SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — Defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has appealed his sports-gambling suspension and is back with the Montreal Alouettes. According to a league source, Lemon filed his appeal Monday night and was on the field practising Tuesday at the CFL team's training camp. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as neither the league nor CFL Players' Association have divulged details of the appeal. The CFL indefinitely suspended Lemon on April 24 for betting on league games, including on
The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday. The deal with the former Penn State offensive tackle is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year team option. Fashanu was the 11th overall pick last month after the Jets traded down one spot with the Minnesota Vikings. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Fashanu gives the Jets depth on their revamped offensive line, added protection for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a potential future starter. "T
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-foot, 189-pound product of McGill attended the New York Giants mini rookie camp that concluded Sunday. Labrosse, 24, was a U Sports and RSEQ conference all-star in 2022 when he had 35 tackles, three interceptions and a pass breakup in eight games for the Redbirds. He also played 10 games over two ye