Veteran Reggie Stubblefield to make first CFL start in over a year for Ticats
Stubblefield will make his Hamilton debut Saturday night when the Tiger-Cats (2-2) host the Ottawa Redblacks (1-4). The 26-year-old American will start at strongside linebacker in his first CFL game since suffering a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in the Montreal Alouettes 2024 opener — a span of 400 days.
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Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
‘I feel young again': Running back James Butler hitting new highs with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – James Butler doesn't mind standing outside of the spotlight. And on a B.C. Lions offence featuring the likes of quarterback Nathan Rourke and receivers Justin McInnis and Keon Hatcher, a running back might skirt attention. Not Butler. The 30-year-old American has been a star for B.C. this season. He leads the league in rushing yards with 474 and will look to add to the total Saturday when the Lions (3-3) host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-1). Last week, Butler amassed a career-high 171 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards and a touchdown as B.C. downed the Edmonton Elks 32-14. 'I feel young again, wearing my college number (20),' the running back said. 'It's easy for me to just fly under the radar and just try to be the little spark I can be.' Butler's success follows a difficult 2024 campaign where the University of Iowa product saw action in just 10 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, tallying 522 rushing yards and two TDs. The numbers were well off the career-high 1,116 yards and seven majors he logged for the Ticats in 2023 and he was released by Hamilton in January. Just hours later, Butler signed with the Lions, the team where he started his CFL career in 2021 before breaking out with a 1,060-yard showing in 2022. The move reunited him with Rourke and the duo wasted little time in picking up where they left off. 'For us, there's so much trust,' said the Canadian QB, noting that Butler has found a way to up his game this season. 'I think he's been playing out of his mind. He's been playing better than I think he did in '22. … A lot of the times, I'm just watching. I've got the best seat in the house for watching him get to work.' The admiration goes both ways. 'I feel like when you've got No. 12 back there, he just gives you a chance. Nate just gives you a chance, and he just makes plays,' Butler said. 'We always knew he's going to be destined for a great thing. 'So just being there, being back with him is nice. Even when I was with Nate (back in 2021 and 22), I was a little bit younger. So I just feel younger. I feel young again. It's nice.' Butler and Rourke will be in for a challenge Saturday when the Lions go up against the Riders. Saskatchewan is coming off its first loss of the season after dropping a 24-10 decision to the Calgary Stampeders last week. The Lions have already gone up against the Roughriders once this year, taking a 37-18 loss in Regina back on June 28. Despite the final score, B.C. felt the game easily could have had a different result if they'd done a few things differently, Butler said. 'I don't remember the score, but I never felt like we were really out of it, except maybe towards the end of the game,' he said. 'So I just feel like if we take care of the ball, I just feel like it'll be a different game.' The Riders will be without a star returner Mario Alford for the contest. The speedster left the game against Calgary in the first quarter due to an injury and did not practice with his teammates this week. 'That's Super Mario, man. That's a tough one to lose,' said Riders head coach Corey Mace. 'Certainly he's been playing out of his mind, I thought, to this point in the season. It just sucks. But ultimately, it sucks for him.' Alford will be replaced in the lineup by Drae McRay, a first-year receiver out of Texas Tech. The game will be an opportunity for a rookie who showed 'fearlessness' in pre-season play, Mace said. 'We all have confidence in Drae to be able to go out and execute and make plays,' the coach said. 'He showed to be really dangerous in the pre-season.' SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (4-1) AT B.C. LIONS (3-3) Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Saturday, B.C. Place MILESTONE WATCH: Lions linebacker Micah Awe leads the league in total tackles with 46 on the season. He's now two away from 500 across his CFL career. HISTORY BOOKS: Saskatchewan holds a 107-94-6 edge in all-time matchups between the two teams. The Roughriders have fared well in Lions' territory, too, going 51-50-2 at B.C. WHYTE HOT: B.C.'s Sean Whyte has made all 12 of his field goals this season and, alongside Hamilton's Marc Liegghio, is one of just two kickers who haven't missed this season. Whyte has made 25 consecutive field goals going back to last year, marking the sixth streak of 25+ over his CFL career. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
National Post
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- National Post
Emilus, Campbell return Roughriders look to rebound Saturday against Lions
After suffering their first loss of the season last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to respond on Saturday night. Article content In Week 7 of the CFL season, the Roughriders (4-1) are set to visit the B.C. Lions (3-3) at B.C. Place (5 p.m., TSN, CTV) in the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Article content Article content In Week 4, the Green and White beat the visiting Lions 37-18 at Mosaic Stadium. Following a bye week, Saskatchewan lost its first game 24-10 to the Calgary Stampeders last week while the Lions have rattled off two straight victories with wins against Montreal and Edmonton. Article content 'They're on a great streak right now,' said Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris. 'They're playing well.' Article content Lineup changes Article content The Roughriders are getting a big weapon back this week as receiver Samuel Emilus returns to the lineup after suffering a foot injury in Week 2 of the season. Article content Meanwhile, with returner Mario Alford (hip) and left tackle Daniel Johnson (shoulder) heading to the one-game injured list, two CFL rookies will make their first career starts on Saturday. Article content Drae McCray, who dazzled for the Riders in the pre-season, will come on to the roster as the primary returner while American Darius Washington, who was signed by the Riders on June 9, will draw the start at left tackle. Article content Additionally, cornerback Tevaughn Campbell and defensive lineman Caleb Sanders return to the lineup this week while Canadian receiver Tommy Nield makes his season debut. Article content Defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. and receiver D'Sean Mimbs head back to the practice roster while receiver Mitch Picton is on the one-game injured list. Article content Quarterback battle Article content Article content The last time these two teams met, Harris was sidelined as he was going through concussion protocol as Jake Maier drew the start for Saskatchewan. Article content On the other side, the Lions had Jeremiah Masoli in the game as starter Nathan Rourke was sidelined with an injury of his own. Article content This week, Harris, who threw for 425 yards last week, and Rourke, who is coming off a second straight 300-yard game, are both expected to play, which means both defences will have to be ready for new looks. Article content 'It is a different team,' said Roughriders middle linebacker Jameer Thurman. 'Their confidence is up right now on a two-game winning streak, but at the same time, they felt what we did to them last time. Article content 'Those guys are not going to forget. They're going to want revenge. They're playing inside the dome and all that other stuff. But they know who we are. Article content 'And, yeah, they've got their quarterback back, but that doesn't change anything as far as us preparing to go against them.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Trump's Turnberry course is ‘worthy' of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeau
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — American golfer Bryson DeChambeau appears to have a good relationship with President Donald Trump, with the pair once enjoying a round that has been watched more than 15 million times on YouTube. Now the two-time major champion is doing some British Open campaigning for him. DeChambeau, one of golf's biggest names, said on Friday he was all for Trump's Turnberry course in Scotland hosting an Open Championship for the first time since 2009. 'I look at it as a golf course,' DeChambeau said of the stunning links venue along the Ayrshire coast. 'It's one of the best golf courses in the world, and I'd love for it to be a part of the rotation. 'Albeit I haven't played it, I've heard so many great things about it, and anytime you get to play a special historical golf course like that, I think it's worthy of it, for sure.' Turnberry is still on the R&A's 10-venue British Open rotation but isn't playing an active role. It last hosted the Open 16 years ago — before Trump bought the resort — when a 59-year-old Tom Watson made bogey on the 72nd hole and wound up losing a playoff to Stewart Cink. Speaking ahead of the Open being played this week at Royal Portrush, R&A chief executive Mark Darbon said transportation and other issues had to be addressed before Turnberry got its hands on the oldest major championship again. Darbon said the R&A met with Eric Trump and other leaders of Trump Golf a few months ago regarding the 'big logistical challenges' facing Turnberry, and that the talks had been constructive. DeChambeau believes Trump would make Turnberry a special Open venue. 'He'd still probably respect the R&A and what they're trying to accomplish,' DeChambeau said. 'I can't speak on his behalf, but what I can say is knowing him, he'll do his best of a job as he possibly can.' DeChambeau's relationship with Trump is such that he joined him on stage at an election party in Florida in November before Trump was declared president again. DeChambeau also had a round of golf with Trump and some short-game practice on the South Lawn of the White House a few months ago. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. So what of his audience with Trump around this time last year, when they attempted to break 50 off the forward tees at the president's Bedminster Golf Club in New Jersey using the scramble format? It went on YouTube and was a huge success. 'Got like 15 million views or something,' DeChambeau said. 'It was fun.' DeChambeau was speaking after shooting 6-under 65 in the second round of the Open at Royal Portrush in a bid to make the cut, having opened with a 78. ___ AP golf:
