CFL
Ticats’ Austin willing to listen to offers for top pick in CFL draft
Kent Austin is keeping his options open.
Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran running back Brandon West
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders released running back Brandon West on Thursday.
Canadian Greenwood among four players released by Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood was among four players released Thursday by the Kansas City Chiefs.
CFL decides to expand its annual college draft from six to seven rounds
TORONTO – The CFL has expanded its annual draft from six to seven rounds.
Kyle Quinlan, Shanice Marcelle named top CIS athletes of the year at BLG Awards
TORONTO – Quarterback Kyle Quinlan and volleyball star Shanice Marcelle have been named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport athletes of the year at the BLG Awards.

NBA vet Jason Collins wins praise for coming out from Canadian athletes
NBA veteran Jason Collins received support from Canada Monday as he became the first active male player in the four major North American professional sports to come out as gay.

If Tebow wants to play football in Canada, Montreal Alouettes would accommodate
Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp would welcome Tim Tebow to the CFL so long as the former Heisman Trophy winner was content battling for a job as a backup quarterback.
McMaster Marauders offensive lineman Matt Sewell signs with Titans
McMaster Marauders offensive lineman Matt Sewell has signed a contract with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
Seahawks select Canadian Luke Willson in fifth round of NFL draft, 158th overall
Baseball and the CFL are both going to have to wait for Luke Willson.

BLG Awards honouring CIS athletes are a labour of love for creator Doug Mitchell
TORONTO – Doug Mitchell was attending Colorado College on a hockey scholarship when he asked the coach whether he could try out for the football team.
Former Edmonton Eskimos player sentenced after pleading guilty to assault
EDMONTON – A former defensive lineman for the CFL Edmonton Eskimos has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault and careless storage of a firearm.

Lions sign star offensive lineman Ben Archibald to a contract extension
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions Football Club have signed offensive tackle Ben Archibald to a contract extension.
Harper gets to know Lions after trade from Roughriders for Simon
SURREY, B.C. – Justin Harper will not be striking any Superman poses for the B.C. Lions this season.
Former NFL quarterback Brian Brohm signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – Former NFL quarterback Brian Brohm is continuing his pro career in the CFL.
Source: Quarterback Brian Brohm to sign CFL deal with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – Former NFL quarterback Brian Brohm is continuing his pro career in the CFL.