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Redblacks ready to face Grey Cup champs in their first ever CFL game
OTTAWA – After weeks of preparation, the expansion Ottawa Redblacks will finally get to see how they stack up against CFL competition.
CFL votes to ratify new collective bargaining agreement with players
TORONTO – The CFL has ratified its collective bargaining agreement with the CFL Players’ Association.
1 CFL Roughrider to stand trial on assault charge in bar fight; 1 will not
REGINA – A football player with the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.
CFL players holding ratification votes on tentative agreement with league
TORONTO – CFL players have started voting on their tentative agreement with the league.
Full Circle: Joe Paopao back where it all began with the B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Joe Paopao is back where it all started.
Alouettes receiver Johnson centres out Riders’ Brackenridge on Twitter
Getting called out by former NFL star receiver Chad Johnson was a welcome break from the monotony of training camp for Tyron Brackenridge.
Source: CFL Players’ Association sets Friday as date for ratification vote
TORONTO – CFL players will vote on their union’s tentative agreement with the CFL on Thursday.
Running backs Stefan Logan and Andrew Harris ready to roll for B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The B.C. Lions turned to a familiar face when their ground game was in tatters late last season, and Stefan Logan is looking forward to once again exploiting his unique backfield partnership with Andrew Harris in 2014.
CFL pre-season opener sees Bombers fall 24-22 to Toronto Argonauts
WINNIPEG – Drew Willy debuted as the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Monday as they fell 24-22 to the Toronto Argonauts to open the CFL pre-season.
Rick Worman relieved of his duties by Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that offensive co-ordinator Rick Worman has been relieved of his duties just three months after being brought in as part of the new coaching staff.
Ticats union rep says selling tentative deal to players may be tough
Selling the new tentative agreement to the CFL’s players may be a challenge, Hamilton Tiger-Cats union rep Peter Dyakowski said Sunday.
CFL, CFL Players’ Association reach tentative agreement on new deal
TORONTO – A tentative agreement has been reached in the CFL labour dispute, averting a possible players’ strike.
CP NewsAlert: CFL, CFL Players’ Association reach tentative agreement on new deal
TORONTO – The CFL and CFL Players’ Association have a tentative deal.
Benevides says B.C. Lions have a better understanding of Khalif Mitchell in 2014
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides says his team has a better handle on what makes Khalif Mitchell tick this time around.
Eskimos and Stampeders to participate in CFL strike vote Saturday
TORONTO – Players on the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders will hold a strike vote Saturday.
After key off-season retirements, B.C. Lions’ offensive line a work in progress
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – After a terse exchange at the B.C. Lions’ training camp, veteran guard Dean Valli has confidence that Matt Norman is the man to lead the team’s much-changed offensive line in 2014.
Williams feeling comfortable in second stint with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The knee injury that forced Shomari Williams to watch last year’s Grey Cup is delaying his official return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Receiver gets better introduction to Blue Bombers in his 2nd season
WINNIPEG – Receiver Aaron Kelly was signed by the Blue Bombers last year after the regular season was well under way.
Max Hall continues to develop in 2nd year as Blue Bomber quarterback
WINNIPEG – He knows he isn’t competing for a starter’s job, but quarterback Max Hall is continuing to grow in poise and CFL knowledge in his second year as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: CFL’s all-time leading receiver Geroy Simon retires
REGINA – The most prolific receiver in CFL history is calling it a career.
Northern Exposure: Former NFLer MacDonald hoping to catch on with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Brandon McDonald knew he would have to come north of the border for the first time in his life to continue playing professional football.
Blindsided: Shocked by Redblacks’ move for Burris, Glenn happy with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Kevin Glenn was all set to be the Ottawa Redblacks’ first starting quarterback.
CFL releases terms of its latest proposal, which was rejected by CFL
TORONTO – The latest offer tabled by the CFL Players’ Association called for a shorter term and included concessions on the salary cap and the amount of revenue that would trigger the re-negotiation of the deal.
Jones and Washington ready for new roles as co-ordinators with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Khari Jones stepped in for a snap at B.C. Lions’ training camp on Monday morning and launched a tight spiral down the sideline reminiscent of his days as a CFL quarterback.