CFL
Mike Reilly leads Eskimos to 24-19 victory over Kerry Joseph and Roughriders
REGINA – The Edmonton Eskimos landed three staggering blows on Sunday, all of which helped to bring down the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their home field.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Cornish secures Stampeders first in the West after rushing for 160 yards against Bombers
WINNIPEG – Jon Cornish shared any praise for his 160-yard rushing performance Saturday with the Calgary Stampeders’ offensive line.
Alouettes move into tie for first in East with 20-12 victory over Argos
TORONTO – Jonathan Crompton is 6-1 as Montreal’s starting quarterback, thanks to John Bowman and the rest of the Alouettes defence.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Hamilton remains undefeated at Tim Hortons Field with 16-6 win against Redblacks
HAMILTON – Hamilton receiver Bakari Grant has big feet — but not so big that he couldn’t keep his toes just inbounds and secure a must-win for the Tiger-Cats.
Argonauts host Alouettes in key East Division contest for both squads
TORONTO – It’s not a must-win in Alouettes’ head coach Tom Higgins’s mind but he concedes Montreal’s playoff fortunes would take a big hit with a loss Saturday to the Toronto Argonauts.
Blue Bombers quarterback Willy to miss Calgary game, Brohm to start
WINNIPEG – Blue Bombers quarterback Brian Brohm will make his first CFL start under less than ideal conditions.
Roughriders hope to get sputtering offence back in form against Eskimos
REGINA – While the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence searches for consistency, Anthony Allen hopes he can maintain his steady form during the stretch run.
Ticats coach Austin says his team can’t afford to overlook expansion Redblacks
HAMILTON – The Ottawa Redblacks might be out of playoff contention but Hamilton coach/GM Kent Austin says the Tiger-Cats can’t afford to overlook the expansion CFL franchise.
Former Argos star quarterback and head coach Nobby Wirkowski dies at 88
TORONTO – Nobby Wirkowski, who experienced highs and lows with the Toronto Argonauts during the 1950s, has died at the age of 88.
Running back Nic Grigsby breaks with Blue Bombers over backup role
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost their leading rusher Wednesday after Nic Grigsby sought and received his release over a decision to make him take a backup role for a second straight week.
Stampeders can cement first in West with win over struggling Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders can celebrate a return off the bye week by securing top spot in the West Division.
Running back Chad Kackert resumes coaching duties with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Chad Kackert is back as the Toronto Argonauts’ strength and conditioning coach.
Calgary Stampeders want win, but downplay stakes in game against Winnipeg
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders can clinch first place in the CFL’s West Division very early this season with a win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.