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CFL unveils its latest offer in contract talks with CFL Players’ Association
TORONTO – It’s a first for the CFL in its contract talks with the CFL Players’ Association.
Eskimos GM Ed Hervey ‘more comfortable’ heading into second training camp
Ed Hervey likes the Edmonton Eskimos’ chances a lot better heading into his second training camp as the club’s general manager.
Today on the Hill: NDP leader summoned by committee to explain office staffing
OTTAWA – New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair is used to grilling the prime minister in the House of Commons on a range of topics.
B.C. Lions GM Wally Buono: Don’t call Kevin Glenn a backup quarterback
VANCOUVER – Wally Buono doesn’t like the term “backup quarterback” when describing one of his newest acquisitions.
Argonauts brothers Eric and Matt Black say playing together dream come true
TORONTO – When Matt Black was a 16-year-old playing in the Ontario Varsity Football League, younger brother Eric was the team’s water boy.
NewsAlert: Calgary Stampeders select Lavertu first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO – The Calgary Stampeders selected Laval centre Pierre Lavertu with the first pick overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.
Calgary Stampeders acquire first overall pick from Ottawa Redblacks
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have acquired the first overall pick of the CFL draft from the Ottawa Redblacks.
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider attacked outside liquor store for his beer
REGINA – A former Grey Cup-winning player with the Saskatchewan Roughriders football club had to spend several hours in a Regina hospital after he was assaulted outside a liquor store.
CFL fines Stampeders receiver for anti-gay comments made on social media
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League fined Calgary Stampeders receiver Maurice Price on Tuesday for making “inappropriate negative comments” on social media towards St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam and openly gay professional athletes.
Stampeders ‘outraged’ by anti-gay comments in wide receiver’s Twitter account
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders say they are “outraged by the offensive comments” posted on wide receiver Maurice Price’s Twitter account that appeared to disparage the sexual orientation of NFL draft pick Michael Sam.
Redblacks general manager expects to keep first overall pick in CFL draft
TORONTO – While Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins has entertained some offers for his first overall pick in the CFL draft, he says there’s a “relatively good chance” he’ll make the pick Tuesday night.
Virginia defensive lineman Brent Urban first Canadian taken in NFL draft
The Baltimore Ravens looked to Canada on the final day of the NFL draft.
Bombers coach, GM, say only wins will show whether they’ve improved the team
WINNIPEG – The new coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers says all talk of improving the team is just words until they hit four wins this season.
Concordia defensive lineman Quinn Smith tests positive for banned substance
Concordia defensive lineman Quinn Smith, a top prospect for next week’s CFL draft, has tested positive for a banned substance.
RCMP confirm former Roughrider Kory Sheets was busted for pot possession
REGINA – Police have confirmed that former Saskatchewan Roughrider Kory Sheets was busted for pot possession several weeks ago and received an absolute discharge.
Guard Flory retires after 15 seasons and three Grey Cup titles with Montreal
MONTREAL – Alouettes guard Scott Flory has announced his retirement from the CFL after playing 15 seasons and winning three Grey Cups in Montreal.
Ottawa Redblacks unveil home and away uniforms ahead of inaugural season
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s new CFL franchise has unveiled its uniforms, which put a fresh twist on a familiar colour scheme.
Towering McGill offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif looking forward to NFL draft
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has become a master of time management.
Riders’ GM Brendan Taman non-committal about veteran slotback Simon’s return
He’s the most prolific receiver in CFL history and a future member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, but there’s no guarantee Geroy Simon will return to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders defend their Grey Cup title.
Veteran defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell re-signs with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Khalif Mitchell is back with the B.C. Lions.
Today on the Hill: Political Ottawa abuzz over auditor general’s spring report
OTTAWA – There’s nothing like an auditor general’s report to send federal cabinet ministers clamouring for the microphones.
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.