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Stampeders, Lions kick off sprint for playoff positions in CFL’s West Division
CALGARY – The battle for playoff positioning in the CFL’s West Division kicks into high gear when the Calgary Stampeders host the B.C. Lions on Friday.
Bombers stick Greg Peach into hole left by trade of CFL sack leader Alex Hall
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg defensive lineman Greg Peach has big shoes to fill.
Grind It Out: B.C. Lions know they have to get running game back on track
SURREY, B.C. – Wally Buono says there’s plenty of blame to go around when it comes to the B.C. Lions’ anaemic running game.
CFL Picks: Stamps RB Cornish poised to break own rushing record against Lions
Coming off a season-high rushing performance and two weekly awards, Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish will be looking for more on Friday night.
Alex Hall traded to Saskatchewan Roughriders from Winnipeg Blue Bombers
REGINA – Defensive lineman Alex Hall was traded to Saskatchewan on Sunday, dramatically improving the Roughriders’ pass rush.
Cornish closes in on his own record as Stampeders beat Blue Bombers 38-11
CALGARY – Jon Cornish ran for pair of touchdowns for the Calgary Stampeders and took over the CFL’s lead in rushing yards in a 38-11 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
Geroy Simon set to make return to B.C. Place Stadium as Riders visit Lions
VANCOUVER – Geroy Simon paused for a moment to reflect as he stood on the field where he made a name for himself.
Former CFL star Chris Williams signs with NFL’s New Orleans Saints
Chris Williams is getting his NFL shot.
DeMarco set to make first home start as B.C. Lions host Saskatchewan Roughriders
VANCOUVER – Mike Benevides believes the toughest test for a young quarterback comes in his second start.
Toronto hosts arch-rival Hamilton at home following four-game road trip
The CFL’s road warriors return home with an opportunity to punch their ticket to the East Division final.
CFL fines Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Durant for tweet to fan
TORONTO – The CFL fined Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant on Wednesday for sending an inappropriate tweet in response to a league fan.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Chris Williams, reach agreement to end season-long dispute
HAMILTON – The Chris Williams saga is over.
Football great George Reed to receive Saskatchewan Order of Merit
REGINA – Former Saskatchewan Roughrider running back and Canadian Football League great George Reed will be invested into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
Collaros, Bighill, Paredes, Cornish pick up CFL player of the month awards
TORONTO – Zach Collaros has shown a penchant for leading his team to comeback wins, while Adam Bighill is a headache for opposing offences week after week.
The issue of helmet-to-helmet hits once again in the CFL spotlight
The issue of helmet-to-helmet hits and their devastating affects is front and centre again but CFL president Michael Copeland doesn’t believe the issue is reaching epidemic levels.
Roughriders slotback Simon breaks Cahoon CFL’s career receptions record
MONTREAL – Geroy Simon is the new all-time CFL pass receptions king.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Argos win fourth straight on the road, rally from 22-1 deficit to beat Eskimos
EDMONTON – Chad Kackert scored a pair of touchdowns as the Toronto Argonauts won their fourth in a row on the road with a wild 34-22 come-from-behind victory over the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.
Glenn throws three TD passes, Stamps pick off five passes in win over Tiger-cats
GUELPH, Ont. – The Calgary Stampeders recorded five interceptions leading to 18 points, and Kevin Glenn threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Jabari Arthur, in a 35-11 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.
Roughriders’ Simon set to break all-time receptions record on Cahoon’s home turf
MONTREAL – Geroy Simon has come to Ben Cahoon’s home field to try to break the CFL’s all-time pass receptions record.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
While father gnashes teeth, Edmonton Eskimos QB Mike Reilly runs to stardom
EDMONTON – Growing up, Mike Reilly learned one ironclad rule at his father’s knee: real quarterbacks stay in the pocket and throw. They do not gambol about the gridiron like Bambi on a sugar rush.
Lions QB Thomas DeMarco focuses on Blue Bombers, forgets big game in Regina
SURREY, B.C. – B.C. Lions quarterback Thomas DeMarco is looking forward to taking centre stage again Friday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers — but he’s not promising an encore grand performance in his second CFL start.