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CFL Hall of Famer Williams lost entire family to MS

Multiple sclerosis stalked, and eventually killed, most of Henry (Gizmo) Williams’ large family.

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Calgary Stempdeders

Stamps’ Allen not necessarily sticking to safety first

The case to strengthen the competitive element of training camp for the Lions was made on a practice field in Dallas over the weekend. The debate as to whether Wally Buono should sign a former CFL all-star was held on the couch of his off-season home in Parksville.

Peyton Manning

Another neck surgery for Manning

The NFL said Tuesday it has cancelled June’s rookie symposium, the first league event to be officially scuppered because of the ongoing labor dispute with players.

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NFL cancels rookie symposium

The NFL said Tuesday it has cancelled June’s rookie symposium, the first league event to be officially scuppered because of the ongoing labor dispute with players.

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B.C. Lions' Cameron Wake (with help from LaVar Glover, left) tackles Kenton Keith of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a game at B.C. Place on Sept. 27, 2008.

Wally Buono's head spinning over Kenton Keith

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Gold Cup a stepping stone to World Cup qualifiers

The quest for a World Cup berth doesn't begin in earnest until the fall, but the Canadian men's soccer team will use the Gold Cup next month to assess where it stands.

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Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb warms up before the season-opening game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Maryland, September 12, 2010.

Redskins QB battle rages

Donovan McNabb has figured out one way to stay in the nation's capital. "Maybe I'll play for the Nationals," he said.

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy catches a 37-yard pass against San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in San Diego, California, December 5, 2010.

Raiders' staff selling tickets

With no mini-camps, offseason workouts or other football activities during the NFL lockout, every member of the Oakland Raiders organization is now part of the ticket staff.

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NFL lawyer Jeff Pash speaks to memebers of the media after leaving court ordered mediation at the U.S. Courthouse on May 17, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Time to cut back on NFL playbooks

When Bill Belichick mentions condensing the Patriots' playbook because of lost workouts, people notice. If a veteran team with a superstar quarterback might do so, what is everyone else planning?

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The Calgary Stampeders look forward to watching offensive lineman Spencer Wilson, a Calgary Colts product, work at the CFL team’s training camp this spring. Wilson impressed at the Stamps’ camp last season.

Stamps like look of their two most recent O-linemen signings

The Calgary Stampeders announced the signings of two offensive linemen on Wednesday.

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Toronto Argonauts fullback Jeff Johnson.

After surprising 2010 season, Argos preaching continuity

When the 2009 season ended, the Toronto Argonauts were the worst team in the Canadian Football League. The franchise was looking for a new owner and a new head coach.

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Montreal Alouettes QB Anthony Calvillo on the left, works out in preparation for upcoming CFL season with Sports Therapist Jon Geller in Dollard des Ormeaux, March 13, 2011.

Anthony Calvillo striving for Grey Cup repeat

"As much as I talk about it in the past tense, every three or four months that I have to go for my checkup, it's just another reminder and that door gets opened again," said the Montreal Alouettes quarterback, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last December.

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