May 18, 2012

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CFL: News, Notes and Trades / Stampeders ink leading tackler Smith to extension

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Stampeders DB Brandon Smith, right, had a team-high 65 tackles last season and also registered an interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. (Ian Jackson/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Calgary Stampeders signed defensive back Brandon Smith to a contract extension Thursday. Smith had a team-high 65 tackles last season and also [...]

CFL: Ticats officially introduce Fantuz

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Former Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Andy Fantuz, right, signed a four-year deal with Hamilton that reportedly included a six-figure signing bonus. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Just just 28 years of age, Andy Fantuz suddenly finds himself a CFL elder statesman. On Tuesday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats introduced a tanned Fantuz, who spent last [...]

CFL: Cal Murphy’s death mourned in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

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Cal Murphy at the 1993 CFL Eastern Final, when his Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Murphy died on Saturday night at the age of 79. (CBC) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The death of Cal Murphy is being mourned by football players, officials and fans in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, two places the CFL [...]

CFL legend and Hall of Famer Cal Murphy dies

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Cal Murphy will be best remembered for his 14 years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he served as the club’s head coach, GM and led the team to five Grey Cup appearances, winning three. Dave Buston/Canadian Press (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — He was part of nine Grey Cup-winning teams as an assistant coach, [...]

CFL News and Notes: Argos bring back Pile, sign QB Jackson

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Willie Pile of Toronto, right, brings down Hamilton quarterback Kevin Glenn during a 2011 game. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Toronto Argonauts re-signed veteran linebacker Willie Pile on Friday. Pile, the Argos’ defensive captain, became a free agent Wednesday and signed through the 2013 season. “We are excited Willie has decided [...]

CFL Free Agency Roundup: Lions keep Marsh, Phillips

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B.C. Lions’ Dante Marsh is remaining with the team despite his free-agency, according to a league source. The new deal between Marsh and the team is pending a physical. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Wally Buono wasted little time Wednesday retaining two key members of his Grey Cup-winning team. The B.C. Lions [...]

CFL: Blue Bombers lock up QB trio

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Alex Brink throws against B.C. Lions in July 2011. (John Woods/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have locked up their quarterbacking triumvirate with the signing of Alex Brink. The 26-year-old was set to enter into free agency this week. “I am very happy about returning to the [...]

NFL / CFL: Ricky Williams hanging up cleats at age 34

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Running back Ricky Williams led the NFL in 2002 with 1,853 yards rushing with the Dolphins and made the Pro Bowl that season. (Mike Fuentes/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Ricky Williams is retiring from the National Football League. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good. The 34-year-old Williams told the [...]

CFL: Grey Cup ‘tainted by politics’

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(PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The provincial NDP says the ruling Liberals are politicizing the Grey Cup, as the Canadian football champion B.C. Lions tour the trophy around the province. More than 80 per cent of the stops in the Grey Cup tour are in ridings held by Liberal MLAs, the opposition says. “We’re all [...]

Saskatoon CFL team under discussion

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Saskatchewan has some of the CFL’s most devoted fans, but could the province support a second team? A group in Saskatoon thinks it’s worth taking a look at. (CBC) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Could Saskatchewan someday be home to two Canadian Football League teams? Management at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon have confirmed they’ve [...]

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