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Copeland: Impasse causing concern whether CFL season will start on time
TORONTO – CFL president Michael Copeland says the ongoing labour dispute between the league and its players could prevent the regular season from starting on time.
Despite collective bargaining impasse, CFL training camps open Sunday
CFL training camps opened Sunday amid the uncertainty of a potential players’ strike.
Benevides: B.C. Lions feeling additional pressure as Grey Cup hosts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides wants his players to embrace the role of being Grey Cup hosts.
With Glenn gone, Tate and Mitchell angling for starting quarterback in Calgary
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders are less crowded at quarterback this season, but there is still heavy competition for the starter’s job.
Blue Bombers open training camp looking to rebuild after 3-15 season
WINNIPEG – Maybe it’s third time lucky for linebacker Ejiro Kuale, who has bounced around a bit since he was released by the Toronto Argonauts after the 2012 season ended with their Grey Cup win.
Veteran Henry Burris eager to represent Ottawa as Redblacks quarterback
OTTAWA – Henry Burris could be seen shaking hands and signing autographs for eager fans long after his teammates had left the field.
Bombers bring talented rookies into main camp when it opens Sunday
WINNIPEG – Coach Mike O’Shea likes what he has seen so far at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp and is looking forward to the competition when main camp opens Sunday.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Talks between CFL, players break down, no further talks scheduled
TORONTO – Labour talks between the CFL and the CFL Players’ Association have broken down.
CFL and players’ union to resume labour negotiations Thursday morning
TORONTO – The CFL and CFL Players’ Association will continue talks on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Winnipeg starting quarterback Drew Willy backs players as he awaits CBA talks
WINNIPEG – Drew Willy is awaiting the results of contract talks between the league and the players as he prepares for his first job as a CFL starting quarterback.
MLSE boss Leiweke said organization not closing door on Argos at BMO Field
TORONTO – Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment isn’t closing the door on the CFL or the Toronto Argonauts.
CFL, CFLPA head into crucial collective bargaining meeting Wednesday
TORONTO – The two sides in the CFL labour negotiations return to the table Wednesday in a pivotal round of talks that could determine whether training camps open on time this weekend.
Blue Bombers prepare to start rookie camp as player-CFL talks resume
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are preparing to start rookie camp Wednesday evening, as talks between the league and the players to avert a possible strike resume earlier in the day.
Labour talks between CFL, CFLPA to pick up Wednesday on Toronto
TORONTO – Labour negotiations between the CFL Players’ Association and the CFL will resume Wednesday in Toronto.
Wider seats, sunken bowl part of design for new Saskatchewan Roughriders stadium
REGINA – The Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting a new stadium that is being described as iconic and bold.
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.