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CTV News
6 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Toronto Argonauts sign veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed, Felix Garand-Gauthier
Toronto Argonauts running back Javon Leake, right, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders linebacker Jordan Herdman-Reed during first-half CFL football action in Calgary, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed and Felix Garand-Gauthier on Tuesday. The six-foot, 235-pound Herdman-Reed, a linebacker, attended the Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp after playing in 13 regular-season games with the club in 2024. The Winnipeg native is in his eighth CFL season, having spent time previously with B.C. (2017-19), Saskatchewan (2021-22, '24) and Calgary (2023). Garand-Gauthier, a fullback/receiver, spent the last four seasons with Hamilton after being drafted by the club in 2021. The six-foot-one, 225-pound native of Mirabel, Que., has 16 receptions for 246 yards and 31 special-teams tackles in 59 career games. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
'I think I'm good': After injury scare, QB Vernon Adams Jr. returns to Calgary Stampeders practice
Vernon Adams Jr. was a full go at practice Sunday for the Calgary Stampeders. Article content Seemingly no ill effects of a hurt head after being sidelined by the Canadian Football League for the entire fourth quarter of Thursday's 23-21 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes at McMahon Stadium. Article content And seemingly fit to start for the Stampeders (5-2) in this coming Thursday's visit to play the Ottawa Redblacks (1-6) at TD Place (5:30 p.m., TSN, CHQR 770 AM/107.3 FM the Edge). Article content 'Yeah … I think I'm good,' Adams said. 'We'll talk to the trainers again, and we'll see what's going on.' Article content Article content The head injury happened when Alouettes defender Tyrice Beverette put a lick on Adams, with the quarterback trying to scramble for a first down late in the third quarter. Article content 'You know … I just took a hit — I think — from the side and kind of just rung my ear,' Adams said. 'And I saw the tape, obviously, where I got up a little wobbly. Article content 'But I felt like I was good enough to go back. But … you know … we've got to do the protocol and play it safe.' Article content Whether that means Adams is able to step in under centre for Thursday's rematch with the host Redblacks remains to be seen. Article content Remember one of the losses by the Stamps and the Redblacks' only victory of the 2025 CFL season came in their first meeting at McMahon — a 20-12 debacle in monsoon-like conditions. Article content Article content 'Yeah … I mean, he did do quite a bit (Monday) in getting himself back and was very positive,' said Stampeders GM/head coach Dave Dickenson, of his starting QB. 'And like I said, I think he has good energy. We do obviously let him handle it, as well as our medical people. Article content Article content 'But it does feel like he's out here doing some things, which is a good sign.' Article content Three other Stampeders injured during the contest didn't practise Sunday. Article content Dynamic Canadian receivers Damien Alford and Jalen Philpot have muscle injuries, said Dickenson on Sunday. Alford went out after his first and only catch of the game, with what looked like a hamstring injury. Article content Cornerback Adrian Greene was also hurt in the loss, leaving a few defensive plays after his interception in the second quarter, with a lower-body issue, as well. Article content 'We definitely had our share of muscle tweaks across the board — that was unfortunate,' added Dickenson. 'I need them in there. And you gotta not only play, you gotta play 60 plays. So we'll see how we can get the roster shaped up when the week ends. Article content
National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
'I think I'm good': After injury scare, QB Vernon Adams Jr. returns to Calgary Stampeders practice
Vernon Adams Jr. was a full go at practice Sunday for the Calgary Stampeders. Article content Seemingly no ill effects of a hurt head after being sidelined by the Canadian Football League for the entire fourth quarter of Thursday's 23-21 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes at McMahon Stadium. Article content Article content And seemingly fit to start for the Stampeders (5-2) in this coming Thursday's visit to play the Ottawa Redblacks (1-6) at TD Place (5:30 p.m., TSN, CHQR 770 AM/107.3 FM the Edge). Article content 'Yeah … I think I'm good,' Adams said. 'We'll talk to the trainers again, and we'll see what's going on.' Article content The head injury happened when Alouettes defender Tyrice Beverette put a lick on Adams, with the quarterback trying to scramble for a first down late in the third quarter. Article content 'You know … I just took a hit — I think — from the side and kind of just rung my ear,' Adams said. 'And I saw the tape, obviously, where I got up a little wobbly. Article content 'But I felt like I was good enough to go back. But … you know … we've got to do the protocol and play it safe.' Article content Whether that means Adams is able to step in under centre for Thursday's rematch with the host Redblacks remains to be seen. Article content Remember one of the losses by the Stamps and the Redblacks' only victory of the 2025 CFL season came in their first meeting at McMahon — a 20-12 debacle in monsoon-like conditions. Article content Article content 'Yeah … I mean, he did do quite a bit (Monday) in getting himself back and was very positive,' said Stampeders GM/head coach Dave Dickenson, of his starting QB. 'And like I said, I think he has good energy. We do obviously let him handle it, as well as our medical people. Article content Article content Three other Stampeders injured during the contest didn't practise Sunday. Article content Dynamic Canadian receivers Damien Alford and Jalen Philpot have muscle injuries, said Dickenson on Sunday. Alford went out after his first and only catch of the game, with what looked like a hamstring injury. Article content Cornerback Adrian Greene was also hurt in the loss, leaving a few defensive plays after his interception in the second quarter, with a lower-body issue, as well. Article content 'We definitely had our share of muscle tweaks across the board — that was unfortunate,' added Dickenson. 'I need them in there. And you gotta not only play, you gotta play 60 plays. So we'll see how we can get the roster shaped up when the week ends. Article content
CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
‘World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game
Timm Bruch and Jordan Kanygin, two of CTV Calgary's reporters, got a chance to beat the 'world's fastest cow' in a race. They may be the first on some of the breaking news stories in the city of Calgary, but a pair of CTV News reporters were a little flat-footed when it came to racing against 'the world's fastest cow.' The race, a tradition at Calgary Stampeders home games, matches contestants against the cow, which is actually a competitive sprinter dressed up like one, in a sprint down the field at McMahon Stadium. On Thursday night, CTV Calgary reporters Timm Bruch and Jordan Kanygin took part in the event. 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game Even though both were given a sizable lead, the bovine bolter powered past them to take the win. 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game 'World's fastest cow' beats CTV reporters in race at Calgary Stampeders game The Calgary Stampeders' world's fastest cow (actually a sprinter in a suit) handily beat CTV News reporters Timm Bruch and Jordan Kanygin in a race at McMahon Stadium on July 24, 2025. While they lost the race, both Bruch and Kanygin got to take home some Stampeders souvenirs for their effort. The Calgary Stampeders' next game is in Ottawa on July 31, while their next home game is against Winnipeg on Aug. 9.
National Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Davis: Grading the Saskatchewan Roughriders 1/3 through their CFL season
One-third of the way through their 18-game regular season and almost atop their CFL class, what A-to-F (for failing) grade do the Saskatchewan Roughriders deserve? Article content 'B,' said Riders head coach Corey Mace. 'We're not what we quite want to be yet and I don't think anybody would have anything to say to argue that. I think we know the capability of where we want to go. And regardless of what game you pick, we're just not quite there yet. Article content Article content Article content 'But we're OK with that because we love the challenge of trying to find the solutions to the equations. So we're not afraid of the work. These guys are working their tails off, whether it's in the meeting room, the weight room or on the field. So that would be an honest answer' Article content As they prepare for Friday's CFL game against the visiting Edmonton Elks, the Roughriders have a 5-1 record, tied atop the West with the Calgary Stampeders. Slated to play the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, Calgary also had a 5-1 record and a tiebreaking advantage over Saskatchewan because of a surprisingly easy, 24-10 victory over the hometown Roughriders in their first (of two) regular-season meetings. Article content Mace's assessment was fair, but it would be tough to fit into the teacher's comments on a report card. Here's a quick, position-by-position grading of the Roughriders at the one-third mark: Article content Quarterbacks: A-. While losing to Calgary, starter Trevor Harris had his worst game of the season and still passed for 425 yards. His ability to quickly find open receivers is legendary. Backup Jake Maier played one cautious game while Harris was injured and didn't give away the victory. Third-stringer Tommy Stevens is virtually unstoppable on short-yardage plays. Article content Running backs: B. With a rebuilt physique allowing him to make seam-hitting second cuts, A.J. Ouellette was rambling for 90 yards per game, until he was held to nine yards on six carries by Calgary's stout defence. Backups Thomas Bertrand-Hudon and Ka'Deem Carey were fine fill-ins, until getting hurt. Article content Article content Receivers: B. Playing without Kian Schaffer-Baker, Sam Emilus and Shawn Bane Jr., there have been some surprisingly strong games from Dohnte Meyers, Dhel Duncan-Busby, KeeSean Johnson and Joe Robustelli, all second-year players. Meyers was the latest, catching seven passes for 132 yards and two TDs in a 33-27 victory over the B.C. Lions.
