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Leiweke says BMO Field renovation will make the stadium world-renowned
TORONTO – After rain at 17 of Toronto FC’s 19 home games last season, an overnight snowfall in advance of the 2014 home opener isn’t entirely out of character.
Queen’s receiver Macdonnell happy to take back door into CFL combine
TORONTO – He took the long way there, but Scott Macdonnell wants to prove he belongs at the CFL combine.
CFL proposes video review for pass interference, recommends new rules for 2014
TORONTO – Pass interference should be subject to video review during the upcoming CFL season, the league’s rules committee announced Thursday.
Blue Bombers slotback Corey Watson looking for injury-free season
WINNIPEG – After two frustrating seasons where injuries limited his playing time, Canadian slotback Cory Watson is hoping this is the year he delivers on the promise that made him the Winnipeg Blue Bombers top draft pick in 2010.
Carabins offensive lineman looking forward to testing at CFL combine
For David Foucault, it will be the ultimate job interview.
Inaugural ‘Bachelor Canada’ couple Brad and Bianka announce split
TORONTO – The first couple from “The Bachelor Canada” has split.
CFL is considering making pass interference subject to video review
TORONTO – The CFL is considering whether to make pass interference subject to video review, the league announced Tuesday.
McGill offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif content to mix football with medicine
He’s still an agonizing two months away from knowing where he’ll begin his pro football career, but Laurent Duvernay-Tardif isn’t the least bit anxious.
Despite all the moves, Jim Daley still has the passion to coach in the CFL
TORONTO – For nearly 20 years, Jim Daley has spent countless late nights at the office away from home working under the constant threat of being fired at any time.
Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign head coach Chamblin to extension
REGINA – Corey Chamblin is staying put.
Healthy, stronger quarterback Mike Reilly predicts turnaround for Eskimos
EDMONTON – His body healed from all the punishing hits he took last season, bulked-up quarterback Mike Reilly returned to Edmonton this week excited and confident that 2014 will be a much better year for the Eskimos.
Top-ranked CFL prospect Duvernay-Tardif won’t be attending league’s combine
TORONTO – He’s the top-ranked prospect for the 2014 CFL draft but McGill offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won’t be strutting his stuff at the league’s evaluation camp.
B.C. Lions veteran centre Angus Reid announces his CFL retirement
Angus Reid is at peace with the most difficult football decision he’s ever had to make.
Better late than never, Higgins finally names Alouettes coaching staff
MONTREAL – Former coach Marc Trestman always had a slogan for the season, but the one for new coach Tom Higgins for the 2014 campaign ought to be Better Late Than Never.
Veteran quarterback Glenn asks expansion Ottawa Redblacks to trade him
Kevin Glenn doesn’t want to continue his CFL career with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Lions quarterback Buck Pierce announced retirement after nine CFL seasons
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions quarterback Buck Pierce has announced his retirement from the CFL.
Senators looking forward to Heritage Classic, but need the two points
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators are looking forward to Sunday’s Heritage Classic against the Vancouver Canucks, but know their focus has to be on picking up two points rather than the novelty of playing outdoors.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign all-star running back Will Ford
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed East Division all-star running back Will Ford.
Alouettes release veteran receiver Arland Bruce two weeks after anti-gay comment
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have released veteran receiver Arland Bruce just two weeks after he was fined for making homophobic comments.
Alouettes owner says Higgins hiring maintains separation of coach and GM jobs
MONTREAL – New coach Tom Higgins wants the Montreal Alouettes to be as entertaining as ever but to win more games than last season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Eskimos Canadian DB Donovan Alexander
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added to their Canadian talent base with the signing Tuesday of Winnipeg-born defensive back Donovan Alexander.
Former Tiger-Cats owner appeals for return of Grey Cup ring stolen in break-in
TORONTO – A former owner of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats is asking for the return of his “priceless” 1999 Grey Cup ring, which was stolen from his Toronto home during a break-in.
B.C. Lions release veteran Canadian receiver Paris Jackson
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions parted ways with Paris Jackson on Friday, granting the veteran Canadian receiver his release so that he could pursue other CFL opportunities.
Paul McCallum to share B.C. Lions kicking duties with Ricky Schmitt
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Paul McCallum to a contract extension and agreed to terms with free-agent punter Ricky Schmitt.