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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Jake Maier to contract

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran quarterback Jake Maier to contract

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed veteran American quarterback Jake Maier on Thursday. The deal reportedly is for one year. Saskatchewan obtained Maier from the Calgary Stampeders last month.
James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.
Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions

Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Thursday. Debaillie was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Thursday. The 26-year-old native of Burlington, Ont.
Rick Campbell returns to Ottawa Redblacks as special-teams co-ordinator

Rick Campbell returns to Ottawa Redblacks as special-teams co-ordinator

OTTAWA — Rick Campbell is back with the Ottawa Redblacks. Campbell was named Ottawa's special-teams co-ordinator Thursday.
Edmonton Elks release division all-star Elliott Brown to pursue NFL job

Edmonton Elks release division all-star Elliott Brown to pursue NFL job

The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities. The 26-year-old from Odenton, Md., tied for the CFL lead in sacks last season with eight while compiling 44 defensive tackles.
Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal

Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season.
Borish predicts artificial intelligence will surpass general intelligence in '25

Borish predicts artificial intelligence will surpass general intelligence in '25

It was designed to assist humanity, but longtime AI strategist David Borish predicts artificial intelligence will surpass human capabilities in general intelligence sometime this year.
Lions sign star kicker Sean Whyte to one-year contract extension

Lions sign star kicker Sean Whyte to one-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Sean Whyte to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old from White Rock, B.C., led the league with a 94.
Former Montreal Alouette Brandon London stars in new sports show with AI co-host

Former Montreal Alouette Brandon London stars in new sports show with AI co-host

Football was long Brandon London's first love, but the Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion has found a new passion.