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Calvillo, Simon headline ’17 Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees
They spent their CFL careers on different squads but quarterback Anthony Calvillo and receiver Geroy…
Laurier defensive lineman Boateng performs well at CFL combine in Regina
He came to the CFL combine as the top-ranked prospect and Kwaku Boateng lived up…
Lions trade star lineman Olafioye to Alouettes for rights to Foucault
If the CFL didn’t have a salary cap, chances are Jovan Olafioye would still be…
Toronto Argonauts re-sign all-star running back Brandon Whitaker
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed star running back Brandon Whitaker. Whitaker was named…
Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell to try hand at rugby sevens
TORONTO – Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Tevaughn Campbell is headed to the Hong Kong Sevens…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats to become first CFL team to reveal negotiation list players
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are breaking from tradition and revealing the players on their…
Former Toronto Argonauts looking to boost youth football development
TORONTO – As a middle linebacker, Anthony Cannon lived for the big hit. Now, he’s…
Montreal Alouettes sign veteran offensive lineman Olafioye to extension
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed American offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye to a three-year contract…
Hair today, hard to forget tomorrow. Canada teams offer plenty of style options
TORONTO – It’s early days in the MLS season, with on-field trends still developing. So…
Ed Hervey fired as Eskimos vice-president of football operations/GM
Winning wasn’t enough for Ed Hervey to remain with the Edmonton Eskimos. Hervey was fired…
Offensive lineman Senior remains atop CFL Scouting Bureau’s top-20 list
TORONTO – Johnny Augustine’s pro stock is on the rise. On Thursday, the Guelph Gryphons…
Tanya Tagaq pushes U.S. band Eskimeaux to change its name
TORONTO – Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq has convinced Brooklyn indie band Eskimeaux to swap…
With Burris retired, Harris ready to become the undisputed No. 1 in Ottawa
OTTAWA – For the first time in his professional career, Trevor Harris won’t have to…
Foucault hoping to make mark north of the border with B.C. Lions after NFL stint
SURREY, B.C. – David Foucault’s one and only NFL start came with the responsibility of…
Argonauts sign Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing to contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing on Saturday. The six-foot-three,…
Canadian Justin Senior selected by Seahawks in sixth round of NFL draft
Even on the day he was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, offensive tackle Justin Senior…
Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of B.C. Lions great Geroy Simon, dies
VANCOUVER – Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, the wife of B.C. Lions director of Canadian scouting Geroy Simon,…
Toronto Argonauts announce veteran offensive lineman Jeff Perrett has retired
TORONTO – Veteran offensive lineman Jeff Perrett has retired, the Toronto Argonauts announced Monday. The…
Coming off a serious knee injury, Clarke ready to step up for Lions in 2017
SURREY, B.C. – Steven Clarke could be the beneficiary of a radical shift in thinking…
TSN analyst Duane Forde says he’d be interested in CFL commissioner’s job
TORONTO – Duane Forde is interested in the CFL commissioner’s job. The veteran TSN football…
2017 CFL draft ends long, patient wait for offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek
TORONTO – The 2017 CFL draft can’t come fast enough for Dariusz Bladek. The six-foot-four,…
New GM Reed aims to bring winning culture to struggling Alouettes
MONTREAL – It only seems like new general manager Kavis Reed has done a complete…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers take DL Ekakitie first overall in CFL Canadian draft
TORONTO – Faith Ekakitie wants to live up to the expectations of a first overall…
Redblacks say fewer than 6,000 tickets remain for 2017 Grey Cup
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks say tickets for the 2017 Grey Cup are moving at…