CFL extends Cohon through 2015
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02/10/2012 - Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Canadian Football League announced that commissioner Mark Cohon has signed a contract extension that will keep him in charge through the 2015 season.
"Our Board of Governors is unanimously pleased to have Mark at the helm at a time of positive growth and enormous potential for our league," said John Butler, chairman of the CFL's board of governors. "We have come a long way together and all want our forward momentum to continue and accelerate."
Cohon was named to the post in March of 2007, taking over for Tom Wright.
"The CFL in general, and the Grey Cup in particular, have a unique bond with millions of Canadians, and our mission is to strengthen and expand that connection," Cohon said. "I'm thrilled to continue this work because I know there is so much more we can achieve, and our teams, and most importantly our fans, are counting on us to elevate our league to yet another level."
On Cohon's watch, the league was able to secure a broadcasting deal with TSN, renew its collective bargaining agreement without a work stoppage, expand its footprint into the Maritimes with the "Touchdown Atlantic" contest, and set forth new guidelines regarding concussions and performance-enhancing substances.
"We know we have exciting work to do, to grow our support in southern Ontario, work towards our next broadcast agreement, and lead Canadians in a stirring celebration of the 100th Grey Cup," Cohon added. "We see these as tremendous opportunities and see a bright future ahead for our league. I'm proud to be a part of that future."
The centenary championship contest is slated for November 25 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
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BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
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COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
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TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
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RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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