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New kicker Brody McKnight may see action for Edmonton Eskimos against Hamilton
EDMONTON – If it all works out, Brody McKnight will step onto a CFL field for the first time Saturday in Hamilton to give a leg up to an Edmonton Eskimo team that has lost its last two games on missed last-second field goals.
With Elimimian’s return, Bighill’s job security a question mark with BC Lions
VANCOUVER – Through no fault of his own, Adam Bighill’s job security has all of a sudden become a question mark.
Wilson and Kapp lead list of inductees into B.C. Football Hall of Fame
VANCOUVER – Former CFL greats Al Wilson and Joe Kapp headed a lengthy list of inductees into the B.C. Football Hall of Fame on Friday.
Lulay extends touchdown streak to 22 games as Lions holds on to beat Argos 28-23
VANCOUVER – Travis Lulay passed for two touchdowns and 390 yards Saturday as the B.C. Lions held on to beat the Toronto Argonauts 28-23.
Solomon Elimimian sidesteps questions about his CFL future after rejoining Lions
VANCOUVER – Solomon Elimimian is glad to be back with the B.C. Lions, but how long he stays still remains to be seen.
No Luck needed: No. 21 Stanford upsets No. 2 USC 21-14, handing Barkley 4th straight loss
STANFORD, Calif. – Even without Andrew Luck, Stanford still had every answer for Matt Barkley and Southern California.
Move from football to mixed martial arts is elementary for Walel Watson
TORONTO – Walel Watson was eight when he ran his first punt back for a touchdown.
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Edmonton Eskimos agree to terms with offensive lineman Matt O’Donnell
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos shored up their offensive line Monday, agreeing to terms with Canadian-born lineman Matthew O’Donnell.
Chris Williams. Chad Owens both taking hard run at CFL’s top individual award
TORONTO – Chris Williams of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts star Chad Owens are making a serious run at bucking CFL tradition.
Bounty cases: Smith, Hargrove finish meeting with Goodell, rehabbing Fujita sits out
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Will Smith and Anthony Hargrove met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday about the Saints bounty scandal and Scott Fujita’s meeting was postponed.
Lions’ Khalif Mitchell ready to move on from suspension ahead of game at Edmonton
SURREY, B.C. – Khalif Mitchell is expressing no regrets as he gets ready to face Simeon Rottier and the Edmonton Eskimos again.
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Rogers official: Bills deal to extend series of games in Toronto expected to be completed soon
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A deal extending the Buffalo Bills’ series of games played in Toronto will be completed in the near future, Rogers Communications vice chairman Phil Lind said.
Time Warner Cable has agreed to carry NFL Network
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Time Warner Cable has agreed to carry NFL Network.
Blue Jays’ president Beeston enjoys homecoming with minor-league deal in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Paul Beeston needs no introduction to Buffalo.
Hall of Famer receiver Jerry Rice helps NFL fight childhood obesity through Xbox 360 program
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jerry Rice still runs “The Hill.”
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NFL upholds Seahawks’ controversial win against Packers on Monday Night Football
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL has upheld the Seahawks’ 14-12 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
Obama: Disputed Seahawks win means NFL needs regular refs back
The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama believes that a disputed end to the Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks football game means it is time to resolve a labour dispute and get regular referees back to officiating NFL games.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 17-23
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Sept. 17-23. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Viewers sample some NBC shows when network jumps the fall season
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A jump on the fall television season enabled NBC to get some of its new series sampled.
NFL and its referees reach tentative agreement, regular crew to work Thursday night’s game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL’s regular officiating crews are back. Their return couldn’t have come soon enough for many players, coaches and fans.
White House calls return of NFL referees ‘great day for America’
How important is it to get the NFL’s regular referees back on the job? The White House calls it a great day for America.