Week 10 in the CFL will prove to be an exciting one starting with a pair of strong offences as the Argos and Stamps kick the festivities off on Thursday in Toronto's delayed home opener. SportsCentre has more on all the storylines headed into the weekend, including a battle of the best two teams in the CFL as the Als host the Elks.
Nathan Rourke was a full participant in Tuesday's practice with the Lions. Rourke was seen taking first-team reps for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury to his non-throwing arm on July 17 against the Elks.
The Argonauts got some welcome news as quarterback Chad Kelly was a full participant at practice for the second straight day.
With Tyson Philpot becoming the fastest Canadian in CFL history to hit 1,000 yards receiving and Davis Alexander the MOP front runner, is the Alouettes duo the best one-two punch in the league? TSN's Duane Forde debates this and more in Monday's edition of Montana's Hot or Not.
Geno Lewis’ time with the Ottawa Redblacks is over. The three-time CFL All-Star receiver was released by Ottawa on Sunday. Lewis, 33, had played in six games for the Redblacks this season, hauling in 20 catches for 231 yards. The nine-year veteran had signed a contract extension with Ottawa over the winter that would have run through the 2027 season.
Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks on Saturday. The Riders improved to 5-2 and moved into sole possession of second place in the CFL’s West Division.
Watch the extended highlights from the Roughriders' win over the Elks on Saturday night.
Vernon Adams Jr. went 18-for-25 for 275 yards and a touchdown, Dejon Brissett had eight receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown of his own, and the Stampeders bested the Tiger-Cats who have lost four of five without Bo Levi Mitchell.
The CFL on TSN panel takes a closer look at another 'heavyweight bout' between the top two teams in the West, as the Roughriders and Elks battled to the end in a tightly contested showdown on Saturday night.
Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver KeeSean Johnson spoke to TSN's Tom Gazzola after his team's win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
Cody Fajardo throws down the middle to T.J. Luther who makes a great catch in the end zone to bring the Elks within two points of the Riders.
Trevor Harris drops in a pass for KeeSean Johnson from four yards out to extend the Riders' lead late in the final quarter, then the two connect again for the two-point convert to put Saskatchewan up by nine.
Short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens pushes ahead and fights through the line of scrimmage to find the end zone from a yard out and give the Riders their first lead of the game.
Johnny Johnson takes the kickoff return 87 yards to give the Roughriders great field position, and Tommy Stevens finishes off the drive with a one-yard score to tie the game for Saskatchewan.
Justin Rankin takes the handoff and gets in from three yards out to put the Elks up early against the Roughriders.
Watch the extended highlights from the Stampeders' win over the Tiger-Cats on Saturday night.
The Calgary Stampeders' defence had a whopping 17 points against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and when you mix that with their excellent offence, you get a very dangerous team. TSN's Marshall Ferguson and Paul LaPolice broke down the game and more.
Linebacker Kyle Wilson collected his first CFL touchdown on a scoop and score against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He spoke about the play, and much more.
Dejon Brissett had 109 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and he spoke after the game about his performance, his QB Vernon Adams Jr., and more.
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