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Hamilton Tiger-Cats release veteran running back Avon Cobourne
HAMILTON – Avon Cobourne’s time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has come to an end after the CFL club released the veteran import running back on Saturday.
Garrett Billings leads Toronto Rock in 17-12 rally past Calgary Roughnecks
TORONTO – Garrett Billings scored six goals and assisted on four as the Toronto Rock roared past the Calgary Roughnecks 17-12 in a showdown of the National Lacrosse League’s division leaders Friday night.
Grey Cup MVP Kackert doesn’t wait for Jets to make decision, returns to Argos
Chad Kackert was instrumental in the Toronto Argonauts capturing the 100th Grey Cup. Now he’ll play a pivotal role in the club’s title defence.
Toronto Argonauts re-sign Grey Cup MVP winner Chad Kackert to new deal
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts re-signed running back Chad Kackert on Friday.
Offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye agrees to re-sign with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Offensive tackle Jovan Olafioye re-signed with the B.C. Lions on Friday.
Ex-CFL football player tells assault trial his girlfriend was in jealous rage
CALGARY – A one-time CFL all-star says his former girlfriend was in a jealous rage during a confrontation that led to assault charges against him.
New general manager Hervey wastes no time putting his stamp on Eskimos
EDMONTON – It hasn’t taken general manager Ed Hervey long to put his stamp on the Edmonton Eskimos.
Another year, another Regina Rams defensive lineman drawing NFL interest
Time hasn’t quite cured what ails Stefan Charles.
Alouettes acquire former Outstanding Canadian RB Messam from Esks
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes acquired running back and former CFL Outstanding Canadian Jerome Messam from the Edmonton Eskimos for a sixth-round draft pick, the CFL club announced Tuesday.
Source: Longtime CFL coach, executive Bob O’Billovich to announce retirement
The man affectionately known as “Obie” is calling it a career.
Former Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jim Stillwagon indicted on charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Toronto Argonauts star Jim Stillwagon has been indicted on charges he fired shots from his motorcycle at another driver last year.
Ottawa CFL expansion team names Marcel Desjardins at its general manager
OTTAWA – Marcel Desjardins has no problem being the face of Ottawa’s new CFL franchise.
Lyle Bauer steps down after three years as president of Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders president and chief operating officer Lyle Bauer has resigned.
B.C. Lions re-sign veteran centre Angus Reid, defensive back Ryan Phillips
VANCOUVER – Angus Reid has surprised many people by extending his CFL career — himself included.
Defensive co-ordinator Jones opts to remain with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Chris Jones is staying put.
Roughriders release former all-stars Patrick, DeAngelis and re-sign George
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed defensive lineman Tearrius George and released former all-stars James Patrick and Sandro DeAngelis.
Alouettes add receiver Bruce, defensive back Parker and quarterback Porter
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed three veteran players on Monday, adding receiver Arland Bruce III, defensive back Byron Parker and quarterback Quinton Porter.
B.C. Lions release receiver Arland Bruce and defensive back Byron Parker
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have released former all-stars Arland Bruce III and Byron Parker, the club announced Friday.
Lions quarterback decides to stay in CFL rather than pursue NFL options
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Travis Lulay has signed a new contract with the B.C. Lions.
Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace fired Smith, hoping he can get most out of Cutler
CHICAGO – The Bears have hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman to replace the fired Lovie Smith, hoping he can get the most out of quarterback Jay Cutler and make Chicago a playoff team on a consistent basis.
City plans to air season 2 of ‘The Bachelor Canada’ in 2014
TORONTO – Canadian bachelorettes will get another televised shot at love.
Golden Hawks rolling the dice by hiring Faulds to head up football program
In 1965, Wilfrid Laurier University took a chance on David (Tuffy) Knight.
Stampeders sign all-star kicker Rene Paredes to contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed all-star kicker Rene Paredes to a contract extension.
Alouettes sign CIS record-breaking place kicker Wiliam Dion for 3 years
MONTREAL – Placekicker William Dion of the University of Sherbrooke Vert et Or has signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.