CFL

Lions kicker Paul McCallum signs extension, returns for 21st CFL season
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum will return for his 21st season in the Canadian Football League.

Former Ticats GM O’Billovich announces retirement after 50-year career in CFL
HAMILTON – Bob O’Billovich is announcing his retirement after a 50-year run in the CFL as a player, coach and executive.
Source: Longtime CFL coach, executive Bob O’Billovich to announce retirement
The man affectionately known as “Obie” is calling it a career.

Former Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jim Stillwagon indicted on charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Toronto Argonauts star Jim Stillwagon has been indicted on charges he fired shots from his motorcycle at another driver last year.

Ottawa CFL expansion team names Marcel Desjardins at its general manager
OTTAWA – Marcel Desjardins has no problem being the face of Ottawa’s new CFL franchise.

Stampeders sign Berger, cut receiver Bryant and defensive lineman Pettway
CALGARY – Romby Bryant won’t have to wait until Feb. 15 to entertain CFL free agent offers.
CFL veteran coaches Marshall and Sams return to Edmonton Eskimos’ staff
EDMONTON – Greg Marshall and Doug Sams have returned to the Edmonton Eskimos’ coaching staff.

B.C. Lions trade veteran receiver Geroy Simon to Saskatchewan Roughriders
VANCOUVER – Geroy Simon’s 12-year run with the B.C. Lions is over.
Lyle Bauer steps down after three years as president of Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders president and chief operating officer Lyle Bauer has resigned.

Blue Bombers extend contract of East Division all-star lineman Glenn January
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed offensive lineman Glenn January to a contract extension.

B.C. Lions give veteran slotback Geroy Simon chance to gauge CFL trade interest
The B.C. Lions have given all-star receiver Geroy Simon permission to check out the CFL trade market.

B.C. Lions re-sign veteran centre Angus Reid, defensive back Ryan Phillips
VANCOUVER – Angus Reid has surprised many people by extending his CFL career — himself included.

Defensive co-ordinator Jones opts to remain with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Chris Jones is staying put.

Roughriders release former all-stars Patrick, DeAngelis and re-sign George
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed defensive lineman Tearrius George and released former all-stars James Patrick and Sandro DeAngelis.
Eskimos release quarterback Jyles, came over in trade that sent Ray to Argos
EDMONTON – Quarterback Steven Jyles, who came to Edmonton in the trade that sent all-star pivot Ricky Ray to Toronto, has been released by the Eskimos.