CFL
Canadian Football League’s Rule Committee proposes changes for 2015
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League’s Rules Committee is proposing a handful of rule changes for 2015.
Vancouver, Edmonton set for new artificial turf for Women’s World Cup
TORONTO – The ruckus over the use of artificial turf at the Women’s World Cup may not have sparked a switch to grass. But it has likely played a part in improving some of the tournament turf.
Defensive back Phillips agrees to extension with Lions, McCallum to return
VANCOUVER – Veteran defensive back Ryan Phillips agreed to a contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Monday.
Argos GM Barker, coach Milanovich and QB Ray in final year of their contracts
TORONTO – The uncertainty created by the Toronto Argonauts’ stadium and ownership issues has spilled over into their football operations.
Canadian Football League to hold its annual draft of Canadian talent May 12
TORONTO – The CFL will hold its annual draft May 12, the league announced Thursday.
Argos GM Jim Barker entertains questions online from football fans
TORONTO – Jim Barker knows how to ensure star quarterback Ricky Ray remains with the Toronto Argonauts.
CBC executive Jeffrey Orridge succeeds Mark Cohon as CFL commissioner
TORONTO – The league that blazed the trail for black quarterbacks in pro football now has its first black commissioner.
Source: Ticats have huge void to fill with departure of Delvin Breaux
Almost two months since his departure, Delvin Breaux continues to cast a huge shadow over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ secondary.
Clavicle injuries taught veteran Argos slotback Durie painful lesson
TORONTO – Andre Durie is an athlete again.
Quarterback Mitchell signs contract extension with Calgary Stampeders
He grew up dreaming of playing in the NFL, but three years with the Stampeders have convinced Bo Levi Mitchell that Calgary is where he wants to be.
Joey Moss named for induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
EDMONTON – Joey Moss, the long-time locker-room attendant for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos has been named for induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
Former sports catering CEO pleads guilty in B.C. dog kicking case
VANCOUVER – The former CEO of a company that provides catering services to sports venues across North America has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after he was videotaped in a Vancouver elevator kicking a puppy.
Veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn returns to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA – Kevin Glenn is coming home to finish his CFL career.
Argos owner feels BMO Field deal possible before start of CFL season
TORONTO – A deal for the Toronto Argonauts to play at BMO Field could be reached as early as this summer, team owner David Braley said Thursday.
Former Ticats stalwart defensive lineman Barrow passes away at age 79
For 10 seasons, John Barrow and Angelo Mosca embodied Hamilton’s blue-collar work ethic with their rugged, physical play as linemen with the Tiger-Cats.