Football (CFL)

It hasn't taken Chris Jones long to make an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence. The unit has forced 10 turnovers in three games under Jones, Hamilton's senior defensive assistant.

Ben Fairbrother, an offensive lineman who was selected second overall in the 1997 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 51. Both the Riders and B.C.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders may have snapped a four-game losing streak and the Montreal Alouettes may have remained unbeaten on the road, but Saturday's 19-19 tie was unsatisfying for both football clubs.

HAMILTON — It remains faint but Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still have a playoff pulse. Mitchell threw two touchdown passes as Hamilton defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 37-21 in the CFL's annual Hall of Fame game Saturday afternoon.

EDMONTON — A.C. Leonard is back with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL club added the veteran defensive lineman and five other players to its practice roster Saturday.

VANCOUVER — The past two weeks haven't been easy for the Toronto Argonauts. First, there was the narrow loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Then the team dropped a decision to the Ottawa Redblacks.

CALGARY — Mired in their first four-game losing skid in 20 years, the Calgary Stampeders are going back to Jake Maier at quarterback on Saturday after he was benched for a game. It won't be an easy assignment.

HAMILTON — For Scott Milanovich and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, what's understood need not be discussed. Hamilton (3-9) hosts Ottawa (8-3-1) on Saturday afternoon in an important East Division matchup for both teams.

For over a decade, S.J. Green was the enemy of Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans. He should receive a warmer reception Saturday when recognized as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Then again . . .

MONTREAL — Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot has announced he will be out for the rest of the CFL season. The Delta, B.C., native posted the news on his Instagram page Thursday. "To Be Continued.