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Watch Now: Tiger-Cats leaving Hamilton?
Rick Zamperin, the voice of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, explains the stadium controversy that could lead to the CFL team leaving town.
Acadia, Windsor football players banned for drugs
Two more Canadian university football players have tested positive for steroids.
Blue Bombers release kicker Serna
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released import kicker Alexis Serna on Tuesday and added kicker Louie Sakoda to the practice roster.
Argos' Boyd wins CFL weekly honour
Toronto Argonauts running back Cory Boyd was named the CFL's offensive player of the week on Tuesday.
Ticats drop support for Pan Am stadium
Hamilton Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young is withdrawing his team's support for a new stadium in Hamilton, a plan that would have seen the stadium play host to the 2015 Pan Am Games before becoming home to the CFL club.
New Orleans Saints visit the White House
The New Orleans Saints marched in to the White House on Monday and got a salute from American President Barack Obama for lifting up "the hopes and the dreams of a shattered city" with their Super Bowl win.
Browns coach warns players about dangers of social media
Coach Eric Mangini talked to Cleveland's players on Monday about the pitfalls of social media sites after Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald recently posted a vulgar message directed at Cincinnati wide receiver Terrell Owens on his Twitter account.
Former NFL coach Johnson to be on 'Survivor'
Former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson will be a contestant on the reality television show "Survivor" this season.
Cowboys' TE Phillips tears ACL, out for season
John Phillips, the No. 3 tight end last season as a rookie, is out for the season after tests Monday confirmed that he tore the ACL in his right knee in the preseason opener.
CFL Power Rankings: Week 6
Once a week, CBCSports.ca breaks down the balance of power in the Canadian Football League.
Dallas wins NFL's 1st pre-season tilt
The Dallas Cowboys prevailed over the Cincinnati Bengals 16-7 in the NFL's Hall of Fame game at Canton, Ohio.
Seahawks appreciate ref's apology
The Seattle Seahawks say they appreciate official Bill Leavy admitting he made two bad calls in their Super Bowl loss — and now they're ready to move on.
Lions can't solve Stampeders
Henry Burris threw a pair of touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders heaped more misery on the B.C. Lions with a 27-22 victory Saturday night.
Bombers picked apart by Glenn, Bruce
Kevin Glenn and Arland Bruce played pitch-and-catch for a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats scored a 29-22 home victory over Winnipeg.
Rice, Smith lead super 7 into football hall
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Success! Haynesworth passes his fitness test
Albert Haynesworth finally passed the Washington Redskins conditioning test Saturday morning, ending a daily soap opera that had overshadowed the first week-and-a-half of training camp.
Black like me: The CFL's '70s legacy
The CFL is celebrating the 1970s this year, and an argument can be made that there is nothing from that era more influential to the way the game looks and is played now than the introduction of the full-time, trusted, unleashed black signal caller.
Boyd, Lemon lead Argos to road win
Cory Boyd celebrated his birthday with three touchdowns, including a second-effort plunge with 22 seconds left, to help the Toronto Argonauts to a 29-28 road win over the Edmonton Eskimos.
Alouettes hold off Saskatchewan
The Montreal Alouettes avenged their only loss of the season by topping the Saskatchewan Roughriders with a 30-26 home win Friday.
Super Bowl ref regrets mistakes from 2006 game
NFL referee Bill Leavy has reopened a wound for Seattle Seahawks' supporters that won't close by acknowledging he made mistakes in the team's 2006 Super Bowl loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Packers give Driver contract extension
The Green Bay Packers announced on their website Friday that wide receiver Donald Driver has agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Spiller reaches 5-year deal with Bills
First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday that is potentially worth US$37 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Still no practice for Redskins' Haynesworth after MRI
Same old, same old for Albert Haynesworth. No conditioning test and no practice, a day after a precautionary MRI showed no structural damage on his sore left knee.
Ex-CFL QB Ledbetter makes court appearance Video
Former CFL quarterback Cody Ledbetter, who is wanted in the United States for allegedly breaking the terms of his probation sentence for sex-related crimes, made a court appearance after turning himself in to Ottawa police.
Broncos lose linebacker Dumervil
The Denver Broncos were dealt a big blow after it was learned linebacker Elvis Dumervil suffered a torn pectoral muscle during Wednesday's practice.
Goodell vague on reducing Roethlisberger suspension
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talked briefly to Ben Roethlisberger during a visit to the Steelers' training camp, but has not yet decided whether the quarterback's suspension for bad behaviour will be reduced.
Calvillo named CFL offensive player of the month
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo was unanimously chosen as the CFL's offensive player of the month.
Banks calls Stamps receiver an 'idiot' for Twitter posts
Sharp-tongued B.C. Lions defensive back Korey Banks didn't hesitate to give his opinion of Nik Lewis and some of the messages the Calgary Stampeders receiver recently sent on his Twitter account.
Favre will play if healthy
Minnesota Vikings offensive co-ordinator Darrell Bevell says Brett Favre will play this season if his ankle allows it.
Bills release pass rusher Schobel
The Buffalo Bills released Aaron Schobel on Wednesday, leaving the door open for the veteran linebacker to sign with another team or retire.
Als confirm extension for GM Popp
The Montreal Alouettes have confirmed general manager Jim Popp's contract extension.
Lions lock up No. 2 overall pick Suh
Ndamukong Suh is all set to suit up for his first practice as a member of the Detroit Lions.
Favre not returning to Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shincoe said on Tuesday that Brett Favre has texted his teammates and told them he plans to retire.
Hobbling Haynesworth sits again for Redskins
The fitness of Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth remains unresolved one week into NFL training camp. Haynesworth did not attempt the team's conditioning test Wednesday morningfor the second straight day.
Tsoumpas rejoins Stampeders
Offensive lineman Dimitri Tsoumpas has signed a long-term contract with the Calgary Stampeders, marking his return to the CFL after a short stint with the Miami Dolphins
Vick escapes NFL suspension
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has told Michael Vick he will not face disciplinary action following a shooting at the quarterback's birthday party six weeks ago.
Blue Bombers infirmary grows by 4
Receiver Terence Jeffers-Harris, safety Ian Logan, kick returner Markus Howell and special teams player Jerry-Ralph Jules of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been ruled out of Saturday's CFL game at Hamilton because of injury.
Ticats' Bruce earns CFL weekly award
Hamilton Tiger-Cats slotback Arland Bruce III, who had a record-tying performance in a loss to Saskatchewan, was a unanimous selection Tuesday as the CFL's offensive player of the week.
Blue Bombers dump linebacker Charlton
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut ties with import linebacker Ike Charlton on Monday, a move that reportedly had been contemplated since the end of the pre-season.
Jets take field without All-Pro Revis
Unless a major resolution occurs soon, it could be a while before the Jets see Darrelle Revis on the field. The All-Pro cornerback sat out the first two practices of camp Monday, locked in a contract dispute.
Roughriders release struggling Sakoda
The Saskatchewan Roughriders gave import punter Louie Sakoda his walking papers after he averaged 33.9 yards per kick in three games this season, the lowest average in the CFL.
Colts owner prepared to give Manning richest deal
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he still plans to make Peyton Manning the NFL's highest-paid player, even if that requires putting the franchise tag on the four-time league MVP next season.
CFL Power Rankings: Week 5
Once a week, CBCSports.ca breaks down the balance of power in the Canadian Football League.
Patriots' Welker returns from knee injury
Patriots receiver Wes Welker was removed from the physically unable to perform list and placed on the active roster Sunday, seven months after tearing ligaments in his knee.
Jets star Revis in contract holdout
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has skipped a conditioning test hours before players are to report to training camp.
Stampeders hang on against Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders never trailed Saturday at McMahon Stadium against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but it sure wasn't an easy win.
Roughriders pull away from Tiger-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders took control in the third quarter at Mosaic Stadium to down the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-24.
Edmonton Eskimos fire GM Macioca
Danny Macioca has been fired as general manager of the Edmonton Eskimos.
Eskimos get 1st win of season
Ricky Ray and Andre Talbot helped the Edmonton Eskimos narrowly avoid another disaster, hooking up for a late touchdown in a 28-25 win over the B.C. Lions.
A year on injury rehab can feel like forever
CFL receiver Ken-Yon Rambo is scheduled to return to the Calgary Stampeders lineup Saturday, 374 days after he was horse collared by B.C.'s Javier Glatt.