Football (CFL)

VANCOUVER — It's a mouthful, but Lirim Hajrullahu's name comes with a compelling story. The veteran CFL kicker's first name means "release" in Albanian.

VANCOUVER — Zach Collaros always sees room for improvement. Even after putting up a career-high 4,336 passing yards in regular-season action, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback thought he could have done better.

VANCOUVER — Mike Miller is back in the Grey Cup but with a different twist. Miller helped Winnipeg make three straight appearances — winning twice — before being sidelined last year with a neck injury that ultimately ended his CFL career.

VANCOUVER — With a smile, and a shake of his head, Janarion Grant says there’s nothing personal for him about Sunday’s Grey Cup game even though the CFL’s top punt returner will be facing his old team when the Toronto Argonauts play the Winnipeg Blue

VANCOUVER — Timing is everything for Bryan Scott. The 29-year-old American rejoined the Toronto Argonauts this week after starter Chad Kelly suffered a leg injury in the club's 30-28 East Division final win over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.

VANCOUVER — Ka'Deem Carey, Deonta McMahon and Canadian Daniel Adeboboye have all been key figures in the Toronto Argonauts' offence this season, but their abilities will take on added significance in the Grey Cup on Sunday.

VANCOUVER — CFL players will have more than just money to consider when they hit free agency in February. President Solomon Elimimian said Tuesday the CFL Players' Association will publicly unveil its first-ever team report cards next month.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes believe they’re in a great spot at quarterback, but there’s one problem: they can’t pay both Cody Fajardo and Davis Alexander what they’re worth.

VANCOUVER — Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto will be minus starting quarterback Chad Kelly on Sunday when it faces the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup.

VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality people and always be open-minded. Ambrosie held his final state-of-the-league address as the CFL commissioner Tuesday.