CFL
CFL fines Stampeders receiver for anti-gay comments made on social media
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League fined Calgary Stampeders receiver Maurice Price on Tuesday for making “inappropriate negative comments” on social media towards St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam and openly gay professional athletes.
Stampeders ‘outraged’ by anti-gay comments in wide receiver’s Twitter account
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders say they are “outraged by the offensive comments” posted on wide receiver Maurice Price’s Twitter account that appeared to disparage the sexual orientation of NFL draft pick Michael Sam.
Redblacks general manager expects to keep first overall pick in CFL draft
TORONTO – While Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins has entertained some offers for his first overall pick in the CFL draft, he says there’s a “relatively good chance” he’ll make the pick Tuesday night.
Virginia defensive lineman Brent Urban first Canadian taken in NFL draft
The Baltimore Ravens looked to Canada on the final day of the NFL draft.
Bombers coach, GM, say only wins will show whether they’ve improved the team
WINNIPEG – The new coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers says all talk of improving the team is just words until they hit four wins this season.
Concordia defensive lineman Quinn Smith tests positive for banned substance
Concordia defensive lineman Quinn Smith, a top prospect for next week’s CFL draft, has tested positive for a banned substance.
RCMP confirm former Roughrider Kory Sheets was busted for pot possession
REGINA – Police have confirmed that former Saskatchewan Roughrider Kory Sheets was busted for pot possession several weeks ago and received an absolute discharge.
Guard Flory retires after 15 seasons and three Grey Cup titles with Montreal
MONTREAL – Alouettes guard Scott Flory has announced his retirement from the CFL after playing 15 seasons and winning three Grey Cups in Montreal.
Ottawa Redblacks unveil home and away uniforms ahead of inaugural season
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s new CFL franchise has unveiled its uniforms, which put a fresh twist on a familiar colour scheme.
Towering McGill offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif looking forward to NFL draft
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has become a master of time management.
Riders’ GM Brendan Taman non-committal about veteran slotback Simon’s return
He’s the most prolific receiver in CFL history and a future member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, but there’s no guarantee Geroy Simon will return to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders defend their Grey Cup title.
Veteran defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell re-signs with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Khalif Mitchell is back with the B.C. Lions.
Today on the Hill: Political Ottawa abuzz over auditor general’s spring report
OTTAWA – There’s nothing like an auditor general’s report to send federal cabinet ministers clamouring for the microphones.
Veteran offensive lineman Flory expected to retire after 15 CFL seasons
MONTREAL – It appears Scott Flory is hanging up his cleats.
Former Olympic sprinter and CFL receiver Frank Budd dies at age 74
MARLTON, N.J. – Frank Budd, an Olympic sprinter and former 100-metre dash world record holder who also played in the Canadian Football League, has died. He was 74.