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Hamilton Tiger-Cats lone CFL team to exceed league’s salary cap in 2014
TORONTO – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the lone team to exceed the CFL’s $5-million salary cap last season.
Retiring CFL receiver Romby Bryant signs one-day contract with Stamps
CALGARY – Veteran receiver Romby Bryant is retiring as a member of the Calgary Stampeders after signing a one-day contract with the CFL club on Monday.
Sophomore Linden Gaydosh looking forward to training camp with Ticats
Linden Gaydosh is healthy and showing no ill effects from the back and foot injuries that plagued his first go-around in the NFL.
Leiweke promises new BMO Field will be most intimidating stadium in MLS
TORONTO – As Toronto FC suffers through an extended road trip, construction workers are fighting time and Mother Nature to complete the first phase of a $120-million-plus renovation to BMO Field.
Clock ticking on CFL conversion at BMO Field if Argos want to play there is 2016
TORONTO – The clock is ticking if the Toronto Argonauts want to negotiate a deal that will see them play at BMO Field in 2016.
Stampeders add to impressive defence with signing of defensive back Burnett
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have added to their already impressive defence by signing international defensive back Joe Burnett.
Receiver Iannuzzi under contract with Lions through ’16 after signing extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed Canadian receiver Marco Iannuzzi to a contract extension through the 2016 season Thursday.
Converts after touchdowns pushed back 20 yards under new CFL rule changes
TORONTO – Scott Milanovich and other CFL coaches will have much more to consider this season.
The waiting is the hardest part for Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge
For Canadian Brandon Bridge, the waiting is the hardest part.
Jordan Reaves looking to make transition from basketball back to football
Jordan Reaves has reunited with his first love.
Regina Rams defensive back Campbell sets CFL combine record in 40-yard dash
TORONTO – Tevaughn Campbell picked a great time to run a personal-best 40-yard dash.
Montreal linebacker Archambault impresses in bench press at CFL combine
TORONTO – Byron Archambault made quite a first impression Saturday at the CFL’s national combine.
Calgary offensive lineman Chungh fast becoming a veteran of football combines.
TORONTO – Sukh Chungh is fast becoming a veteran of football combines.
Canadian Football League’s Rule Committee proposes changes for 2015
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League’s Rules Committee is proposing a handful of rule changes for 2015.
Vancouver, Edmonton set for new artificial turf for Women’s World Cup
TORONTO – The ruckus over the use of artificial turf at the Women’s World Cup may not have sparked a switch to grass. But it has likely played a part in improving some of the tournament turf.
Defensive back Phillips agrees to extension with Lions, McCallum to return
VANCOUVER – Veteran defensive back Ryan Phillips agreed to a contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Monday.
Argos GM Barker, coach Milanovich and QB Ray in final year of their contracts
TORONTO – The uncertainty created by the Toronto Argonauts’ stadium and ownership issues has spilled over into their football operations.
Canadian Football League to hold its annual draft of Canadian talent May 12
TORONTO – The CFL will hold its annual draft May 12, the league announced Thursday.
Argos GM Jim Barker entertains questions online from football fans
TORONTO – Jim Barker knows how to ensure star quarterback Ricky Ray remains with the Toronto Argonauts.
CBC executive Jeffrey Orridge succeeds Mark Cohon as CFL commissioner
TORONTO – The league that blazed the trail for black quarterbacks in pro football now has its first black commissioner.
Source: Ticats have huge void to fill with departure of Delvin Breaux
Almost two months since his departure, Delvin Breaux continues to cast a huge shadow over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ secondary.
Clavicle injuries taught veteran Argos slotback Durie painful lesson
TORONTO – Andre Durie is an athlete again.
Quarterback Mitchell signs contract extension with Calgary Stampeders
He grew up dreaming of playing in the NFL, but three years with the Stampeders have convinced Bo Levi Mitchell that Calgary is where he wants to be.
Joey Moss named for induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
EDMONTON – Joey Moss, the long-time locker-room attendant for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos has been named for induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.