Chad Johnsons signing with the Montreal Alouettes capped a month long period of speculation; CFL fans wondering if one of the most notorious receivers in recent memory would actually sign in the league, or if he was just having some fun on Twitter. Alan Ball Youth Jersey . The player formally known as Ochocinco is officially taking his act north of the border. Hell help the Alouettes at the turnstiles, but will he help them on the field? Johnson hasnt played a professional snap since 2011 with the New England Patriots, filling his time since then trying out for soccer teams, riding bulls, and dancing with the stars. His late career numbers in the NFL were less than impressive as well. The 36-year-old had just 831 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 2010, his last campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals, whom he had his most success with, before capping his time in the NFL with a 276-yard, one touchdown season in New England. The veteran reportedly looked good in his tryout with the Als during their Florida mini-camp however and Montreal GM Jim Popp insists the teams interest is football-based. "Its all business," Popp told reporters in Florida. "Its real. Hes in great shape. He wants to play and well see how things are." And for Johnsons part, the 11-year NFLer insisted this wasnt another publicity stunt along the lines of his other post-NFL activities. "Its just football. Its football, its not about Montreal. Its about the opportunity to be able to play football again, something I love," Johnson told reporters, adding he was humbled by the opportunity to play in the CFL. And for all the headlines Johnson made during his time with the Bengals and Patriots, he was never considered a bad teammate. Knowing hes not likely to be a locker room cancer, his signing could be a gamble worth taking. With Anthony Calvillo retired, the Alouettes are looking for a new star. Johnson will certainly sell some tickets, but does he have enough gas left in the tank to justify people paying to see him play? The Rouge asks: Can Chad Johnson be successful with the Alouettes? Youve heard what weve had to say, now its your turn. As always, its Your! Call. Vladimir Ducasse Bears Jersey . The extension is worth $2.625 million per year, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie. Sherrick McManis Womens Jersey .C. -- Coach Mike Krzyzewski is out of the hospital and at practice with No.BRISBANE, Australia -- Kaia Kanepi won her second WTA title with a dominating performance over Daniela Hantuchova on Saturday at the Brisbane International, where Andy Murray was one match from his 22nd career singles title with new coach Ivan Lendl in his corner. Kanepi won all but one point in the first four games of the second set and went on to beat Hantuchova 6-2, 6-1 in the womens final to add to her 2010 tournament title at Palermo. Murray beat Australian teenager Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-2 in the mens semis and will play Sundays final against third-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov, who swept aside second-seeded Gilles Simon of France 6-3, 6-4 earlier Saturday. Murray, aiming to break a Grand Slam singles drought for British men that extends back to 1936, hired eight-time Grand Slam winner Lendl as coach earlier this month and the pair met up on Saturday. The 24-year-old Murray has lost the last two Australian Open finals and is 0-3 in major finals, something hes desperate to address at Melbourne Park starting Jan. 16. Murray started the week slowly, dropping the opening sets of his first two matches and complaining of aches and pains, but improved to beat 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis in straights sets in the quarterfinal and outclassed Tomic in the semis. "That was good. Served very well today, which is important against Bernard," said Murray, who fired 13 aces and didnt give Tomic any breakpoint chances in the 70-minute match. "Just moving so much better. Its a huge part of my game. When I move well, the rest of my game goes well. "My movement at the start of the week for me it felt like a one out of 10. Now I feel like Im moving about an eight or a nine out of 10. Can still get better, but Im playing well." Tomic, a Wimbledon quarterfinalist, stayed on serve until the sixth game, when he worked Murray around with some of the unorthodox angle and drop shots that can unsettle even seasoned players. But then Murray went on a roll, winning five straight games to go ahead by a set and a break. The result seemed inevitable at that stage, with the No. 4-ranked Murray not showing any signs of rustiness or injuries. The increase in tempo wasnt solely to impress his new coach. "Anytime you start working with someone new its different, but Im just interested in winning," Murray said. Matt Slauson Jersey. "I dont mind if its ugly, if I played badly or I played great. You just need to fight as hard as you can to get the win. Fortunately today I played well on top of that. "Whether Ivan was here or not, I still would have put in a tough performance." Murray said whatever he and Lendl discussed in terms of strategies and his game management would remain confidential, but he didnt hide his pleasure at having the former champion watching from the courtside box. "Im glad hes here. I know hes going to help me. Ive enjoyed even just the first day with him," Murray said. "He has a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience. Hes going to help me a lot, Im sure." The 23-year-old Dolgopolov needed treatment for a groin strain during the second set and had his upper right leg heavily strapped, but it didnt blunt the powerful forehand he used to unravel Simon. In the womens event, the 28-year-old Hantuchova had an abbreviated run to the final when 13-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams withdrew from their scheduled quarterfinal after injuring her left ankle and Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters retired in the second set of their semifinal with a hip strain. Kanepi, from Estonia, had lost all three previous matches against Hantuchova, but is on a 13-3 run since the U.S. Open, including wins in Brisbane against second-seeded Andrea Petkovic of Germany and third-seeded Francesca Schiavone, the 2010 French Open champion. With Hantuchova serving, the final game went to deuce seven times before Kanepi won on her fourth championship point. Kanepi was presented with her womens singles trophy by seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley, who lives north of Brisbane. Tournament officials named the trophy in Goolaong Cawleys honour two weeks ago. "I havent really realized how well I have played, what I have achieved and who I have beaten," said Kanepi, who did not concede a break point in her last two matches. "It doesnt happen too often that I win matches with that score. It was my week." Kanepi had 31 winners to Hantuchovas 14, but the Slovakian player made 21 unforced errors. "She didnt give me too many chances, it was a tough night for me," Hantuchova said. "She was better in all the departments of the game." Cheap Soccer JerseysCheap NHL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' '
