Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
CFL
Rookie Anthony Coombs to make first CFL start with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – He’s just two games into his CFL career but halfback Anthony Coombs is no longer a rookie in Scott Milanovich’s eyes.
Popp the Cork: Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp gets contract extension
MONTREAL – Speculation on Jim Popp’s future with the Montreal Alouettes has been put to rest, at least for now.
Redblacks take chip on their shoulder to Edmonton, seeking first CFL victory
EDMONTON – The Ottawa Redblacks will take a passel of ex-Eskimos and a collective chip on their shoulder when they go for their first CFL franchise win Friday.
Alouettes to honour former head coach Marc Trestman at Percival Molson Stadium
MONTREAL – Former Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman can finally take time to enjoy the city he called home for five years.
2-0 Bombers filling sick bay as they head East to face 1-1 Alouettes
WINNIPEG – The loss of offensive lineman Chris Greaves is just one of the injuries forcing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to make lineup changes for Friday night’s game against the Montreal Alouettes.
Eskimos’ mad-dog defence setting tone for takeaways in 2014 CFL season
EDMONTON – It’s early days, but the 2-0 Edmonton Eskimos’ mad-dog defence is setting the tone for takeaways in the 2014 CFL season.
First-year running back Grigsby leading way for upstart Blue Bombers
Nic Grigsby has been quite a find for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Liberals blame bad weather for delays in building new Hamilton stadium
TORONTO – Bad weather is to blame for delays in completing a new Hamilton stadium and key venue for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Games, the governing Liberals said Wednesday.
Middle linebacker Shea Emry resumes practising with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Middle linebacker Shea Emry resumed practising with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday.
No Panic: B.C. Lions staying calm despite 0-2 start to CFL season
SURREY, B.C. – Kevin Glenn wants everyone to take a deep breath.
Veteran defensive back Anderson joins Toronto Argonauts secondary
TORONTO – Dwight Anderson holds no grudges against the Saskatchewan Roughriders but won’t be taking it easy on his former teammates.
Ray, Durie, Bowman, Washington win CFL Week 2 awards
TORONTO – Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray is the CFL offensive player of the week after leading Toronto to a win in its home opener.
Argonauts sign all-star offensive tackle Chris Van Zeyl through 2016
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have signed national offensive tackle Chris Van Zeyl to a contract extension through the 2016 season.
Toronto Argonauts slotback Andre Durie to miss six weeks due to broken clavicle
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts were handed some tough news on the injury front Monday as slotback Andre Durie has a broken clavicle and teammate Shea Emry has a concussion.
Argos acquire defensive back Anderson from Riders for 2015 conditional pick
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have acquired international defensive back Dwight Anderson from the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2015 CFL Draft.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Veteran Ricky Ray leads Argos to surprisingly one-sided win over Roughriders
TORONTO – Ricky Ray and Chad Owens’ heeded their coach’s call Saturday.
Shaw’s late field goals lead Edmonton Eskimos over Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28-24
EDMONTON – It’s two games into the 2014 season and the Edmonton Eskimos have already racked up half of their wins from the entire 2013 campaign.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Whitaker, Cox TDs help Alouettes down struggling Lions 24-9
MONTREAL – Troy Smith is looking like he will grow into the job as the Montreal Alouettes starting quarterback after all.
More new faces to appear on revamped Toronto Argonauts defence against Riders
TORONTO – Scott Milanovich doesn’t want the Toronto Argonauts to completely forget their dismal start to the 2014 CFL season.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Ottawa Redblacks CFL debut a close one but fall 36-28 to Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Even ugly wins are good, said Winnipeg Blue Bombers coach Mike O’Shea after his team overcame struggles to beat the Ottawa Redblacks 36-28 in the expansion team’s CFL debut on the road.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats to decided soon whether they can open stadium
WINNIPEG – CFL commissioner Mark Cohon says the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will decide in the coming weeks whether they can open before construction of their stadium is finished.