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Veteran offensive lineman Flory expected to retire after 15 CFL seasons
MONTREAL – It appears Scott Flory is hanging up his cleats.
Former Olympic sprinter and CFL receiver Frank Budd dies at age 74
MARLTON, N.J. – Frank Budd, an Olympic sprinter and former 100-metre dash world record holder who also played in the Canadian Football League, has died. He was 74.
Blue Bombers season ticket sales down from 2013 but still top 20,000
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have sold more than 20,000 season tickets.
Sportsmanship, safety and better game flow target of new CFL rules
WINNIPEG – The CFL’s vice-president of officiating says new rules being voted on May 8 look to raise the bar on respect and sportsmanship this season.
Lions QB Travis Lulay happy with progress from off-season shoulder surgery
SURREY, B.C. – B.C. Lions starting quarterback Travis Lulay’s recovery from off-season shoulder surgery appears to be on schedule as he takes part in the team’s mini-camp.
New Argos linebacker Emry skipping brother’s wedding to attend first day of camp
TORONTO – Toronto linebacker Shea Emry wants to make a good first impression and show his dedication to his new team.
Bombers focusing on filling hole at centre on offensive line in CFL draft
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are taking a closer look this week at Laval’s Pierre Lavertu and Simon Fraser’s Matthias Goossen as they prepare for next months’ CFL draft.
Grey Cup-champion Roughriders lone CFL team to exceed $4.4-million salary cap
TORONTO – The Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders were the only team to surpass the CFL’s 4.4-million salary cap in 2013, the league announced Wednesday.
Concordia defensive lineman Smith’s CFL draft stock is on the rise
TORONTO – Quinn Smith’s CFL draft stock is on the rise.
Ticats offensive lineman Dyakowski being careful coming back from knee injury
Canada’s smartest person knows better than to rush back from injury.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign quarterback Durant to contract extension
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders rewarded quarterback Darian Durant on Wednesday.
From Ocho to O Canada: Chad Johnson working toward playing CFL ball in Montreal
VERO BEACH, Fla. – Chad Johnson is back on a football field, and says he’s humble for the opportunity.
Lineman Marwan Hage retires after 10 seasons with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – After 10 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, offensive lineman Marwan Hage announced his retirement Monday rather than accept a spot with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Source: Veteran centre Marwan Hage to announce his CFL retirement
The expansion Ottawa Redblacks are going to have to look for another veteran centre to anchor their offensive line.
Montreal Alouettes to take a look at former NFL star Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes are planning to take a look at former NFL star Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson at the CFL team’s open tryouts in Florida.
Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign general manager Taman to extension
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have rewarded GM Brendan Taman with a contract extension.
Lions defensive back Ryan Phillips signs contract extension through 2016 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed defensive back Ryan Phillips to a contract extension that will keep him with the CFL club through the 2016 season.
Lions sign veteran quarterback Steven Jyles
VANCOUVER – The B.C Lions have signed quarterback Steven Jyles.
Former Calgary Dino star Gaydosh anxious to resume NFL career with Panthers
Linden Gaydosh can’t wait to put the pads back on.
Linebacker Ball’s departure latest in busy off-season for Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Marcus Ball had to take the long road to realizing a childhood dream.
Toronto council approves earmarking $10 million toward BMO renovation plan
TORONTO – Toronto city council has voted in favour of earmarking $10 million for a proposed expansion of BMO Field.
B.C. Lions sign Canadian running back Harris to contract extension
VANCOUVER – Andrew Harris is staying put.
Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders exchange April Fool’s pranks
REGINA – It could have been a heart-attack moment for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans — was the team’s beloved mascot, Gainer the Gopher, really in danger of being drafted by the CFL’s new expansion franchise, the Ottawa RedBlacks?
New CFLPA chief Flory says players looking for fair deal with league
Scott Flory isn’t looking to break the bank.