CFL
Should the CFL go to a harder salary cap?
Wednesday's news that the Saskatchewan Roughriders were the only team to exceed the CFL's salary cap in 2013 (they spent $4,417,975 in salaries, $17,975 over the cap) is interesting for a couple of reasons. First, this breaks one pattern; the … … More »
55 Yard Line - 3 hours agoGrey Cup-champion Roughriders lone CFL team to exceed $4.4-million salary cap
TORONTO - The Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders were the only team to surpass the CFL's 4.4-million salary cap in 2013, the league announced Wednesday. According to the CFL, the Roughriders' spent $4,417,975 in salaries last year. As per … More »
The Canadian Press - 10 hours agoConcordia defensive lineman Smith's CFL draft stock is on the rise
TORONTO - Quinn Smith's CFL draft stock is on the rise. The Concordia Stingers defensive lineman was ranked fourth among the CFL scouting bureau's top-15 prospects for next month's draft. Heady stuff, considering Smith wasn't rated on either the … More »
The Canadian Press - Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 3:55 PM EDTDoc 5: Top five marijuana mistakes -- No. 5 Jeremiah Masoli
With 4/20 in mind, we decided to use that as the basis for this week’s Doc 5 – the top five marijuana mistakes. … More »
Dr. Saturday - Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 6:33 PM EDTThe other Johnson: could Chad follow the path set by Billy “White Shoes” Johnson in Montreal?
Former NFL star Chad Johnson's signing with the Montreal Alouettes Thursday sparked discussion of how unusual it is for veteran NFL players (and receivers in particular) to head to Canada. There are plenty of CFL players with one or two … Continue … More »
55 Yard Line - Sat, 19 Apr, 2014 2:37 PM EDTThursday's Sports In Brief
MIAMI (AP) -- The smugglers who helped Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig leave Cuba on a speedboat have made death threats against him and against a Cuban boxer who says he defected with Puig, according to court documents. … More »
AP - Sports - Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 3:17 AM EDTHow bad was back injury for Panthers' Linden Gaydosh? He couldn't sit for a month
Physical discomfort isn't an insurmountable burden when you're from Peace River, Alberta, and one of the few people from your town ever to play football at the college level. The trial for Gaydosh wasn't when he got to a new country and a new style … More »
Yahoo Sports - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 5:44 PM EDTCFL team signs Chad Johnson for 2 years
Former NFL star Chad Johnson will make his return to the gridiron in the Canadian Football League. The veteran receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday after impressing team officials at a minicamp in Vero Beach, Fla. … More »
AP - Sports - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 3:57 PM EDTHow does Chad Johnson fit into the Alouettes’ lineup, and will he make it out of camp?
Thursday provided confirmation that the talks between the Montreal Alouettes and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson were more than just a promotional stunt, as Johnson officially signed a contract with the team. While Johnson has been known for self-promotion … More »
55 Yard Line - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 2:58 PM EDTMontreal Alouettes sign former Pro Bowler Chad Johnson to two-year contract
MONTREAL - Former NFL star Chad Johnson will make his return to the gridiron in the Canadian Football League. The veteran receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday after impressing team brass at a minicamp in Vero … More »
The Canadian Press - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 2:39 PM EDTChad Johnson signs with Montreal Alouettes
Wide receiver joins CFL squad … More »
National Football Post - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 2:30 PM EDTChad Johnson is back in football, with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes
Chad Johnson is back in football. It's not exactly what the one-time star receiver envisioned, probably, but it'll do. Johnson, who is mostly known for his time with the Bengals, has signed with the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes, … More »
Shutdown Corner - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 2:14 PM EDTChad (Ochocinco) Johnson signs on dotted line with Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp wore his very best freebie promotional T-shirt for the occasion, while receiver Chad Johnson, the man formerly known as Ochocinco, officially became "Huit-Cinq". Johnson, 36, signed a contract with the CFL … More »
55 Yard Line - Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 2:02 PM EDTTicats offensive lineman Dyakowski being careful coming back from knee injury
Canada's smartest person knows better than to rush back from injury. … More »
The Canadian Press - Wed, 16 Apr, 2014 6:20 PM EDTSaskatchewan Roughriders sign quarterback Durant to contract extension
REGINA - Corey Chamblin knows who his starting quarterback will be for the next little while. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed veteran Darian Durant to a multi-year extension Wednesday after leading the club to just its fourth Grey Cup title … More »
The Canadian Press - Wed, 16 Apr, 2014 5:47 PM EDTFormer NFL lineman Nate Menkin joining Ottawa RedBlacks
Offensive lineman to sign two-year contract … More »
National Football Post - Wed, 16 Apr, 2014 8:21 AM EDTTuesday's Sports In Brief
BOSTON MARATHON ANNIVERSARY Survivors, first responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston Marathon bombing marked the anniversary with tributes that combined sorrow over the loss of innocent victims with pride over the city's resilience in … More »
AP - Sports - Wed, 16 Apr, 2014 3:24 AM EDTStampeders’ New Orleans tryout illustrates just how much talent’s out there for the CFL
A major part of the reason for the CFL's recent off-field success (including its massive new TV deal, substantial stadium deals and high franchise valuations) is the strong quality of the on-field product. This league has tons of top talent … … More »
55 Yard Line - Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 8:39 PM EDTEx-NFL WR Johnson eyes CFL comeback
Chad Johnson made a sharp cut to free himself from a defender, and then hauled in a pass at the 53-yard line. Football is going to be a little different now for the former NFL star. Johnson was on the field with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL … More »
AP - Sports - Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 8:00 PM EDTFrom Ocho to O Canada: Chad Johnson working toward playing CFL ball in Montreal
VERO BEACH, Fla. - Chad Johnson made a sharp cut to free himself from a defender, and then hauled in a pass at the 53-yard line. Football is going to be a little different now for the former NFL star. The receiver who once changed his last name to … More »
The Canadian Press - Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 8:00 PM EDT
Latest 55-Yard Line
- Should the CFL go to a harder salary cap?
- April CFL Scouting Bureau list big on both lines
- The other Johnson: could Chad follow the path set by Billy “White Shoes” Johnson in Montreal?
- How does Chad Johnson fit into the Alouettes’ lineup, and will he make it out of camp?
- Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson signs on dotted line with Montreal Alouettes
- Riders sign Darian Durant to multi-year extension: can he maintain a high level of play?
- Stampeders’ New Orleans tryout illustrates just how much talent’s out there for the CFL