CFL
Toronto Argonauts release quarterback Zach Collaros ahead of free agency
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have released backup quarterback Zach Collaros.
Blue Bombers sign veteran defensive back Alex Suber to new contract
WINNIPEG – Alex Suber won’t be hitting the CFL free-agent market Feb. 15.
Ovechkin scores as Capitals end seven-game drought with 5-0 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL – Alex Ovechkin returned from injury to start a four-goal second period as the Washington Capitals ended a seven-game winless run with a 5-0 victory over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Argos GM Barker wouldn’t be surprised if Zach Collaros tested CFL free agency
TORONTO – He still has time to get a deal done, but Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker won’t be surprised if quarterback Zach Collaros tests the CFL free-agent waters.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Argos wide receiver, import defensive back
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino and import defensive back Josh Francis on Tuesday.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Als quarterback Anthony Calvillo announces retirement
MONTREAL – Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo has announced his retirement.
Austin, Chamblin and Hufnagel are nominees for CFL coach of the year award
TORONTO – Head coach Corey Chamblin of the Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders is one of three nominees for the CFL coach of the year award.
Much has changed for Redblacks GM Desjardins a year after being hired
A year ago, Marcel Desjardins was a one-man show.
Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton impressed by ‘insane’ Roughrider fans
PASADENA, Calif. – Billy Bob Thornton has seen some pretty wild and crazy things in his day, but wasn’t prepared for what he saw last November in Calgary.
Father’s battle with cancer gives Joe Eppele proper football perspective
Family is giving Joe Eppele the proper perspective to deal with the challenges he’s facing in his pro football career.
Stampeders re-sign star middle linebacker Juwan Simpson to contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed all-star linebacker Juwan Simpson.
Broncos hope to re-live past glory under former NHLer Mark Lamb
VANCOUVER – Mark Lamb got the call when he was about to go on vacation. The struggling Swift Current Broncos needed a new coach and contacted the former NHL player to gauge his interest.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran kickers-punters Medlock, Lauther
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed kickers/punters Justin Medlock and Brett Lauther on Wednesday.
Source: Veteran quarterback McPherson signs on with Calgary Stampeders
Adrian McPherson is back in the CFL.
Toronto Argonauts re-sign veteran slotback Durie to contract extension
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts re-signed slotback Andre Durie to a contract extension Monday.