CFL

Rookie linebacker Marcus Ball making most of his chance with Argos
TORONTO – This is becoming a year to remember for Marcus Ball, and for all the right reasons.

Patience a virtue this season for veteran Ticats slotback Dave Stala
He has been a finalist for the CFL’s top Canadian award and twice a 1,000-yard receiver but for much of this season Dave Stala has been a forgotten man in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence.

Former Argo Stillwagon suspected of injuring driver in road rage shooting
DELAWARE, Ohio – Police say former Toronto Argonauts starJim Stillwagon is charged in a shooting after a road rage incident that spanned about 22 kilometres.
Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed to handle Eskimos’ play-calling duties
EDMONTON – Edmonton Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed is adding to his responsibilities.
Former CFL coach Gary Etcheverry out as head coach at University of Ottawa
OTTAWA – Gary Etcheverry is out as the head football coach of the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees.

Bombers see playoff hopes fade as they lose 29-10 at home to Argos
WINNIPEG – Jarious Jackson ran for one touchdown and passed for another as the Toronto Argonauts scored 21 unanswered points in the first quarter Saturday to defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29-10.
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Stampeders running back Jon Cornish joins CFL’s 1,000-yard Canadian club
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish became the eighth Canadian in CFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season Friday.
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A Ray of hope as Bombers seek win over Argos to keep playoff hopes breathing
WINNIPEG – The Toronto Argonauts minus Ricky Ray could equal a golden opportunity for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they try to rescue their woeful season.

Beefy Canuck beau says he’s looking for real love on ‘The Bachelor Canada’
TORONTO – There were qualms, sure, but being Canada’s first-ever star of “The Bachelor Canada” has been a life-changing experience Brad Smith says he wouldn’t trade for the world.
Matt Nichols to start at quarterback for Eskimos against Stampeders
CALGARY – Matt Nichols will start at quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos against the Calgary Stampeders on Friday.
Veteran kicker Congi enjoying banner first season with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON – It has been a roller-coaster season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but one to remember for kicker Luca Congi.

Lascelles Brown back on Canadian bobsleigh team to challenge Jesse Lumsden
CALGARY – The return of Lascelles Brown to Canada’s bobsleigh team has deepened competition among brakemen and created a rivalry with Jesse Lumsden.

CBC’s Hughson one of many in TV who could be out of work due to hockey lockout
Jim Hughson didn’t have any trouble filling the time during the previous two NHL lockouts.