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Ticats receiver Luke Tasker doesn’t envy defensive players in CFL
Luke Tasker is thankful he doesn’t play defence in the CFL.
Peppers gets pick 6, Rodgers throws for 3 TDs, Packers rout Vikings 42-10
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Julius Peppers crossed the goal line and caught his breath.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
NHL PREVIEW:Gary Bettman still going strong after more than 21 years at the helm
Gary Bettman was walking down a Toronto street recently when a fan approached him.
Fine dining, NFL style: Redskins tackle healthy diet with fancy kitchen, full-time chef
ASHBURN, Va. – Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul stopped by his locker before a recent practice to drop off a carry-out plate of baked chicken, black-eyed peas and rice. The mini-feast would become dinner later that evening for a player who doesn’t cook, one of the many advantages of playing for a NFL team with a full-time, fine-dining chef.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats brimming with confidence after winning three straight games
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are on a roll and that’s breeding new confidence in a team that got off to a very slow start.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Bills file complaint to NFL alleging someone shining laser at them from stands in Detroit
DETROIT – Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone says the team filed a complaint to NFL security officials alleging someone shined a laser pointer from the stands at his players during their game at Detroit on Sunday.
Tom Brady tops 50,000 yards passing, throws 2 TDs as Patriots rebound to top Bengals 43-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady and the Patriots routed the Bengals and quieted the doubters.
Jets quarterback Geno Smith missed team meeting night before 31-0 loss to Chargers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Geno Smith had one miserable week for the New York Jets.
Rogers promises more NHL games to watch in first year of TV-rights deal
Canadian hockey fans won’t just be switching to different channels to get their fix this season. Rogers and the NHL have promised more games and more robust coverage than ever as part of a new $5.2-billion, 12-year television-rights deal.
Jaguars apologize for mascot’s Ebola sign that attempted to mock Steelers ‘Terrible Towels’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have apologized for their mascot using the Ebola epidemic to mock the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NBA extends television deals with ESPN and TNT for 9 years through 2024-25
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their contracts.
Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Al Bruno dies at the age of 87
Al Bruno will forever be remembered for delivering one of the biggest upsets in Grey Cup history.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Wilson runs for 122 yards, accounts for 3 TDs, Seahawks overcomes flags to beat Redskins 27-17
LANDOVER, Md. – How’s this for a frustrating hat trick: Percy Harvin had three touchdowns called back because of penalties.
Veteran quarterback Kerry Joseph expected to return to Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA – Kerry Joseph is coming out of retirement to return to the CFL.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 29-Oct. 5. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
FX to launch Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Crime Story’ anthology with O.J. Simpson murder case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The FX network is joining with “American Horror Story” producer Ryan Murphy on a true-crime anthology miniseries. First up: the O.J. Simpson murder case.
CBS, NBC, ABC show ratings gains this fall season over last year; Fox is sharply down
NEW YORK, N.Y. – For three of the four biggest television networks, the ratings report card offered encouraging news for the second straight week. Fox is the one exception, and it looks to be in real trouble.
NFL attempting to shed light on alleged laser pointer at Buffalo Bills game in Detroit
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NFL is attempting to shed light on who allegedly shined a laser pointer at Buffalo Bills players at Detroit’s Ford Field last weekend.
NHL’s Bettman fine with being longest-tenured commissioner; being oldest doesn’t sit as well
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is fully comfortable with being the dean of those in charge of major North American sports. Being the oldest well, that is a different story.
NFL owners unanimously approve sale of Buffalo Bills to Terry and Kim Pegula
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Buffalo Bills to Terry and Kim Pegula.