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Former NFL player William Joseph pleads guilty in federal tax fraud case
MIAMI – Former NFL and University of Miami player William Joseph has pleaded guilty to federal charges arising out of an undercover FBI tax fraud investigation.
Kelly Ripa finally getting a permanent co-host this morning, to be named on the air
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Kelly Ripa is introducing her new co-host this morning — and it’s expected to be Michael Strahan.
NFL veterans show elevated risk of dying from degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A study of former NFL players finds they were unusually prone to dying from degenerative brain disease, the latest indication that repeated blows to the head may cause serious trouble later on.
Plenty of surprises, disappointments at halfway point of CFL season
Receiver Chris Williams and linebacker J.C. Sherritt are proving they’re not one-year wonders.
Make mine a field goal: Florida bar manager turns emergency kicker for Argonauts
TORONTO – Eric Wilbur was managing a bar in Florida on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, he was kicking for the Toronto Argonauts.
Banjo Bowl to provide Winnipeg a chance for redemption after ugly loss
WINNIPEG – Chad Simpson didn’t grow up knowing about the fierce rivalry between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
‘Community’ stars talk season 4, Troy and Britta romance, and new direction
TORONTO – The quirky, cult-favourite TV comedy “Community” is heading into its fourth season without its creator, some of its writers and executive producers.
Shannon Eastin to make history in NFL, working as line judge in Rams-Lions regular-season game
DETROIT – Shannon Eastin is set to make NFL history.
Veteran defensive end Baggs returns to CFL with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – Stevie Baggs is back in the CFL.
Veteran receiver Ken-Yon Rambo making gradual progress with Argonauts
TORONTO, ONTARIO, – Earlier this summer, Ken-Yon Rambo’s football future didn’t look good.
Kerry Joseph to start at QB for CFL Eskimos when they play Hamilton on Saturday
EDMONTON – Kerry Joseph will start at quarterback this weekend for the Edmonton Eskimos against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Esks’ running back-by-committee experiment is over, head coach Kavis Reed announced Monday.
NHL Players’ Association attempts to block lockout in Alberta and Quebec
With another NHL lockout just days away, some bad blood has started to bubble to the surface.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquire defensive end Peguese from B.C. Lions
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats continued to bolster their defensive line Monday, acquiring defensive end Brandon Peguese from the B.C. Lions for future considerations.
From UFC to NFL, the Jones brothers are making names for themselves
Camille Jones remembers when sons Jon and Arthur found out there was just one oatmeal cookie left in the house.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Flacco throws for 299 yards, Rice runs for 2 scores as Ravens blow past Bengals 44-13
BALTIMORE – Joe Flacco threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, Ed Reed took an interception 34 yards for a score, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-13 on Monday night for their 11th straight win at home.
Chargers capitalize on Raiders snapping woes to win season opener 22-14
OAKLAND, Calif. – Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers capitalized on their opponent’s mistakes instead of making errors of their own.
Buffalo Bills CEO Brandon says stadium lease negotiations have stalled with state and county
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Buffalo Bills CEO Russ Brandon says lease talks with the state and county have stalled, opening the possibility that a one-year interim deal will have to be reached for the team to keep playing at Ralph Wilson Stadium next season.
Column: Commissioner has to convince NHL owners concessions will make the league stronger
All these years later, and especially now with the prospect of a lockout looming large this weekend, it’s hard to look at a picture of Gary Bettman without recalling the going-away present one NBA general manager sent the soon-to-be-named NHL commissioner. That was in 1993, when Bettman left his post as general counsel and trusted lieutenant to NBA boss David Stern to try running a league of his own.
NHL may not bounce back the same way as last time if season lost, expert says
OTTAWA – Tim Murphy has already started letting staff go.
Redskins’ Robert Griffin III is 1st rookie QB to win player of week award after debut game
ASHBURN, Va. – Robert Griffin III is the first rookie quarterback to win an offensive player of the week award after his debut game.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Person familiar with meeting: Goodell, Vilma to get together Monday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A person familiar with the plans tells The Associated Press that Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday to discuss Vilma’s suspension that was temporarily lifted last week.
Veteran middle linebacker Solomon Elimimian returns to the B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Solomon Elimimian is back with the B.C. Lions.