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Lions seek out, sign Mr. Hyde

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Mike Beamish
Defensive end Marcus Hyde announced his signing with the B.C. Lions on Twitter: “IT’S OFFICIAL BABY!” “IT’S OFFICIAL BABY! Just signed my contract with the BC Lions of the CFL!” So did defensive end Marcus Hyde tweet on Thursday... Continue reading
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Riders sign Ricky Foley

Murray McCormick

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Murray McCormick
Another free agent picks the Riders. Here’s the official release on the Riders signing defensive end Ricky Foley. Details after he meets with the media later this morning. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today they have signed non-import defensive lineman Ricky … Continue reading
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Argonauts’ defence find stats misleading

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Matthew Scianitti
MISSISSAUGA — He tried to appear as if he had forgotten, because if he could forget then the reality of Toronto’s disappointing season, particularly the pains on defence, might not hurt as much. “Five-and-12?” Argonauts cornerback Byron Parker said as he screwed his face and looked at defensive end Ricky Foley. Foley, unsmiling, did not ... Continue reading
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CFL Report: Week 15

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
RECORD, RUIN AND REDEMPTION On Saturday night, B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum went from hero to goat to hero again. First, McCallum broke the CFL’s record for consecutive successful field goals (28) set by Saskatchewan’s Dave Ridgway in 1993. After extending his streak to 30, McCallum missed from 45 yards and Calgary returner Larry Taylor ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Boyd vents on Twitter again

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
Cory Boyd has taken to Twitter to vent his frustrations with the Toronto Argonauts again. The Argos’ tailback wasted little time after his team was eliminated from playoff contention Monday, writing a series of tweets complaining about his role with the team. Boyd, who carried the ball just seven times for 27 yards in a ... Continue reading
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Foley defends actions against Hamilton

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts defensive end Ricky Foley is disappointed his head coach and general manager blasted him after Saturday’s loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Foley and Ticats offensive lineman Belton Johnson got into an altercation midway through the fourth quarter with Hamilton leading 20-12. Johnson appeared to leg whip Foley, who responded by ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Foley motivated by ‘naysayers’

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
MISSISSAUGA — Ricky Foley remembers the vitriol spewed by some of his former teammates in Vancouver last year after he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. “I don’t forget stuff, so I know what they said — and I even know what some of the fans said,” the defensive end said Thursday. “My mom, she always ... Continue reading
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CFL fines Argos’ Barker, four players

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The Sports Network
TORONTO —The Canadian Football League announced a spate of fines on Wednesday in the wake of several incidents during Week 4 of the 2011 season. The Toronto Argonauts were hit three times. Head coach Jim Barker was levied a $1,000 fine for public comments critical of the officiating in last Saturday’s 33-24 home loss to ... Continue reading
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Argos’ Huntley still fuming after ‘cheap’ hit

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
MISSISSAUGA — Kevin Huntley refuses to back down. He is looking for revenge and he does not care who knows. The Toronto Argonauts defensive tackle feels Montreal Alouettes slotback Jamel Richardson delivered a “cheap” blind-side block on him late in last year’s East Division final. After the play, Huntley said Richardson and fellow receiver S.J. ... Continue reading
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Argos pull controversial advertisement

Mark Masters

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Mark Masters
The Toronto Argonauts will pull an advertisement from city subway cars and stations after receiving complaints that it promotes domestic violence. The advertisement featured a picture of defensive end Ricky Foley and the phrase, “Home is where the heart is. It’s also where we hurt people.” “While I understand the intended meaning, my concern is ... Continue reading
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