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CFL labour harmony good for a league with so much riding on 2014 season
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon admits he breathed a huge sigh of relief earlier this month when the league and its players ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
Carter one of a few returning defensive starters with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – He’s entering just his third CFL season but Argonauts defensive back Jalil Carter is already grizzled veteran.
B.C. Lions sign head coach Mike Benevides contract extension through ’16 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed head coach Mike Benevides to a contract extension through the 2016 season Tuesday.
New-look Saskatchewan Roughriders poised to defend Grey Cup championship
Some of the faces are different, but Corey Chamblin’s philosophy remains the same.
Bombers new quarterback Drew Willy has shown he can keep his cool
WINNIPEG – Renowned writer Rudyard Kipling was talking about what makes a man when he wrote these lines more than 100 years ago, but he might have been talking about what makes a good quarterback as well.
Blue Bombers hope new front office, coach can lead team to better future
WINNIPEG – If training camp and pre-season are the gauge, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a better team this season but not a winning team, at least not yet.
Calgary Stampeders running game set to shine, questions at quarterback
CALGARY – Aside from some suspense at quarterback, this season’s Calgary Stampeders look similar to their 14-4 team of last year.
Calgary Stampeders name Bo Levi Mitchell as their starting quarterback
CALGARY – Bo Levi Mitchell will open the CFL season as the Calgary Stampeders starting quarterback.
CFL riding high on new TV deal which could get money-losing teams out of the red
The gold-wrapped TV deal the Canadian Football League secured last year will make financial life a lot easier for every franchise this season.
Edmonton Eskimos sign quarterback Mike Reilly to contract extension
EDMONTON – Quarterback Mike Reilly is staying put.
Veteran receiver Romby Bryant among 14 cuts by Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have released 14 players, including veteran receiver Romby Bryant.
Veteran kicker Justin Palardy among expansion Redblacks final CFL cuts
Veteran kicker Justin Palardy was among 14 players released Saturday by the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Burris shines as Walker’s three TDs lift Redblacks over Alouettes 26-10
MONTREAL – Chevon Walker scored three first-half touchdowns as the expansion Ottawa Redblacks downed the Montreal Alouettes 26-10 in pre-season CFL play Friday night.
B.C. Lions to honour former receiver Geroy Simon’s No. 81 jersey
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions will be honouring Geroy Simon by adding his No. 81 jersey to B.C. Place Stadium’s Ring of Honour this summer.
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Quarterback Max Hall among players released by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Max Hall, a former starting quarterback with the CFL club.
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Toronto Argonauts cap CFL pre-season with 41-23 victory over Tiger-Cats
TORONTO – Ricky Ray, Trevor Harris and Mitchell Gale all threw touchdown passes for Toronto as the Argonauts romped to a 41-23 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday, the CFL pre-sesaon finale for both teams.
Rottier ready to forget last season and move forward with Eskimos
EDMONTON – Simeon Rottier spent the CFL off-season working relentlessly on improving his football skills, determined to prove that 2013 is a season best forgotten.
Crapinga kicks game-winning field goal as Stamps edge Bombers 23-20
CALGARY – Rookie kicker Tyler Crapinga kicked a pair of 42-yard field goals in the fourth quarter, the second with no time remaining on the clock, to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a thrilling 23-20 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday in CFL pre-season action.
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Sophomore Masoli rallies Ticats to exhibition CFL win over Alouettes
HAMILTON – Jeremiah Masoli threw three second-half touchdown passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Montreal Alouettes 28-23 in the CFL exhibition opener for both teams Saturday.
Shott’s field goal lifts Lions over Eskimos 14-11 in pre-season game
EDMONTON – Steven Shott’s 38-yard field goal with just eight seconds to play was the difference as the B.C. Lions defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 14-11 on Friday in a CFL pre-season game.
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