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The Other Mr. Rodgers: Jordan Rodgers hoping to kickstart career in CFL
SURREY, B.C. – Jordan Rodgers didn’t know much about Canadian football before joining the B.C. Lions, so he did what most people do when they need information fast.
Cowboys release Michael Sam, latest setback as NFL’s first openly gay player seeks roster spot
IRVING, Texas – Michael Sam will have to wait for a third team to give the NFL’s first openly gay player a chance to appear in a regular-season game.
Toronto Argonauts linebacker Shea Emry tackling his depression head-on
TORONTO – Shea Emry makes his living being dominant. The Toronto Argonauts middle linebacker has the brute strength to face a hulking offensive lineman head-on and is quick enough to track down a speedy running back in the open field.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Oct. 13-19
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Oct. 13-19. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Football reigned in prime time last week while CBS retained its Nielsen ratings crown
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Football scored half of the Top 10 slots in last week’s Nielsen ratings.
Steelers use 3-touchdown flurry to rally past stunned Texans 30-23
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The deluge started with a desperation third-down heave, a trickle that turned into a downpour and led to another abrupt turn in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ confounding season.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
NHL indefinitely suspends LA Kings defenceman Slava Voynov over domestic violence suspicions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The NHL suspended Los Angeles Kings defenceman Slava Voynov indefinitely Monday after the two-time Stanley Cup winner’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.
Manning throws 4 TD passes to break Favre’s record, Broncos beat 49ers 42-17
DENVER – Peyton Manning’s receivers played keep-away with his milestone memento and the NFL’s new leader in career touchdown passes toyed with the San Francisco 49ers in the Denver Broncos’ 42-17 victory Sunday night.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Peyton Manning breaks Brett Favre’s NFL record with his 509th TD pass
DENVER – Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre’s NFL record for touchdown passes with No. 509. He didn’t stop there, either.
Jets announce trade for receiver Percy Harvin; Seahawks get conditional draft pick
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The New York Jets announced Saturday they have acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional draft pick.
Hamilton remains undefeated at Tim Hortons Field with 16-6 win against Redblacks
HAMILTON – Hamilton receiver Bakari Grant has big feet — but not so big that he couldn’t keep his toes just inbounds and secure a must-win for the Tiger-Cats.
2 people familiar with deal: Seahawks trade wide receiver Percy Harvin to Jets
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks.
Blue Bombers quarterback Willy to miss Calgary game, Brohm to start
WINNIPEG – Blue Bombers quarterback Brian Brohm will make his first CFL start under less than ideal conditions.