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Former Eskimos assistant coach Ron Lancaster Jr. found dead in Hamilton home

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Chris O'Leary
The Hamilton Spectator is reporting that Ron Lancaster Jr. has been found dead in his apartment in Hamilton. Lancaster Jr. was the son of CFL legend and former Eskimos head coach Ron Lancaster. Ron Jr. (known as RD) was … Continue reading
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Lions looking to host Grey Cup ’14

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
Winning the Grey Cup at home, as the Lions did in 2011, never gets old (PNG) It worked well the last time, so the Lions aren’t wasting time waiting to see if they can get their hands on hosting the … Continue reading
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Riders’ season-tickets sales update

Murray McCormick

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Murray McCormick
The latest news on season-ticket sales out of Riderville today: The Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club announced today that over 20,000 season tickets have been renewed for the upcoming season. This is the earliest the Riders have surpassed that mark in … Continue reading
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Trainspotting: Cup Express hits Regina

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
A replica (well sort of a replica) of the locker stalls of Geroy Simon and Travis Lulay on the Grey Cup train, and yes both players autographed the glass in front. You could either step back in time several decades … Continue reading
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A short Tuesday’s report from Riders practice

Murray McCormick

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Murray McCormick
The Riders returned to Mosiac Stadium for what was best described as a light practice on Tuesday. They weren’t wearing any helmets and the players literally walked through the 60-minute session. Head coach Corey Chamblin said the light day was … Continue reading
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Riders release 2013 Grey Cup ticket information

Murray McCormick

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Murray McCormick
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, proud host of the 101st Grey Cup Championship at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, November 24th, 2013 announced their ticket seating and pricing information today. Starting immediately, current Roughrider season ticket holders will have … Continue reading
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Riders stamp

Murray McCormick

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Murray McCormick
As promised, here is a photo of the 100th Grey Cup commemorative Riders stamp that have been issued by Canada Post and the CFL. Here’s the release  for your reading pleasure. Canada Post commemorates 100th Grey Cup Game… Continue reading
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B.C. Lions slotback Geroy Simon isn’t retiring yet, so stop asking him about it

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Cam Tucker
Geroy Simon had a hand in designing the B.C. Lions 2011 Grey Cup rings, and while he isn’t looking to turn that into another career, he says he does have a back-up plan for when his days playing football are over. Those days, he believes, won&#82... Continue reading
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Lions’ Grey Cup ring quite the thing

Lowell Ullrich

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Lowell Ullrich
As one who once presented a wedding ring disguised as a cigar wrapper we’re surely no expert when it comes to the ones handed out by the Lions tonight, so it’s probably best to let others pass their own judgement.… Continue reading
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Lions might not get to play in new Winnipeg Stadium

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Mike Beamish
A Investors Group Field (top)  experiencing delays while moving toward finished product. Revitalized Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa and new Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton are scheduled for completion in 2014. WHEN I GOT MY FIRST LOOK at the the constr... Continue reading
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