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Alouettes quarterback Calvillo to miss at least one more game with concussion
MONTREAL – Neither Anthony Calvillo or Ricky Ray will be on the field when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts.
Former Argonaut Reid gets quick chance to prove himself with Lions
VANCOUVER – It did not take Jermaine Reid long to earn a spot on the B.C. Lions roster.
Ontario Superior Court of Justice rules Ticats receiver Williams a free agent
TORONTO – The CFL Players’ Association says disgruntled receiver Chris Williams is now a free agent following an Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling.
Alouettes Deslauriers in the spotlight after game-winning catch
MONTREAL – There haven’t been many occasions in Eric Deslauriers’s seven seasons with the Montreal Alouettes when he’s been the centre of media attention.
Saskatchewan Roughrider and Type 1 diabetic John Chick lives his football dream
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughrider John Chick believes in dreams, even while tackling a life-changing disease.
Bombers unveil new-look offence under Bellefeuille in game against Ticats
Winnipeg quarterback Max Hall says new offensive co-ordinator Marcel Bellefeuille is tough on his players but he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Neiwsander gets the nod to replace the injured Calvillo as Alouettes host Lions
MONTREAL – The struggling and injury-ravaged Montreal Alouettes will get yet another look at life after Anthony Calvillo.
Injury-plagued Montreal Alouettes face tough task against B.C. Lions
It’s been a whirlwind few days for Josh Neiswander and the Montreal Alouettes.
Brain disease CTE hits athletes differently, brain and behaviour study suggests
TORONTO – A degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive brain injuries, such as concussions in athletes, may initially affect people in one of two major ways: dramatically altering their behaviour and mood or impairing memory and thinking abilities, a study suggests.
“The Catch” defined 49ers rise to prominence with Montana at quarterback
It’s one of the top plays in NFL history and defined the San Francisco 49ers’ rise to prominence in the 1980s.
Palazeti’s key block paved way for Argos to end Grey Cup drought in 1983
TORONTO – Officially, it was Joe Barnes’s three-yard TD pass to Cedric Minter that earned Toronto its thrilling 18-17 win over the B.C. Lions in the 1983 CFL championship, ending the Argonauts’ 31-year Grey Cup drought.
Stamps running back Cornish has thigh contusion, is questionable for Argos game
CALGARY – Calgary running back Jon Cornish is questionable for Friday’s game in Toronto because of a thigh contusion.
Former Lions kicker O’Neill signs with hometown Edmonton Eskimos
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos signed former B.C. Lions kicker Hugh O’Neill on Monday.
Ricky Rays throws three TDs as Argonauts beat Eskimos for fourth straight win
TORONTO – Ricky Ray threw three touchdowns and tied a club record for consecutive completions Sunday as the red-hot Toronto Argonauts continued to roll with a 36-33 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Blue Bombers fire offensive co-ordinator Crowton; Bellefeuille to take over
WINNIPEG – Gary Crowton was fired as the offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Brown returns kick for 97-yard TD as Lions gain share of second place in West
VANCOUVER – Tim Brown returned a kick-off 97 yards for a touchdown and Andrew Harris scored on a 40-yard passing play as the B.C. Lions beat the Calgary Stampeders 26-22 in CFL action Saturday night.
Lions don “gun-metal” grey attire at last minute against Stampeders
VANCOUVER – Was it a marketing effort or subterfuge?
Milo kicks field goal with no time left on the clock as Roughriders win 24-21
REGINA – Chris Milo kicked a 36-yard field goal with no time left on the clock as the Saskatchewan Roughriders survived an injury-plagued game to top the Montreal Alouettes 24-21 on Saturday.
Riders cornerback Anderson looking forward to facing former Alouettes teammates
It will be like old times for Dwight Anderson.
Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes aims to extend record for consecutive field goals
CALGARY – Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes is hearing “keep it going” when he’s out and about in Calgary these days.
Blue Bombers desperate for a win after tumultuous week
WINNIPEG – Chad Simpson knows the one way to stop more heads from rolling is for the floundering Blue Bombers to win a football game.
Hamilton Ticats release defensive back Hinds, linebacker Rosamonda
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released defensive back Ryan Hinds and linebacker Nick Rosamonda on Wednesday.