CFL
Blue Bombers season ticket sales down from 2013 but still top 20,000
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have sold more than 20,000 season tickets.
Sportsmanship, safety and better game flow target of new CFL rules
WINNIPEG – The CFL’s vice-president of officiating says new rules being voted on May 8 look to raise the bar on respect and sportsmanship this season.
Lions QB Travis Lulay happy with progress from off-season shoulder surgery
SURREY, B.C. – B.C. Lions starting quarterback Travis Lulay’s recovery from off-season shoulder surgery appears to be on schedule as he takes part in the team’s mini-camp.
New Argos linebacker Emry skipping brother’s wedding to attend first day of camp
TORONTO – Toronto linebacker Shea Emry wants to make a good first impression and show his dedication to his new team.
Bombers focusing on filling hole at centre on offensive line in CFL draft
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are taking a closer look this week at Laval’s Pierre Lavertu and Simon Fraser’s Matthias Goossen as they prepare for next months’ CFL draft.
Grey Cup-champion Roughriders lone CFL team to exceed $4.4-million salary cap
TORONTO – The Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders were the only team to surpass the CFL’s 4.4-million salary cap in 2013, the league announced Wednesday.
Concordia defensive lineman Smith’s CFL draft stock is on the rise
TORONTO – Quinn Smith’s CFL draft stock is on the rise.
Ticats offensive lineman Dyakowski being careful coming back from knee injury
Canada’s smartest person knows better than to rush back from injury.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign quarterback Durant to contract extension
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders rewarded quarterback Darian Durant on Wednesday.
From Ocho to O Canada: Chad Johnson working toward playing CFL ball in Montreal
VERO BEACH, Fla. – Chad Johnson is back on a football field, and says he’s humble for the opportunity.
Lineman Marwan Hage retires after 10 seasons with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – After 10 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, offensive lineman Marwan Hage announced his retirement Monday rather than accept a spot with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Source: Veteran centre Marwan Hage to announce his CFL retirement
The expansion Ottawa Redblacks are going to have to look for another veteran centre to anchor their offensive line.
Montreal Alouettes to take a look at former NFL star Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes are planning to take a look at former NFL star Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson at the CFL team’s open tryouts in Florida.
Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign general manager Taman to extension
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have rewarded GM Brendan Taman with a contract extension.
Lions defensive back Ryan Phillips signs contract extension through 2016 season
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions signed defensive back Ryan Phillips to a contract extension that will keep him with the CFL club through the 2016 season.