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CFL
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.
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.
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.
Ricky Ray, Solomon Elimimian finalists for CFL outstanding player honour
TORONTO – A record-breaking season has earned Solomon Elimimian a rare nomination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three CFL teams have questions at quarterback heading into semifinal games
The status of Mike Reilly and three other quarterbacks are making for some very interesting storylines heading into the CFL playoffs.
McDaniel, Raymond, Smith and Waters capture CFL’s player of the week honours
TORONTO – A career-best outing earned Marquay McDaniel the CFL’s offensive player of the week honour Tuesday.
Defending champion Roughriders entering CFL playoffs on winning note
Corey Chamblin and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the CFL playoffs on a positive note.
Head coach Scott Milanovich expecting to remain with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts head coach Scott Milanovich says he’s not looking to jump ship.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Ticats earn 29-15 win over Alouettes to capture top spot in East Division
HAMILTON – Brandon Stewart and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats emphatically punched their playoff tickets Saturday.
Tim Hortons Field helps Tiger-Cats turn season around, host CFL East final
HAMILTON – A new stadium saved the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ season.
Stampeders carry momentum into CFL West playoffs with 33-16 win over Lions
VANCOUVER – The Calgary Stampeders are entering their first-round playoff bye on the right terms.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Harris wins first CFL start to keep Argos in contention for CFL playoff spot
TORONTO – Now the waiting begins for Trevor Harris and the Toronto Argonauts.
Redblacks see positives despite 16 losses in first season back in Ottawa
TORONTO – Ottawa’s first season back in the CFL ended with a 16th loss Friday night, leaving Redblacks coach Rick Campbell gritting his teeth but still seeing positives.