CFL
After coming close last season, Stampeders set 2013 Grey Cup title as their goal
CALGARY – After losing 35-22 to the host Toronto Argonauts in the 100th Grey Cup last year, linebaker Juwan Simpson says the Calgary Stampeders expect to take the next step and become CFL champions this season.
Montreal’s Hawkins only real rookie CFL coach; Calgary’s Hufnagel the veteran
Every day, Dan Hawkins encounters something new in the Canadian Football League.

Bombers and Alouettes meet in CFL season opener at Investors Group Field
WINNIPEG – New coach Dan Hawkins doesn’t buy the suggestion his Montreal Alouettes are more of a mystery than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Saskatchewan Roughriders hoping to continue recent Grey Cup trend
REGINA – The 1989 Grey Cup is remembered in Saskatchewan primarily for The Kick – Dave Ridgway’s game winning field goal that gave the Roughriders their second CFL championship.

Toronto Argonauts to defend Grey Cup title with new-look defensive unit
TORONTO – Head coach Scott Milanovich anticipated the Toronto Argonauts defending their Grey Cup title with a few new faces on defence, but even he couldn’t have predicted such a major off-season overhaul.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Chris Matthews still uncertain for Thursday opener
WINNIPEG – Despite best efforts to ensure a healthy starting lineup for the CFL season opener Thursday, Winnipeg Blue Bombers coach Tim Burke says Chris Matthews remains a question mark.

Eskimos relying on new quarterback, overhauled offensive line to win in 2013
EDMONTON – Success for the Edmonton Eskimos is 2013 rests on five mountain-sized men who barely know each other protecting the CFL team’s third opening-day quarterback in three years.
Star receiver/kick-returner Owens signs extension with Toronto Argonauts
OAKVILLE, Ala. – Chad Owens is putting his fledgling mixed martial arts career on hold.

Alouetes hope better defence, special teams will mean return to Grey Cup
MONTREAL – It has been two years since the Montreal Alouettes have been to the Grey Cup game.

One down with three to go as new CFL stadiums go up across Canada
WINNIPEG – Call it “Home Improvement, the CFL Edition.”

Saskatchewan Roughriders looking to continue Grey Cup trend in 2013
Hosting the Grey Cup game was often the kiss of death for CFL teams.

Lions veterans take on new and expanded roles heading into 2013 CFL season
VANCOUVER – In the case of this year’s edition of the B.C. Lions, familiar faces can fool you.

Can Buck stay in the game? Bomber future tied to starter, untested backups
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers may not be getting much respect from oddsmakers, who have them dead last as a Grey Cup bet this season, but coach Tim Burke will take that wager.
Eskimos release final cuts more than 12 hours after CFL-mandated deadline
TORONTO – The second time definitely wasn’t the charm for Cary Harris.
Releasing players least favourite part of CFL GM Jim Barker’s job
It remains the least favourite part of Jim Barker’s job: Telling a player he doesn’t fit into the team’s plans.