFL championship game returns to Toronto as BMO Field to host 2016 Grey Cup
TORONTO – The CFL will bring its championship game back to Toronto next year and this time it will have more of a true football feel.
Mathews looking to move on from rough debut and lead Ticats against Stamps
HAMILTON – Hamilton Tiger-Cats rookie quarterback Jeff Mathews faces a daunting task in his first CFL start.
Six stories in the news today, Oct. 1
Six stories in the news today, Oct. 1 from The Canadian Press:
Alouettes agree to terms with hot free agent linebacker Henoc Muamba
MONTREAL – Canadian free agent linebacker Henoc Muamba has signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.
Redblacks quarterback Henry Burris interested in wins, not accolades
OTTAWA – Henry Burris says awards are nice, but something to think about after the season.
This weekend’s CFL schedule provides no shortage of interesting storylines
There’s no shortage of interesting storylines this week in the CFL.
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders star lineman Al Benecick dies at 78
REGINA – Al Benecick, who spent 10 seasons as an offensive lineman with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 78.
Calgary Stampeders mine reserves again as they close in on playoff berth
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders’ motto “plug-and-play” has been put to the test yet again.
Alouettes search for stability at quarterback, hope rookie Cato is their man
BROSSARD, Que. – It was a day to forget for the Montreal Alouettes except for one wild, heads-up play by quarterback Rakeem Cato.
Ticats sign defensive back Carter, ink lineman Filer to three-year extension
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive back Jalil Carter on Tuesday and locked up offensive lineman Mike Filer to a contract extension through the 2018 season.
Stampeders defence takes a hit with loss of Simpson, Burnett to injury
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders linebacker Juwan Simpson has been sidelined four to six weeks with a broken clavicle.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Macho Harris with three picks as Riders down Alouettes 33-21
REGINA – It had been a long time since Macho Harris had a game like he did on Sunday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
CFL says refs made “incorrect call” against Bombers in loss to Stampeders
The CFL says its officials made an “incorrect call” against Winnipeg that had a “significant impact” in the Blue Bombers’ loss to the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Mitchell throws for 333 yards as the Stampeders down Blue Bombers 25-23
WINNIPEG – Bo Levi Mitchell didn’t view a 25-23 victory over the struggling Blue Bombers on Friday as a case of the first-place Stampeders losing their touch.
Redblacks kick off four straight at TD Place with weekend game versus Argos
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks hope to make the most of an extended homestand as they chase their first CFL playoff berth.
Knox looks to inspire struggling Roughriders with his play, and his words
REGINA – Through the first 13 weeks of the CFL season, Jeff Knox Jr., has made a name for himself with his sharp play on the field.
A healthy quarterback becoming an increasingly rare sight in the CFL
WINNIPEG – Bo Levi Mitchell hasn’t resorted to tucking a four-leaf clover in his shoe or clipping a lucky rabbit’s foot to his uniform.
After thinking pro football career was over, Palardy finds himself back in CFL
TORONTO – Justin Palardy figured he was done with pro football.