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CFL looking into Esks-Stamps melee

THE CANADIAN PRESS

The CFL will look into the late-game incidents that occurred in the Calgary Stampeders’ 56-15 win over the Edmonton Eskimos on Sunday to see if disciplinary action is warranted.

The contest turned ugly in the fourth quarter as players from both sides became involved in an incident on Calgary’s side of the field.

Edmonton receiver Tremayne Kirkland was downed after making a catch when Calgary defensive lineman Mike Labinjo and Eskimos’ receiver Andre Talbot went over him. A melee ensued when Kirkland got up and started swinging.

During the incident Labinjo, who contended Talbot grabbed his facemask after the play and pulled him down, appeared to drop his knee on the fallen Eskimos receiver.

When cooler heads prevailed, Kirkland was ejected from the game.

Later, Edmonton’s Kai Ellis hit Calary receiver Jabari Arthur with blows to the head instead of trying to simply tackle him. Calgary’s Miguel Robede was sent off the field for rough play although that incident seemed to start when Robede was shoved in the back by Edmonton offensive lineman Aaron Fiacconi and sent flying into the pile.

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