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Hamilton Tiger-Cats take quarterback Zach Collaros off the six-game injured list
HAMILTON – Zach Collaros was back practising Wednesday with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Alouettes hunt for Calvillo’s successor may end at shaggy-haired Crompton
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes hope they have finally found their starting quarterback in shaggy-haired Jonathan Crompton.
Former Calgary Dino Linden Gaydosh anxious to resume playing football
Patience is not exactly Linden Gaydosh’s forte.
Former coach Dave Ritchie enters Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame
WINNIPEG – Former head coach Dave Ritchie doesn’t have to think too long and hard when asked about the highlight of his six seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Stampeders, Eskimos square off to decide top spot in CFL’s overall standings
The Battle of Alberta will also be for top spot in the CFL’s standings.
Milanovich not banking on Owens’ return in time for game versus Ticats
TORONTO – Chad Owens’ on-again, off-again season is off again.
CFL announces that veteran slotback Weston Dressler has cleared NFL waivers
Let the Weston Dressler sweepstakes begin.
Calgary Stampeders receiver West named CFL’s offensive player of week
TORONTO – Receiver Joe West was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week after helping the Calgary Stampeders beat the Ottawa Redblacks just hours after learning his brother was murdered.
Young promises Tim Hortons Field will be ready for Monday’s Labour Day Classic
HAMILTON – Hamilton Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young is vowing that Tim Hortons Field will be ready to host the Toronto Argonauts in Monday’s Labour Day Classic.
Saskatchewan beats B.C. 20-16 for fifth win in a row
VANCOUVER – Two unheralded Saskatchewan players spoiled the B.C. Lions’ guaranteed win night Sunday.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Saskatchewan’s Darian Durant leaves game against B.C. with apparent injury
VANCOUVER – Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant was sidelined with an apparent finger injury Sunday against the B.C. Lions.
Joe West plays in Stampeders’ win just hours after news of brother’s murder
OTTAWA – Joe West, speaking with tear-filled eyes and slumped shoulders, found the strength to talk about a horrific loss.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Dexter McCoil scores pair of touchdowns as Edmonton defeats Toronto 41-27
EDMONTON – Their quarterback went down, but the defence was there to pick the Edmonton Eskimos back up on Saturday afternoon.
Emmanuel Arceneaux agrees to one-year contract extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Emmanuel Arceneaux and the B.C. Lions have agreed to a contract extension keeping him in Vancouver through the 2015 season the team announced on Saturday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Guarantee this: Harris, Lions full of promises ahead of game against Roughriders
SURREY, B.C. – Andrew Harris has a guarantee of his own on a team full of them.
Meditation prepares Stampeders running back Jon Cornish for return to the field
CALGARY – He hasn’t carried a ball in a game since June. But when his body was idle, Jon Cornish’s mind wasn’t.
Shologan looks to cap big week with win over Stampeders
OTTAWA – With a one-year contract extension in hand and a baby boy on the way, Keith Shologan hopes he can cap off his big week with a win over the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.
Argos bolstered by return of Chad Owens, but Esks say its business as usual
EDMONTON – Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray says receiver Chad Owens is a “special player,” whose return to action Saturday afternoon in Edmonton should bring new life to the Argonauts’ offence.
Lions guarantee victory over rival Riders, or BC Place fans get free tickets
VANCOUVER – The B.C Lions are guaranteeing a win at home against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, and they’re backing up their boast with free tickets if they don’t come through.
Blue Bombers expect tough running attack from struggling Alouettes
WINNIPEG – The Montreal Alouettes may be on a five-game losing skid, but quarterback Drew Willy isn’t viewing Friday’s game as a slam dunk for the Blue Bombers.
CFL will need a new commissioner when Mark Cohon steps down in 2015
One of the CFL’s longest-serving commissioners is leaving the post.