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Lions slip to 0-2 with 31-28 loss to Hamilton
Just like 2008, the B.C. Lions begin the CFL regular season looking up at their division rivals with an 0-2 start after losing 31-28 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Friday night at B.C. Place.
Ticats place Lumsden nine-game IL
Madani's weekly notes : Bits and pieces from the opening week of the CFL season.
C hosts the rumble in the jungle tonight when the Tiger-Cats visit the Lions. Both teams are 0-and-1 after losing their season openers last week.
Liosn looking for redemption against Tiger-Cats
The B.C. Lions know what they have to do, and they want to do it quickly. The Lions will be looking for redemption and to reclaim some respect around the CFL when they play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Friday night .
Calgarian Matt Lambros' first CFL catch was a Canada Day touchdown, but his good luck is truly defined by the cross-shaped surgical star on his pelvis.
Turnovers, penalties spoil opening week of '09 CFL regular season
The opening week of the CFL regular season was hardly a ringing endorsement to the usually wide-open, offensive Canadian game.
He is the helmsman of the offensive line, whose responsibility it is to make the correct blocking calls and the necessary adjustments.
HS Football: Former CFL player hired to coach N-W
A former all-star north of the border will be looking to lead Niagara-Wheatfield toward the top of the Class AA North standings.
Esks' one-two punch takes huge hit early with Lums-done for the long haul
The injury to Jesse Lumsden came early enough in the season that the Edmonton Eskimos should recover, although it appears the team was planning for this eventuality.
Toronto Argonauts head coach Bart Andrus angered Justin Medlock with his choice of kicker, but it's Medlock's girlfriend who has a reason to complain.
Ticats continue to prove the exception to the rule
Stephen Brunt Ticats continue to prove the exception to the rule Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Kevin Glenn hands off to DeAndra' Cobb during first half CFL game action against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg, Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
Lumsden confident he'll return from latest injury setback
Lumsden confident he'll return from latest injury setback Edmonton Eskimos' Jesse Lumsden runs the ball against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the second half of pre-season CFL action at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
A massive boost for the Tiger-Cats defence. Hamilton has signed former Lions linebacker Jamall Johnson, who recently left the CFL after signing with the Buccaneers of the NFL.
Argo-Ticat rivalry opens CFL season
For the moment, Argonaut fans are prepared to let coach Bart Andrus get used to CFL rules; they'll be patient as Kerry Joseph breaks in new receivers and backs and they won't fret whether Juston Medlock or Eddie Johnson does the kicking.
Argos have plenty of positives to build upon
There's nothing like the cold light of day to put the night before into perspective.
Commissioner Cohon encouraged about CFL's future
Even in these turbulent economic times, Canadian Football League commissioner Mark Cohon believes the league is positioned to weather the storm.
The Hamilton Ticats and Toronto Argonauts talked a pretty good game yesterday. Here's hoping at least one of them gets around to actually playing one.
Canada Day fireworks could be seen going off in backyards all around Ivor Wynne Stadium, but Kerry Joseph, Jamal Robertson and Arland Bruce brought their own explosives into the Tiger-Cats' den last night.
Johnson back as Lions top pass-rush threat
It's hard to miss Brent Johnson. At six foot four and 271 pounds, he certainly stands out in a crowd.
Ticats linebacker Floyd ready for Argos
Linebacker Otis Floyd, right, is to debut with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday night.