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Toronto Argonauts place running back Chad Kackert on practice roster
TORONTO – So much for Chad Kackert’s retirement.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Running back John White leads Eskimos to 24-0 shutout of Roughriders
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos were more than pleased to have John White back in the mix.
Tate, Glenn together again at McMahon, but on opposite sides Saturday
CALGARY – Their careers intertwined as Calgary Stampeders teammates. On Saturday, the paths of Drew Tate and Kevin Glenn cross again as opposing quarterbacks.
Quarterback Drew Willy to start for Blue Bombers against Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ bye week came at a perfect time for quarterback Drew Willy.
Running back Moissis Madu makes timely return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence
Moissis Madu is making a timely return to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence.
Mr. Everything: Multi-talented Lawrence anxious to contribute against Riders
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos signed free agent Kendial Lawrence as an injury fill-in early this season, but the 25-year-old Texas native is proving to be a valuable and versatile addition to the CFL club.
Cheeky ads raise ire of Rider Nation as game against Edmonton approaches
REGINA – A cheeky advertising campaign is sparking interest in Friday’s CFL game between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but a spokesman for the home team admits there have been complaints.
With injuries mounting, rookie receivers getting a chance with B.C. Lions
SURREY, B.C. – Stephen Adekolu and Bryan Burnham are close friends off the field, so it’s probably fitting their careers have followed similar paths.
Riders, Eskimos square off in the first of three late-season meetings
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos will get to know each other very well over the final weeks of the CFL regular season.
Olympian Jesse Lumsden gets a different style of training with Rugby Canada
LANGFORD, B.C. – Jesse Lumsden thought he knew all about running — that is, until he took to the rugby pitch this week.
First phase of BMO Field renovation underway, still waiting word on Argos’ future
TORONTO – Renovations are underway at BMO Field, with a light being left on at the construction zone if the money can be found to shoehorn in the Toronto Argonauts.
Calgary’s Cornish returns for game against Lions, but not QB Bo Levi Mitchell
CALGARY – With their momentum suddenly halted, the Calgary Stampeders are collecting themselves for what will be a tough fight for the West Division over the final third of the regular season.
Bombers’ QB Willy remains uncertain for Saturday’s game against Ticats
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers still don’t know whether quarterback Drew Willy will be able to play in Saturday’s home game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, coach Mike O’Shea said Tuesday.
Solid defence has helped Ticats move into tie for first in East Division
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 3-1 with Zach Collaros back at the helm, but his return isn’t the only reason for the club’s resurgence.
Hamilton quarterback Zach Collaros named CFL’s top offensive player of the week
TORONTO – Quarterback Zach Collaros, who guided the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a third win in four games, was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week Tuesday.
Montreal Alouettes to retire star quarterback Calvillo’s No. 13 jersey
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes will retire quarterback Anthony Calvillo’s No. 13 on Oct. 13 when the club faces the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Milo FG in OT completes comeback as Saskatchewan beats Ottawa 35-32
REGINA – Tino Sunseri turned the boos he heard at halftime into a standing ovation at the end of the game.
Rodgers, Carter with TD catches as Als win 31-15, end Stamps win streak at six
MONTREAL – With stars of the past like Ben Cahoon and Uzooma Okeke in the house, the Montreal Alouettes looked a little like the CFL East powerhouse they used to be.
RCMP making arrangements to return Grey Cup ring to Pinball Clemons
NANAIMO, B.C. – RCMP say Michael “Pinball” Clemons will be getting his Grey Cup ring back after it was taken by a woman at B.C. Place Stadium during the Toronto Argonauts game against the Lions on Friday.
Ex-Alouettes Cahoon, Okeke, Buono among new Canadian Hall of Fame inductees
MONTREAL – There has not been much to cheer at Montreal Alouettes games this season, but that will change this week when Ben Cahoon returns as one of seven new inductees in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Ricky Ray throws for two TDs as Toronto Argonauts beat B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – This time, the Toronto Argonauts did not squander a big lead.