Lefko: Time for Argos to find their own home

Whether or not the Rogers Centre installs a grass field, one fact will remain the same: the Toronto Argonauts need to find their own home.

Lefko on Gilchrist: Original Cookie Monster

A book about the life of "Cookie" Gilchrist reveals the former football star suffered from brain trauma, triggered by multiple concussions.

Lefko on UFC 143: Nelson the Everyman

Lefko on UFC 143: Take Diaz at his word

In a controversial move, Nick Diaz declared his decision to retire from the octogon and his actions Saturday night indicate he was sincere.

Lefko on UFC 143: Diaz against the world

UFC welterweight Nick Diaz is facing the opportunity of a lifetime yet you still get the sense he wants to find another place to escape to.

His own first enemy

Manic Monday

It was a very busy Monday in the CFL, one that saw a new boss for the Argonauts and a new co-ordinator for the Blue Bombers.

A work in progress

No matter how much thought goes into the pre-production of UFC on FOX, there are no guarantees what will happen inside the cage.

The UFC's kind of town

Chicago is the perfect place for the UFC to continue to build its fan base, and they have the perfect pitchman on Saturday's card.

Put up or shut up time

Lefko on NFL: Life of a kicker

From heroic highs to painful lows, a kicker's career is too often measured by the success or failure of one particular play.

Lefko on AHL: Outdoor Classic a crowd-pleaser

While far from a classic, the AHL's Outdoor Classic between the Marlies and Bulldogs in Hamilton served up a little something for everyone.

Statement in Steeltown

The AHL Outdoor Classic between the Bulldogs & Marlies will bring a unique environment for the city of Hamilton.

Trestman rising in NFL circles

After Jim Popp was interviewed for the Colts' GM job, Marc Trestman is surfacing as a head coaching candidate in Indianapolis.

Lefko on UFC: Forget instant replay

Lefko on UFC 142: A night for nationalism

With the Brazilians scoring a 7-1 decision in fights, UFC 142 will go down in history as a night unlike any other.

What's in a nickname?

Looking at the roster for Saturday's UFC 142 show in Brazil reveals quite an intriguing array of monikers for the combatants.

Steady build

The UFC is taking an opposite approach with Brazil than it has with Ontario in terms of marketing it for the masses.

Hamilton's holy trinity

Cortez, Burris and O'Billovich boast multiple Grey Cup rings and look to put the Ticats back in the final, unknown territory since 1999.

Busy week for Als, Cats

The hiring of George Cortez by the Tiger Cats and rumours of Als' GM Jim Popp heading to Indy led to a busy weekend for the teams.

Right man for the job

Besides being the best candidate available, Ticats head coach George Cortez could help revitialize the career of QB Henry Burris.

Candidate for the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have seven candidates for the team's vacant GM job and one of them is Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp.

The final touches

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are expected to announce a new head coach and it looks like it will be Bombers' Tim Burke.

Ticats banking on Good Hank

Trading for QB Henry Burris was a good move by Hamilton that could turn out badly if he fails to return to form.

Ticats interested in Bills' QB coach Cortez

SPORTSNET.CA has learned the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will seek permission from the Buffalo Bills to talk to QB coach George Cortez.

Lefko on Lesnar: Big boy decision

A mature Brock Lesnar is making the sensible choice to put his health and family above his UFC career.

As big as it gets

Most underhyped athletes of 2011

Several athletes used 2011 as a launching pad to signal an arrival in their respective sport, but still didn't get the credit they deserve.

Most overhyped athletes of 2011

Whether it was a lack of wins or disappearing in the clutch, several athletes failed to live up to their hype in the last calendar year.

Lefko on Ticats: Delay of game

Don't expect the Ticats to announce a new head coach until the fate of Bills QB coach George Cortez is determined.

Maas could be next QB coach for Argonauts

Multiple sources tell sportsnet.ca that the Argos are talking to Jason Maas about hiring him as quarterbacks coach.

Kent Austin: International Man of Mystery

After Kent Austin doused any thoughts he might be returning to the Saskatchewan, the Riders hired Corey Chamblin as their head coach.

Ray Day in Toronto

The acquisition of quarterback Ricky Ray is a positive one for the Toronto Argonauts, but they haven't won the 2012 Grey Cup just yet.

Lefko on CFL: Stepping out of the shadows

New Lions head coach Mike Benevides faces the tough task of proving he can be as good of a coach as he was co-ordinator under Wally Buono.

Two different philosophies

The Argos and Eskimos have opposite philosophies in developing quarterbacks, and the Ricky Ray-Steven Jyles trade is a perfect example.

Lefko on UFC: What's next for Hominick, Ortiz?

After the events that transpired at UFC 140, Dana White is faced with the tough decision of what to do with Ortiz and Hominick.

Quarterbacks on the move?

While the focus lately in the CFL has been on coaches, they might be upstaged by a quarterback carousel that could come into play soon.

Lefko on UFC 140: Tale of two Nogs

The two Nogueira brothers fought valiantly on Saturday in Toronto but ended up with dramatically different results.

Mir matchmaking

Like a good old-fashioned WWE setup, it would be great to see Mir beat Nogueira and eventually get a third fight against Brock Lesnar.

Lefko on UFC: Patrick's chance to shine

Riding a 13-fight win streak, Canadian Claude Patrick knows there is an opportunity within reach on Saturday at UFC 140.

Lefko on UFC: Is UFC losing its lustre in T.O.?

Saturday's card at the ACC will be staged in front of an estimated crowd nearly three times less than the 55,724 at Rogers Centre in April.

Ortiz reflects on career

Tito Ortiz is a UFC legend and soon it will be his turn to gracefully exit the octagon.

Lefko on CFL: McNabb fit for Canada?

As history shows, NFL quarterbacks seldom find success in the vastly different CFL and Donovan McNabb likely wouldn't fare any better.

Going out on top

Now that he has retired from the sidelines, it will be interesting to see if Wally Buono can let go of coaching while active as a GM.

Lefko on CFL: Eye of the storm

Friday was a wild day in the CFL with rumours of Kent Austin returning to coach, Wally Buono walking away and a fine against the Argos.

Lefko on Milanovich: Right man for the job

Scott Milanovich possesses all the attributes GM Jim Barker is looking for in a coach and will help bring the Argos back to respectability.

Lefko on CFL: Major changes for Ontario teams

A week after the CFL talked about spending $1 million in 2012 to market the Argos and Ti-Cats, all hell has broken loose with the two teams.

Bombers fire Barresi

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired offensive co-ordinator Jamie Barresi

What's next for Barker, Buono?

David Braley's Grey Cup celebration will be short lived with both the Lions and Argos seemingly in the hunt for a new head coach.

Lulay proves his worth

The Canadian Football League is all about the quarterback, and never was this more defined than in the 99th Grey Cup.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless' Grey Cup Pick

Peerless went on record before the season began, picking the Lions to win the Cup. Has he changed his mind?

Old time fisticuffs

A day after his dustup with Joe Kapp, Angelo Mosca is convinced the former quarterback still holds a grudge from the 1963 Grey Cup.

Lefko on CFL: Is there magic in Toronto?

Mark Cohon delivered his state of the league address on Friday, which just as easily could have been labelled the state of the Argonauts.

Lefko on Bombers: Overcoming the odds

Michel-Pierre Pontbriand and Nick FitzGibbon have taken unconventional paths to the Blue Bombers.

Lefko on CFL: Grey Cup sponsorship rights

Sportsnet.ca has learned the Canadian Football League is actively reaching out to companies to financially align with the Grey Cup.

Lefko on Grey Cup: Bates' new role with Lions

B.C. Lions assistant coach Kelly Bates will try not to break the Grey Cup trophy like he did in 2006, if the Lions are victorious on Sunday.

Lefko on CFL: Grey Cup nostalgia

The B.C. Lions will be chasing history trying to win the 2011 Grey Cup at B.C. Place Stadium this Sunday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

SPORTSNET.CA Q&A with Lions' Bruce

Arland Bruce is one of the most talented players in the CFL, and he is also one of the most intriguing and controversial.

Huard made his mark

Paul LaPolice wouldn't be where he is today without the support of former Argo coach John Huard.

Lions' Bruce has some words for Ticats

Ex-Ticat Arland Bruce had disparaging remarks about his former team following the Lions win over the Eskimos.

B.C. Lions gather for burial on Monday

The B.C. Lions won the West Division Final on Sunday but will have to bury one of their own on Monday.

There's no place like home

Beginning the season, the Lions were looking ahead to the 2011 Grey Cup from the basement with an 0-5 record but how the tides have turned.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless Playoff Picks

Tiger-Cats versus Blue Bombers. Eskimos versus Lions. Will we see another favourite fall on Sunday?

Lions' Buono comments on rival Eskimos

Wally Buono hated playing against the rival Edmonton Eskimos in 10 years as a player and his competitive dislike for them has not changed.

Wally Buono has edge in experience

When it comes to the final four teams in the Canadian Football League playoffs, it is the old guard and the new guard.

Lefko on East Division final: The Insider

Former Blue Bomber Terence Jeffers-Harris could be the Ticats' most valuable player on Sunday without stepping foot on the field.

Argos allow Riders to talk to O'Shea

The Riders have received permission from the Argos to speak to special teams coach Mike O'Shea about interviewing for their head coach job.

Lefko on CFL: Statement game for Glenn

Ticats QB Kevin Glenn gets the chance to prove his merit to both his current and former team as Hamilton battles Winnipeg on Sunday.

And then there were four

Notes and quotes from the first round of the CFL semi-final and looking ahead to the finals.

Lefko on CFL: Bizarre season continues

The 2011 CFL season continues to defy logic after a wild Sunday of playoff games.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless playoff picks

After a solid regular season, the Peerless One looks to stay hot in the opening weekend of the playoffs.

It could be the end

Anthony Calvillo's future in the CFL could rest on Sunday's game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Taman’s major decision

Looking at the new football structure in Saskatchewan and who could be the team's next head coach.

Lefko on CFL: Finding a niche

Perry Lefko catches up with legendary Lions kicker Lui Passaglia to get his thoughts on former student and successor, Paul McCallum.

The Crazy Football League

Odd would probably not be a strong enough word to describe the 2011 CFL season.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless Week 19 picks

It’s the last week in the 2011 CFL season and you couldn't ask for a better way to end it.

Breaking down the nominees

CFL teams announced their nominees for the CFL Awards Wednesday and there were some major surprises in the West.

Lefko on Sears-Jyles: A missed call

Although Sears was handed a suspension by the CFL for his hit on Jyles, where was the immediate ejection?

Lefko on CFL: Week 18 power rankings

The Lions regained the top spot, but it wasn't a pretty week for Swaggerville in the power rankings .

Lefko: Redskins' season beginning to unravel

A trip north of the border did absolutely nothing to give the Washington Redskins a different outlook on their season.

Lefko: Cooke sees NFL coming to T.O

The son of the former owner of the Washington Redskins sees a bright future for the NFL in Toronto.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless Week 17 Picks

Peerless looks to improve on his strong record as there is only two weeks left in the regular season.

Cortez impressed with Bills QB

George Cortez has worked with star CFL quarterbacks and likes what he sees of Buffalo Bills' pivot Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Bills seek support in home away from home

Safety George Wilson relishes the chance to play in Toronto and wants fans to show support when the Bills visit the Rogers Centre on Sunday.

B.C. Place workers pose problems for Lions

A potential worker's strike at B.C. Place could pose a problem for the Lions-Eskimos game this Saturday and possibly this year's Grey Cup.

Lefko on CFL: Week 17 power rankings

An impressive come-from-behind win over the Als has the Bombers back on top in Week 17.

Lefko on CFL: Alternative approach

This season, CFL coaches have found an unconventional way to use their quarterbacks.

Closing statements

With the CFL regular season winding down, the Peerless One makes his weekly picks, including Saturday's big statement game in Winnipeg.

Time for Burris to join Argos

Perry Lefko predicts that by next season, Henry Burris will be the starting QB for the Toronto Argonauts.

Lefko on CFL: Week 16 Power Rankings

The B.C. Lions have now won eight in a row and are making Perry Lefko look really, really good.

Lefko on CFL: Allen earns his place

After a brilliant career, quarterback Damon Allen received his final honour after being announced to the CFL Hall of Fame's class of 2012.

Peerless week 16 picks

First place is on the line in both divisions as week 16 of the CFL season gets underway.

Lefko on CFL: Boyd vs. Reynolds

Controversial Argos RB Cory Boyd could take a few lessons from his counterpart, Stampeders RB Joffrey Reynolds.

Lefko on Calvillo: Truly thankful for Canada

What better day than Thanksgiving for Anthony Calvillo to carve out another record?

Allen supporting Calvillo

Damon Allen was at Molson Stadium on Monday to witness Montreal Alouettes' quarterback Anthony Calvillo breaking the career passing record.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless Week 15 picks

Lefko looks to bounce back and make up for a poor showing with his Week 15 picks.

The twilight years

CFL official replaced after 'terrible call'

The CFL replaced side judge Rick Berezowski on Monday, three days after making a controversial pass interference call during a game.

Lefko's CFL Power Rankings: Week 14

After another impressive win, B.C. retained their No. 1 spot on the Week 14 Power Rankings.

Peerless Week 14 picks

Lefko hopes to have more luck this week as he gives his CFL Peerless Picks.

Lefko on McCallum: He's still got it

Lions kicker Paul McCallum is in his 19th season and has his sights set on a CFL record.

Lefko: Bombers hit hard with injuries

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who lead the Canadian Football League with an 8-4 record and proudly boasted about their swagger after starting out with a 7-1 record, have lost their top two running backs with season-ending injuries.

CFL power rankings: Week 13

Lions make big move to No. 1 in this week's CFL Power Rankings.

Change of fortune

Peerless Week 13 picks

Glory days

CFL power rankings: Week 12

Lefko on Bombers: The real True Grit

With bruised ribs and often injured, nothing could keep Buck Pierce on the sidelines vs. the Als.

Peerless Week 12 picks

Lefko on Pierce: Risky business

It wasn't a question of if as much as when Buck Pierce would suffer some kind of injury this season.

Argos sign wide receiver Rodriguez

The Toronto Argonauts, who are searching for a way to increase their productivity in the receiving corps, have signed Prechae Rodriguez, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko's CFL power rankings: Week 11

Lefko on CFL: Trouble in Winnipeg

Lefko on Fantuz: Prodigal son returns

The prodigal son of Saskatchewan, so to speak, has returned to the Roughriders and now there is renewed hope for the team with the worst record in the West of the Canadian Football League.

Lefko on CFL: Peerless Week 11 picks

Lefko's peerless picks return and he looks to recover after a .500 showing in Week 10.

Lefko on Burris: Good Hank, Bad Hank

'Fear is a wonderful motivator'

Proof of Paul Henderson's enduring fame from his role of scoring the game-winning goal that clinched the series for Team Canada against the Soviets in the '72 Summit Series is the traveling exhibit called the Henderson Homecoming Jersey Tour.

Irreparable divide

After another miserable season, Jim Barker and the Argos ran out of excuses for Cleo Lemon.

Lefko's CFL power rankings: Week 10

Henderson facing toughest battle: Part I

In 1972, Paul Henderson scored a goal to defeat the Soviet Union and etch his name in the hockey history books. However, these days Henderson is facing a different kind of opponent: a silent one.

Kicking off the second half

Fantuz unlikely to play Sunday

Receiver Andy Fantuz, who was cut by the Chicago Bears today, will attempt to suit up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders this Sunday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but waiver rules in the National Football League rules may preclude that, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Peerless Week 10 picks

Peerless looks for a winning record with his picks in Week 10.

Lefko on CFL: Cost of dream-chasing

CFL power rankings: Week 9

The Bombers are still top dogs as it remained status quo in the rankings.

Lefko on CFL: Sobering times in Edmonton

Peerless Week 9 picks

Lefko on Bombers: A better year…so far

Although the Bombers are atop the CFL, LaPolice remains grounded.

CFL power rankings: Week 8

The mighty have fallen as the Eskimos drop three spots in the latest rankings.

Lefko on CFL: Finding their Rider stride

Argos edge Riders to end losing streak

They were visible in their green apparel and their voice, the Rider Nation comprising much of the announced crowd of 20,482.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's peerless Week 8 picks

Hesjedal sits down with sportsnet.ca

As Canada's current pre-eminent cyclist, Ryder Hesjedal continues to tour the world - literally.

Changing of the guard

Lulay may get demoted as the Lions continue to struggle but he is not solely to blame.

CFL power rankings: Week 7

The mighty have fallen as the Eskimos drop three spots in the latest rankings.

Perry's peerless picks

Perry tries to get back on track with this week’s picks.

Argos linebacker Eiben done for season

A season of frustration for veteran Toronto Argonauts linebacker Kevin Eiben has taken another turn, this time for the worst.

Lefko on Saskatchewan: Headscratchers

Lefko's CFL power rankings: Week 6

The Blue Bombers land on top of the CFL chart this week as Rider Pride is at an all-time low.

Stamps undergoes emergency surgery

Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Fred Stamps underwent emergency abdominal surgery at a Winnipeg hospital, the club announced on Satruday.

Lefko on CFL: Argos' fate rests with Barker

Lefko on the CFL: Perry's peerless picks

Smart move

The deal between the Ticats and Lions for Arland Bruce was a win-win for both teams.

Lions talking trade with Ticats for receiver

The B.C. Lions could be close to landing a receiver from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Lefko on CFL: Week 5 reflections

Lefko's CFL Power Rankings: Week 5

Braley to meet with Buono after 0-5 start

B.C. Lions' owner David Braley flew from his residence in Burlington to Vancouver on Friday to meet with general manager/head coach Wally Buono because he’s concerned about the team's woeful performance and its impact on ticket sales, sportsnet.ca.has learned

Lefko on Bombers: The ultimate tribute

The people from Swaggersville and their Mayor paid the ultimate tribute to a fallen friend.

Perry's peerless picks

Perry is on a sweet Tootsie Roll but with a visit to the Hammer on tap, things may get rocky.

Former CFLer Matechuk taking responsibility

His life and his football career are on hold, but Jordan Matechuk, a former Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ player who faces sentencing for his arrest and subsequent admission of guilt for being caught with performance-enhancing drugs and recreational drugs, is taking full responsibility for his actions.

Lefko on CFL: League on the mark with fines

The league did the right thing in fining various players and one head coach for Sunday's action.

CFL hits several players, coach with fines

The Canadian Football League announced on Wednesday it has hit some players and one head coach in the pocketbook for some controversial hits, comments and gestures in games last weekend.

Lefko on CFL: Moment of silence

Lefko on CFL: Week 4 observations

Breaking down the storylines from the fourth week of the CFL season.

Week 4 Power Rankings

Lefko on CFL: Roughing the passer

Peerless Picks

Much like the Edmonton Eskimos, the peerless one is entering Week 4 on a hot streak.

The Sheepdogs frontman talks Riders, hockey

The Saskatoon-based rock group The Sheepdogs are up against Los Angeles-based Lelia Broussard in a contest to appear on the front cover of The Rolling Stone Aug. 18 issue. The winner will be announced a couple weeks before that.

Lemon aid

Cleo Lemon’s adjustment to the CFL would have been helped by some time holding a clipboard.

CFL players ditching 'safer helmets'

A helmet that was manufactured and introduced last year to provide added safety for football players is becoming just the opposite because it is flying off with regularity in Canadian Football League games this year upon contact to the shoulders or above.

Tough start for Buono

Week 3 observations

Taking a look at the highlights and lowlights from the third week of the CFL season.

Lefko's CFL Power Rankings: Week 3

Simply making history

The rise to greatness

Don Matthews and Marc Trestman played a large role in making A.C. into one of the greats.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's Week 3 peerless picks

Brothers in arms

Week 2 observations

Taking a look at the highlights and lowlights from the second week of the CFL season.

Lefko's Power Rankings: Week 2

Lefko on CFL: Week 2 peerless picks

The Picks return as our CFL analyst tries to improve his .500 record from Week 1.

Ex-Argos stand behind disgraced doctor

A former player with the Toronto Argonauts, who was treated by a team physician who has pleaded guilty to smuggling performance-enhancing drugs into the U.S. and treating athletes without a license, believes the individual will be labeled as a so-called drug doctor instead of an individual with cutting-edge ideas.

CFL board discussing extension for Cohon

The board of directors of the Canadian Football League have begun discussing extending the contract of commissioner Mark Cohon, who could be headed for another long-term deal with a significant pay hike, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko on Alouettes: Not to be sold out

Lefko: There's a new Sherritt in town

Who is JC Sherritt and what do his initials stand for?

Lefko on Tiger-Cats: Where is the love?

Will Kevin Glenn ever get the credit he has scratched out?

Lefko on CFL: Week 1 observations

Taking a look at the highlights and lowlights from the opening week of the CFL season.

Lefko's Power Rankings: Week 1

Stamps consider auditions to replace Maver

The Calgary Stampeders are considering auditioning several kickers or making a trade to replace injured place kicker Rob Maver, who has a torn quad and is sidelined indefinitely, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko on CFL: Calgary's kicking conundrum

Fearless forecast

Who will win the Grey Cup? Which CFL stars will shine brightest this season? Look no further.

Perry's peerless picks

The Picks return as our CFL analyst tries to beat the spread for every CFL game.

Passing grade

Two weeks into CFL pre-season and the B.C. Lions look improved with Travis Lulay under centre.

Heading separate ways

Calgary's Brad Sinopoli is getting an opporunity that Danny Brannagan never got in Toronto.

Stampeders await the results of Tate's MRI

The Calgary Stampeders will know later today the full extent of the injury suffered by backup quarterback Drew Tate, in the fourth quarter of a 37-22 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday in Edmonton.

Lefko on CFL: Early observations

Some interesting stories have already surfaced after the first round of pre-season CFL games.

Stamps give OL Washington second chance

The Calgary Stampeders have signed a player who is listed as a sexual offender in the United States because they say they have done extensive due diligence on his background and believe he deserves a chance to compete for a job on their team.

Lefko on Argonauts: The Jyles situation

Lefko on CFL: Rookie All-Name Team

This CFL pre-season highlights some of the most interesting names and backgrounds.

Jordan's folly

Jordan Matechuk, the CFL's version of Rudy, may have thrown it all away.

Learning the Hardaway

He's making money for Canadian talent and creating headaches for GMs. So who is Johnathon Hardaway?

The great outdoors

An outdoor game would benefit the Winnipeg community.

NHL return to Winnipeg may impact Bombers

The return of the National Hockey League to Winnipeg will create competition for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, and one former player believes the team will be hit hard by the financial impact.

Lefko: Work cut out for 2012 Grey Cup hosts

The CFL will have a tough time selling the 2012 Grey Cup to the people of Toronto.

Ford hopes to have NFL in T.O. by 2013

Toronto may have a full-time National Football League team of its own by 2013.

Lefko on supplemental draft: Canadian made

Now that Ted Laurent has proven to be Canadian, teams are clamouring for his rights.

CFL GMs ready to mine more talent Monday

The Canadian Football League had its annual draft on May 8th and it passed by with all teams acknowledging they couldn't believe the players they wanted were still available.

Lefko on CFL: State of the Bombers

Lefko on Argos: An impacting trade

Though his games played have fallen, Robede has had success wherever he has played.

The Boogeyman's tale

Broken down Body

Stranger than fiction

The long kiss goodbye

Lumsden to discuss future with Hufnagel

The career of Canadian running back Jesse Lumsden will come to a dramatic head this week when he meets with Calgary Stampeders' general manager/head coach John Hufnagel to discuss his future in the Canadian Football League.

Draft winners and losers

Taking a look at which teams made the smartest and most questionable picks in the 2011 CFL draft.

What could have been

Concussion awareness

Two major sports stars speaking out on concussions this week shows how serious they've become.

Canadian flavour

Perry Lefko describes the distinctly Canadian feel UFC 129 had at the Rogers Centre.

It's (almost) time!

Yes, Ultimate Fighting Championship hyperkinetic ring announcer Bruce Buffer, whose calling card is. "It's time!" took the stage on Friday at a Fan Expo at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto in advance of Saturday's UFC 129 card at the Rogers Centre.

Quite a draft coincidence

Excitement Building

Whether or not you are a fan of the UFC, this corporation knows how to put on a show.

Hamilton’s genius move

Hamilton showed an impressive level of marketing prowess after their partnership with Mark Hominick

In his element

The energy UFC events generate is due in no small part to that of its unabashed president Dana White

GSP Nation is a worldwide phenomenon

Like many sports teams and their nation of fans, it is not uncommon for an athlete to have his legion of followers. Meet GSP Nation, a group of people who are fans of Georges St-Pierre, the reigning UFC welterweight champion.

Lefko on NFL: Highly regarded Watkins

According to personnel people, Danny Watkins is one of the safer prospects in the upcoming draft.

Lefko on UFC 129: Never Quit

Lefko on CFL: Stadium facelifts

It'll be sad to see the end of Mosaic Stadium and Ivor Wynne Stadium as we currently know them.

Being inducted is a pleasant surprise

When B.C. Lions kicker Lui Passaglia found out he'd become an inductee into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, he had to admit it was a pleasant surprise, given that he'd been retired for 11 years.

More than a kicker

Lui Passaglia became a hometown hero with a career that would prove he was more than just a kicker.

Argos interested in former NFL QB White

The Toronto Argonauts have an interest in free-agent quarterback Pat White, who may attempt to resurrect his football career after a failed attempt playing professional baseball.

Argos to unveil new quarterback Jyles Friday

The Toronto Argonauts will reveal on Friday the full extent of newly-acquired quarterback Steven Jyles' progress from off-season shoulder surgery.

Watkins draft elite

Danny Watkins talks exclusively to Sportsnet.ca about being a top prospect at the NFL draft.

Lefko on CFL: Pulling off rare double

Lefko on TOR-WPG trade: Lemon aid

The Argonauts added a valuable piece on Wednesday by acquiring Steven Jyles to replace Cleo Lemon.

Lefko on CFL: Game of political football

Celebration plans for the 100th anniversary of the Grey Cup hinge on the federal budget in Ottawa.

Lefko on CFL: Tillman’s gap cancellation

Breaking down Eric Tillman's first off-season as the general manager of the Edmonton Eskimos.

Lefko on Alouettes: Meet the new boss

Is Marc Lalonde up to the task of filling Larry Smith’s shoes in Montreal?

Bombers shopping quarterback Jyles

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are shopping quarterback Steven Jyles, and they’re asking a steep price.

Lefko on CFL: Cheques and balances

Ticats expected to re-sign Bruce

Expect the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to soon announce that star receiver Arland Bruce has signed a contract extension and for the Saskatchewan to do likewise with offensive tackle Dan Goodspeed, sources tell Sportsnet.

The last kiss?

Is Adriano Belli about to talk his way out of T.O. to the arch rival Ticats?

Mosca wants Belli to play for Hamilton

Adriano Belli plans to decide soon his future, and if Angelo Mosca has anything to do with it, the result might be playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this year

Lefko on CFL: Shameful snubbing

Lefko on Argos: Now comes real test

Ticats to sign Porter to contract extension

Quinton Porter is set to sign a contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Free agency analysis

Taking a look at the winners and losers from the first week of the CFL free agency period.

Argos hold talks with ex-Lions QB Jackson

The Toronto Argonauts will consider signing free-agent quarterback Jarious Jackson providing he proves to the team that he has physically recovered from an injured shoulder.

Lefko on Ticats: Investing in Cobourne

After taking a beating in free-agency the Ticats finally fight back by signing Cobourne.

Lefko on CFL free agency: Who's in play?

Taking a look at which players will be in demand in the upcoming CFL free agency period.

Report: Lions might deal a kicker

The B.C. Lions could be ready to deal one of their kickers, according to a Vancouver radio station.

Lefko on CFL: Prepping for free agency

Breaking down what all eight CFL teams are looking to do in the upcoming free agency period.

Eskimos sign WR Bauman

The Edmonton Eskimos have signed free agent wide receiver Chris Bauman, who was recently released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after they couldn't re-sign him.

January notebook

False facts

A top Canadian Football League agent, who was detained crossing the U.S. border late in December and was extradited to Florida almost four weeks later, returned to Toronto on Tuesday and claimed the whole situation of his arrest has been incorrectly reported.

Lefko on CFL: Fantuz fits the mould

The big picture

Fighting chance

By changing the expansion draft rules, the CFL has shown how determined it is to see Ottawa succeed.

Prominent CFL agent arrested at border

Mark Maren, one of the top player agents in the Canadian Football League, is in a New York jail after U.S. Customs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested him because he is wanted in Florida on a recent warrant.

Wynne-Wynne situation?

One tough Cookie

Cookie Gilchrist was a monster of a man whose legend was created on and off the gridiron.

Hall joins Riders as defensive co-ordinator

Richie Hall has joined Saskatchewan rookie head coach Greg Marshall as defensive co-ordinator, multiple sources told sportsnet.ca.

Riders to unveil Marshall hiring Wednesday

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will officially usher in Greg Marshall as their new head coach on Wednesday, while they’ve quietly done some bookkeeping to work out the contract of star quarterback Darian Durant, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Riders set to announce Marshall hiring

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil former Hamilton defensive co-ordinator Greg Marshall as their new head coach, likely on Thursday, sportsnet.ca has learned.

A humble hero

In all aspects of life, Tony Proudfoot showed himself to be a true Canadian hero.

What's in store

Lefko on CFL: Who is the Paletta group?

So who is the Paletta group and why is it so keen on bringing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to Burlington?

Hamilton mayor still hopeful

Mayor Bob Bratina, who did radio broadcasts of the team for 30 years and recently took office, still has some hope that the nine city councilors who opposed his motion last week to explore a new site in Hamilton will reconsider their decision.

What about Bob?

With a proposed new stadium being voted down by Hamilton council, what will Bob Young do next?

Change of heart

Kelly a candidate for Stamps staff

Mike Kelly, fired after only one year as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, is trying to get another job in the Canadian Football League, albeit one without nearly as high profile as his last, sources tell Sportsnet.ca.

Milanovich on Riders' radar

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have thrown Montreal Alouettes' offensive coordinator Scott Milanovich into their head coaching derby and are expected to interview him on Friday.

Lefko on CFL: A recent history lesson

Things have changed immensely in Toronto since Adam Rita introduced Jim Barker

Fantuz to test with NFL teams

Andy Fantuz, voted the top Canadian player in the Canadian Football League last year, will be tested by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

Khari Jones to join Ticats as coordinator

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats could name Khari Jones as its new offensive coordinator some time in the next two weeks, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko on CFL: Domino effect

With the Eskimos set to hire Kavis Reed a domino effect will take place in CFL coaching circles.

Riders may have new coach by Christmas

It now looks as if the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos may try to name their new head coaches before Christmas, sources tell Sportsnet.ca.

Riders to announce Hopson contract extension

In the midst of all the speculation regarding who may be replacing Ken Miller as head coach in Saskatchewan, look for the Roughriders to announce a multi-year extension for President/Chief Executive Officer Jim Hopson in the coming days, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Richie Hall on radar to replace Ticats' Marshall

One coordinator with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats is gone and another one and possibly two will follow, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko on CFL: Money's in green Riders

When the Roughriders are succesful, it's good news for the owners, Saskatchewan and CFL coffers.

Eskimos look to Stamps for new head coach

The Edmonton Eskimos have reached out to the Calgary Stampeders to interview three of their coaches for their vacant head coaching role, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Learning the hard way

Keys to winning the Cup

Sportsnet’s CFL guru Perry Lefko presents the five keys to victory for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup.

Fontaine's focus on Haiti

Montreal's Raymond Fontaine will play in his first Grey Cup on Sunday with one eye focused on Haiti.

Perry's Peerless Pick

Lefko on CFL: Simpson's fate in God's hands

Riders' linebacker Barrin Simpson may need some divine intervention if he's going to be play Sunday.

Lefko on CFL: Just for kicks

The Roughriders' kicking crew might be the most unlikely pair in Grey Cup history.

Grey Cup week

Perry Lefko is out & about in Edmonton tracking down the stories that make the Grey Cup great.

Lefko on CFL: Rumour central

Lefko on CFL: Only in the CFL

Lefko's 5 keys to Division Final victory

Sportsnet’s CFL guru Perry Lefko presents the five keys to victory for the four team’s competing in Sunday’s CFL Division Finals.

Perry's Peerless Picks

Ex-CFL agent becomes major player in MMA

Former CFL agent Dean Albrecht of Montreal has become a major player in the MMA industry.

Lefko on CFL: No Braley Bowl

The Grey Cup will not be known this year as the Braley Bowl. And that's a good thing.

Don't worry, be happy

Lefko on CFL: Peerless playoff picks

Lefko on CFL: Contenders to replace Hall

Lefko: Hall could face axe as Esks coach

Rumours have already surfaced Richie Hall is on borrowed time as head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos.

Lefko on CFL: Who's next?

A look at the favourites to replace Larry Smith as president of the Alouettes.

Lefko on CFL: Week 19 Power Rankings

A dominant ending to the season, has the Stampeders finishing on top of the CFL Power Rankings.

Lefko: Bills coach has links to the CFL

Buffalo Bills quarterback coach George Cortez has a Grey Cup ring from his time with the Calgary Stampeders.

Niagara ripe for the NFL?

Bills in Toronto ain't coming back

Sorry, Jim, but the fact the Buffalo Bills experiment in Toronto has bombed will have little effect on the National Football League considering Toronto as a full-time franchise for the future.

Peerless Picks Week 19

The Tillman interview

Lefko on CFL: Week 18 Power Rankings

Following another dominant performance, the Calgary Stampeders could romp their way to the Grey Cup.

Peerless Picks Week 18

New boss in Hamilton

Former Ticats voice Bob Bratina is now mayor of Hamilton, and he pledges to work with the CFL club.

Week 17 Power Rankings

After beating the Als, the Ticats climbed the power rankings.

Bombers QB search won't be easy

With starter Steven Jyles and backup Alex Brink sidelined for the remainder of the season with injuries suffered in a 27-8 loss to Toronto on Sunday that officially ended any chance of them making the playoffs and has them last in the Canadian Football League, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are running into problems finding replacements.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's peerless picks

Perry tries to learn from last week's Lions collapse.

Kean to be green

The Saskatchewan Roughriders, seeking a place kicker to replace Luca Congi, who suffered a serious right knee injury in 34-26 loss to Calgary on Sunday, are about to sign free agent Canadian kicker Warren Kean, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Lefko on CFL: Pink-coloured glasses

Stamps regain top spot from Als

The Calgary Stampeders looked better in their win Sunday than the Montreal Alouettes did in theirs and they regain the top spot in the Week 16 Power Rankings.

Als coach on Golden Gophers shortlist

Don't be surprised if the University of Minnesota Gophers look to the Montreal Alouettes for permission to talk to head coach Marc Trestman to fill its coaching vacancy, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

Baggs full of gears

I don't have a problem with Stevie Baggs as a football player, but some people have a problem with my criticism of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats rush end.

Perry's peerless picks

Lefko on CFL: Has Casey struck out?

Having blown another opportunity, will anyone take a flier on the troubled Casey Printers?

Als take top spot from Stamps

The Montreal Alouettes defeat the Calgary Stampeders and then take top spot away from them in the Week 15 Power Rankings.

Argos reacquire Prefontaine from Eskimos

The Toronto Argonauts have reacquired punter/place kicker Noel Prefontaine from the Edmonton Eskimos, sources told sportsnet.ca.

Congrats to Cahoon

Congratulations to Montreal Alouettes’ Ben Cahoon, on becoming the all-time leading receiver in the history of the Canadian Football League.

Lions king of the rankings

Thanks to Paul McCallum, the B.C. Lions are at the top of Perry Lefko's power rankings.

Perry's peerless picks

Find out which game could get 'fugly' as the Fearless One makes his Week 15 CFL picks.

Lefko on CFL: Making their case

Mark Cohon and company make their presentation for financial embrace from feds.

Rise of the Stamps

Herny Burris leads Stamps over Als for No. 1 in the Power Rankings.

Perry's peerless picks

Perry takes Randall's advice and takes a couple of dogs this week in his picks.

Lefko on CFL: Bombers fine a mixed message

The CFL is sending a mixed message with its fine of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Bro, or manzier?

Like a Seinfeld episode, Henry Burris may get a new moniker after being photographed wearing a bra.

Perry's Picks

A humbled Peerless One is looking to rebound after a disastrous week.

Hit and miss

The CFL had a chance to send a message regarding dirty hits but instead, they dropped the ball.

CFL fines Ticats' Jimenez for hit on Johnson

The CFL has fined Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive lineman Jason Jimenez half his game cheque for his late hit from behind on B.C. Lions defensive end Brent Johnson in a game last Saturday in Vancouver.

Lumsden joining Stamps on Tuesday

The Calgary Stampeders are expected to announce the signing of running back Jesse Lumsden on Tuesday.

Week 12 observations

Riders' Ken Miller was one of two coaches who made calls that defied logic over the weekend.

Week 12 CFL Power Rankings

The Stampeders lost on the field but still remain top dogs in our CFL Power Rankings.

Schiller king of Queen's Park, Hesjedal third

Rydermania swept Toronto at the 2010 Queen's Park Grand Prix, but it was a lesser-known rider who won the race. Jeffrey Schiller of London, Ontario finished first in a blanket finish over Kevin Lacombe with Ryder Hesjedal third.

Bauer shifts gears to team management

It is one thing to be a competitive cyclist, it is quite another to manage a team. That's what Canada's most celebrated cyclist, Steve Bauer, is discovering managing a first-year Canadian squad, Team SpiderTech.

Perry's Peerless Picks

Lefko on CFL: Why the rush?

Good as gone

Richie Hall has eight games left to make a favourable impression on Eric Tillman.

Hesjedal is the new household name

After a career-best finish at the Tour de France, Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal headlines Sunday's Queen's Park Grand Prix, presented by sportsnet.ca.

Stamps join Lumsden chase

Canadian running back Jesse Lumsden may be signing with the Calgary Stampeders, general manager/head coach John Hufnagel indicated Wednesday. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have also talked to Lumsden.

Tillman's task

Eric Tillman knows all too well he'll be judged on much more than just wins and losses.

Lefko on Tillman: Rolling the dice

Week 11 CFL Power Rankings

Calgary continues to have Perry's Stamp of approval as the boys from Cowtown feasted on their provincial rivals once again.

Lefko: Tillman the favourite for Esks GM

The Edmonton Eskimos are moving closer to hiring a general manager and it appears that Eric Tillman is the favourite according to sportsnet.ca sources.

Perry's Peerless Picks

Clear as mud

Former Lion Ricky Foley's options seem limitless as CFL teams hope he heads north of the border again.

Lefko on CFL: Week 10 reflections

Lefko on CFL: Week 10 Power Rankings

The Stampeders decimated the Eskimos with 52-5 victory this past weekend and simply refuse to lose their top spot in Lefko's rankings.

Lefko on CFL: Alouettes spring a Leak

Als back-up QB Chris Leak was unable to lift Montreal past the lowly Lions.

Perry's Peerless Picks

It’s the start of the second season. Plenty of games to go, and still time to improve my record.

Soap opera

A well-known Hamilton broadcaster could be ready to run for the mayor of the city.

Lefko on CFL: Week 9 power rankings

With five wins in a row, the Calgary Stampeders continue their hold on the No. 1 spot in Lefko's rankings.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's peerless picks

Thirteen hosts

Week 8 reflections

Sportsnet's Perry Lefko reflects on the Week 8 happenings around the CFL.

Lefko on CFL: Week 8 power rankings

No change at the top but the Alouettes made a move after laying a beating on the Blue Bombers.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's Peerless Picks

The East squares off with some interesting games that have Perry’s Peerless Picks pondering this idea of whether to go with the favourites, as he is prone to do, or to go for the underdogs.

Tillman time

The CFL is all about giving players second chances. Why not a GM?

Week 7 reflections

It was a week of questionable decisions, kicker injuries, and kisses from teammates.

Week 7 CFL Power Rankings

There's a new top dog in the CFL, while the former No. 1 Montreal Alouettes take a tumble down the rankings.

Perry's peerless picks

Hamilton councilor has an alternative

The one-time voice of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has an idea to keep the team where it is currently playing and still find a way to build a new stadium for the 2015 Pan Am Games.

Sympathy for Young

Young, Ticats leaving Hamilton might not draw fight from CFL.

Lefko on CFL: Dropping the Hammer

Lefko on CFL: Dropping the Hammer

Report: Ticats owner hints at moving team

The future of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Steeltown is very much in doubt because team owner Bob Young has backed out of negotiations to build a new stadium due to differences with the city's mayor.

Week 6 reflections

It was a week of new beginnings, bad calls and spectacular plays around the CFL.

Lefko on CFL: Week 6 Power Rankings

The Riders continue to tumble down the rankings after they fell to the all-powerful Alouettes.

Lefko on CFL: Perry's peerless picks

Lefko looks to continue his hot streak in Week 5 as things kick off with a Grey Cup rematch.

Contrast of fates

Week 5 reflections

The week that was in the CFL was full of firings, great football plays and social media screw-ups.

Flip-flop at the top

The Als jump over the Riders and into top spot on the rankings while Coach Lefko has an plan to get the Lions out of the basement.

Double trouble

Lefko on CFL: The missing piece

The Eskimos have not been able to keep it together since Gluey Hughy left the team.

Veteran CFL assistant gets shot with Bills

George Cortez has coached for more than 30 years, but he's like a rookie as he begins his first National Football League training camp.

Nice guy finishing last

Getting hammered

The whole Hamilton stadium conflict is becoming a sad and silly soap opera. Maybe Bob Young should sell to David Braley as well.

Perry's Peerless Week 4 CFL picks

Braley Bowl I

This is not your typical football game between the Toronto Argonauts and the B.C. Lions.

Lefko on CFL: Week 3 reflections

The good, the bad and the awesome from the week that was around the CFL.

Perry's Peerless Picks

After going winless in Week 1, the Peerless One rebounded with a solid Week 2.

Lefko on CFL: Week 2 pontifications

The place was packed, noisy and really showcased the landscape around the park.

CFL Power Rankings: Riders on top again

The Saskatchewan Roughriders remain the team to beat very early on in the CFL season, as Lefko presents his Week 2 CFL Power Rankings.

CFL Week 2: Perry's Peerless Predictions

Lefko on CFL: Money where his mouth is

Lefko's Week 1 reflections

Week 1 of the CFL season was 'sick' as the Riders got revenge on Montreal in a Grey Cup re-match.

Week 1 CFL Power Rankings

The most controversial on-line CFL feature (save for the Peerless Picks) is back. Can a losing team really crack the top three? They can in Lefko's world.

Ticats on the move?

Three municipalities within close proximity to Hamilton have contacted Tiger-Cats’ owner Bob Young about moving his team and building a stadium for it, sources tell Sporstnet.

Perry's Peerless Predictions

Lefko: Katz, Hamilton mayor make big play

Edmonton Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz is looking to become a major player in Hamilton by committing to a stadium complex for the 2015 Pan American Games while also looking to purchase the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, even though the CFL club isn't currently for sale.

Lefko on CFL's CBA: Team effort

New deal means no NFL tryouts for CFLers

The clause that allows Canadian Football League players in their option year to sign with National Football League teams is about to end, sources tell Sportnet.

Awards Predictions 2010

In anticipation of the start of the 2010 Canadian Football League season, sportsnet.ca’s Perry Lefko looks into his crystal ball for the winner’s of this year’s awards.

Year of the Tiger (Cat)

Pivot-al step

Family drug plan

Two brothers are playing a prominent role these days in drug testing in Canadian football.

Source: Stamps to sign ex-Argo Pickett

Quarterback Cody Pickett, who played for Toronto for two years and most recently tried out with Montreal, is about to be signed by the Calgary Stampeders, sources tell Sportsnet.

Coach trying to fix 'collateral damage'

University of Waterloo head football coach Dennis McPhee is trying to fix the "collateral damage" done to his players by the school’s decision to suspend its football program and put the coaches on administrative leave because nine of its players tested positive for steroid usage in March.

Bringing Canadians together

Argos to host 2012 Grey Cup

The Canadian Football League will officially announce as early as Friday that Toronto will be the host city for the 2012 Grey Cup and that former Canadian Olympic Committee chief executive officer Chris Rudge will be named as the chairman of Toronto’s Grey Cup committee, sources told sportsnet.ca.

Retirement plans

Cynamon comes to defence of Galea

One of the former owners of the Toronto Argonauts stands behind the team’s embattled former team doctor, who has been charged with illegally treating athletes in the U.S. and allegedly administering a banned drug.

War on drugs

What now Jesse?

Injuries stalled the career of Jesse Lumsden, and he now must convince another team to take a shot.

CFLPA sends new proposal to owners

Talks between the Canadian Football League and the CFL Players Association are scheduled to begin Monday, all designed to break the impasse between the two sides as the current labour agreement draws closer to its expiry on June 6.

Lions add Stubler to staff

Former Toronto Argonauts head coach Rich Stubler is about to return to the Canadian Football League as defensive line coach with the B.C. Lions, a source told sportsnet.ca.

Work stoppage looms

The Canadian Football League and its Players' Association are headed for a showdown that could lead to a work stoppage and delay the start of the 2010 season.

Argos acquire QB Bell from Roughriders

The Toronto Argonauts have acquired quarterback Dalton Bell from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, sources told sportsnet.ca.

Alouettes pick up Argos castoff QB Pickett

The Montreal Alouettes have signed free-agent quarterback Cody Pickett, Sportsnet.ca has learned. Pickett was recently released by the Toronto Argonauts after playing for them the last two seasons and starting several games.

Embattled Galea resigns as Argos doctor

A doctor who has treated high-profile athletes including Tiger Woods and Donovan Bailey, and who is under investigation in the United States and Canada, has resigned as the Toronto Argonauts’ team doctor.

Clermont pay cut keys deal

The Ticats and Riders connected on an interesting deal involving a key player who was not part of the transaction.

Kick returns

The signing of Sandro DeAngelis will pay huge dividends for the Hamilton Ticats.

DeAngelis should give Ticats big boost

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats may have signed the most impactful free agent this season with the announcement that kicker Sandro DeAngelis has agreed to a free agent contract.

Insider trading

Lefko on Argos: Braley's Bunch

After a flurry of moves, just who is manning the rudder of the good ship Argonaut these days?

Pelley's perfect

Key to success

Barker to coach Argos

The Toronto Argonauts will name Jim Barker of the Calgary Stampeders as their new head coach, sportsnet.ca has learned.

Argos to get 2012 Grey Cup

The reason the current Argo ownership is seeking between $10 million to $15 million to sell the team is because the 2012 Grey Cup will be awarded to Toronto, sportsnet.ca has learned.

You want how much?

Argos-target Milanovich extends Als contract

Scott Milanovich has extended his contact as offensive co-ordinator/quarterbacks coach with the Montreal Alouettes, effectively turning down an offer to become head coach of the Toronto Argonauts.

Reports: Austin to take reigns at Cornell

Kent Austin, who coached the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a Grey Cup win in 2007 is about to be named the head coach at Cornell University, according to various reports.

Mack to run Bombers football operations

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are set to announce onetime player personnel director Joe Mack as their new head of football operations, sportsnet.ca has learned.

The rumour mill

Rough ending

Wright 'no interest' in Bombers job

While he has the utmost respect for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers franchise, former Canadian Football League commissioner Tom Wright has no interest in the team's vacant president's job.

Lefko: PR nightmare

Blue Bombshell

Andrus aftermath

The firing of coach Bart Andrus in Toronto creates more questions than answers.

NFL night in Toronto

Mace back in Canada

Buffalo Bills' defensive tackle Corey Mace has been with three Canadian Football League teams, but he hasn't played a single down for either, and if the truth be known he wants to stay in the National Football League.

T.O. talks Tiger

Blue Rodeo get caught up in Grey Cup drama

Count the band members of Blue Rodeo among the many people who were caught up in the emotion of this year's Grey Cup in Calgary. The Canadian band performed at halftime, playing a set list chosen by fans, and had a chance to watch the game from the field.

Man of character

A costly mistake at the Grey Cup is just another life test for Riders coach Ken Miller.

Duval takes advantage of second chance

Damon Duval received a second chance to make good and this time he didn’t miss.

Lefko: Calvillo's prayers were answered

With five minutes to go and the Montreal Alouettes trailing, Alexia Calvillo prayed.

And the Grey Cup goes to...

Als vet puts Grey Cup game in perspective

Whatever happens in Sunday's Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium, Als' veteran cornerback Davis Sanchez has learned to put the game in perspective in terms of the bigger picture.

Rider Pride

If every CFL city could catch Rider fever the league's only issue would be a shortage of watermelon.

Working the rooms

The CFL commish had to deal with two completely different types of rooms on Friday.

Toronto city councillor backs Argos at BMO

Mark Grimes, a Toronto city councillor who is also chair of the Toronto Argos Foundation, said he has been actively involved on a plan to possibly move the team from Rogers Centre to BMO Field, perhaps as early as next year.

An appetite for success

The changes Anthony Calvillo have made off the field are proof the veteran QB still has a hunger for the game.

Stay-at-home GM

The under-fire Eric Tillman orchestrated another championship run in Regina from his home office.

Lefko on CFL: Playoff reflections

The favourites lived up to their billing as the top dogs will square off for the Grey Cup this year.

Lefko on CFL: Division Final Picks

It is now down to two games. The winners go to the Grey Cup, the losers go home.

Right man, wrong time

Als coach Marc Trestman is quite capable of coaching in Buffalo, but the Bills need a bigger name.

CFL Awards edition

The ballots have already been sent in for the CFL's player awards and this is how I voted.

Lefko: Playoff reflections

Casey Printers has redeemed himself -- in more ways than one.

Lions are kings at The Jungle

The Lions and Tiger-Cats met at the Jungle Sunday and the Leos proved to be the feline kings.

Perry's picks: Playoff edition

Perry previews and picks the winners in what promises to be an exciting Sunday of CFL action.

Lefko: Cat fight

Week 19 CFL Power Rankings

The Alouettes remain the team to beat but there was plenty of movement around the CFL as the playoff picture was finalized on the last week of the regular season.

Lefko's Week 19 reflections

Week 19 CFL Picks

Henry Burris is starting to make some plays, but how will he fare in front of a jacked-up Saskatechwan crowd?

Not a chance

In the line of fire

Mike Kelly gets fined for his less-than-fine performance while standing in front of the media.

Lefko: Week 18 observations

The penultimate week in the CFL saw candidates for the year-end awards strengthen their cases.

Week 18 CFL Power Rankings

The Als put in a statement game while the Stamps are showing further signs that they might be up for a title defence.

Week 18 CFL Picks

The Ticats have been rejuvenated by the play of quarterback Kevin Glenn, but will it be enough to be beat the Roughriders?

Are Argos owners eyeing bigger fish?

Week 17 observations

Week 17 Power Rankings

Despite recent struggles, the Als are still the best, but watch out for the surging Blue Bombers in this week's Power Rankings.

Lefko: Week 17 Picks

Perry Lefko picks against the spread in Week 17, and mulls the motivation behind the Ballard Cup.

A leg up

The Blue Bombers should be applauded for insulating itself at the kicker position as the playoffs approach.

Lefko's Week 16 reflections

Week 16 power rankings

For the remainder of the CFL season, Perry Lefko will spell Jim Lang in the weekly power rankings.

Week 16 Picks

Just like Maxwell Smart, the agent extraordinaire of control, I know what it means to "miss it by that much." I picked three winners last week, but my chance for a four-pack fell short by 12 seconds.

Fumble recovery

The announcement that the Argos will play one game in Moncton next season couldn't have come at a better time … and that's no coincidence.

Distress signal

Rumours of a potential Argonauts sale are the first indication of any kind that the CFL is in trouble in its most important commercial and media market.

Lefko's Week 15 Reflections

In his weekly reflections, Perry Lefko marvels at Geroy Simon's two-week tear and he says one team missed out big time on Casey Printers.

The book on kicking

Alexis Serna and Nick Setta have been at opposite ends of the kicking spectrum despite being side by side alphabetically.

Week 15 CFL picks

Free Kerry Joseph

Bart Andrus can end the QB controversy by simply allowing Kerry Joseph to play his game.

Week 14 observations

Lefko predicts Week 14

Perry Lefko predicts at least one upset in the CFL this weekend, but you'll have to read on to find out in which city it will happen.

Week 13 observations

While Edmonton set a regular-season home-attendance record, jamming 62,517 into Commonwealth Stadium, it would be interesting to know how many people from Saskatchewan contributed to the count.

Week 13 Picks

I’m wearing a chin strap after taking it on the chin last week, my first losing week since early in the season when the Rider Priders wanted my hide.

Thanks be to the Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers deserve an award for single-handedly changing several facets of the league rulebook in just under one calendar year.

Simpson agent hits back at Bombers

The agent for Winnipeg Blue Bombers middle linebacker Barrin Simpson says the team is trying to deliberately tarnish the veteran player's reputation.

Simpson sage behind deal

Monday's trade between the Bombers and Als had Barrin Simpson's disgruntled fingerprints all over it.

Week 12 observations

B.C. head coach Wally Buono is known as The Godfather for a reason.

The real odd deal

The wacky Winnipeggers pull off an odd deal but really, would you expect anyone else to be involved?

Week 12 CFL Picks

Facebook fury

CFL fans take to the social networking site to voice their displeasure with their football teams.

Simpson seeks extra help

Barrin Simpson has enlisted agent Mark Maren in his dispute with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers concerning his playing status

Facebook fury

CFL fans take to the social networking site to voice their displeasure with their football teams.

Simpson seeks out help

Barrin Simpson has enlisted agent Mark Maren in his dispute with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers concerning his playing status.

Dorsey back with Argos

Fresh off their first home victory of the season, the Toronto Argonauts are about to welcome home their most valuable player from last season.

Lefko: Week 11 observations

Week 11 CFL Picks

Als suggest game end in tie

The Montreal Alouettes have proposed several solutions in its protest to the Canadian Football League concerning last Friday's 19-12 loss to the B.C. Lions.

I'll take CFL rules for $5,000

It costs a team $5,000 to file a protest, and even if they're proven right the league still keeps the cash.

Week 10 observations

It doesn't get any better

There's nothing quite like a Labour Day classic in Hamilton.

Als consider filing complaint

Montreal Alouettes management has met with the intention of considering filing a complaint with the CFL considering a contentious play that negated a touchdown the team scored in a 19-12 loss to the B.C. Lions on Friday.

CFL admits mistake in Als-Lions

Excessive crowd noise and a mistake made by the supervisor and command centre in stopping a play led to the controversial ending in the Alouettes-Lions game on Friday night, according to Tom Higgins.

Upon further review

Perry's peerless predictions

Lefko hopes another good week of CFL prognostication will silence his critics. He's not holding his breath though.

Bombers fumble again

Mixed signals

What a day for upholding the image of the Canadian Football League.

Land of second chances

Perry's Week 9 CFL impressions

Perry's Week 9 CFL picks

Defending Grey Cup chumps

Week 8 Reflections

Week 8 Power Rankings

With Jim Lang still on vacation, the esteemed Perry Lefko takes another crack at deciphering the science of deciding who is the best and the rest in the Canadian Football League.

Perry's Week 8 CFL picks

Week 7 CFL impressions

Lefko's Week 7 Power Rankings

Perry Lefko, he of the Peerless Prognostications, is subbing again for the vacationing Jim Lang. Lefko is clearly of the same mindset when it comes to the top team.

Perry's Week 7 CFL picks

The Pickett line