Coaching changes aplenty this CFL off-season

The coaching landscape in the Canadian Football League has changed drastically this off-season and more changes are on the way.

Argos to raid other teams for staff

Marcus Brady will be Argos offensive coordinator next season as new coach Scott Milanovich is expected to raid other teams for his staff.

Tiger-cats axe head coach Bellefeuille

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have relieved Marcel Bellefeuille of his duties as head coach.

Ticats bolster secondary by adding Collins

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been talking for weeks with the Calgary Stampeders about defensive back Milt Collins.

Stamps agree to terms with import McDaniel

While the Calgary Stampeders won't play their annual Labour Day game against the Edmonton Eskimos until Monday, some offensive help will arrive in Calgary on Sunday.

Ticats release veterans McDaniel, Francis

Sportsnet first reported Wednesday that wide receiver Marquay McDaniel and defensive back Daniel Francis were released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Ticats pounce quickly on Mullinder

A day after being released by the Montreal Alouettes, Luc Mullinder has found a new home.

Raonic to meet Dr. Philippon in Colorado

Milos Raonic will fly to Colorado on Aug. 17 to meet Dr. Marc Philippon, who performed the hip surgery on the Canadian tennis star on July 5.

Argos sign Smith off Lions practice roster

The Toronto Argonauts signed Chris Smith off the B.C. Lions practice roster on Sunday.

Bruce's Lions debut is delayed

If you expected Arland Bruce to play for the B.C. Lions on Friday night, he won't.

Ex-Lion Green catches on with Stamps

Lyle Green hasn’t played a professional football game in over a year. That may soon change.

Bombers sign Goltz to replace injured Elliott

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have no plans to bring in a veteran quarterback to replace back-up pivot Joey Elliott, who is lost for the season with a torn ACL.

Paredes wins Stamps' kicking job

Former Concordia University kicker Rene Paredes has won the kicking job, for this week anyway, replacing Rob Maver, who is out with a torn quad muscle.

Riders close to extension with Dressler

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are on the verge of a contract extension with receiver Weston Dressler, the team's top receiver, SPORTSNET.CA has learned.

Stampeders expected to sign Bishop

CFL veteran pivot Michael Bishop is expected to sign with the Stamps as early as Monday, replacing Drew Tate, who dislocated his left, non-throwing, shoulder late in Friday night's exhibition game against Edmonton.<

Muamba, Bombers hit stall in talks

Henoc Muamba, the first-overall pick in the 2011 CFL draft, had come to terms on what his camp believed was a two-year deal, including an option, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.

Bombers rolling out red carpet for Muamba

Here is what we have known since Tuesday: the Blue Bombers will use the first overall pick in the CFL draft to take St. Francis Xavier linebacker Henoc Muamba.

Leak signs two-year deal with Riders

As first reported by sportsnet.ca, Chris Leak -- a two-time Grey Cup champion with the Montreal Alouettes -- signed a two-year deal with the Riders on Thursday.

DT Adams signs two-year deal with Eskimos

Marcus 'Chunky' Adams was not out of work long.

Canadian OL Watkins invited to NFL draft

Canadian offensive lineman Danny Watkins has been invited to the NFL draft

Thinking green

It didn't take long for a veteran CFL free agent to find a new home.

Boyd reaches deal with Argos

Sportsnet.ca has learned Cory Boyd has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the franchise that, including a signing bonus, will pay Boyd just below six figures annually - nearly doubling his salary from his rookie deal.

Glenn signs extension with Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats quarterback Kevin Glenn, who has led Hamilton to back-to-back home playoff games since unseating Quinton Porter as starter, has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Jackson agrees to new deal with Lions

B.C. Lions back-up quarterback Jarious Jackson has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team, Sportsnet has learned.

Free agent Khan re-signs with Bombers

Ibrahim Khan, one of the last significant players CFL free agents remaining, has decided to remain with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Ticats bring in former Hec Crighton winner

Daryl Stephenson, a three-year pro with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after a decorated collegiate career at the University of Windsor that included a Hec Crighton Trophy, has signed a two-year deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Ticats sign Avon Cobourne

Cobourne has agreed to a deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, which includes a $55,000 signing bonus. His entire deal for next season can be worth as much as $130,000 if he hits his incentives.

Stampeders lock up Bryant to 2-year deal

One of the traditional strengths of the Calgary Stampeders has been their receiving corps. On Thursday they ensured a pivotal piece of it will remain with the franchise by locking up Romby Bryant to a two-year contract extension, sources tell Sportsnet.

MacArthur disgusted with Gleason

Clark MacArthur suggests revenge will be exacted next week against Carolina.

Pre inks extension with Argos

Veteran CFL punter and kicker Noel Prefontaine has signed a contract extension with the Argos, sources told Sportsnet.ca.

Ticats set to hire Chamblin

Corey Chamblin will be the next defensive coordinator of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, sources tell Sportsnet.

Ticats interview Chamblin

Less than two weeks after interviewing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for their vacant defensive coordinator position, Corey Chamblin was in Hamilton over the past weekend for a two-day interview for the same position with the Tiger-Cats.

Argos extend Flemons

Ronald Flemons, Toronto's most outstanding defensive player last season, has signed a three-year contract extension.

Marshall to take over Riders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will name Greg Marshall as their new head coach, sources tell Sportsnet. In 2010, Marshall served as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and assistant head coach.

Riders meet Milanovich, no closer to hiring

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are no closer to hiring a coach Monday than they were last week.

Kadri scratched again

Nazem Kadri is a healthy scratch again for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight.

Stubler joining Eskimos coaching staff

B.C. Lions defensive line coach Rich Stubler will soon be unveiled as the new defensive coordinator for the Eskimos.

Eskimos expected to hire Reed as head coach

For weeks it has been speculated that it was just a matter of time before Kavis Reed would be named the next head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos.<

Hulsizer says Coyotes deal on track

Matthew Hulsizer says everything remains on track with his plans to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes.

A special time

Carabins to name Maciocia coach Tuesday

As first reported on sportsnet.ca last week, former Eskimos head coach and GM Danny Maciocia will be unveiled as the new head coach of the Universite de Montreal Carabins at a news conference Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET.

Maciocia accepts top gig at U de Montreal

It appears Danny Maciocia's next full-time coaching job is in CIS football.

Bombers not interested in Kerry Joseph

In the wake of losing their top two remaining quarterbacks to injury Saturday in a 27-8 home loss to end their playoff hopes, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have told veteran quarterback Kerry Joseph they are not interested in his services.

Alouettes sign former Bomber Charlton

Former Blue Bombers linebacker Ike Charlton is back in the CFL.

Armstrong agrees to terms with Eskimos

Derick Armstrong agreed to terms with the Edmonton Eskimos on Tuesday night. Armstrong is scheduled to fly to Alberta Wednesday morning.

Hefney back in Winnipeg

Jonathan Hefney, who was named the top rookie in the CFL's East Division last season, will be returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, sources tell Sportsnet.

No time to waste

If the CFL is serious about expansion in Atlantic Canada, they need to go back and soon.

No Cohon-es

Commissioner Mark Cohon failed to do his job by letting Jason Jimenez off the hook.

Exclusive: Foley's Argo salary numbers

SPORTSNET.CA has learned of the exact cash structure that Ricky Foley, the CFL's 2009 Most Outstanding Canadian, is set to receive from the Toronto Argonauts.

It's all in the Baggs

Sportsnet has learned that free agent defensive end Stevie Baggs had come to terms with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Week that was

It was a wild week north of the border for football fans, whether it was three downs or four.

Arniel to coach Jackets

Scott Arniel, who spent four years as an assistant under Lindy Ruff in Buffalo before taking the Manitoba Moose to the Calder Cup final as the AHL team's head coach, will be named the fifth head coach in Columbus Blue Jackets history on Tuesday afternoon, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Argos pick Greenwood gets offer from Chiefs

Toronto Argonaut first round draft pick Cory Greenwood has been offered a contract by the Kansas City Chiefs following a work out with the National Football League franchise.

Maver to Atlanta; Cisco a Colt; Russell to Ticats?

Stampeders draft pick Rob Maver, selected by Calgary fifth overall in Sunday's Canadian College draft, will try out with the Atlanta Falcons.

B.C. Lions pick signs deal with Packers

Bishop's Gaiters wide receiver Shawn Gore, who was invited by Green Bay for a rookie camp, has signed a contract with the Packers. The 23-year-old Toronto native signed after performing well at the mini-camp over the weekend.

Canadian college mock draft

Taking a look at how the CFL's 2010 Canadian college draft might play out on Sunday afternoon following a flurry of trades with teams swapping positions in the draft order.

Argonauts trade No. 1 spot to Riders

On the eve of the 2010 CFL Draft, Sportsnet has learned the Toronto Argonauts have traded the No. 1 selection to Saskatchewan for a player and package of picks.

Argos listening to top-pick offers

With just over 24 hours remaining before the 2010 CFL draft, the Argos are listening.

Tallet to have X-ray on throwing arm Wed.

Blue Jays starting pitcher Brian Tallet said he will undergo an X-ray Wednesday on his throwing arm as he deals with continued tightness below the elbow.

Ex-closer in the fairway

Hey... it's Tiger

On Thursday Woods answered all of our questions the way many thought he was more than capable of.

Madani at the Masters: Sorry, how much?

Everyone knows golf is an expensive sport to play, and now Tiger has made it the same to watch.

Fresh meat

Tiger Woods fed the media carnivores at Augusta National on Monday some fresh meat during his latest mea culpa.

Argos trying to sign ex-Dolphins QB Lemon

Already with two quarterbacks on the roster yet to take a snap in the CFL, the Toronto Argonauts have been negotiating with former Miami Dolphins starter Cleo Lemon to bring the 30-year-old north.

Madani: It's his team now

With the Doc and Delgado out of the picture Wells is ready to become a leader in Toronto.

Argos quarterbacks cut

Kerry Joseph, the CFL's most outstanding player in 2007, has been released by the Toronto Argonauts, sources told Sportsnet.ca.

Riders pluck Dyce from Bombers staff

Bob Dyce, the longest tenured member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaching staff, will be named the passing game coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders this week, sources told sportsnet.ca.

LaPolice to coach Bombers

Paul LaPolice, the Saskatchewan Rougriders offensive coordinator who has spent a decade as an assistant in the CFL, has accepted the job offer to be the next head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Source: Milanovich rejects Argos offer

Montreal Alouettes offensive coordinator Scott Milanovich has turned down an offer to be head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, sources tell Sportsnet.

Taman will be Riders GM

Brendan Taman, the former Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager who spent the bulk of the 2009 season working in Saskatchewan's front office, has agreed to a multi-year deal to be the next general manager of the Roughriders, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Tillman done with Riders

Three days after Eric Tillman pleaded guilty to sexual assault, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are, still, confirming nothing regarding the future of their general manager. But this much is known: as Sportsnet first reported Wednesday, Tillman is out.

MLB winter meetings

Arash Madani is at the MLB general managers meetings in Indianapolis and keeps you updated on the latest rumours.

Amazing Anthony

It was just another huge November Sunday for undisputedly the greatest quarterback in CFL history who owns just one championship ring.

A new Lion king

Lions quarterback Casey Printers has a new signature, it spells l-e-a-d-e-r.

Stajan fires back

Matt Stajan fired back at reports that former NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly was being lured back to his former role.

Playoffs, not Kessel, the focus

Brian Burke’s acquisition of the team’s original 2010 second round draft selection last week more than suggested the Leafs had an interest in Boston Bruins restricted free-agent forward Phil Kessel.

Chasing Rogers is fruitless

There is one critical issue in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pursuit of Charles Rogers, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft: the wide receiver is ineligible to play in the Canadian Football League.

Week 5 CFL Power Rankings

Despite a loss in Edmonton the Alouettes keep their toe-hold on top spot. But the very same Eskimos are close behind.

Week that was (crazy)

From Arland Bruce to a seven-turnover loss at home, it was that kind of week for the Toronto Argos.

Schultz set to retire

Saskatchewan defensive lineman Scott Schultz, a career Roughrider, will announce his retirement on Tuesday, numerous sources have told Sportsnet.ca.

Madani's weekly notes

Bits and pieces from the opening week of the CFL season.

Robertson the No. 1 option

While many Toronto Argonauts are auditioning for jobs in Wednesday's pre-season opener against the Montreal Alouettes, one position battle has been solved before an exhibition game has even been played.

Jays bring in veteran Dellucci

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 35-year-old journeyman outfielder Dave Dellucci, who spent part of the 2009 season with the Cleveland Indians.

Gretzky payment dips Coyotes price

NHL lawyer Tony Clark told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge that the net purchase price of Jim Balsille's proposal to buy the Phoenix Coyotes is substantially less than the $212.5 million, in part because of a payment to be made to Wayne Gretzky.

Coyotes Chat

Schenn, White off to worlds

Maple Leafs defencemen Luke Schenn and Ian White will play for Team Canada at the 2009 World Hockey Championships in Switzerland.

Hagman hot about headshots

He hasn't played a hockey game since late February, and so Niklas Hagman has had a lot of time to think. Conclusions upon reflection: yet another NHLer voicing his anger and, to a man, disgust with how players handle their business on the ice.

Kaberle's return delayed again

Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle met with a specialist today and his return to game action -- once thought to be last Saturday, then delayed to this weekend -- is not expected to be until next Wednesday.

Leafs' Hagman back on ice

Maple Leafs winger Niklas Hagman returned to practice Monday for the first time since suffering a concussion Feb. 26.

Kaberle taking his time on injury

Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle, out since March 3 after re-injuring his right hand, said Thursday he will accompany the team on the road trip to Florida and Montreal next week, but will not go Saturday at home against Calgary.

Moore, Antropov drawing offers

Leaf forwards Dominic Moore and Nik Antropov were held out of Tuesday's game against New Jersey because the club was weighing multiple trade offers. Meanwhile Tomas Kaberle didn't start the third period after re-injuring his right hand. Sources told Sportsnet he is unlikely to be traded.