CFL
Edmonton Eskimos star linebacker J.C. Sherritt sidelined by ankle injury
TORONTO – The Edmonton Eskimos’ playoff hopes received a blow before kickoff Sunday with the news that star linebacker J.C. Sherritt would not play.
Calgary Stampeders downplay post-season history versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
CALGARY – The weather and how much history matters were the themes Saturday at McMahon Stadium as the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepared for the CFL’s West semifinal.
Argos must halt Eskimos rushing attack to limit Stamps’ impact on East semifinal
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts will have to get to Cory Boyd and Hugh Charles in order to corral Fred Stamps in the East Division semifinal.
Veteran quarterback Kerry Joseph looks to use experience at Esks’ helm
TORONTO – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Kerry Joseph has good memories of the visitors’ locker-room at the Rogers Centre.
Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders to host CFL semifinal playoff games
John Hufnagel knows a thing or two about the quarterback position.
Benevides one win away from Grey Cup berth after turning down Argos offer
VANCOUVER – For many young coaches, the offer of the top job on the CFL team you grew up watching as a kid would be too good to pass up.
Chamblin hopes preparation can overcome momentum as Riders ready for West semi
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders may have stumbled into the CFL playoffs, but head coach Corey Chamblin hopes preparation can make up for lack of momentum as he readies his young squad for the West Division semifinal.
Veteran Joseph named Eskimos starting QB for East semifinal against Argos
EDMONTON – Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed is going with experience over rookie flashes of brilliance.
Lions and Alouettes lead the way with 10 CFL division all-stars apiece
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes led all CFL clubs with 10 players from each squad named to their respective division all-star team.
Football series delves into war-torn history of 1942 Grey Cup players
TORONTO – As the longest-serving commissioner of the Canadian Football League, Jake Gaudaur was known as a natural leader and ardent nationalist.
Calgary sports radio host apologizes for comments about Roughriders
CALGARY – A Calgary sports radio personality apologized Thursday for making what he called a “stupid and idiotic” on-air comment suggesting he hoped the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ plane would crash and four of the players die.
Big decision: TV bachelor Brad Smith prepares to hand out that final rose
SIDNEY, B.C. – One bachelor, two women, one big decision.
Toronto Argos sign head coach Scott Milanovich to new contract extension
TORONTO – It seems Scott Milanovich has made quite an impression on the Toronto Argonauts.
CFL players follow Jesse Lumsden onto Canadian bobsled team this season
CALGARY – The Canadian Football League has become fertile recruitment ground for the Canadian bobsled team.
B.C. Lions offensive tackle proves doubters wrong with CFL awards nomination
SURREY, B.C. – Jovan Olafioye was rewarded Wednesday for proving his doubters wrong.