CFL
Rider fans have the power: planned power cut on Sunday zapped by complaints
BIG BEAVER, Sask. – Rider fans have the power.
Ball unhappy with all Bills flags around Rogers Centre leading up to East final
TORONTO – They’re the defending Grey Cup champions getting ready to face their arch rivals at Rogers Centre on Sunday with a trip to this year’s CFL championship game on the line.
Roughriders say emotions can’t get best of them in CFL West Division final
REGINA – Mental preparation will be a big part of the game plan for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they get ready for the CFL West Division final.
Ahead of Schedule: Youth reigns as Dinos, Mustangs prepare for Mitchell Bowl
Blake Nill wasn’t expecting to have much success this season.
CFL veteran Hage poised to play in first East Division final contest
HAMILTON – He’s a multiple all-star, been the recipient of outstanding lineman and Canadian nominations and last year was named the top centre in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ illustrious CFL history.
Riders’ Ricky Foley says atmosphere combustible ahead of CFL West final
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughrider defensive end Ricky Foley has been here before — staring down a tough team in a division final, with the possibility of playing in the Grey Cup on home turf on the line.
Bratina, Troop vow that new Hamilton stadium will be done on time and on budget
HAMILTON – Hamilton’s new stadium isn’t quite half finished with just seven months before it’s scheduled to open, but Pan Am Games CEO Ian Troop and Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina vow it will be done on time and on budget.
Roughriders slotback Chris Getzlaf hits the practice field after knee injury
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin figures Chris Getzlaf is about 75 per cent healthy, but it’s still not clear if the slotback will play in the CFL West Division final against the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.
Argos ‘disappointed’ at Ford’s coarse language while the team’s jersey
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts say they are “disappointed ” at the latest developments in the Rob Ford saga after the city’s mayor used coarse language on live television while wearing the CFL team’s jersey.
Argos’ kicker Waters happy East Division final being played indoors
TORONTO – No one’s happier about the CFL East Division final being played indoors than Swayze Waters.
Longtime rivals Argos, Ticats meet in East final for first time since 1986
They’re longtime rivals and have battled for CFL bragging rights in southern Ontario for decades. But it’s been quite a while since the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats have squared to decide the East Division crown.
Tim Burke won’t be back next season as Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach
WINNIPEG – Wade Miller is wasting no time making his first decision as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ full-time chief executive officer and president.
Up and Down: B.C. Lions rue inconsistency in 2013 following playoff loss
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions’ final game of 2013 was a lot like the rest of their season.
Stampeders make the most of extra time before division final against Roughriders
CALGARY – With players moving in and out of the lineup, the bye week was especially beneficial for the Calgary Stampeders.
Calvillo’s status, head coaching job key questions in Alouettes off-season
MONTREAL – By Montreal Alouettes standards, it was a dreadful season.