Football (CFL)

WINNIPEG — Trey Vaval told himself to relax before playing his seventh CFL game on Friday. The Blue Bombers rookie did that in his head, but not with his feet.

MONTREAL — The top two teams in the CFL standings don’t have a lot in common — except for the fact they just keep finding ways to win.

WINNIPEG — The CFL says air quality is improving in Winnipeg for a game between the Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts. Forest fire smoke from northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba has drifted into the Manitoba capital.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks are aware, with one-third of the CFL season behind them, that they're in must-win territory to have a chance at the playoffs.

OTTAWA — Relief washed over the Ottawa Redblacks Thursday night as they finally snapped a four-game losing streak with a convincing 31-11 win over the Calgary Stampeders.

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea will field a revamped roster when the Blue Bombers host the Toronto Argonauts and try to end a three-game losing skid Friday. Injuries factored into some changes, including one that has some fans scratching their heads.

TORONTO — The CFL has fined Saskatchewan defensive back Tevaughn Campbell for a high hit on Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo.