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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.
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.