CFL
Toronto Argonauts give cornerback Pacino Horne his walking papers
Pacino Horne has gone from Grey Cup hero to being unemployed.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran defensive back Jonathan Hefney
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran all-star defensive back Jonathan Hefney.
Roughriders score two late TDs in 31-24 pre-season victory over Eskimos
EDMONTON – Craig Newman’s 57-yard interception return for a touchdown with 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter capped a late rally by the Roughriders on Friday as Saskatchewan scored a 31-24 come-from-behind victory over the Edmonton Eskimos in CFL pre-season play.
Kicker Hugh O’Neill leads Lions to 29-27 pre-season win over Stampeders
Hugh O’Neill kicked five field goals for the B.C. Lions in a 29-27 CFL pre-season win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
And then there was one: Bombers release two of three new punting prospects
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released two of the three punting prospects they brought into camp to challenge for Mike Renaud’s job.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Tiger-Cats kick off CFL pre-season with 33-26 victory over Alouettes
MONTREAL – Lindsay Lamar scored on an 88-yard punt return as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats held on for a 33-26 win over the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday night in the CFL pre-season opener for both teams.
Doege hopes to take a road less travelled to start his pro football career
VANCOUVER – Steve Doege will finally get a chance to travel in style Friday.
Dave Dickenson not in a hurry to be a CFL head coach, sticks with Stampeders
CALGARY – Dave Dickenson feels he’s ready to be a head coach in the CFL, but that doesn’t mean he’s in a rush to become one.
Nichols to start at QB as Eskimos open exhibition schedule against Lions
EDMONTON – Matt Nichols was named the Edmonton Eskimos’ starting quarterback for Friday’s pre-season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but head coach Kavis Reed cautioned against reading too much into it.
Bombers open Investors Group Field with a 24-6 loss to Toronto Argonauts
WINNIPEG – The cowbells rang and the horns blew as Investors Group Field was christened but the Toronto Argonauts spoiled the party with a 24-6 exhibition win over the Blue Bombers Wednesday.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Ben Johnson brings crowd to its feet in first race in a couple of decades
TORONTO – Two decades after he’d run his last race, Ben Johnson can still bring a crowd to its feet.
Sophomore receiver Giguere looking to contribute more to Ticats offence
HAMILTON – If Chris Williams sits out the entire season, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats might not have to look far to replace the dangerous dual threat.