CFL
Source: Linebacker Solomon Elimimian re-signs with the B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Solomon Elimimian is staying with the B.C. Lions.
Source: Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign linebacker Shomari Williams as free agent
HAMILTON – Shomari Williams is on the move.
Eskimos sign defensive lineman Odell Willis to kick off CFL free agency
The Edmonton Eskimos dipped into the CFL free-agent pool to sign defensive lineman Odell Willis on Friday.
Stampeders quarterback Drew Tate goes MMA route with off-season training
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Drew Tate has adopted the training methods of a former mixed martial arts fighter to increase his durability for the upcoming CFL season.
Toronto Argonauts reward general manager Jim Barker with contract extension
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have signed general manager Jim Barker to a contract extension.
Argos GM would like Kackert, Foley back to help club defend Grey Cup title
TORONTO – They were the Grey Cup MVP and the game’s top Canadian but the clock is ticking on whether running back Chad Kackert and defensive end Ricky Foley will re-sign with the Toronto Argonauts or test the CFL free-agent waters.
Toronto Argonauts shore up receiving corps by signing veteran Romby Bryant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ricky Ray has another big-play receiver at his disposal.
Ex-Argo Jackson retires a Lion and becomes team’s new quarterbacks coach
SURREY, B.C. – When the 2012 CFL season ended, Jarious Jackson looked forward to helping the Toronto Argos win another Grey Cup.
Ex-CFL football player tells assault trial his girlfriend was in jealous rage
CALGARY – A one-time CFL all-star says his former girlfriend was in a jealous rage during a confrontation that led to assault charges against him.
Football player’s former girlfriend tells assault trial he choked her
CALGARY – The former girlfriend of a one-time Calgary Stampeders football player says he tried to choke and smother her when she came home and found him in her bed.
New general manager Hervey wastes no time putting his stamp on Eskimos
EDMONTON – It hasn’t taken general manager Ed Hervey long to put his stamp on the Edmonton Eskimos.
Another year, another Regina Rams defensive lineman drawing NFL interest
Time hasn’t quite cured what ails Stefan Charles.
Milanovich, Hufnagel and Benevides finalists for CFL’s coach of the year award
TORONTO, Cananda – Scott Milanovich of the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts was named a finalist for the CFL’s coach of the year award Wednesday.
Alouettes acquire former Outstanding Canadian RB Messam from Esks
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes acquired running back and former CFL Outstanding Canadian Jerome Messam from the Edmonton Eskimos for a sixth-round draft pick, the CFL club announced Tuesday.
Former Argos star Stillwagon pleads not guilty in suspected road rage shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Toronto Argonauts star Jim Stillwagon has pleaded not guilty in the shooting of another driver during a road rage incident last year.