Category Archives: Sports
Calgary Stampeders' Dave Dickenson named CFL's coach of the year
TORONTO - Dave Dickenson of the Calgary Stampeders is the CFL’s coach of the year. He was honoured Thursday night at the league’s awards banquet. Rick Campbell of the Ottawa Redblacks, las...
Nov 24, 2016
Noah Picton makes good on coach's prediction and wins Hec Crighton Trophy
HAMILTON - Head coach Steve Bryce told his Regina Rams quarterback shortly after he was hired in March to get his Hec Crighton Trophy speech ready. Noah Picton didn’t take his coach seriously. F...
Nov 24, 2016
B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian named CFL's top defensive player
TORONTO - B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian is the CFL’s top defensive player. Elimimian was honoured Thursday night at the league’s awards banquet. Montreal Alouettes linebacker Bea...
Nov 24, 2016
Kicker Justin Medlock wins CFL's outstanding special-teams player award
TORONTO - Kicker Justin Medlock captured the CFL’s outstanding special-teams player award Thursday night. Medlock was honoured at the league’s awards banquet. Voting was conducted by the F...
Nov 24, 2016
Calgary Stampeders' Derek Dennis named the CFL's outstanding lineman
TORONTO - Derek Dennis of the Calgary Stampeders was named the CFL’s outstanding lineman Thursday night. Dennis was honoured at the CFL’s awards banquet. Ottawa Redblacks centre Jon Gott w...
Nov 24, 2016
Calgary Stampeders receiver DaVaris Daniels named CFL's top rookie
TORONTO - Calgary Stampeders receiver DaVaris Daniels is the CFL’s top rookie. Daniels was honoured Thursday night at the league’s awards banquet. Offensive lineman Jason Lauzon-Seguin of ...
Nov 24, 2016
Rookies lead Cowboys to 10th straight, 31-26 over Redskins
ARLINGTON, Texas - Rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott keep winning for the Dallas Cowboys, even with Kirk Cousins setting records for the Washington Redskins. Prescott accounted for two touchdow...
Nov 24, 2016
CFL shuts down Pizza Pizza promotion shut down offering cheap Grey Cup tickets
TORONTO - A Pizza Pizza promotion offering Grey Cup tickets for a bargain price has been shut down by the CFL. The walk-in special at 16 Hamilton-area Pizza Pizza outlets offered a pair of tickets as ...
Nov 24, 2016
Canada women face England in rugby showdown at Twickenham to wrap up European tour
LONDON - Canadian coach Francois Ratier has made two changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s women’s rugby test match with England. Brittany Waters comes in for Elissa Alarie on the ...
Nov 24, 2016
Calgary star running back Jerome Messam finally finds home with Stampeders
TORONTO - When a journalist’s pre-season predictions had Jerome Messam slotted in as only the eighth-best running back in the CFL this season, he took it personally. He also took a screenshot of...
Nov 24, 2016
