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McDaniel, Raymond, Smith and Waters capture CFL’s player of the week honours
TORONTO – A career-best outing earned Marquay McDaniel the CFL’s offensive player of the week honour Tuesday.
Three CFL teams have questions at quarterback heading into semifinal games
The status of Mike Reilly and three other quarterbacks are making for some very interesting storylines heading into the CFL playoffs.
If division final is frosty, Calgary Stampeders are getting a preview
CALGARY – Their bonus week of preparation for the CFL’s West Division final turned frigid, the Calgary Stampeders are treating the conditions as a weather dress rehearsal for the division championship.
Expansion Ottawa Redblacks fire offensive co-ordinator Mike Gibson
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks are looking for a new offensive co-ordinator after firing Mike Gibson on Wednesday.
Receiver Duron Carter among 11 Alouettes named to CFL all-star squad
TORONTO – Receiver Duron Carter has plenty of familiar faces joining him on the East Division all-star squad, but tackle Jeff Perrett isn’t one of them.
Edmonton Eskimos name backup Matt Nichols as their starter for West semifinal
EDMONTON – Mike Reilly’s status is uncertain heading into the CFL West Division semifinal, and the all-star Edmonton Eskimos quarterback isn’t about to make it any clearer.
Waiting out linebacker Bear Woods’ injuries pays off for Alouettes
MONTREAL – That a guy named Bear Woods looks and plays like a wild man is hardly a surprise.
Backup Matt Nichols draws starting assignment for Eskimos in West semifinal
There would be no time like the present for Matt Nichols to get his first CFL win.
After tough stretch, B.C. Lions’ defence knows it has to step up in playoffs
SURREY, B.C. – Adam Bighill knew he would be ready to suit up for the B.C. Lions’ playoff push.
After roller-coaster season, B.C. Lions have shot at redemption in CFL playoffs
VANCOUVER – The 2014 season hasn’t quite gone the way the B.C. Lions envisioned.
Riders quarterback Durant won’t be ready to start CFL West semi against Edmonton
REGINA – For the first time since the 2008 season, Darian Durant will not lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL playoffs.
Ricky Ray, Solomon Elimimian finalists for CFL outstanding player honour
TORONTO – A record-breaking season has earned Solomon Elimimian a rare nomination.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign kick returner Troy Stoudermire through 2017
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended the contract of kick returner Troy Stoudermire through 2017, the CFL team announced Friday.
Roughriders plan to keep focus on their rushing attack in West semi against Esks
REGINA – The identity of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence will not change, regardless who starts at quarterback.
Alouettes pivot Crompton ready for pressure of first CFL playoff start
MONTREAL – The wild ride that Jonathan Crompton has been on this season will now take him to his first Canadian Football League playoff game.
Offensive lineman Brett Jones one of CFL’s best men in the middle again
CALGARY – A New York Times article once described the centre on a football team as the “choreographer” or “air traffic controller” of the offensive line.
Hard-nosed game expected in West semifinal as Eskimos to battle Roughriders
EDMONTON – It’s November football in Canada with freezing temperatures and a cold, slippery field — making defence and the running game potentially bigger factors in a team’s success.
Running back Brandon Rutley draws playoff start for Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL – For three years Brandon Rutley has patiently waited for the opportunity to strut his stuff as a starting CFL running back.
Elimimian feels his record-setting season was “a failure” after loss to Als
MONTREAL – Solomon Elimimian won’t be able to fully enjoy his record-setting 2014 season.
Green, Carter catch TD passes as Alouettes romp 50-17 over Lions in East semifinal
MONTREAL – Montreal Alouettes coach Tom Higgins said this week he was waiting for his offence to explode, and they picked a playoff game to do it.
Edmonton Eskimos advance to West final with 18-10 win over Roughriders
EDMONTON – When the Edmonton offence couldn’t get it going, the defence more than made up for it on Sunday.
QB Kerry Joseph disappointed with his performance as Roughriders fall to Eskimos
EDMONTON – Veteran Saskatchewan quarterback Kerry Joseph didn’t mince words about his performance Sunday.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Stampeders, Eskimos resume CFL’s Battle of Alberta in West Division final
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell may be light on CFL playoff experience, but head coach John Hufnagel is confident his starter’s regular-season form will continue into Sunday’s West Division final against Edmonton.