Football (CFL)

CALGARY — Damien Alford says before his nickname was "Moose", it was "Bambi". "My freshman year, I was all skinny and didn't have that much weight on me," recalled the Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Wednesday.

TORONTO — The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday.

The bye week comes at an opportune time for Dru Brown and the Ottawa Redblacks. Ottawa (1-6) will have time to recover from its 30-15 loss Sunday to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

TORONTO — Veteran defensive back DaShaun Amos had a hearing with the CFL on Tuesday regarding his hit on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown.

TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the top players in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday.

TORONTO — The Argonauts have signed offensive lineman Shane Richards, who Toronto selected first overall in the 2019 CFL draft. Richards played 16 games with Edmonton last year, making 12 starts at right guard.

OTTAWA — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had plenty to cheer about following a 30-15 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks Sunday night. Not only was this the fourth straight win for the Tiger-Cats (4-2) but they’re now first in the CFL's East Division.

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Texas Fury Texans and Jaguars Elite won titles in the NFL Flag Championships on Sunday. The Texans beat the Bad Rabbits Cowboys 19-0 to win the High School Girls division.

VANCOUVER — Even after a dominant win, Trevor Harris and his team see room for improvement. The Saskatchewan Roughriders struck early on Saturday and jumped out to a 17-1 lead over the B.C. Lions before the end of the first quarter.

OTTAWA — Sunday’s game is as close to a must-win as you can get for the Ottawa Redblacks.