CFL

November 15 2014 03:58 PM

Running back Brandon Rutley draws playoff start for Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL – For three years Brandon Rutley has patiently waited for the opportunity to strut his stuff as a starting CFL running back.

November 15 2014 02:29 PM

Hard-nosed game expected in West semifinal as Eskimos to battle Roughriders

EDMONTON – It’s November football in Canada with freezing temperatures and a cold, slippery field — making defence and the running game potentially bigger factors in a team’s success.

November 14 2014 03:15 PM

Offensive lineman Brett Jones one of CFL’s best men in the middle again

CALGARY – A New York Times article once described the centre on a football team as the “choreographer” or “air traffic controller” of the offensive line.

November 14 2014 02:26 PM

Alouettes pivot Crompton ready for pressure of first CFL playoff start

MONTREAL – The wild ride that Jonathan Crompton has been on this season will now take him to his first Canadian Football League playoff game.

November 14 2014 10:35 AM

Roughriders plan to keep focus on their rushing attack in West semi against Esks

REGINA – The identity of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence will not change, regardless who starts at quarterback.

November 14 2014 10:23 AM

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign kick returner Troy Stoudermire through 2017

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended the contract of kick returner Troy Stoudermire through 2017, the CFL team announced Friday.

November 13 2014 05:14 PM

Ricky Ray, Solomon Elimimian finalists for CFL outstanding player honour

TORONTO – A record-breaking season has earned Solomon Elimimian a rare nomination.

November 13 2014 04:53 PM

Riders quarterback Durant won’t be ready to start CFL West semi against Edmonton

REGINA – For the first time since the 2008 season, Darian Durant will not lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL playoffs.

November 13 2014 03:56 PM

After roller-coaster season, B.C. Lions have shot at redemption in CFL playoffs

VANCOUVER – The 2014 season hasn’t quite gone the way the B.C. Lions envisioned.

November 12 2014 04:30 PM

After tough stretch, B.C. Lions’ defence knows it has to step up in playoffs

SURREY, B.C. – Adam Bighill knew he would be ready to suit up for the B.C. Lions’ playoff push.

November 12 2014 03:32 PM

Waiting out linebacker Bear Woods’ injuries pays off for Alouettes

MONTREAL – That a guy named Bear Woods looks and plays like a wild man is hardly a surprise.

November 12 2014 03:13 PM

Backup Matt Nichols draws starting assignment for Eskimos in West semifinal

There would be no time like the present for Matt Nichols to get his first CFL win.

November 12 2014 01:44 PM

Edmonton Eskimos name backup Matt Nichols as their starter for West semifinal

EDMONTON – Mike Reilly’s status is uncertain heading into the CFL West Division semifinal, and the all-star Edmonton Eskimos quarterback isn’t about to make it any clearer.

November 12 2014 01:21 PM

Receiver Duron Carter among 11 Alouettes named to CFL all-star squad

TORONTO – Receiver Duron Carter has plenty of familiar faces joining him on the East Division all-star squad, but tackle Jeff Perrett isn’t one of them.

November 12 2014 12:15 PM

Expansion Ottawa Redblacks fire offensive co-ordinator Mike Gibson

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks are looking for a new offensive co-ordinator after firing Mike Gibson on Wednesday.

November 11 2014 03:42 PM

If division final is frosty, Calgary Stampeders are getting a preview

CALGARY – Their bonus week of preparation for the CFL’s West Division final turned frigid, the Calgary Stampeders are treating the conditions as a weather dress rehearsal for the division championship.