Football (CFL)

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team’s practice roster.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks are finding a way to return to respectability in what initially looked like a lost season.

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros credited the raucous Banjo Bowl crowd for giving the Blue Bombers the edge they needed to tough out another close victory. “It’s huge,” he said. “Just the adrenalin you get from it.

OTTAWA — Damon Webb and the Ottawa Redblacks are walking with a little swagger. And for good reason following an impressive showing Saturday afternoon.

MONTREAL — William Stanback had his Montreal return marked on his calendar — and it showed. Stanback led the way on a strange night for quarterback Nathan Rourke as the B.C. Lions defeated the league-leading Montreal Alouettes 37-23 on Friday.

WINNIPEG — There is some extra fire for when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts are both looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week when they square off Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

EDMONTON — As the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders prep for Saturday’s Labour Day Classic rematch, the fortunes of their veteran quarterbacks are trending in opposite directions.

MONTREAL — B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell believes Nathan Rourke is just getting rolling since returning from the NFL last month.

Vernon Adam Jr. is back practising with the B.C. Lions but Canadian Nathan Rourke will remain the club's starting quarterback. Rourke will make a fourth straight start Friday night when B.C. (6-6) visits the Montreal Alouettes (10-1).