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Roughriders will meet Alouettes in Grey Cup: The Saskatchewan Roughriders are headed to the Grey Cup in Calgary after Darian Durant passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-17 win over the defending champion Stampders in Sunday's West Division final.
Alouettes off to Grey Cup after devouring Lions: The Montreal Alouettes humbled the B.C. Lions on Sunday afternoon, earning their seventh trip to the Grey Cup game since 2000.
NFL will address concussion concerns: National Football League teams will soon work with independent neurologists on concussion issues. The NFL says commissioner Roger Goodell will implement the policy as soon as details can be worked out.
Eagles on right side of close encounter: Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards and LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run en route to a 24-20 win over the struggling Chicago Bears on Sunday night.
Chiefs stun Steelers in OT: NFL roundup: Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak with a 27-24 victory over the stunned Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brees takes New Orleans Saints to 10-0: Drew Brees threw for three touchdowns and the Saints shrugged off a slow start defensively to remain unbeaten Sunday with a 38-7 rout of the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cardinals lose Warner in 2nd half: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner left Sunday's game after taking a blow to the head in the second quarter, and the team said his return was questionable.
Colts win 19th straight NFL regular game: The undefeated Indianapolis Colts found yet another way to win a close game Sunday, wrapping up their 19th straight victory.
Queen's, Calgary to battle for Vanier Cup: The powerful Laval Rouge et Or could not handle the heat in the Kingston kitchen, falling 33-30 in the Mitchell Bowl to Queen's despite a late rally.
Steelers' Polamalu out of game against Chiefs: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well.
Edwards to fight NFL fine: Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 US fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.
Injured Stroud leaves hole in Bills' defence: Buffalo's Marcus Stroud has been ruled out because of a knee injury, meaning the NFL's worst run defence could be without both starting defensive tackles against Jacksonville this weekend.
Vikings ink head coach Childress to extension: Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress signed a contract extension Thursday, reportedly through the 2013 season.
Bills pick up QB Brohm from Packers: The Buffalo Bills plucked quarterback Brian Brohm off the Green Packers' practice squad Thursday and signed him to a two-year contract.
NFL forms player advisory committee: The NFL announced Thursday the formation of a special player advisory forum to serve commissioner Roger Goodell.
Bills' owner ready to 'revamp' club: Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to "revamp" his entire football operation after the season and warned that no position is safe.
Alouettes dominate CFL all-star team: Quarterback Anthony Calvillo, running back Avon Cobourne and wide receiver Kerry Watkins made the grade Wednesday as the Montreal Alouettes accounted for 10 spots on the 2009 CFL all-star team.