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Nov 30 2011
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Source: Milanovich hired as Argos new coach
Scott Milanovich, former Alouettes offensive co-ordinator, is expected to be named new head coach of the Toronto Argonauts.
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Kapp, Mosca regret roles in luncheon brawl
Both Canadian Football Hall of Famers, now poster boys for 70-something brawlers, have had a few days to reflect on their bizarre dustup.
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Stamps upset at departure of defensive coach
Calgary head coach/GM John Hufnagel was taken aback that defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones was leaving the Stampeders to join the Argos.
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Ticats pull plug on head coach Bellefeuille
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have relieved Marcel Bellefeuille of his duties as head coach.
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Source: Milanovich hired as Argos new coach
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Nov 29 2011
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Bombers fire offence co-ordinator Barresi
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired offensive co-ordinator Jamie Barresi
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Bombers look to sign free agents for 2012
The general manager of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers wants to turn a good team into a great team, starting with re-signing QB Buck Pierce.
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Bombers fire offence co-ordinator Barresi
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Nov 28 2011
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Lions players expect Buono to give up coaching
B.C. Lions players expect Wally Buono to relinquish his coaching duties but retain the GM role after guiding the club to a championship.
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CFL champion Lions hosting huge celebration
According to team president Dennis Skulsky, the BC Lions are inviting fans to their home stadium to celebrate the team's Grey Cup win.
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Bombers return home to cheering fans
About 100 fans were on hand to welcome quarterback Buck Pierce and his teammates a day after they dropped a 34-23 decision to the B.C. Lions.
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Dejected Bombers reflect on Grey Cup loss
A Winnipeg Blue Bombers team that found ways to win key games all season had no answers for the B.C. Lions in the Grey Cup.
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Lions players expect Buono to give up coaching
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Nov 27 2011
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Lions win 99th Grey Cup 34-23 over Bombers
They opened the season with a whimper, but the B.C. Lions ended it with a bang, winning the Grey Cup 34-23 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Fan Fuel: Top 10 Grey Cup moments
In honour of the 99th Grey Cup, Fan Fuel's Russ Germain looks at the Top 10 Grey Cup moments of all-time.
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Fan Fuel: Vancouver poised for a Cup?
Fan Fuel's Trevor Smart thinks the Lions have what it takes to hoist the 99th GreyCup.
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Brunt on Grey Cup: The great Canadian party
Take a look at how the Grey Cup, since its first game in 1948, has become Canada's greatest single day party.
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Lions win 99th Grey Cup 34-23 over Bombers
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Nov 26 2011
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Bombers look to play spoiler vs. Lions in Grey Cup
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are looking to play spoiler against the B.C. Lions the 99th Grey Cup on Sunday.
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CFL greats Mosca, Kapp exchange punches
A day after his dustup with Joe Kapp, Angelo Mosca is convinced the former quarterback still holds a grudge from the 1963 Grey Cup.
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Commissioner Cohon discusses state of CFL
Arash Madani sits down with CFL commissioner Mark Cohon to discuss the state of football.
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Bombers look to play spoiler vs. Lions in Grey Cup
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Nov 25 2011
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Chiu on Grey Cup: Final two minutes
Bryan Chiu recounts the last moments of his second Grey Cup win, which he remembers vividly.
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Cohon negotiating contract extension with CFL
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon says he's talking with the league's board of governors about a contract extension.
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Bombers DB Johnson wants ring he will keep
Any hope the Bombers have of upsetting the Lions in Sunday's Grey Cup game will likely rest on the group known as 'Swaggerville.'
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Chiu on Grey Cup: Final two minutes
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Nov 24 2011
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Lulay captures most outstanding player award
Quarterback Travis Lulay of the B.C. Lions was named the CFL's outstanding player Thursday night.
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Remembering former Bombers coach Harris
Tami Harris tells us how she's dealt with the loss of her husband, the late Blue Bombers assistant coach Richard Harris.
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Bombers DB Johnson wants ring to keep
The last time Jovon Johnson got a Grey Cup ring he sold it on eBay for $10,000. Now he wants one he will keep.
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Lions help trainer deal with death of son
For a couple of hours veteran trainer Bill Reichelt could focus on the B.C. Lions as the CFL team prepared for Sunday's Grey Cup game.
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Lulay captures most outstanding player award
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Nov 23 2011
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RB Garrett expects to play key role in Grey Cup
Winnipeg RB Chris Garrett is expected to be a key part of the Bombers attack when they play the B.C. Lions in the Grey Cup on Sunday.
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Buono to decide on future following Grey Cup
The 99th Grey Cup could be Wally Buono's last as a head coach, as he said that he will make a decision on his future after the game.
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RB Garrett expects to play key role in Grey Cup
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Nov 22 2011
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Improved O-line, play-calling were key for Lions
A change in play-calling philosophy coupled with an improved offensive line has put the B.C. Lions in a position to play for the Grey Cup.
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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.
- Lions nearly sweep weekly CFL awards
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B.C. sports pioneer Capozzi dead at 86
The man who played an instrumental role in the development of several major league sports teams in B.C. has died.
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Chiu on Grey Cup: A champion's tale
Bryan Chiu reflects on his experience winning the Grey Cup in 2002 with the Montreal Alouettes.
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Improved O-line, play-calling were key for Lions
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Nov 21 2011
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Vancouver braces for next weekend's Grey Cup
Another big sporting event on Vancouver's home turf is raising bad memories of last spring's Stanley Cup riot.
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Esks proud of accomplishments despite loss
Despite losing to the B.C. Lions Sunday, many Edmonton Eskimos players and coaches said just getting that deep into the CFL playoffs was a victory in itself.
- Bombers underdogs against Lions in Grey Cup
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Chiu the fat: Recapping the East and West finals
Two defensive linemen have the opportunity to capture the Grey Cup in what might be their final games in the CFL.
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Vancouver braces for next weekend's Grey Cup
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Nov 20 2011
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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.
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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.
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Lions use big second quarter to beat Eskimos
The B.C. Lions use big second quarter to beat Eskimos 40-23 and advance to the Grey Cup.
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Ticats frustrated by Bombers 'D' in East Final
A dejected Kevin Glenn nursed an injured knee Sunday and mourned the Tiger-Cats 19-3 loss in the CFL East Division Final.
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Bombers top Ticats to advance to Grey Cup
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers earned a trip to the Grey Cup with a 19-3 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Sunday's CFL East Division Final.
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Lions' Bruce has some words for Ticats
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Nov 19 2011
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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.
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Lions, Esks set to square off in CFL West Final
The B.C. Lions and Edmonton Eskimos started the season heading in opposite directions, but they meet Sunday in the CFL West Final.
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Weather could be a factor in CFL's East final
Crews were clearing the snow off the field at CanadInns Stadium on Saturday in preparation for the East final between Winnipeg and Hamilton.
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Lions' Buono comments on rival Eskimos
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Nov 18 2011
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Lions D looks to put bite on Eskimos
The B.C. Lions defence will be tested again Sunday when they face the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL West Final with a trip to the Grey Cup.
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Retired Argo Crawford finalist for Tom Pate award
Bryan Crawford, who announced his retirement at the end of the Argo's season, was among eight players nominated for the Tom Pate Award.
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Pierce officially starting for Bombers Sunday
It's official, Buck Pierce will start at QB Sunday when the Bombers host the Tiger-Cats in the East Division final.
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Fan Fuel: CFL vs. NFL Part 4
In Part 4, Fan Fuel's Russ Germain explains why the Patriots OL Brian Waters would need to lose weight if he wanted to make it in the CFL.
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Ticats to bring in receiver Jeffers-Harris
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are flying in free-agent receiver Terence Jeffers-Harris, who could sign with the team on Friday.
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Lions D looks to put bite on Eskimos
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Nov 17 2011
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Ticats coach looks to run game for success
Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Marcel Bellefeuille isn't about to mess with success.
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Bombers release Harris before East Final
Blue Bombers' VP and GM Joe Mack announced that Winnipeg has released wide receiver Terence-Jeffers Harris.
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Cohon on strength of CFL, Argos struggle
Commissioner Mark Cohon joins Brady and Lang, to discuss the state of his flourishing CFL, where the Argos continue to struggle.
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Riders get permission to interview 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.
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Fan Fuel: CFL vs. NFL Part 3
In Part 3, looking at a couple of NFL players who are tops at their respective positions and see if they could be as successful in the CFL.
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Ticats coach looks to run game for success
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Nov 16 2011
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Veteran Lions centre finally named 1st all-star
After 11 years of trying, Angus Reid finally became a CFL all-star Wednesday.
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Lions lead the pack with nine CFL All-Stars
Travis Lulay was voted the CFL's all-star quarterback Wednesday, leading a list of a league-high nine B.C. Lions.
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Esks vow to play more disciplined in West Final
The Edmonton Eskimos are vowing to cut down on penalties when they take on the B.C. Lions in the CFL West Final on Sunday.
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Fan Fuel: CFL vs. NFL Part 2
In Part 2, a CFL star who wasn’t able to find a job in the NFL but then found a great career with the B.C. Lions – Solomon Elimimian.
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Veteran Lions centre finally named 1st all-star
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Nov 15 2011
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Lions QB Lulay looks forward to West Final
B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay admits he can be "pretty feisty on game day."
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Bruce addresses Lions about police incident
B.C. Lions slotback Arland Bruce addressed his teammates Tuesday, saying he doesn't want to become a distraction.
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Argonauts release wide receiver Rideau
The Toronto Argonauts released wide receiver Brandon Rideau on Tuesday.
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Pierce says he's ready for East Final
Buck Pierce looks to lead his team to the Grey Cup with a win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Sunday's CFL East Division Final.
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Brady and Lang: Ticat RB Avon Cobourne
Brady and Lang: Ticat running back Avon Cobourne joins the show to discuss the big OT win over the Als, and looks ahead to the Bombers.
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Esks RB Messam out for remainder of season
Edmonton running back Jerome Messam is out for the season with torn cartilage in his left knee.
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Calvillo named offensive player of the week
Alouettes QB Anthony Calvillo was named CFL offensive player of the week Tuesday after posting huge numbers in a 52-44 loss to Hamilton.
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Fan Fuel: CFL vs. the NFL Part 1
In a four part series, Fan Fuel's Russ Germain looks at the differences between the CFL and the NFL.
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Lions QB Lulay looks forward to West Final
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Nov 14 2011
- Als look forward after wild playoff exit
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West Final still Buono's biggest obstacle
He's won more CFL games than any other coach but the West Final remains one of Wally Buono's biggest obstacles.
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Bombers preparing for remade Ticats
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Paul LaPolice said he watched the CFL East semifinal four times to prepare for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Stamps' Burris wants out if not a starter
Veteran Stampeder quarterback Henry Burris says he doesn't want to play for the team next year if he's standing on the sidelines.
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Lions' Bruce not affected by run-in with police
Slotback Arland Bruce's status for this weekend's CFL West Final will not be affected by an incident involving the Vancouver police.
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Nov 13 2011
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Eskimos hang on to eliminate Stampeders
The Edmonton Eskimos capitalized on shoddy tackling and turnovers to beat the Calgary Stampeders 33-19 in the CFL's West Division semifinal.
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Ticats claw past Alouettes in overtime
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Montreal Alouettes 52-44 in overtime Sunday afternoon to advance to the CFL's East Division final.
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Eskimos hang on to eliminate Stampeders
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Nov 11 2011
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Als redirecting flight path going into playoffs
The two-time defending Grey Cup champions take a three-game losing streak into the East Division semifinal Sunday against Hamilton.
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Stampeders preparing for playoff pressure
Sunday's playoff game in Edmonton is another opportunity for Tate to reinforce his status as a starting quarterback in the CFL.
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Stampeders take their show on the road
The Stampeders were a CFL-best 6-3 away from McMahon Stadium, and open the playoffs in Edmonton against the Eskimos.
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Calgary QB Tate X-factor vs. Eskimos
Before the Edmonton Eskimos can beat the Stampeders in the West Division semifinal, they first have to figure out QB Drew Tate.
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Als redirecting flight path going into playoffs
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Nov 10 2011
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Esks' Messam questionable for West semifinal
Tailback Jerome Messam is listed as questionable for the West Division semifinal against the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.
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Lions lead CFL with 12 division all-stars
The CFL's division all-stars were revealed Thursday, with Travis Lulay and the B.C. Lions leading the way with 12 players honoured.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' DT Brown prepares for retirement
Dino Geremeia hasn't forgotten the first time he saw Doug Brown on the football field and who can blame him given Brown's size.
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Esks' Messam questionable for West semifinal
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Nov 9 2011
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B.C. kicker McCallum sees room for improvement
As good as he was this season, B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum believes there's room for improvement in his future.
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Als kicker Whyte surprised with top Canadian nod
No one was more surprised than Sean Whyte that he was named the East Division finalist as the CFL's outstanding Canadian.
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Bombers' Johnson talks award nomination
Jovon Johnson wants to be the first defensive back in CFL history to win the most outstanding defensive player award.
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O'Day named Roughriders' assistant GM
Jeremy O'Day is making his way up the Saskatchewan Roughriders' front office.
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Calvillo, Lulay finalists for CFL's top player
Alouettes' Anthony Calvillo and Lions' Travis Lulay are finalists for the league's outstanding player award.
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Fan Fuel: Meet the Grey Cup contenders
As the CFL regular season winds down, who are the favourites to hoist the 99th Grey Cup in Vancouver?
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B.C. kicker McCallum sees room for improvement
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Nov 8 2011
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Lions' Lulay earns player of the month honours
B.C. quarterback Travis Lulay, who led the Lions to four October wins, has earned the CFL offensive player of the month award.
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Lions' Lulay earns player of the month honours
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Nov 7 2011
- Ticats' Hickman looking to put pressure on Calvillo
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Bowman, McCallum earn CFL honours
Slotback Adarius Bowman, who scored two touchdowns to lead the Edmonton Eskimos to victory in their regular-season finale, was named the CFL's offensive player of the week on Monday.
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Bombers' Pierce: Will be ready for East final
Winnipeg's Buck Pierce says he'll be ready for East final, but head coach Paul LaPolice is not so sure.
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Nov 6 2011
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Record-setting season for CFL's oldest player
It seems the older Paul McCallum gets, the better he gets.
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Alouettes struggling heading into playoffs
Suddenly, the road back to the Grey Cup is a more perilous one for the Montreal Alouettes.
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Lulay leads Lions past Als, to 1st place in West
Quarterback Travis Lulay threw four TD passes as the Lions shredded the Alouettes 43-1 Saturday night to claim first place in the West.
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Record-setting season for CFL's oldest player
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Nov 5 2011
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Stampeders hang on to beat Blue Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders turned a pair of turnovers into two touchdowns in the first quarter and held on for a 30-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday afternoon.
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Esks beat Riders to clinch home playoff game
Adarius Bowman scored a pair of touchdowns Friday as the Edmonton Eskimos secured their first home playoff date since 2004.
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Stampeders hang on to beat Blue Bombers
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Nov 4 2011
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Nickleback to perform Grey Cup halftime show
Canadian rock band Nickleback will perform at halftime of the 99th Grey Cup.
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Lions host Alouettes in regular season finale
Two 10-7 teams are set to do battle in the last game of the CFL regular season as the Als visit the Lions.
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Stamps finish regular season against Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders face no shortage of potential playoff scenarios heading into Saturday's game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Argos head into off-season with holes in roster
After missing the playoffs for the third time in four years, the Toronto Argonauts head into off-season with plenty of holes in roster.
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Nickleback to perform Grey Cup halftime show
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Nov 3 2011
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Durie scores two TDs as Argos trounce Ticats
Andre Durie ended the Toronto Argonauts' dismal season with a bang.
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CFL Insider: Breaking down the final week
CFL Insider Adriano Belli breaks down the final week of the CFL season.
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Durie scores two TDs as Argos trounce Ticats
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Nov 2 2011
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Bombers can lock up East with win over Stamps
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can lock up first place in the East if they can defeat the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.
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Copeland chases career milestone against Ticats
Jeremaine Copeland needs just 23 more yards receiving to reach the 10,000-yard plateau for his CFL career.
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Sears opts for immediate CFL suspension
Johnny Sears Jr. says it's better to take his punishment now than risk missing a playoff game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Calvillo, 7 others nominated for CFL's MOP
Anthony Calvillo is in the running for a fourth straight CFL Most Outstanding Player award.
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Bombers can lock up East with win over Stamps
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Nov 1 2011
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Bombers turn to backup QB Brink vs. Stamps
With Buck Pierce injured, the Blue Bombers turn to backup quarterback Alex Brink against Stampeders.
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Chiu on CFL: Icing on the cake
Last week's games have set the table for what should be a fantastic final weekend of the CFL regular season.
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Bombers' Sears suspended for hit on Jyles
The CFL has suspended defensive back Johnny Sears Jr. of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for his hit on Toronto Argonauts' Steven Jyles.
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Lions' Lulay among CFL's players of the week
Lulay, Mitchell, Forzani and Milo named CFL's players of the week.
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Bombers turn to backup QB Brink vs. Stamps
latest CFL news
- Bombers set 2nd straight season-ticket record
- Former Argos OL Murphy retires
- Former Argos all-star Mann dies at 79
- Blue Bombers cut fullback James Green
- Alouettes' Wilson retires after 8 CFL seasons
- Argos' Milanovich seeks to instill new culture
- Alouettes sign top pick Lavoie, three others
- Tiger-Cats sign Forcier to three-year deal
- Lions re-sign non-import receiver Foster
- Lions DB Sanchez calls it a career
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