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Tuesday, Jul 2

06

WNBA Highlights: Sun 83, Mercury 72

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Alyssa Thomas had a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double and Brionna Jones had 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun past the Phoenix Mercury 83-72.

Monday, Jul 1

05

Ward’s late field goal lifts Redblacks past winless Tiger-Cats

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A 46-yard field goal by Lewis Ward on the final play of regulation time allowed the Ottawa Redblacks to beat the winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-22 Sunday night.

Sunday, Jun 30

22

Roughriders place quarterback Trevor Harris on six-game injured list

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Head coach Corey Mace told reporters that Harris suffered an MCL injury but doesn’t believe it will keep him out for the season. Mace also said the team is being cautious with the injury.

05

Paredes kicks 52-yard field goal in OT as Stampeders edge Blue Bombers

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Rene Paredes kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night.

Saturday, Jun 29

00

Edmonton Elks take receiver Mathis in CFL supplemental draft

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The Edmonton Elks took receiver Zach Mathis in the CFL supplemental draft Saturday.

06

Alouettes remain undefeated with road victory over Argonauts

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Backup quarterback Caleb Evans threw a TD pass and ran for another as the Montreal Alouettes remained unbeaten with a 30-20 road win over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night.

Friday, Jun 28

08

Whyte hits game-winning field goal to give Lions victory over Elks

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Sean Whyte kicked a 42-yard field goal in the dying seconds as the B.C. Lions battled from behind to defeat the Edmonton Elks 24-21 in a back-and-forth CFL game Thursday night.

Thursday, Jun 27

17

Around the CFL: Three top quarterbacks have Alouettes ties

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Montreal was a quarterback graveyard for years. Things sure have changed recently, however. Cody Fajardo has the Als as the top team in the league, while the last two Montreal starters are looking good in new homes.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. expected to start against Elks

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Head coach Rich Campbell was confident Vernon Adams Jr. will start against the Edmonton Eskimos, but the B.C. Lions quarterback was a little more guarded about his health.

01

Linebacker Beverette, Montreal Alouettes off to solid start to CFL season

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It’s been a disruptive start to the CFL season for Tyrice Beverette. The veteran linebacker has a team-high 17 tackles with the Montreal Alouettes (3-0). The six-foot, 203-pound Beverette also has three special-teams tackles, a sack, an…

Monday, Jun 24

21

Receiver Rasheed Bailey getting acclimated to Toronto Argonauts offence

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It hasn’t taken Rasheed Bailey long to make a solid first impression with the Toronto Argonauts.

05

Unbeaten Roughriders pounce on winless Tiger-Cats

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Despite losing quarterback Trevor Harris to an injury, the Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 3-0 with a convincing 36-20 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday.

Sunday, Jun 23

Argonauts hit walk-off field goal to earn thrilling win over Elks

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Lirim Hajrullahu’s 37-yard field goal earned the Toronto Argonauts an entertaining 39-36 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.

Saturday, Jun 22

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Undefeated Riders eye fast start, home-and-home sweep against winless Ticats

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Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris doesn’t want his team getting in the habit of snatching victories from the jaws of defeat.

07

Adams, Hollins lead Lions to tight victory as Blue Bombers remain winless

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Vernon Adams Jr. threw a pair of touchdown passes to Alexander Hollins in a 26-24 B.C. Lions’ victory Friday that kept the Blue Bombers winless this season.

Friday, Jun 21

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CFL fines veteran kickers over chipped football controversy

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Kickers Sergio Castillo, Brett Lauther, Sean Whyte and Lewis Ward were fined by the CFL on Friday after publicly speaking out on the league’s use of chipped footballs on field-goal attempts.

22

Argos defensive lineman Ceresna looking forward to facing Elks

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Jake Ceresna returns from the bye week refreshed and with a little added incentive to keep the Toronto Argonauts unbeaten at home.

19

Oliveira disappointed to be in backup role as Bombers host Lions

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Brady Oliveira is happy to return to action, but not with the role he’s been handed.

05

Alouettes crush Redblacks after unveiling Grey Cup championship banner

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Cody Fajardo threw three touchdowns and rushed for another, the Montreal Alouettes’ defence dominated and the Grey Cup champions crushed the Ottawa Redblacks 47-21 after raising their banner Thursday night.

Thursday, Jun 20

22

Argonauts rule out Daniels, Orimolade against Elks

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Argonauts head head coach Ryan Dinwiddie confirmed Thursday that DaVaris Daniels and Folarin Orimolade will be unable to suit up for Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Elks.

16

Alouettes focused on winning ahead of Grey Cup banner reveal against Redblacks

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After two games on the road to start the 2024 CFL season, the reigning champions host the Ottawa Redblacks in their home opener Thursday night. The Alouettes have sold more than 20,000 tickets, effectively selling out what’s expected to be…

With Stanback gone, Fletcher seizing his opportunity with Alouettes

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The fourth-year American tailback took the starting role out of training camp, beating out Canadians Jeshrun Antwi and Sean Thomas-Erlington, and American Stevie Scott III. Now he’s trying to run away with the position.

Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season

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It’s only the third game of the season but it is an important one for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Around the CFL: Strong quarterback play early on a good sign for league

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While it remains far too early to make firm observations, it sure appears like quarterbacks are starting to perform at a higher level across the CFL.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. named CFL’s top offensive player

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Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday.

Monday, Jun 17

20

Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell off to solid start this season with Tiger-Cats

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback has thrown for 300 or more yards in both of his 2024 starts. That’s definitely a positive after the 34-year-old battled injuries in 2023 that limited him to just six contests in his first year with the…

Sunday, Jun 16

05

Lions beat Stampeders in front of record 53K fans and 50 Cent

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Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 277 yards and the B.C. Lions downed the Calgary Stampeders 26-17 to collect their first win of the season on Saturday.

Saturday, Jun 15

19

Mitchell doesn’t believe running prowess is cause for concern against Roughriders

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He was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ second-leading rusher last week but Bo Levi Mitchell doesn’t believe that’s kept the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive braintrust up at night.

07

Fletcher scores pair of touchdowns, Alouettes hold on for victory over Elks

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Walter Fletcher scored a pair of touchdowns and the Montreal Alouettes continued to look solid to start their Grey Cup title defence, emerging with a 23-20 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.

Friday, Jun 14

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Veteran Jamal Peters resumes practising with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Jamal Peters resumed practising this week with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He missed their season-opening 32-24 road loss to Calgary.