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Catering CEO, Desmond Hague, resigns amid allegations of animal abuse in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A man alleged to have abused a dog while being video taped in a Vancouver hotel elevator has resigned from his post as CEO of a high-profile catering company.
Former Bombers QB Max Hall arrested near Phoenix on drug, shoplifting charges
WINNIPEG – Former NFL and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Max Hall was arrested last week in his home state of Arizona on suspicion of shoplifting and narcotics possession.
Stamps’ Cornish picks up two CFL awards after Calgary’s win over Edmonton
TORONTO – Calgary running back Jon Cornish picked up two CFL player of the week awards for his performance in the Stampeders’ 28-13 victory over Edmonton on Monday.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Stingy Stampeder defence lifts Calgary to 28-13 win over Edmonton Eskimos
CALGARY – One of the reasons running back Jon Cornish likes life as a Calgary Stampeder is he doesn’t have to face his own defence. It’s not a place where there is a lot of daylight.
Eskimos go back to the drawing board after 28-13 loss to Stampeders
CALGARY – Chris Jones fully expected the Edmonton Eskimos to come out with a better effort against the Calgary Stampeders on Labour Day at McMahon Stadium.
Playing in CFL with Montreal Alouettes could be an option for Michael Sam
He might not be in the St. Louis Rams’ plans but defensive end Michael Sam still has options, including playing in the CFL.
Ticats enjoy playing at Tim Hortons Field – finally – in 13-12 win over Argos
HAMILTON – Was it the brand new turf at Tim Hortons Field that put a bounce in the step of veteran Hamilton Tiger-Cat defensive back Marc Beswick?
Ticats nip Argos 13-12 to win first-ever contest at Tim Hortons Field
HAMILTON – Zach Collaros and the Hamilton defence made the Tiger-Cats’ debut at Tim Hortons Field a victorious one.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Collaros returns to Ticats lineup in time to face former Argos teammates
HAMILTON – Zach Collaros couldn’t have picked a bigger game to mark his return to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ lineup.
Allen scores late TD as Roughriders win Labour Day thriller against Blue Bombers
REGINA – Weston Dressler is once again a Roughrider, but the fan favourite’s return was a footnote on a Labour Day Classic dominated by Saskatchewan’s ground attack.
Calgary receiver continues to play through grief following brother’s murder
CALGARY – The loss of a loved one can make football seem not very important. But Stampeders receiver Joe West says football is getting him through a tough week before he heads home for his brother’s funeral.
Edmonton’s starting QB a question heading into Labour Day game against Calgary
CALGARY – The mystery of Edmonton’s starting quarterback for the Labour Day game in Calgary will extend into game day.
Tim Hortons Field expected to be finished for Labour Day Classic
HAMILTON – It looks like Tim Hortons Field will be finished for Monday’s Labour Day Classic after all.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Green, Rodgers score as Alouettes beat Redblacks 20-10, end 6-game losing run
MONTREAL – The losing run is over for the Montreal Alouettes, who look like they’ve found their starting quarterback halfway through the CFL season.
Dressler trying to get up to speed with Roughriders in time for game vs. Bombers
REGINA – Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders may want to temper their expectations for slotback Weston Dressler ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Stampeder receiver Maurice Price wants to recapture Labour Day magic
CALGARY – The last Labour Day game was a banner one for Stampeders receiver Maurice Price with three touchdown catches totalling 165 yards.
Nervy time as Alouettes face expansion Redblacks in battle of 1-7 teams
MONTREAL – It’s early in the CFL season to talk of a “must win” game, but that’s how it may be for the Montreal Alouettes.
Veteran slotback Weston Dressler returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders had one thing to offer Weston Dressler that no other CFL team could match.
Dressler’s return to Roughriders won’t make winning Sunday easier for Bombers
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers haven’t managed to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the Labour Day weekend in nine years, and the return of receiver Weston Dressler to the Saskatchewan lineup certainly isn’t improving their chances this Sunday.
Source: Calgary Stampeders place NFL receiver Gordon on their negotiation list
The Calgary Stampeders are taking a flyer on NFL receiver Josh Gordon.
Bombers quarterback Willy says he gets his competitive nature from his mother
WINNIPEG – The bar was set pretty high for Drew Willy when it came to excelling at sports, but the competitive fire that burns inside the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback didn’t come from his male role models.