Football (CFL)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers now have Terry Williams' full attention. For weeks, the B.C. kick returner refused to look ahead to the club's much-anticipated rematch with Winnipeg, instead concentrating on whatever team the Lions were set to face.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly returns to the Toronto Argonauts' starting lineup with a new perspective. Kelly watched from the sidelines last week as Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott took the snaps in Toronto's 31-21 road loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

SURREY, B.C. — Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in what B.C. has dubbed the "Gravy Bowl.

TORONTO — Chad Owens is going out as a Toronto Argonaut. Toronto announced Wednesday the former star receiver/returner will sign a one-day contract with the CFL club to retire as a member of the Argos.

TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes could cement second place in the East Division this week. Montreal (8-7) holds down second in the East, just ahead of Hamilton (7-8).

The battle for first in the West Division is about to get much clearer. The B.C. Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) on Friday night.

TORONTO — The ninth 300-yard performance of the season earned B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. a top nod in the CFL honour roll. Adams received a top quarterback grade of 91.

HAMILTON — Simoni Lawrence is back doing what he does best with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Injuries last year limited Lawrence to 10 games and 45 defensive tackles — both career lows over his 10 seasons in Hamilton.

George Reed left a lasting impression upon the Canadian Football League. The rugged fullback, who was one of the league's most dominant rushers, died Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday.