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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.
Argos GM Jim Barker will have to keep waiting for Canadian Cory Greenwood
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker will have to continue waiting for Cory Greenwood.
Ticats’ Austin willing to listen to offers for top pick in CFL draft
Kent Austin is keeping his options open.
Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran running back Brandon West
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders released running back Brandon West on Thursday.
Canadian Greenwood among four players released by Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood was among four players released Thursday by the Kansas City Chiefs.
CFL decides to expand its annual college draft from six to seven rounds
TORONTO – The CFL has expanded its annual draft from six to seven rounds.
Kyle Quinlan, Shanice Marcelle named top CIS athletes of the year at BLG Awards
TORONTO – Quarterback Kyle Quinlan and volleyball star Shanice Marcelle have been named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletes of the year at the BLG Awards.
NBA vet Jason Collins wins praise for coming out from Canadian athletes
NBA veteran Jason Collins received support from Canada Monday as he became the first active male player in the four major North American professional sports to come out as gay.
If Tebow wants to play football in Canada, Montreal Alouettes would accommodate
Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp would welcome Tim Tebow to the CFL so long as the former Heisman Trophy winner was content battling for a job as a backup quarterback.
McMaster Marauders offensive lineman Matt Sewell signs with Titans
McMaster Marauders offensive lineman Matt Sewell has signed a contract with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
Seahawks select Canadian Luke Willson in fifth round of NFL draft, 158th overall
Baseball and the CFL are both going to have to wait for Luke Willson.
BLG Awards honouring CIS athletes are a labour of love for creator Doug Mitchell
TORONTO – Doug Mitchell was attending Colorado College on a hockey scholarship when he asked the coach whether he could try out for the football team.
Former Edmonton Eskimos player sentenced after pleading guilty to assault
EDMONTON – A former defensive lineman for the CFL Edmonton Eskimos has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault and careless storage of a firearm.
Lions sign star offensive lineman Ben Archibald to a contract extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions Football Club have signed offensive tackle Ben Archibald to a contract extension.