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Carabins offensive lineman looking forward to testing at CFL combine
For David Foucault, it will be the ultimate job interview.
Inaugural ‘Bachelor Canada’ couple Brad and Bianka announce split
TORONTO – The first couple from “The Bachelor Canada” has split.
CFL is considering making pass interference subject to video review
TORONTO – The CFL is considering whether to make pass interference subject to video review, the league announced Tuesday.
McGill offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif content to mix football with medicine
He’s still an agonizing two months away from knowing where he’ll begin his pro football career, but Laurent Duvernay-Tardif isn’t the least bit anxious.
Despite all the moves, Jim Daley still has the passion to coach in the CFL
TORONTO – For nearly 20 years, Jim Daley has spent countless late nights at the office away from home working under the constant threat of being fired at any time.
Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign head coach Chamblin to extension
REGINA – Corey Chamblin is staying put.
Healthy, stronger quarterback Mike Reilly predicts turnaround for Eskimos
EDMONTON – His body healed from all the punishing hits he took last season, bulked-up quarterback Mike Reilly returned to Edmonton this week excited and confident that 2014 will be a much better year for the Eskimos.
Top-ranked CFL prospect Duvernay-Tardif won’t be attending league’s combine
TORONTO – He’s the top-ranked prospect for the 2014 CFL draft but McGill offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won’t be strutting his stuff at the league’s evaluation camp.
B.C. Lions veteran centre Angus Reid announces his CFL retirement
Angus Reid is at peace with the most difficult football decision he’s ever had to make.
Better late than never, Higgins finally names Alouettes coaching staff
MONTREAL – Former coach Marc Trestman always had a slogan for the season, but the one for new coach Tom Higgins for the 2014 campaign ought to be Better Late Than Never.
Veteran quarterback Glenn asks expansion Ottawa Redblacks to trade him
Kevin Glenn doesn’t want to continue his CFL career with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Lions quarterback Buck Pierce announced retirement after nine CFL seasons
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions quarterback Buck Pierce has announced his retirement from the CFL.
Senators looking forward to Heritage Classic, but need the two points
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are looking forward to Sunday’s Heritage Classic against the Vancouver Canucks, but know their focus has to be on picking up two points rather than the novelty of playing outdoors.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign all-star running back Will Ford
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed East Division all-star running back Will Ford.
Alouettes release veteran receiver Arland Bruce two weeks after anti-gay comment
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have released veteran receiver Arland Bruce just two weeks after he was fined for making homophobic comments.
Alouettes owner says Higgins hiring maintains separation of coach and GM jobs
MONTREAL – New coach Tom Higgins wants the Montreal Alouettes to be as entertaining as ever but to win more games than last season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Eskimos Canadian DB Donovan Alexander
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added to their Canadian talent base with the signing Tuesday of Winnipeg-born defensive back Donovan Alexander.
Former Tiger-Cats owner appeals for return of Grey Cup ring stolen in break-in
TORONTO – A former owner of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats is asking for the return of his “priceless” 1999 Grey Cup ring, which was stolen from his Toronto home during a break-in.
B.C. Lions release veteran Canadian receiver Paris Jackson
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions parted ways with Paris Jackson on Friday, granting the veteran Canadian receiver his release so that he could pursue other CFL opportunities.
Paul McCallum to share B.C. Lions kicking duties with Ricky Schmitt
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Paul McCallum to a contract extension and agreed to terms with free-agent punter Ricky Schmitt.
Gary Etcheverry leads Bombers defence coaching staff for 2014 season
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have finally settled on their defensive coaching staff for this season, led by CFL veteran Gary Etcheverry as defensive co-ordinator.
More changes loom for B.C Lions roster after changes to the coaching staff
SURREY, B.C. – Now that Mike Benevides has revamped his B.C. Lions coaching staff, more changes loom among the player ranks.
Blue Bombers sign veteran defensive back Korey Banks to contract extension
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Korey Banks to a contract extension on Wednesday that will keep the veteran defensive back in the Manitoba capital for the next two seasons.
Veteran receiver Terrence Edwards retires from Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Receiver Terrence Edwards is retiring after nine seasons in the Canadian Football League and the last seven with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who praised him as one of their greats.