http://www.mysportsbook.com/ MySportsbook - Pro and College sport headlines and stories on the NFL, NBA, NCAA, NHL, MLB, football, baseball, basketball, World Series, Super Bowl. en-us jackblack@mysportsbook.com http://www.mysportsbook.com/ Players making their first deposit with MySportsbook.com will automatically receive a Tournament Ticket to the $500 Welcome Freeroll. http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/966187.html The Tiger-Cats signed Bakari Grant to a contract extension that will keep the receiver in Hamilton through the 2014 season. Grant caught 42 passes for 507 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie last season, adding 10 receptions for 184 yards and a score in two playoff games. "Bakari showed a lot of promise last season. With his size, speed, and ability, he has the potential to be a great receiver in this league," said Hamilt http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/965823.html The Montreal Alouettes released two long- time players Wednesday, cutting ties to defensive end Anwar Stewart and wide receiver Danny Desriveaux. "On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, I would like to thank both players for their contributions both on the field and in the Montreal community," said Alouettes owner Bob Wetenhall. "Anwar has been a leader on this team throughout his career and he will always be a member of the Alouet http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/965443.html The defending champion British Columbia Lions inked defensive back Korey Banks to a contract extension on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Over the past number of years, Korey has been a central figure in our defense and on our team," said vice president of football operations and GM Wally Buono. 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"I am very grateful for the amount of support I have received from the Board as well as from the entire organization," said Mack in a release. "I really believe in everything we http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/962900.html The Hamilton Tiger-Cats cut running back Avon Cobourne loose on Wednesday, along with two other players. Cobourne helped the Montreal Alouettes to a pair of Grey Cup titles in 2009-10, and earned MVP honors in the 2009 title game. He signed with Hamilton as a free agent last February, and totaled 961 yards with eight rushing touchdowns on 202 carries, adding 50 receptions for 459 yards. Nonetheless, Hamilton brought in M http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/962151.html Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Kerry Watkins announced his retirement on Tuesday. During his eight-year career, Watkins caught 515 passes for 7,431 yards and 48 touchdowns. "We congratulate Kerry for a fantastic career and thank him for helping us build such a successful football team," said general manager Jim Popp of Watkins, who was a key contributor to the back-to-back Grey Cups won by the Alouettes in 2009 and 2010. Wat http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/961871.html Bob Nicholson resigned as president and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts on Monday, and Chris Rudge has been named his successor. Argonauts owner David Bradley announced the change in leadership, stating Nicholson resigned to pursue other opportunities. "Bob was one of the first people I turned to when I bought the Argonauts franchise. His experience and leadership have contributed significantly to building a foundation from wh http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/961557.html The Calgary Stampeders re-signed their longest-serving player, nine-year non-import veteran linebacker Marc Calixte, on Monday. 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