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Veterans Reid and McCallum to miss Lions’ season opener in Calgary
SURREY, B.C. – Angus Reid has always been willing to bend over backwards — and forwards — for the B.C. Lions.
After coming close last season, Stampeders set 2013 Grey Cup title as their goal
CALGARY – After losing 35-22 to the host Toronto Argonauts in the 100th Grey Cup last year, linebaker Juwan Simpson says the Calgary Stampeders expect to take the next step and become CFL champions this season.
Bombers and Alouettes meet in CFL season opener at Investors Group Field
WINNIPEG – New coach Dan Hawkins doesn’t buy the suggestion his Montreal Alouettes are more of a mystery than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Montreal’s Hawkins only real rookie CFL coach; Calgary’s Hufnagel the veteran
Every day, Dan Hawkins encounters something new in the Canadian Football League.
Saskatchewan Roughriders hoping to continue recent Grey Cup trend
REGINA – The 1989 Grey Cup is remembered in Saskatchewan primarily for The Kick – Dave Ridgway’s game winning field goal that gave the Roughriders their second CFL championship.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Chris Matthews still uncertain for Thursday opener
WINNIPEG – Despite best efforts to ensure a healthy starting lineup for the CFL season opener Thursday, Winnipeg Blue Bombers coach Tim Burke says Chris Matthews remains a question mark.
Eskimos relying on new quarterback, overhauled offensive line to win in 2013
EDMONTON – Success for the Edmonton Eskimos is 2013 rests on five mountain-sized men who barely know each other protecting the CFL team’s third opening-day quarterback in three years.
Star receiver/kick-returner Owens signs extension with Toronto Argonauts
OAKVILLE, Ala. – Chad Owens is putting his fledgling mixed martial arts career on hold.
Alouetes hope better defence, special teams will mean return to Grey Cup
MONTREAL – It has been two years since the Montreal Alouettes have been to the Grey Cup game.
One down with three to go as new CFL stadiums go up across Canada
WINNIPEG – Call it “Home Improvement, the CFL Edition.”
Lions veterans take on new and expanded roles heading into 2013 CFL season
VANCOUVER – In the case of this year’s edition of the B.C. Lions, familiar faces can fool you.
Can Buck stay in the game? Bomber future tied to starter, untested backups
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers may not be getting much respect from oddsmakers, who have them dead last as a Grey Cup bet this season, but coach Tim Burke will take that wager.
Former Lions backup quarterback Reilly excels as Eskimos beat B.C 27-22
VANCOUVER – Mike Reilly threw for 202 yards and a touchdown as the Edmonton Eskimos beat the B.C. Lions 27-22 in CFL pre-season action Friday night.
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Ticats punter Josh Bartel looks to build on impressive rookie season
HAMILTON – Hamilton Tiger-Cats punter Josh Bartel wasn’t sure what to expect in his first CFL season.
Predicted finishes this year in the CFL’s East and West Divisions
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes kick off the 2013 CFL season June 27 at Investors Group Field.
Some CFL players who are worth watching during 2013 regular season
The 2013 CFL regular season gets underway June 27 in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes.
Five storylines worth watching during the 2013 CFL regular season
The 2013 CFL regular season kicks off June 27 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian running back Daryl Stephenson
REGINA – It didn’t take Daryl Stephenson long to land with another CFL team.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran defensive back Jonathan Hefney
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran all-star defensive back Jonathan Hefney.
Roughriders score two late TDs in 31-24 pre-season victory over Eskimos
EDMONTON – Craig Newman’s 57-yard interception return for a touchdown with 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter capped a late rally by the Roughriders on Friday as Saskatchewan scored a 31-24 come-from-behind victory over the Edmonton Eskimos in CFL pre-season play.
Kicker Hugh O’Neill leads Lions to 29-27 pre-season win over Stampeders
Hugh O’Neill kicked five field goals for the B.C. Lions in a 29-27 CFL pre-season win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday.
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Dave Dickenson not in a hurry to be a CFL head coach, sticks with Stampeders
CALGARY – Dave Dickenson feels he’s ready to be a head coach in the CFL, but that doesn’t mean he’s in a rush to become one.