May 2020 Archive
A rising tide lifts all boats: revenue sharing could revolutionize CFL business ops
We’re wondering if there will be games played this season, where they will be played, and how they’ll look should the players take to the field in 2020
Source: 3downnation.comCFL commish Randy Ambrosie too busy to seriously consider Spring League partnership
Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie wants to find a way for his league to play football amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it won’t include crossover games with
Source: 3downnation.comNew OC eagerly waits opportunity to work with Reilly, Leos
Most coaches, well, at least the more humble ones, will be quick to remind observers they are only good as the players they have at their disposal
Source: cfl.caVersatility is Woodson's primary skill in Argos' defensive secondary
During his three-year run as an Argo, Robert Woodson has won a Grey Cup and become a first-time father
Source: calgarysun.com'It's a start:' Bombers' Bighill happy to be back working out in team facility
He must have been getting a little sick of lifting batteries and propane tanks and pulling dump trucks
Source: torontosun.comCanadian Football League exhausting all options for return to play
If the Canadian Football League’s nine teams don’t play a single game this year, it won’t be for lack of effort or imagination
Source: winnipegsun.com5 Things to Know About Bryan Burnham
Simply put, Bryan Burnham is one of the greatest receivers in the history of the BC Lions
Source: bclions.comO'Leary: Could Harris be the best Canadian to ever play in the CFL?
No one needed to tell the Winnipegger about the drought that the Blue Bombers had just emerged from that night in Calgary
Source: cfl.caPremier Scott Moe wants CFL hub in Saskatchewan; predicts Riders Grey Cup if games are played in 2020
Moe clearly wants the wheat province to be a hub for the CFL in 2020, if games can be played safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: 3downnation.com'Canadian Running Back Night' headlines CFL Encore broadcast on TSN Friday
TORONTO — TSN will be continuing its programming of classic CFL games with “Canadian Running Back Night,” which will feature a pair of the greatest rushers to ever grace the league
Source: cfl.caCanadian Football League teams begin plans to open practice facilities
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers opened up their practice facilities on Thursday
Source: tsn.caPractical approach amid pandemic remains Darby Jr.'s focus
With so much out of his control, Alden Darby Jr. prefers to focus on what he can control
Source: winnipegsun.comBombers' Bailey lets passion spill out in his words as he finds positives in pandemic
Leave it to Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Rasheed Bailey to find something positive in a pandemic that has forced the postponement of the start of the CFL season
Source: calgarysun.comArgos president Manning wants all options on the table
As the COVID-19 pandemic hangs around, Bill Manning, the man with the multiple sporting hats, continues to keep an open line of communication with everyone involved in the football
Source: winnipegsun.comJorden Puts On The Jets | As Told By Communications Director Jean Lefebvre
And Kamar Jorden – probably the one individual who wanted to move on the most – just so happened to tackle those memories to the ground
Source: stampeders.comMaksymic Thrilled To Reunite With Reilly
Most coaches, well, at least the more humble ones, will be quick to remind observers they are only good as the players they have at their disposal
Source: bclions.comCFL isn't counting on specific funding from feds as it tries to survive coronavirus pandemic
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: thespec.comCoronavirus: CFL commissioner not counting on specific funding from federal government
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: globalnews.caBombers Alexander re-inventing himself through music during CFL shutdown
As a safety with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Brandon Alexander has established himself as a communicator on the field and is credited by many as the man who solidified the
Source: torontosun.comCFL not counting on specific funding from federal government
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: sportsnet.caLuster's legacy remembered following passing of Argos' all-time great
There was a certain lustre associated with Marv Luster, a passion and a presence fans of that era of Argos football will never forget
Source: calgarysun.comRegina mayor supports potential CFL hub city idea if conditions met
Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said he is supportive of the idea of Regina being a hub city for the Canadian Football League as long as the province’s chief medical
Source: tsn.caCommissioner Ambrosie not counting on specific funding from federal government
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn't banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: timescolonist.comCFL head of football operations Greg Dick believes drop dead date for season in 2020 is August
CFL chief financial officer and head of football operations Greg Dick believes a decision on playing in 2020 needs to be made in August otherwise there might not be enough
Source: 3downnation.comJONES: Has it really been 30 years since the Oilers won their last Stanley Cup?
When I first came to Edmonton to begin a career writing sports in this city, it was 1967 and only a few months after the Toronto Maple Leafs had won
Source: thetelegram.comO'Leary: Win-and-host could suit the Ticats
From lineups outside of stores to streets that were once full of cars gridlocked in traffic opening up for pedestrians and cyclists, we’re seeing the change that a pandemic
Source: cfl.caJONES: Has it really been 30 years since the Oilers won their last Stanley Cup?
When I first came to Edmonton to begin a career writing sports in this city, it was 1967 and only a few months after the Toronto Maple Leafs had won
Source: edmontonsun.comVersatile, physical Beck hopes to strut his skills in Argos defence
Until teams such as the Argonauts get the green light, the best way, and in today’s times the only way, to evaluate players on their roster is by watching
Source: torontosun.comCanadian connections not lost on Argos' American prospect
They had quite the hoops arsenal at Arsenal Tech High School, a lethal weapon Jason Beck experienced first hand
Source: winnipegsun.comCFL top pick Jordan Williams patiently waiting for 2020 season to begin
Jordan Williams isn’t allowing the COVID-19 pandemic to dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro football career with the B.C. Lions
Source: sportsnet.caAll-time Argos selection Marv Luster dies at age 82
Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes, has died. He was 82 years old
Source: sportsnet.caPAE IT FORWARD: Defensive lineman goes from Prague to Ottawa Gee-Gees to CFL
It’s a journey that started in the Czech Republic with the Prague Lions, took a giant step ahead in one season with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and
Source: calgarysun.comAll-time Argos selection Marv Luster passes away at the age of 82
Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes, has died. He was 82 years old
Source: thestar.comCFL mourns the loss of All-Star Marv Luster
TORONTO — Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes, has died
Source: cfl.caAll-time Toronto Argonauts selection Marv Luster dead at 82
Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes, has died. He was 82 years old
Source: tsn.caBC Lions rookie LB Jordan Williams patiently waiting for 2020 season
Jordan Williams isn't allowing the COVID-19 pandemic dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro football career with the B.C. Lions
Source: tsn.caAlouettes' GM Danny Maciocia preparing for eight game CFL season, August training camp
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie stated the earliest the CFL might return to play – for a shortened but meaningful season – is September due to COVID-19
Source: 3downnation.comCould Edmonton become super-hub of hockey and football?
The Canadian Football League is currently viewing a couple of cities, one East Division and one West, to salvage whatever can be of a coronavirus-postponed 2020 season
Source: torontosun.comEskimos player taking centre stage in Edmonton stand-up comic scene
Peter Cender first got up on the stage to do stand-up comedy in 2016 when he was in college in Michigan
Source: globalnews.caU.S. Spring League eyes partnership with CFL for proposed September return
Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, has approached Ambrosie about a partnership
Source: cbc.caFrom the Bergamo Lions to the Grey Cup: Danny Maciocia's time in Italy
Montreal Alouettes’ GM Danny Maciocia never thought his Italian heritage would lead to one of the most satisfying coaching experiences of his career
Source: cfl.caAll the hubub: Saskatchewan works as a potential CFL hub
This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone
Source: 3downnation.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers bulk up their secondary
While they won’t be playing football until at least September, the Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers are still making additions to their roster
Source: globalnews.caThe Spring League in U.S. interested in forming partnership with CFL
Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, has approached Ambrosie about a partnership
Source: thespec.comSpring League in U.S. interested in forming partnership with CFL
Brian Woods, the CEO of The Spring League, has approached Ambrosie about a partnership
Source: sportsnet.caWinnipegger's virtual CFL tailgate party plan taking off country wide
A Winnipegger’s plan for a nationwide CFL virtual tailgate party next month has taken off, with as many as 1,000 hosts expected to be on board by Monday
Source: torontosun.comO'Leary: DeNobile the link between hall of famers
When TSN’s Friday night double header of CFL games gets rolling tonight (7 p.m
Source: cfl.ca'Hall of Fame Night' headlines CFL Encore broadcast on TSN Friday
TORONTO — TSN will be continuing its programming of classic CFL games with “Hall of Fame Night,” which will see two of the greatest classes in recent memory be enshrined forever
Source: cfl.caSaskatchewan Roughriders continue to shape roster, add 2 players to defence
The uncertainty surrounding the 2020 CFL season, due to the coronavirus pandemic, isn’t stopping the Saskatchewan Roughriders from shaping their roster
Source: globalnews.caTruncated training camp will speed up roster trimming for Argos
If even a truncated regular schedule can be played, the date many observers of three-down football have pencilled in as the start would kick off on Labor Day
Source: calgarysun.comCFLPA remains focused on finding safe way to play in 2020
TORONTO — Executive director Brian Ramsay says the CFL Players’ Association is focused on exhausting all options for a safe 2020 season
Source: sportsnet.caCalgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi would consider CFL games at McMahon Stadium without fans
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi would be open to the possibility of playing CFL games at McMahon Stadium if there were no fans in the stands
Source: 3downnation.comHome sweet home for new Gee-Gees head coach Marcel Bellefeuille
It’s been an incredible journey for Marcel Bellefeuille, one that started as the son of a 15-year-old mom and 17-year-old dad living in the public
Source: calgarysun.comNenshi breaks down possibilities for CFL football at McMahon Stadium
If the CFL wanted to play games with no fans at McMahon Stadium, Mayor Naheed Nenshi says that could happen sooner than a lot of people might expect
Source: torontosun.comThumb surgery for Ticat's Breaux
Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Delvin Breaux had surgery on his right thumb Thursday
Source: thespec.comCOVID-19 crisis magnifies Canadian Football League's financial weaknesses
The new mantra had its charms as Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie first went through the country talking to fans; and then the globe collecting international federation partners and
Source: winnipegsun.comRedblacks win Grey Cup in Ottawa in 2020? You can dream it
If you can get beyond the fact the Redblacks weren’t very good last season — their 3-15 record wasn’t a mirage, they deserved their last-place standing—and
Source: torontosun.comSaskatchewan premier Scott Moe takes shot at Winnipeg: 'The Blue Bombers need the practice'
Even though we don’t know when CFL football will be played, if at all in 2020, Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe is bringing the trash talk and keeping the prairie
Source: 3downnation.comuOttawa hires Marcel Bellefeuile as football coach
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees announced Thursday the team has hired former CFL coach Marcel Bellefeuille as their new football head coach and program manager
Source: tsn.caFormer Eskimos, NFL LB Deon Lacey signs with Riders
In 2019, Lacey played 16 games with the Miami Dolphins, recording four tackles
Source: 3downnation.comRiders bring LB Deon Lacey back to the CFL
REGINA — In his return to the CFL, Deon Lacey will be wearing green again; it’ll just be a different shade than he’s accustomed to
Source: cfl.caRamsay says CFLPA's focus is exhausting all options for safe 2020 CFL campaign
TORONTO — Executive director Brian Ramsay says the CFL Players' Association is focused on exhausting all options for a safe 2020 season
Source: timescolonist.comDeon Lacey Joins the Green and White
Lacey (6’2 – 229) joins the Riders after spending the last three seasons in the NFL. In 2019, Lacey played 16 games with the Miami Dolphins, recording four tackles
Source: riderville.comMarcel Bellefeuille returns to University of Ottawa as head football coach
Bellefeuille served as the school's head coach from 1998-2000 before heading to the CFL
Source: timescolonist.comCFL Game in 40: Overtime magic
Extra innings during a baseball game, three-on-three that could lead to a shootout during a hockey game or an extra five minutes on a basketball court
Source: cfl.caCFL eyes September return but no season a possibility
The Canadian Football League (CFL) will try for a September kickoff but acknowledged on Wednesday there was a possibility of no season at all due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Source: calgaryherald.comEdmonton Eskimos providing options for fans who have 2020 tickets
The Edmonton Eskimos are ensuring that anyone with tickets for games in 2020 will get to use them
Source: globalnews.caCRACKS OF DON: “Win and host” Grey Cup is a format to consider keeping
Some good will come from a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically altered our world for 10 weeks and counting. We’re also outta-the-box thinkers
Source: thechronicleherald.caSurviving economics of COVID-19 crisis only strategy for CFL right now
The CFL, the commissioner announced, is looking at a September restart and while Regina will no longer host the 2020 Grey Cup, the league’s marquee event could be held
Source: theprovince.comCFL goes without Grey Cup host, potential season won't start until September at earliest
If there is a 2020 Canadian Football League season capped by a Grey Cup game — and it’s all still imperilled by the COVID-19 pandemic — Regina might not be
Source: calgarysun.com'Another layer of sadness': Roughriders fans let down by Grey Cup hosting tweak
Some Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are mourning the loss of the 2020 Grey Cup, which was supposed to take place in Regina in November
Source: thestar.comJONES: CFL reveals no plans for 2020 outside of Regina a no-go for Grey Cup
It was billed as a Canadian Football League season ticket holders’ virtual town hall, where commissioner Randy Ambrosie would provide an update on the league’s plans for 2020
Source: edmontonsun.comUPDATE ON THE 2020 CFL SEASON FROM COMMISSIONER AMBROSIE
We have learned three things about running a league in a pandemic. Certainty is hard to come by. Scenarios are plentiful. And public safety is paramount
Source: ticats.caRick Zamperin: CFL's 2020 season, if it happens, will be like no other
We all knew that the 2020 Canadian Football League season would look a lot different than past years due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: globalnews.caBlue Bombers Mike O'Shea and Brad Fotty wait out the COVID-19 pandemic
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the rest of the CFL are playing the waiting game following the latest announcement by Commissioner Randy Ambrosie earlier today
Source: globalnews.caNO CAMPING: Ottawa Redblacks feel wait of the world
Sherrod Baltimore paid attention when an uncle told him to stash away enough money to cover six month’s rent – keep an emergency fund, just in case
Source: calgarysun.comCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie lays out best-case scenario for 2020 season
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the earliest the CFL can start the 2020 season is September, and there won’t be a “traditional” Grey Cup in Regina
Source: burnslakelakesdistrictnews.comCFL announces changes to 2020 season, Grey Cup plans
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the earliest the CFL can start the 2020 season is September, and there won’t be a "traditional" Grey Cup in Regina
Source: sportsnet.caCFL issues update regarding 2020
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League issued a statement Wednesday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could alter the remainder of the 2020 calendar
Source: stampeders.comIt's a long shot for many reasons, but Bombers could host Grey Cup in 2020 after shortened season
If there is a CFL season in 2020, the defending champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers could host the Grey Cup game
Source: calgarysun.comCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie lays out best-case scenario for 2020 season
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the earliest the CFL can start the 2020 season is September, and there won’t be a “traditional” Grey Cup in Regina
Source: thespec.comCFL doesn't expect to start its season before September
The 38 players with Alabama football roots on CFL rosters will have to wait a while longer for the kickoff of the 2020 season – if there is one
Source: al.comSaskatchewan Grey Cup moved to 2022
With Wednesday's announcement the 108th Grey Cup, if it is played, will be at the home stadium of the finalist with the better record, Saskatchewan will now host the
Source: tsn.caCFL announces Grey Cup change, pushes start back to at least September
The Canadian Football League announced Wednesday that this year’s 108th Grey Cup game – if it occurs at all – will be played at the home stadium of whichever league finalist
Source: tsn.caCFL, Roughriders announce Saskatchewan Grey Cup moved to 2022
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders, along with the CFL announced Wednesday that the Saskatchewan Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival, initially set for November 22, 2020, will take place in 2022
Source: cfl.caToronto Argonauts Off-Season Report: Upgraded Canadian content has Argos looking better for 2020
Naylor: The big change from one year to the next with the Argonauts is in the front office
Source: tsn.caCommissioner Ambrosie Updates on the 2020 season, 108th Grey Cup
The Canadian Football League is calling an audible on its plans for the 2020 season and the 108th Grey Cup due to the Coronavirus pandemic
Source: bluebombers.comCFL issues update regarding 2020 season
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League issued a statement Wednesday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could alter the remainder of the 2020 calendar
Source: argonauts.caAn Update on the Canadian Football League and COVID-19
We have learned three things about running a league in a pandemic. Certainty is hard to come by. Scenarios are plentiful. And public safety is paramount
Source: ottawaredblacks.comSaskatchewan Grey Cup hosted by Riders moved to 2022 due to COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, along with the CFL have decided to move the Saskatchewan Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival, initially set for November 22, 2020, to 2022
Source: 3downnation.comCommissioner Randy Ambrosie: September earliest CFL could play games in 2020; Grey Cup shifts to 'win and host' format
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has laid out the game plan for a possible 2020 CFL season amid the coronavirus pandemic
Source: 3downnation.comHamilton Tiger-Cats Off-Season Report: Winning the Grey Cup the one goal for stacked Ticats
Lalji: The big theme surrounding this team heading into the season is continuity. When you look at their coaching staff, it’s intact, all three coordinators are back
Source: tsn.caSaskatchewan Grey Cup Moved To 2022
Now, if the 108thGrey Cup is played, the host will be determined by a “win and host’ model
Source: riderville.comBC Lions Off-Season Report: Lions load up to help QB Mike Reilly in second year back
Lalji: Year One for Mike Reilly back in BC as the starting quarterback did not go so well for this team; they certainly expect to take another step in Year
Source: tsn.caTurning It Around: REDBLACKS hope for better in 2020
General manager Marcel Desjardins knew that some things needed to change after his REDBLACKS went 3-15 last year
Source: cfl.caCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie lays out best-case scenario for 2020 season
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the earliest the CFL can start the 2020 season is September, and there won't be a "traditional" Grey Cup in Regina
Source: timescolonist.comCFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie lays out best-case scenario for 2020 season
Ambrosie told CFL season-ticket holders during a video conference the earliest the league could start the 2020 regular season is September
Source: nsnews.comDad's love of football an inspiration for Argos' Pellerin
David Pellerin wasn’t able to share the moment when his son, Dion, was drafted by the Argos late last month
Source: calgarysun.comSaskatchewan Roughriders QB Isaac Harker adjusting to longer off-season
Isaac Harker was supposed to be back on the field with the rest of his Saskatchewan Roughriders teammates on Sunday, but as the coronavirus pandemic goes on, CFL training camps
Source: globalnews.caCFL commissioner lays out best case scenario for 2020 season
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the earliest the CFL can start the 2020 season is September and that a Regina Grey Cup in November isn’t guaranteed
Source: toronto.citynews.caEdmonton Eskimos Off-Season Report: New tone expected under head coach Scott Milanovich
Naylor: A lot of change in Edmonton along the sideline this off-season: Jason Maas has moved on, he’s the new offensive coordinator in Saskatchewan, and the new head
Source: tsn.caLattanzio, Ready to Put Tough 2019 in Rear View
Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character once said “Nobody is going to hit you as hard as life
Source: ottawaredblacks.comCalgary Stampeders Off-Season Report: Bo Levi Mitchell's response to shoulder surgery key to success
Lalji: The biggest question for the Stampeders going into the 2020 season is the health of quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell
Source: tsn.caWinnipeg Blue Bombers Off-Season Report: Bombers choose Zach Collaros, now have to keep him healthy
Naylor: The most interesting thing about the Blue Bombers that off-season was the decision at quarterback; they had a choice, go back to Matt Nichols or go with Zach
Source: tsn.caSaskatchewan Roughriders Off-Season Report: Can Cody Fajardo take next step with Jason Maas at OC?
Naylor: In today’s CFL, with free agency and short contracts, we’re used to seeing even very successful teams have a high amount of turnover from one year to
Source: tsn.caDean excited to start second stint with Tabbies on right foot
HAMILTON — When linebacker Larry Dean hit the open market this off-season, there was sure to be a number of suitors who were vying for his services
Source: cfl.caScott Stinson: As the CFL lobbies for federal cash, it needs to show it's in financial peril. But not too much peril
But a near-universal element of the responses was that if commissioner Randy Ambrosie was serious about getting $30-million dollars of taxpayer funds, and up to $150-million if
Source: thechronicleherald.caPeters, Ladler set to reunite in Lions Den
It won’t be the first time Garry Peters suits up on the same team with one of his best friends, Kenny Ladler. Football has reunited them once again
Source: cfl.caThe Dan Patrick Show shouts out Canadian QB Nathan Rourke: 'MAC superstar'
One of the Danettes, Paul Pabst, the executive producer, reminded Patrick about the Ohio University attack led by a dual-threat Canadian
Source: 3downnation.comSteinberg's MMQB: A worthy investment
Thanks to their draft day trade with Calgary late last month, the BC Lions made one of the biggest moves of the off-season
Source: cfl.caCFL training camps were supposed to open today and that's sad
The opening of training camp is a wonderful time for Canadian football fans
Source: 3downnation.comO'Leary: Muamba staying positive, focused in delayed season
Henoc Muamba sat in front of a green screen, the latest addition to a burgeoning at-home studio and radiated the positivity that he always does
Source: cfl.caEskimos receiver using gymnastic skill to show off some good flipping catches
Shai Ross said he didn’t have much of a choice but to get into gymnastics when he as younger, as all three of his aunts were high-level coaches
Source: globalnews.caMODDEJONGE: Fans come first as CFL sits silent on opening day of camp
Sunday was going to be the first morning new head coach Scott Milanovich took the field as Edmonton’s 22nd head coach
Source: winnipegsun.comBombers coach O'Shea believes there will be CFL games in 2020, believes in resiliency of league
You could hear that same optimism in O’Shea’s words Saturday as he spoke about the potential for a shortened CFL season in 2020
Source: winnipegsun.comBombers fan planning 'Celebrate the CFL' virtual tailgate party to coincide with original season kickoff
Daryl Budnick is a long-time Winnipeg Blue Bombers season-ticket holder who can regularly be found tailgating before games at IG Field in the summer and fall
Source: winnipegsun.comLattanzio, REDBLACKS ready to put tough 2019 in rearview
OTTAWA — Ettore Lattanzio is a big fan of the “Rocky” movies, because of the story of the underdog beating the odds to achieve the ultimate goal
Source: cfl.caEd Willes: What CFL meant to say is, we're now all in this survival fight together
The first time the CFL went looking for help from the federal government their sales pitch went something like this: We need $30 million right now and up to $150
Source: thechronicleherald.caCFL Players' Association holds meeting with Canadian MPs, including Kevin Waugh
The Canadian Football League Players’ Association has officially entered the fray in the push for federal government relief due to COVID-19
Source: 3downnation.comCFL legend Stegall cautions against trying to get back on field too soon and risking setback
Winnipeg Blue Bombers legend Milt Stegall, the CFL’s all-time touchdown king, lives in Georgia, a state that has thrown caution to the wind and opened up everything even
Source: winnipegsun.comO'Leary: Burris gets ultimate redemption, sendoff in GC104
The Ottawa REDBLACKS’ quarterback was taking part in warmups ahead of the 104th Grey Cup
Source: cfl.caOntario Minister of Sport, Lisa MacLeod wants federal leadership on CFL bailout matter
Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, wants the federal government to provide direction for any potential financial aid package given to the CFL amid
Source: 3downnation.comSizing up the Argonauts' draft class of 2020
Whether it was Dejon Brissett showcasing his playmaking skills, Jack Cassar bringing that physical element middle linebackers must have or seeing 6-foot-5 defensive lineman Sam Acheampong moving around
Source: calgarysun.comEdmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Mark Mackie retires to pursue medicine
It might be out of the frying pan for Mark Mackie, who has announced his retirement from the CFL on the heels of a federal funding request that leaves its
Source: edmontonsun.comEdmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Mark Mackie retires from CFL
After being accepted into the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University, Edmonton Eskimos defensive tackle Mark Mackie has retired from the Canadian Football League. The London, Ont
Source: globalnews.caOntario government not looking to provide financial bailout for the CFL
TORONTO — If CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is expecting financial assistance from the Ontario government, it seems he best think again
Source: tsn.caOntario government 'not focusing' on providing CFL 'bailout' money
Just as two Members of Parliament were suggesting that provinces with CFL franchises join lawmakers in Ottawa and help provide the league with funding, Ontario’s sports minister made it
Source: sportsnet.caJeff Hunt leaves 67's, Redblacks ownership group to focus on CPL's Atlético Ottawa
Jeff Hunt is leaving the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, which owns the Ontario Hockey League’s 67’s and CFL’s Redblacks, to focus on the city’s new
Source: globalnews.caWFC Posts Operating Profit of $3.5 Million in 2019
The Club also recorded a payment to Triple B Stadium Inc. of $2
Source: bluebombers.comBob Bratina suggests CFL take different approach with federal government
TORONTO — An MP with a long history with the CFL is hoping the league has called an audible in its approach to securing financial help from the federal government
Source: thespec.comEsks DT Mark Mackie announces retirement
EDMONTON — Defensive tackle Mark Mackie has retired from the Canadian Football League following his admission to the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University
Source: cfl.caLions reload in the trenches to try to get back into playoffs
CFL.ca presents ‘Off-Season Depth Chart’, a series of articles reviewing every team’s depth chart as it stands to date
Source: cfl.caCFL Game in 40: Drama in the 6ix
The game I was watching, a Week 8 matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts, had gotten too exciting for me to sit down
Source: cfl.caREDBLACKS, Stamps go head to head in CFL Encore broadcast on TSN Friday
TORONTO — TSN will be continuing its programming of classic CFL games with a pair of classic championship matchups between the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa REDBLACKS
Source: cfl.caCRACKS OF DON: If it does go away, the CFL would be missed
Well, it might be the best thing to happen, provided that the stoppage doesn’t actually kill the Canadian game
Source: winnipegsun.comAmerican CFL players take offence to suggestion they should not receive share of government financial relief
News that some politicians in the Canadian government have issues with any potential Canadian Football League bailout money ending up in the hands of American players was met with disbelief
Source: calgarysun.comRookie Alouettes receiver finally gets a shot at pro football
Last month, the rookie receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes
Source: globalnews.caB.C. Lions to exhaust all playings options, file facility reopening proposal
Despite the grim prediction from CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie last week, the B.C
Source: theprovince.comLiberal MP suggests CFL take different approach with federal government
An MP with a long history with the CFL is hoping the league has called an audible in its approach to securing financial help from the federal government
Source: thespec.comLiberal MP Bratina suggests CFL take different approach with federal government
A football with the new CFL logo sits on a chair in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015
Source: medicinehatnews.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers running back saves woman and her dog from Red River
WINNIPEG—A quick reaction from a football player in the Canadian Football League may have saved a woman and her dog from a watery fate
Source: thespec.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers RB Brady Oliveira saves woman and dog from Red River
WINNIPEG — A quick reaction from a football player in the Canadian Football League may have saved a woman and her dog from a watery fate
Source: tsn.caRunning Wild: Stamps ready to reclaim West Division
CFL.ca presents ‘Off-Season Depth Chart,’ a series of articles reviewing every team’s depth chart at is stands to date
Source: cfl.caBombers Announce 2019 overall operating profit of $3.5 million
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers delivered a positive financial report for 2019, including an overall operating profit of $3.5 million and an overall profit of $588,860
Source: bluebombers.comSTEPPING AWAY: Jeff Hunt walks away from ownership slice in 67's, Redblacks
After 23 years as an owner of sports franchises in Ottawa, Jeff Hunt is walking away from the game
Source: thechronicleherald.caRookie Alouettes receiver Papale finally getting shot at pro football
Last month, the rookie receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes
Source: thespec.comJeff Hunt departs Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group
Jeff Hunt, the Ottawa businessman who was instrumental in the success of both the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67’s and Canadian Football League’s Ottawa Redblacks, has left
Source: tsn.caRookie Montreal Alouettes receiver Vinny Papale finally getting shot at pro football
Last month, the rookie receiver signed a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes
Source: tsn.caLiberal MP Bratina suggests CFL take different approach with federal government
TORONTO — An MP with a long history with the CFL is hoping the league has called an audible in its approach to securing financial help from the federal government
Source: nsnews.comHunt leaves 67's, Redblacks ownership group to focus on CPL's Atletico Ottawa
OTTAWA — Jeff Hunt is leaving the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, which owns the Ontario Hockey League's 67's and CFL's Redblacks, to focus on the city's
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