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Alouettes move into tie for first in East with 20-12 victory over Argos
TORONTO – Jonathan Crompton is 6-1 as Montreal’s starting quarterback, thanks to John Bowman and the rest of the Alouettes defence.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Hamilton remains undefeated at Tim Hortons Field with 16-6 win against Redblacks
HAMILTON – Hamilton receiver Bakari Grant has big feet — but not so big that he couldn’t keep his toes just inbounds and secure a must-win for the Tiger-Cats.
Argonauts host Alouettes in key East Division contest for both squads
TORONTO – It’s not a must-win in Alouettes’ head coach Tom Higgins’s mind but he concedes Montreal’s playoff fortunes would take a big hit with a loss Saturday to the Toronto Argonauts.
Blue Bombers quarterback Willy to miss Calgary game, Brohm to start
WINNIPEG – Blue Bombers quarterback Brian Brohm will make his first CFL start under less than ideal conditions.
Roughriders hope to get sputtering offence back in form against Eskimos
REGINA – While the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence searches for consistency, Anthony Allen hopes he can maintain his steady form during the stretch run.
Ticats coach Austin says his team can’t afford to overlook expansion Redblacks
HAMILTON – The Ottawa Redblacks might be out of playoff contention but Hamilton coach/GM Kent Austin says the Tiger-Cats can’t afford to overlook the expansion CFL franchise.
Former Argos star quarterback and head coach Nobby Wirkowski dies at 88
TORONTO – Nobby Wirkowski, who experienced highs and lows with the Toronto Argonauts during the 1950s, has died at the age of 88.
Running back Nic Grigsby breaks with Blue Bombers over backup role
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost their leading rusher Wednesday after Nic Grigsby sought and received his release over a decision to make him take a backup role for a second straight week.
Stampeders can cement first in West with win over struggling Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders can celebrate a return off the bye week by securing top spot in the West Division.
Running back Chad Kackert resumes coaching duties with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Chad Kackert is back as the Toronto Argonauts’ strength and conditioning coach.
Calgary Stampeders want win, but downplay stakes in game against Winnipeg
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders can clinch first place in the CFL’s West Division very early this season with a win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
Ray, McCoil, Sinkfield and Fantuz honoured with CFL Week 16 awards
TORONTO – Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray has been named the top offensive player for Week 16 of the CFL season.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Edmonton Eskimos clinch playoff spot with 41-9 rout of Blue Bombers
EDMONTON – It was one of those games where they could have just shaken hands at the half.
Alouettes quarterback Calvillo called an all-time great as jersey is retired
MONTREAL – Anthony Calvillo was hailed as one of the CFL’s all-time greats as his No. 13 banner went up on the wall at Percival Molson Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Crompton throws 3 TDs; Als top Riders 40-9 as Calvillo’s number retired
MONTREAL – Jonathan Crompton doesn’t have the rocket arm or the calm demeanour of Anthony Calvillo, but so far, he wins just like the former Montreal Alouettes quarterback great.
Quarterback in the spotlight as Alouettes host Riders, Calvillo jersey to be retired
MONTREAL – Quarterbacks are in the spotlight heading into the Montreal Alouettes’ meeting with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Edmonton preparing for game against Winnipeg by working on penalty problems
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos are No. 3 in the CFL in points against, No. 2 in points for and, much to their dismay, No. 1 in penalties and penalty yards.
Kevin Glenn throws three touchdown passes as Lions hammer Redblacks
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions may not have had trotted out their regular lineup when they took the field against the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday night.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Ray hits Owens with late TD strike to rally Argos past Ticats 34-33
TORONTO – Ricky Ray and Chad Owens delivered a most improbable comeback win for the Toronto Argonauts.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats pay for letting Argos off the hook in fourth quarter
TORONTO – Hamilton quarterback Zach Collaros admitted he couldn’t quite believe it was happening.