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Ticats believed they could reach great heights, even in the depths of a 1-6 start
VANCOUVER – With a 1-6 record, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were a long way from the Grey Cup in August.
Despite reduced role, Stampeders still look to slotback Nik Lewis for guidance
VANCOUVER – Nik Lewis found himself in unfamiliar territory this season.
Elimimian named CFL’s outstanding player, top defensive performer
VANCOUVER – A record-setting season earned Solomon Elimimian a piece of CFL history Thursday night.
Over half of Canadians surveyed in poll love the Grey Cup but fewer will watch
More than half the Canadians who took part in a recent online survey agreed the Grey Cup is an important national symbol but less than half that number plan on watching the big game and younger Canadians are even less inclined.
Ticats cornerback Brandon Stewart recalls icy reception with the Stamps
VANCOUVER – Hamilton defensive back Brandon Stewart spent his first two years in the CFL with Calgary, seeing limited action and an unwanted trip to an ice bath.
Elimimian becomes first pure defensive performer named CFL’s outstanding player
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian is the CFL’s outstanding player.
Calgary running back Jon Cornish named CFL’s top Canadian player once again
VANCOUVER – Running back Jon Cornish of the Calgary Stampeders is the CFL’s top Canadian.
Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Dexter McCoil captures CFL’s top rookie award
VANCOUVER – Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Dexter McCoil is the CFL’s top rookie.
Argos kicker-punter Waters named CFL’s top special-teams performer
VANCOUVER – Swayze Waters of the Toronto Argonauts is the CFL’s top special-teams player.
Stampeders sophomore centre Jones named CFL’s top lineman award winner
VANCOUVER – Centre Brett Jones of the Calgary Stampeders is the CFL’s top lineman.
B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian named CFL’s top defensive player
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian is the CFL’s top defensive player.
Stampeders won’t give Tiger-Cats’ returner Brandon Banks special treatment
VANCOUVER – The Calgary Stampeders say Brandon Banks won’t be getting any preferential treatment in Sunday’s Grey Cup.
Former McGill, CFL fullback Soles, now fighting ALS, to be honoured at Vanier Cup
MONTREAL – The Vanier Cup game will be a special day for former CFL fullback Michael Soles.
Tiger-Cats cornerback Delvin Breaux looks to crown comeback story with Grey Cup
VANCOUVER – Every once in a while, Delvin Breaux walks out of a store only to be stopped when the anti-theft detection system goes off.
Ticats’ Steinauer being mentioned as one of CFL’s top head-coaching prospects
VANCOUVER – It hasn’t taken Orlondo Steinauer long to get noticed in the CFL.
Food bank donation on the line as Calgary, Hamilton mayors make Grey Cup bet
CALGARY – This year’s Grey Cup bet between the mayors of Calgary and Hamilton has a whole lot of food on the line.
Road success gives Stampeders an edge on Ticats in Grey Cup championship game
VANCOUVER – For the first time since 2011 the Grey Cup will be a neutral-site game, a factor that gives the Calgary Stampeders a big advantage over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Student of the Game: Stamps’ Cornish says every move he makes is planned
VANCOUVER – Every single move Jon Cornish makes on a football field is planned.
Grey Cup coaches Kent Austin, John Hufnagel have CFL history together
VANCOUVER – They’ll share the sidelines at B.C. Place as opponents Sunday, but Grey Cup head coaches Kent Austin and John Hufnagel have a CFL history together.
Inexperienced quarterbacks and Nik Lewis’s future among Grey Cup storylines
The Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet in the Grey Cup Sunday at B.C. Place. Here are five storylines to watch heading into the big game:
Eskimos clean out lockers confident of better days ahead after 2014 turnaround
EDMONTON – As the Edmonton Eskimos cleaned out their lockers and said their goodbyes Monday, they felt confident that their turnaround in 2014 is just the beginning of something special.
Stampeders one win away from putting 2013 failure behind them for good
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have had one goal in mind since losing at home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2013 West Division final.
Alouettes confident for next season with Jonathan Crompton at quarterback
MONTREAL – Jonathan Crompton is looking forward to having a full season with the Montreal Alouettes, even if it is without favourite receiver Duran Carter or quarterbacks coach Jeff Garcia.
Lions extend three Canadians, including defensive tackle Westerman
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have re-signed three Canadian players, including defensive tackle Jabar Westerman.