MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will look to remain undefeated without a key piece on their defensive line. The CFL announced on Thursday that Montreal star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon's suspension for allegedly gambling on sports in 2021 was reinstated. The news came as the Alouettes (4-0) prepared to take on the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday night. However, Montreal head coach Jason Maas is confident in whoever is tasked with stepping into Lemon’s shoes in
TORONTO — An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports. The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspended until after an arbitration hearing which has been rescheduled for Aug. 1-2. The league suspended Lemon indefinitely April 24 for allegedly betting on games, including one he played in. Lemon appealed the suspension in May, which allowed him to report to Montreal's training camp and play with the
It will now be up to Shea Patterson to keep the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their winning path. Patterson makes his first career CFL start Thursday night when Saskatchewan (3-0) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (2-1). Patterson has at least had time to prepare as the Riders are coming off the bye week. Harris, 38, went on the six-game injured list with a knee ailment. Last season, Saskatchewan won three of its first four regular-season games before Harris suffered a season-ending tibial plateau fract