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CFL commissioner Mark Cohon to step down on Jan. 9
TORONTO – Life after the CFL will begin in early January for Mark Cohon.
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Kerry Joseph announces his retirement
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Kerry Joseph is retiring once again.
NHL gives Las Vegas green light to gauge interest in expansion team
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The NHL is dipping its toes into the waters of possible expansion to Las Vegas without committing to diving in.
Blake Nill introduced as new head coach of UBC Thunderbirds football team
VANCOUVER – Blake Nill says he could be taking on the biggest challenge of his career.
Roughriders sign all-star DT Tearrius George to contract extension
REGINA – Tearrius George said there was a lot more than money behind his decision to stay with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Toronto Pan Am executives pay taxpayers back for wine, shirts, parking tickets
TORONTO – Officials with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games billed Ontario taxpayers for everything from dress shirts and parking tickets to orange juice and wine before reimbursing them, documents released Friday reveal.
Former quarterback Calvillo named to Montreal Alouettes coaching staff
Anthony Calvillo wants to hit the pavement running as an assistant coach with the Montreal Alouettes.
Reynolds to take over as Riders president and CEO when Hopson retires in March
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have found an in-house successor to outgoing president and chief executive officer Jim Hopson.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fired defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry on Wednesday.
A look back at 10 memorable Canadian sports stories from 2014
There were some golden moments, a number of surprises and some unforgettable magic across the sports world in 2014. Here’s a look back at 10 memorable Canadian stories:
Tiger-Cats sign defensive end Norwood to extension through 2016 season
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed international defensive end Eric Norwood to a contract extension through the 2016 season.
Sources: Former CFL exec Prince throws hat in ring for commissioner’s job
TORONTO – Skip Prince has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next CFL commissioner.
Roughriders re-sign veteran Ricky Foley to solidify defensive line
REGINA – After winning a third Grey Cup ring last year, Ricky Foley seriously contemplated retirement. Instead, the 32-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end returned to the field in 2014 and had one of the best seasons of his career.
Roughriders hire veteran coach Chapdelaine to be offensive co-ordinator
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired veteran coach Jacques Chapdelaine to be their offensive co-ordinator on Friday.
Former Als president Prince intrigued by CFL commissioner’s position
Time hasn’t diminished Skip Prince’s affinity for Canadian football and the CFL.