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Banjo Bowl to provide Winnipeg a chance for redemption after ugly loss
WINNIPEG – Chad Simpson didn’t grow up knowing about the fierce rivalry between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Kackert’s three touchdowns lead Argonauts to 45-31 home victory over Ticats
TORONTO, ONTARIO, – Chad Kackert’s three rushing touchdowns powered the Toronto Argonauts past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-31 on Saturday to give them a sweep of their Labour Day series.
Lions slotback Geroy Simon sits out return engagement with Alouettes
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions slotback Geroy Simon missed his first game in four years Saturday as his team hosted the Montreal Alouettes.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Cornish’s 59-yard TD run late in fourth give Stampeders 20-18 win over Eskimos
EDMONTON – Jon Cornish’s 59-yard touchdown run with five minutes remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 20-18 Labour Day rematch victory over the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday.
Plenty of surprises, disappointments at halfway point of CFL season
Receiver Chris Williams and linebacker J.C. Sherritt are proving they’re not one-year wonders.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Joe Mack defends himself as ugly season gets worse
WINNIPEG – Joe Mack barely flinched as he faced a barrage of questions about his role in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ miserable season.
Ticats’ star Chris Williams records sixth return touchdown of 2012 CFL season
HAMILTON – Chris Williams set two CFL records at one time Monday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Today’s Games
Alouettes look to stay perfect in August with win over tough Lions
MONTREAL – Finally finding a groove on the field, the Montreal Alouettes will face their stiffest test yet when they host the league-leading B.C. Lions on Friday night at Molson Stadium.
Grey Cup to travel across Canada on its own train for centennial celebrations
TORONTO – The Grey Cup will be riding the rails this fall.
Alouettes receiver S.J. Green named CFL’s offensive player of the week
TORONTO – Receiver S.J. Green, who led the Montreal Alouettes past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31-29 last week, was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week Monday.
Joseph, Charles run for touchdowns to lead Eskimos past Argonauts
TORONTO – Kerry Joseph and Hugh Charles ran for touchdowns to lead the Edmonton Eskimos to a 26-17 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday night.
Private sector should be responsible for stimulating economy, Flaherty says
TORONTO – Stimulating the economy ultimately falls on the heads of the private sector, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Monday.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Scores
Glenn passes two TDs as Stampeders defeat slumping Roughriders 17-10
REGINA – Kevin Glenn passed for two touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their fifth straight loss with a 17-10 victory at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Scores
Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire head coach Paul LaPolice; Tim Burke takes over
WINNIPEG – Paul LaPolice has paid the price for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ losing season.
Miami Dolphins cut Canadian running back Jerome Messam; could return to CFL soon
MIAMI – Jerome Messam could be headed back to the CFL.
McCallum makes late field goal in B.C. Lions 20-17 win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Kicker Paul McCallum hit a 41-yard field goal on the last play of the game as the B.C. Lions fended off a late Winnipeg rally on Friday for a 20-17 win over the Blue Bombers.
Roughriders ready to make up past mistakes against Calgary Stampeders
REGINA – Five weeks ago Saskatchewan went into Calgary riding a three-game win streak only to squander a 17-point, fourth-quarter lead en route to a tough overtime loss.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Scores
Anthony Calvillo doesn’t feel age as Alouettes ready to host Tiger-Cats
MONTREAL – It might be his 40th birthday but Anthony Calvillo says he doesn’t feel it. And he certainly hasn’t looked it on the field this season.
Another Chance: Toronto Argonauts sign veteran wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo
TORONTO – Ken-Yon Rambo is getting another chance in the CFL.