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Gale’s late TD earns Argonauts 26-24 victory over rival Tiger-Cats.
TORONTO – It was another nail-biting win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for Scott Milanovich and the Toronto Argonauts.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
B.C. Lions playoff bound as they end Bombers’ dreams with 28-23 win
WINNIPEG – The B.C. Lions are playoff bound and dodged a big bullet Saturday night, after quarterback Kevin Glenn went down in the fourth quarter and didn’t return in a 28-23 come-from-behind win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Ontario municipal elections see big-name mayors step aside or fight for job
Ontario voters will cast their ballots next week in dozens of municipal elections that will see several big-name mayors sitting on the sidelines or fighting tooth and nail to hold onto power.
John Tory promises ‘fresh new era’ at Toronto city hall if he is elected mayor
TORONTO – A former CFL chairman and telecommunications executive who left the world of business for politics only to fall flat in both municipal and provincial elections could finally achieve his goal of leading the country’s largest city, more than a decade after his first bid for the job.
O’Shea says Bombers’ focus on Calgary, not what went wrong in 2014
WINNIPEG – He hasn’t done a post-mortem on the entire season yet, but Winnipeg Blue Bomber coach Mike O’Shea confirms quarterback Drew Willy was the author of at least part of his own misfortune Saturday.
Key dates in the life and career of John Tory, Toronto’s new mayor
TORONTO – John Tory will replace Rob Ford as mayor of Toronto after winning the municipal election on Monday. Here are a few key dates in his life and career:
Rob Ford’s successor promises ‘new era’ at Toronto city hall
TORONTO – A former CFL chairman and business executive who ventured into politics only to fall flat in both municipal and provincial elections has finally earned a measure of political redemption alongside a chance to revamp Toronto’s reputation after four years of scandal.
Slaton, Smith, Love and Yurichuk all named CFL players of the week
TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts running back Steve Slaton, who had 157 yards from scrimmage and a TD in a 26-24 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week Tuesday.
Mayor-elect John Tory says will reach out to Ford Nation, make “one Toronto”
TORONTO – Mayor-elect John Tory pledged Tuesday to reach out to large stretches of the city that shunned him at the ballot box, saying he would win over voters in what was Rob Ford’s political home turf and create “one Toronto.”
Toronto Argonauts agree to contract terms with linebacker Cory Greenwood
TORONTO – Cory Greenwood has a lot of catching up to do with the Toronto Argonauts.
Argonauts, Alouettes can cement East Division playoff berths with victory
It’s pretty simple for the Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes on Sunday: a win equals a ticket to the playoffs.
Votes not in but coach says Bombers QB should win team’s outstanding player award
WINNIPEG – He’s closing in on 4,000 yards passing but couldn’t get his Winnipeg Blue Bombers into the playoffs, yet quarterback Drew Willy is still coach Mike O’Shea’s nominee for the team’s most outstanding player this season.
Argos GM Jim Barker, Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young handed fines by CFL
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League announced on Wednesday that it has fined two executives.
After biding his time in B.C., Jackson making most of opportunity with Lions
SURREY, B.C. – Mike Benevides was in his inaugural training camp as head coach of the B.C. Lions when Ernest Jackson first arrived on the scene.
Ottawa Redblacks hope to cap tough season with victory in front of home crowd
OTTAWA – There has been little to celebrate at TD Place this season with the Ottawa Redblacks’ 2-14 record, but that hasn’t stopped fans from throwing their unwavering support behind the new football club.
Former Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman John Forzani dies at 67
CALGARY – Calgary lost a prominent businessman while the Stampeders lost a former offensive lineman. But John Hufnagel lost a friend.
Stampeders Mitchell, Cornish want a lot of work against Winnipeg Blue Bombers
CALGARY – The leaders of the Calgary Stampeders offence insist they want to go the distance Saturday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Eskimos looking to secure home playoff date in West semi with win over Lions
EDMONTON – This season’s dynamic turnaround by the Edmonton Eskimos has them in the CFL playoffs and in position to secure second place in the West Division with a victory Saturday over the visiting B.C. Lions.
Alouettes can clinch East Division playoff berth with home win over Argonauts
MONTREAL – What appeared so distant two months ago can become a reality Sunday for Tom Higgins and the Montreal Alouettes.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Stampeders running back Jon Cornish takes another hard hit to head
CALGARY – The sight of the CFL’s star running back bouncing his head off the McMahon Stadium turf and staggering to his feet Saturday was alarming, given Jon Cornish’s concussion history this season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers end season with 18-13 upset of Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers concluded a tough season on a winning note and were the better team in the snow Saturday as they upset the Calgary Stampeders 18-13.
Eskimos pound Lions 37-3 to secure second place in the West
EDMONTON – It took 17 attempts but head coach Chris Jones finally got the complete game out of his Edmonton Eskimos that he’s been waiting for all season.