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Yale running back Tyler Varga looking to impress with his speed at Senior Bowl
Canadian Tyler Varga is eager to show he can do more than just run over people.
Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers, CFL official Shawn Coates dies at the age of 52
WINNIPEG – Shawn Coates, who worked as a media relations director for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and later with the CFL’s head office, died Friday night. He was 52.
Toronto Argonauts star Chad Owens, family make full-time move to Canada
TORONTO – Chad Owens is trading in his beach shorts and tank top for gloves and a parka.
Former Blue Bomber David Pitcher gets six years for fraud that cost victims $5M
WINNIPEG – A former professional football player has been sentenced to six years in prison in one of Manitoba’s largest frauds.
Montreal Alouettes re-sign Jeff Perrett, also add CFL rookie Philip Blake
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes solidified their offensive line Thursday, signing veteran Jeff Perrett and CFL rookie Philip Blake to three-year contracts.
Continental Cup of Curling continues reinvention on return to Canada
CALGARY – After the showgirls and the Thunder From Down Under, what’s next for the Continental Cup of Curling?
Hufnagel, Higgins and Jones named finalists for CFL’s coach of the year honour
TORONTO – John Hufnagel, who guided the Calgary Stampeders to the CFL’s best regular-season record and a Grey Cup title, was named a finalist for the CFL’s coach-of-the-year honour Wednesday.
B.C. Lions sign veteran fullback Rolly Lumbala to contract extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions Football Club have signed veteran fullback Rolly Lumbala to a contract extension through the 2016 season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Canadian offensive lineman Dominic Picard
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian offensive lineman Dominic Picard to a contract Tuesday shortly after he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Terror attacks, Mountie killings, Ghomeshi scandal among top news events in 2014
An in-brief look at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
Bears start overhaul, fire GM Emery, coach Trestman after rough season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman on Monday, making sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.
Bears start overhaul, fire GM Emery, coach Trestman after rough season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman on Monday, making sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.
A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2014
A list of some Canadian newmakers who died in 2014:
Veteran receiver Jamel Richardson returns to Roughriders
REGINA – Jamel Richadson is returning to the city where he started his CFL career.
CFL loses one of its most colourful characters as Dick Thornton passes away
The CFL has lost one of its most colourful characters.
Former Blue Bomber, Argo Dick Thornton dies at age 75
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Toronto Argonaut (Tricky) Dick Thornton, who won two Grey Cups with Winnipeg in the 1960s, has died at age 75.
B.C. Lions come to terms with Jeff Tedford to take over as club’s coach
VANCOUVER – Jeff Tedford has returned to the CFL.
Former Als president Prince intrigued by CFL commissioner’s position
Time hasn’t diminished Skip Prince’s affinity for Canadian football and the CFL.
Roughriders hire veteran coach Chapdelaine to be offensive co-ordinator
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired veteran coach Jacques Chapdelaine to be their offensive co-ordinator on Friday.
Roughriders re-sign veteran Ricky Foley to solidify defensive line
REGINA – After winning a third Grey Cup ring last year, Ricky Foley seriously contemplated retirement. Instead, the 32-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end returned to the field in 2014 and had one of the best seasons of his career.
Sources: Former CFL exec Prince throws hat in ring for commissioner’s job
TORONTO – Skip Prince has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next CFL commissioner.
Tiger-Cats sign defensive end Norwood to extension through 2016 season
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed international defensive end Eric Norwood to a contract extension through the 2016 season.
A look back at 10 memorable Canadian sports stories from 2014
There were some golden moments, a number of surprises and some unforgettable magic across the sports world in 2014. Here’s a look back at 10 memorable Canadian stories:
Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fired defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry on Wednesday.