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Former sports catering CEO pleads guilty in B.C. dog kicking case
VANCOUVER – The former CEO of a company that provides catering services to sports venues across North America has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after he was videotaped in a Vancouver elevator kicking a puppy.
Veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn returns to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA – Kevin Glenn is coming home to finish his CFL career.
Argos owner feels BMO Field deal possible before start of CFL season
TORONTO – A deal for the Toronto Argonauts to play at BMO Field could be reached as early as this summer, team owner David Braley said Thursday.
Former Ticats stalwart defensive lineman Barrow passes away at age 79
For 10 seasons, John Barrow and Angelo Mosca embodied Hamilton’s blue-collar work ethic with their rugged, physical play as linemen with the Tiger-Cats.
Curling tradition rules the day at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – There is something wonderfully simplistic about the live curling experience.
No place like home? Argonauts play 2015 CFL home opener in Fort McMurray
TORONTO – The Argonauts are listed as the host team, but they will be almost 2,600 kilometres from Toronto when they open their 2015 CFL season — and it will be well into August before they finally return to Rogers Centre.
Montreal Alouettes sign wide receiver Samuel Giguere to one-year-deal
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that wide receiver Samuel Giguere has agreed to a one-year deal with the club.
Back Home: Former all-star receiver Geroy Simon joins B.C. Lions’ front office
SURREY, B.C. – Geroy Simon drove the same route to work every day during his 12 years as a player with the B.C. Lions.
Federal government tops up sport science money for Canada’s Olympians
CALGARY – The science and technology behind Canada’s Olympians got a financial re-boot Wednesday with the announcement of extra federal government money.
B.C. Lions dip into CFL free agency to sign defensive back Chris Rwabukamba
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed free-agent defensive back Chris Rwabukamba on Wednesday.
Ottawa Redblacks sign receivers Sinopoli and Ellingson and lineman Rogers
OTTAWA – Brad Sinopoli is returning to the Canadian capital.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers very busy on opening day of CFL free agency
Kyle Walters didn’t waste any time making a splash on the free-agent market.
B.C. Lions re-sign veteran linebackers Elimimian, Bighill to extensions
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed veteran linebackers Solomon Elimimian and Adam Bighill to contract extensions Tuesday.
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign defensive back Jackson, linebacker Regimbald
REGINA – Tristan Jackson and Kevin Regimbald won’t be hitting the CFL free-agent market.
Brandon Banks returns to Ticats with ’15 Grey Cup title in his sights
Brandon Banks has the 2015 Grey Cup squarely in his sights.
Running back Jerome Messam signs contract extension with Roughriders
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have granted running back Jerome Messam his wish.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign returner/receiver Brandon Banks to contract extension
HAMILTON – Brandon Banks is remaining with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Roughriders GM Brendan Taman not surprised that Ben Heenan heading to NFL
For Brendan Taman, it was a best-case scenario.
Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Fred Bennett to contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders signed defensive back Fred Bennett to a contract extension Tuesday.
‘Corner Gas’ meets ‘Bull Durham:’ Radio sitcom to air during Roughrider games
REGINA – A new radio comedy series is to hit the air waves this summer during Saskatchewan Roughrider games.
Alouettes sign all-star defensive back Jerald Brown to one-year contract
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed all-star defensive back Jerald Brown to a one-year contract.
Brady rallies Patriots, and Butler’s interception seals 28-24 Super Bowl victory
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Ten years removed from his last Super Bowl win, Tom Brady wasn’t letting this one slip away.
Running back Jerome Messam hopeful he can remain with Saskatchewan Roughriders
He’s not patient by nature, but the business of pro football has taught Jerome Messam how to play the waiting game.
Veteran defensive end Odell Willis re-signs with the Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON – Odell Willis is remaining with the Edmonton Eskimos.