Football (CFL)

EDMONTON — Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned.

EDMONTON — Close wasn't good enough for the Edmonton Elks, and Chris Jones has paid the price. The decision to fire the Elks' general manager and coach came down to one man: Rick LeLacheur.

EDMONTON — Quarterback Dru Brown completed a couple of long touchdown passes in the second half and Lewis Ward kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the Ottawa Redblacks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Edmonton Elks 37-34 on Sunday.

VANCOUVER — B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has come to trust wide receiver Justin McInnis. Really trust him. "I'd trust him with my kids," Adams said with a smile Saturday after the Lions topped the Saskatchewan Roughriders 35-20.

EDMONTON — Chris Jones doesn’t believe in moral victories. The coach and general manager of the 0-4 Edmonton Elks is fully aware that his team has played four close games through what has been a very tough schedule.

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros wasn’t just glad to throw his first touchdown pass of the season, it was his particular target that made it extra satisfying.

SURREY, B.C. — Vernon Adams Jr. is on track to make CFL history. The B.C. Lions quarterback, however, isn't particularly concerned about his passing numbers. “The biggest thing is winning. Just win, baby. That’s it," he said Friday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes suffered defeat for the first time in 300 days — and lost their star quarterback in the process.

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros would like to show the other side of the Blue Bombers’ offence. When Winnipeg (1-4) hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, he wants to be part of a productive passing game.

TORONTO — Time ran out for Bill Manning, who oversaw Toronto FC and Argonaut championships in his role as president of the MLS and CFL teams.