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CFL: Bombers Make No Big Moves and Focus On Youth

• Dale Perth
• May 30, 2012

Rookie training camp opens on Wednesday morning for the Blue Bombers, but Canad Inns Stadium isn’t the site of some reality-TV show named Extreme Makeover, Winnipeg Edition. There have been no huge signings and no Earth-shattering trades as have taken place with other teams — most notably in Edmonton, Hamilton and Toronto. General manager Joe...

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CFL: Is Drew Tate the Answer in Calgary?

• Al Dannity
• May 25, 2012

Drew Tate has emerged as the undisputed starter for the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the 2012 CFL season. Al Dannity looks at whether Tate has what it takes to keep the job all through the year. Changing of the guard With Henry Burris gone from Calgary, it was time for a new man to take...

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CFL: Milanovich Bringing Fighting Attitude to Argonauts

• Al Dannity
• May 16, 2012

The questions just keep on coming for Scott Milanovich as he prepares for his rookie year as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Al Dannity says the direct approach being applied by the Argos’ coach could have major benefits in the season ahead. Taking on the burden In order to get the best out of...

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CFL: Lions CB Sanchez Has Retired… But For How Long?

• Joe LaTengo
• May 16, 2012

He excelled in the CFL as a rarity: a non-import cornerback. Davis Sanchez has announced his intention to retire after 13 professional campaigns, but you have to wonder how long such a unique asset will stay on the sidelines. Here’s what used to happen traditionally when someone says they’re going to retire: a party is...

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CFL: Durant’s the Man in Saskatchewan

• Al Dannity
• May 11, 2012

Darian Durant has been proclaimed as starter for the Roughriders heading into the 2012 CFL season, despite the franchise’s moves to add depth under center. Al Dannity looks at how safe Durant’s position is and where the Riders are going in 2012. No controversy? Umm okay The list would make most fans salivate. Colt Brennan,...

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CFL: Heenan goes #1 to Riders but No Marauders Picked in Draft

• Al Dannity
• May 4, 2012

As expected, Ben Heenan was the first overall selection in the 2012 CFL Draft but that was just one story on a day of intrigue. Al Dannity looks back on an eventful afternoon. The right call There was no mystery to the #1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Jim Hopson, president of the Saskatchewan...

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CFL: Born In the USA, Lions’ Draft Pick Westerman Now A ‘Non-Import’

• Joe LaTengo
• May 4, 2012

It was a bold move by the B.C. Lions to grab one of the more coveted prospects in the CFL draft held on Thursday. The defending Grey Cup champions traded three picks to the Edmonton Eskimos to get the second overall pick. With that selection, general manager Wally Buono chose Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Jabar...

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CFL: Are the Argos Really Grey Cup Contenders?

• Al Dannity
• May 2, 2012

Toronto’s efforts reloading for the 2012 CFL season have been well publicised but can all the new parts turn this unit into contenders for the 100th Grey Cup? Al Dannity examines a promising Argonauts team that has a lot of questions to answer. No shortage of pressure The Argos are expected to deliver every year...

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CFL: Wilfrid Laurier Receiver Chambers Rises Up Draft Boards

• Al Dannity
• April 25, 2012

Wilfrid Laurier receiver Shamawd Chambers gave the Roughriders pause for thought ahead of the CFL Draft next month. Chambers was a standout performer at the CFL Evaluation Camp and the prospect could force his way into the conversation for #1 overall pick. More than an athlete The biggest trait scouts were salivating over after watching...

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CFL: Roughriders Sign Former 49ers NFL Starter J.T. O’Sullivan

• Al Dannity
• April 20, 2012

The build-up to the 2012 CFL season just got a little bit more interesting with the arrival of J.T. O’Sullivan in Regina. Al Dannity examines the wisdom behind the Roughriders latest signing and whether he can raise Saskatchewan to a higher level. No stranger to strange lands J.T. O’Sullivan has been around. With 11 NFL...