Celebration cut short for Grey Cup champion Argonauts in home opener vs. Stampeders
On a day when they raised their CFL-record 19th banner as Grey Cup champions, it was the visiting Calgary Stampeders who looked more like the team to beat, handing Toronto its second straight loss to open the season: 29-19 at BMO Field.
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