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Nichols to start at QB as Eskimos open exhibition schedule against Lions
EDMONTON – Matt Nichols was named the Edmonton Eskimos’ starting quarterback for Friday’s pre-season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but head coach Kavis Reed cautioned against reading too much into it.
Ben Johnson brings crowd to its feet in first race in a couple of decades
TORONTO – Two decades after he’d run his last race, Ben Johnson can still bring a crowd to its feet.
Young kickers battle to share duties with Lions veteran McCallum
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – After operating with little fanfare in 2011 and 2012, Hugh O’Neill is finally getting some face time at a B.C. Lions training camp.
Tiger-Cats’ rookie hopeful Delvin Breaux has learned from near-death experience
HAMILTON – Some have mistaken it for a tattoo. Others have actually asked to touch it.
Ticats would welcome disgruntled receiver Williams back if he wants to return
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are leaving the door open for Chris Williams.
Norman tagged as Reid’s successor at centre of B.C. Lions offensive line
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Angus Reid knows the time is coming. It’s just a matter of when.
Clear of concussion symptoms, Federkeil returns to pro football with Stampeders
CALGARY – When concussion symptoms forced Dan Federkeil to retire from the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts in 2009, he was sure his football career was over.
Defensive lineman Foley looking for another home Grey Cup victory
Once again, Ricky Foley is chasing a hometown Grey Cup.
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Drew Tate vows to finish every game he plays
CALGARY – Drew Tate doesn’t question his durability, but acknowledges that others do.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats open training camp without receiver-returner Chris Williams
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened training camp Sunday without Chris Williams.
Matt Nichols, Mike Reilly duel for QB job as Edmonton Eskimos open training camp
EDMONTON – Matt Nichols knows the key to becoming the Edmonton Eskimos’ No. 1 quarterback might mean playing a little less like, well, Matt Nichols.
Toronto Argonauts missing key defensive players as training camp opens
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts opened training camp with some key players missing from their defence.
Coach Hawkins ready to embrace Canadian football at Alouettes camp
MONTREAL – Dan Hawkins is set to begin his adventure in Canadian football.
Defensive end John Chick returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders after stint in NFL
REGINA – John Chick is returning to the Canadian Football League.
Running back Brandon Whitaker re-signs with Alouettes ahead of training camp
MONTREAL – Running back Brandon Whitaker has re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes on a three-year deal.
New Ottawa CFL team to confirm logo after images of ‘RedBlacks’ leaked
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s new CFL team will unveil its logo and nickname on Saturday at an event for season-ticket holders.
Quarterback prospects Hall and Clement getting their chance at Bomber camp
WINNIPEG – Two new quarterback prospects are trying to learn the CFL game and show they have the right stuff at Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp.
Some CFL players who are worth watching with training camps set to open
Veterans report to their clubs this weekend for the start of CFL training camps.
Brock Sunderland named assistant general manager of Ottawa’s new CFL franchise
OTTAWA – Brock Sunderland was named assistant general manager of Ottawa’s new CFL franchise Wednesday.
New coach Hawkins likes veterans’ attitude, “culture” of winning on Alouettes
MONTREAL – Dan Hawkins likes the idea of starting his Canadian Football League coaching career with a winner.
Veteran CFL kicker Prefontaine pain-free as he prepares for upcoming season
TORONTO – He’s still unsigned just over three weeks before CFL training camps are scheduled to open, but Noel Prefontaine still has reason to smile.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers more game ready in all respects as CFL season nears
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers say they’re in a lot better shape this CFL season than last, in more ways than one.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to give rookie punter Pavlopoulos second chance
The CFL is giving Billy Pavlopoulos a second lease on his football life.
Edmonton Eskimos report net profit of $207,060 from 2012 campaign
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos earned a net profit of 207,060 from 2012, the CFL club reported Tuesday at its annual general meeting.