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CFL
Ticats face another must-win situation in regular-season finale against Argos
TORONTO – The huge diamond ring that adorned George Cortez’s right hand Wednesday was proof anything is possible once a team reaches the CFL playoffs.
Canada’s Lyndon Rush to make a push in four-man bobsled this season
An “all-star” crew and a new sled have bobsled pilot Lyndon Rush feeling bullish about the upcoming season.
Need a Jumbotron for the media room? Blue Bombers have one for sale
WINNIPEG – Forget the 70-inch flatscreen, how about a Jumbotron for that new media room?
Alouettes hang on for 27-25 win over Edmonton, prevent Esks from clinching
MONTREAL – Anthony Calvillo threw touchdown passes to Bo Bowling and Ryan Bomben as the Montreal Alouettes held on to down Edmonton 27-25 on Sunday afternoon, preventing the Eskimos from clinching a playoff berth.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Both Ticats and Bombers need a victory to keep slim playoff hopes alive
HAMILTON – The stakes will be clear for both the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday afternoon at Ivor Wynne Stadium.
Owens, Toronto Argonauts unfazed by threat of cold weather in Regina
REGINA – Chad Owens and the Toronto Argonauts’ offence will have a little more to contend with Saturday than just the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defence.
Ticats veteran centre Hage has pleasant memories playing at Ivor Wynne Stadium
HAMILTON – Centre Marwan Hage is going to miss the old place.
Tenderness and tears on ‘The Bachelor Canada’ as four hopefuls leave mansion
TORONTO – Tenderness and tears flooded Wednesday’s “The Bachelor Canada” as Brad Smith revealed a sad chapter in his life and a bachelorette learned of a death in the family.
Lions’ Khalif Mitchell says whole team needs to learn from his offensive tweet
SURREY, B.C. – Khalif Mitchell is taking a break from Twitter until after the Grey Cup in November.
Commissioner Goodell: NFL could drop Pro Bowl
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL will consider dropping the Pro Bowl if the level of play doesn’t improve, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday night.
Calvillo has three touchdowns as Alouettes defeat Roughriders 34-28
REGINA – Anthony Calvillo ran in two touchdowns and passed for another as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 34-28 on Saturday.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Backup QB Reilly throws 2 touchdowns as Lions clinch first place in CFL West
VANCOUVER – Mike Reilly passed for two touchdowns and Paul McCallum booted six field goals as the B.C. Lions clinched first place in the CFL’s West Division on Friday night with a 39-13 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos.
Harris moves himself and Calgary’s Cornish into CFL history books
VANCOUVER – Andrew Harris earned a place in CFL history Friday night as he surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his career.
Blue Bombers score four rushing TDs to power past Argonauts 44-32
TORONTO, ONTARIO, – Alex Brink rushed for two TDs while Chad Simpson and Will Ford ran for others as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers powered past the Toronto Argonauts 44-32 to keep their slim CFL playoff hopes alive.
Winnipeg Sun editor misses out on million but wins cash, gift card and truck
TORONTO, ONTARIO, – Winnipeg’s Richard Pope missed out on seven figures but won a pickup truck, $42,000 in cash and a $25,000 gift certificate in Wendy’s Kick for a Million competition Friday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Riders look to lock up playoff berth in game against East-leading Alouettes
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders don’t care what road they take, as long as it leads to the CFL playoffs.
Receiver London, tailback Anderson join growing Alouettes injury list
MONTREAL – Injuries are mounting for the Montreal Alouettes, with receiver Brandon London and running back Victor Anderson the latest to join the list.
B.C. Lions, Montreal Alouettes can cement first-place finishes with wins
TORONTO, ONTARIO, – The CFL’s muddled playoff picture could clear up significantly this weekend.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Quarterback Travis Lulay leads B.C. Lions past Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – Travis Lulay threw two touchdown passes and Andrew Harris scored two TDs to lead the B.C. Lions to an emphatic 37-17 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.
Linebacker Sherritt returns to Edmonton lineup for key game against Roughriders
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos will have one of their top defensive players back in the lineup Saturday for a key West Division battle against Saskatchewan.