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Maas Effect: Edmonton Eskimos name Jason Mass their new head coach
EDMONTON – When Jason Maas was offered the position of head coach of the Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos there was no hesitation whatsoever before he said yes.
Lions, Eskimos and Tiger-Cats lead way with five CFL all-star picks apiece
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions, Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats led all teams Wednesday with five selections apiece to the CFL all-star team roster.
Argonauts extend contract of Canadian defensive end Ricky Foley through 2018
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts locked up defensive end Ricky Foley to a long-term contract Wednesday by signing the Canadian through the 2018 season.
Former head coach LaPolice returns to Bombers, tasked with kick-starting offence
WINNIPEG – Paul LaPolice wore a Blue Bombers shirt and an air of confidence as he was officially introduced Tuesday as the team’s new offensive co-ordinator.
Blue Bombers bring back former head coach LaPolice as offensive co-ordinator
Paul LaPolice is heading back to Winnipeg.
Raised in southern US football culture, Jones excited to work in CFL-mad Saskatchewan
REGINA – Chris Jones comes from the southern United States, where football is akin to religion. He sees the same dedication to the sport in his new CFL home.
Roughriders expected to name Chris Jones head coach and general manager
The Saskatchewan Roughriders may have found their new general manager and head coach.
Ray ready to move on from tough 2015, but might have to fight for No. 1 job with Argos
TORONTO – Ricky Ray is ready to put a tumultuous 2015 season for himself and his team behind him and help usher in a new era of stability for the Toronto Argonauts.
Veteran coach Rich Stubler joins Argonauts as defensive co-ordinator
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have named veteran coach Rich Stubler defensive co-ordinator, marking his third stint with the CFL club.
Running back Jon Cornish retires after nine seasons with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – Jon Cornish would like fans to remember him as an unselfish player.
Back on the Sidelines: Buono to coach B.C. Lions following Tedford’s resignation
VANCOUVER – One of the most successful coaches in CFL history will be back patrolling the sidelines in 2016.
Eskimos coach Jones says he likes Edmonton, but has to keep options open
EDMONTON – Edmonton head coach Chris Jones did little to quiet the rumours that he is leaving the Eskimos after leading them to a Grey Cup title.
Eskimos celebrate Grey Cup with cheering, horn-blowing, bell-ringing fans
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos held a downtown Grey Cup party Tuesday for hundreds of cheering, horn-blowing, bell-ringing fans.
NCAA selects Lauren Hill, O.J. Brigance as new Inspiration Award recipients
INDIANAPOLIS – Former CFL linebacker O.J Brigance and the late Lauren Hill were selected as this year’s NCAA Inspiration Award winners.
Grey Cup MVP Reilly believes Eskimos built to contend for future titles
WINNIPEG – Mike Reilly doesn’t see the Edmonton Eskimos being one-hit wonders.
Lynch’s late touchdown rallies Eskimos to 26-20 Grey Cup victory over Redblacks
WINNIPEG – Mike Reilly might have been named the game’s most valuable player, but it was a heads-up call by coach Chris Jones that allowed the Edmonton Eskimos to end a 10-year Grey Cup drought.
Eskimos add 14th Grey Cup title to franchise’s storied history
WINNIPEG – Receiver Kenny Stafford banged two cans of beer together and shook them as he stood by the door to the Edmonton Eskimos locker-room.
Redblacks start strongly but fail to keep pedal on the metal as Esks win Grey Cup
WINNIPEG – A dream start turned into a painful ending Sunday for the underdog Ottawa Redblacks at the 103rd Grey Cup.
Eskimos receiver Chambers named Grey Cup’s Most Outstanding Canadian
WINNIPEG – Shamawd Chambers ended a frustrating 2015 season with a bang.
Grey Cup win thrills Edmonton Eskimo fans after a decade-long drought
WINNIPEG – They came with cowbells, painted faces and layers of long underwear under their parkas to watch the Canadian football showdown of the year.
Edmonton QB Mike Reilly named most valuable player of 103rd Grey Cup
WINNIPEG – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly has been named the most valuable player of the 103rd Grey Cup.
Down chainsaws. Ottawa Redblacks denied their TD celebration at 103rd Grey Cup
WINNIPEG – The Ottawa Redblacks were denied their touchdown celebrations for the 103rd Grey Cup.
Grey Cup kickers happy to be back playing after being cut by other teams
WINNIPEG – Released by Saskatchewan in early July, kicker Chris Milo had to think of other ways to pay the bills.
Jones’ unpredictability one of five things to watch in Grey Cup contest
WINNIPEG – Henry Burris is expecting the unexpected.