June 2020 Archive
Coaches Mark Nelson and Don Yanowsky, both in their 60s, have no worries about a return to work
Yanowsky’s career began in 1981 when he was a student assistant at Toledo; Nelson’s in 1992 with the Edmonton Eskimos
Source: calgarysun.com
O'Leary: Looking back 15 years to a wild Canada Day game in the capital
The celebration at Frank Clair Stadium was underway
Source: cfl.ca
Bob O'Billovich celebrates milestone birthday
A legend in the CFL, Bob O’Billovich, is celebrating a milestone birthday
Source: cfl.caOntario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub
TORONTO — Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod says the CFL has discussed Hamilton and Burlington, Ont. as potential hub cities
Source: timescolonist.com
Ricky Ray gives Calgary star Bo Levi Mitchell CFL all-decade all-star nod
Ray is among 12 quarterbacks who have been nominated for CFL's all-decade team (2010-19)
Source: timescolonist.com
By the Numbers: Looking at All-Decade receivers, DBs
Last week, the CFL announced a new program that celebrates the best of the best of the past 10 years through the first-ever All-Decade Team presented by LeoVegas
Source: cfl.ca
CFL player released from team after anti-gay rant on social media
Canadian Football League player Christion Jones was released from his team Sunday, a day after he made anti-gay comments on social media
Source: foxnews.com
Ontario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub
MacLeod told reporters Tuesday that in the league’s discussions with the Ontario government, it has mentioned the two southern Ontario cities as possible hubs for a 2020 season
Source: toronto.citynews.ca
REDBLACKS' Harris reflects on fatherhood while preparing for second child
A week after chatting about the joys and challenges of being a dad to two-year-old Malani, REDBLACKS receiver R.J
Source: cfl.ca
Lions' GM Ed Hervey fought to keep DeVone Claybrooks as head coach, but David Braley decided different
The Lions relieved Claybrooks of his head coaching duties in November following a 5-13 record during his first year as a CFL bench boss
Source: 3downnation.com
5 5 Things To Know About The New Lions Receiver
The free agent signing period brought a few key additions for the BC Lions, both on offence and defence
Source: bclions.com
Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic tweets
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic comments made on his Twitter account
Source: sportsnet.caEdmonton Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic rant
Homophobic statements on social media have led to the release of Edmonton Eskimos kick-returner Christion Jones on the weekend. The 27-year-old native of Adamsville, Ala
Source: thechronicleherald.caEskimos drop former Alabama player after homophobic tweets
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Eskimos released Christion Jones on Sunday, a day after the former Alabama reciever/kick returner made homophobic comments on Twitter
Source: chron.com
Edmonton Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic rant
The 27-year-old native of Adamsville, Ala
Source: torontosun.com
Edmonton Eskimos release Christion Jones after homophobic tweet
The Edmonton Eskimos issued a statement Sunday afternoon saying they have released wide receiver/kick returner Christion Jones a day after posting homophobic comments on Twitter Saturday
Source: tsn.ca
Christion Jones released by Esks
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to tweets the four-year CFLer sent out Saturday
Source: cfl.caEdmonton Eskimos release Christion Jones over homophobic tweet
The Edmonton Eskimos released wide receiver Christion Jones on Sunday after his tweet on Global Pride Day sparked a backlash
Source: al.com
Discussing who should be considered among decade's best
Everyone has a different ballot, and that’s what makes voting like this so exciting
Source: cfl.ca
If the CFL plays in 2020, 'in all likelihood, there's not going to be any pre-season games': Ticats' Orlondo Steinauer
Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer said his team is planning to be ready for whatever scenario happens during the coronavirus crisis
Source: 3downnation.com
Edmonton Eskimos release Christion Jones after homophobic tweet
The Edmonton Eskimos have condemned the language used by Christion Jones in a homophobic tweet this weekend and released the kick returner/receiver, the team announced Sunday
Source: toronto.citynews.ca
Free agent CFL cover man Jonathan Rose cleared following spinal fusion surgery
Rose played just three games for Ottawa in 2019, his season was cut short following the Redblacks Week 4 loss to Winnipeg
Source: 3downnation.com
CLEARED TO PLAY: Jonathan Rose, who played four years with Redblacks, gets medical OK after scary neck injury
But after getting clearance from a doctor a week ago, the defensive back, who turns 27 next month, says he’s ready to play football again
Source: torontosun.com
Few quibbles with TSN's all-time Ticats roster
When TSN announced they would be naming all-time rosters for the nine CFL franchises as part of their CFL 2020 show, I knew these lists would be used to
Source: 3downnation.com
Angelo Mosca, Garney Henley highlight CFL2020's All-Time Ticats Roster
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ triumphant run in the 1960s, when the team won three Grey Cups in a five-year span from 1963-67, is well represented on CFL2020’s
Source: tsn.ca
Fatherhood helping Als receiver Wieneke deal with uncertainty of CFL season
Montreal Alouettes' Jake Wieneke, left, and Calgary Stampeders' Royce Metchie go up for the ball during first half CFL football action in Montreal, Saturday, October 5, 2019
Source: medicinehatnews.com
Fatherhood helping Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke deal with uncertainty of CFL season
The 2020 CFL regular season remains on hold due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Source: tsn.ca
TSN unveils all-time Tiger-Cats roster
In its third edition, TSN’s new show CFL 2020has announced its all-time CFL roster for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Source: 3downnation.com
B.C. Lions coach Rick Campbell: "The CFL has a track record of finding it's way through these hard times."
New B.C. Lions coach Rick Campbell joined TSN radio in Vancouver Friday and addressed the tumultuous nature of the COVID stricken CFL with hosts Bob Marjanovich and Jeff Paterson
Source: 3downnation.com
O'Leary: Labinjo stood tall in the game's biggest moments
For those that don’t remember, the Lions had two key chances to get to the end zone in that game and Mike Labinjo didn’t let it happen
Source: cfl.ca
DaVaris Daniels gives Randy Ambrosie an ultimatum: "I'll give you until July 3rd."
As tensions continue to mount between CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the players over the lack of communication about a COVID shortened CFL season, Toronto Argonauts’ receiver DaVaris Daniels has
Source: 3downnation.com
Lockdown U members earn nomination for CFL's 2010-19 all-decade squad
B.C. Lions' Ryan Phillips (21) and Edmonton Eskimos' Kenny Ladler (37) try to scoop up the loose ball during second half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta
Source: medicinehatnews.com
2008 Division Finals headline CFL Encore broadcast
TSN and ESPN+ will be continuing their broadcasting of classic CFL games by throwing it back to the 2008 Division Finals
Source: cfl.ca
Ex-Eskimos great Fred Stamps a 'tweener' when it comes to CFL decades
If timing is everything, then Fred Stamps might not be right at the very top of many voters’ lists for the Canadian Football League’s all-decade team
Source: winnipegsun.com
Lockdown U members earn nomination for CFL's 2010-19 all-decade squad
For years, Ryan Phillips was the elder statesman of Lockdown U, the stingy secondary that helped the B.C. Lions win two Grey Cups
Source: timescolonist.com
Adarius Bowman humbled to be included on CFL all-decade list
Adarius Bowman was a top receiver for much of his CFL career, but he’s content to share that spotlight now. The 34-year-old native of Chattanooga, Tenn
Source: sportsnet.ca
Former receiver Adarius Bowman humbled to be included on CFL all-decade list
Adarius Bowman was a top receiver for much of his CFL career, but he's content to share that spotlight now. The 34-year-old native of Chattanooga, Tenn
Source: tsn.ca
Lions owner David Braley believes CFL can't play in 2020 without fans in stands at home stadiums
If the three-down league is going to play in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Braley wants his franchise’s home games in Vancouver
Source: 3downnation.com
Montreal Alouettes running back Wilder Jr., decides to retire from football
The Montreal Alouettes running back retired from football Thursday, making the formal announcement on social media
Source: reddeeradvocate.com
Montreal Alouettes' James Wilder Jr. reluctantly retires due to CFL season uncertainty- TSN.ca
But with the opportunity to return to his home city and coach football at his high school alma mater, plus open a fitness facility under his name with some financial
Source: tsn.ca
Montreal Alouettes running back Wilder Jr., decides to retire from football
The Montreal Alouettes running back retired from football Thursday, making the formal announcement on social media
Source: thespec.com
Riders preparing for $10 million deficit due to COVID-19 pandemic
According to CJME reporter Britton Gray, the Riders are preparing for a $10 million deficit this fiscal year due to COVID-19
Source: 3downnation.com
CFL running back James Wilder Jr. retiring, source says
A CFL source said Wednesday that the Montreal Alouettes running back has decided to retire
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Get Wilder Fitness, high school coaching job draws James Wilder Jr. off the football field
James Wilder Jr. will be the head trainer at his family’s self-named gym, Get Wilder Fitness, and run game coordinator for Plant High School in Tampa Bay, Florida
Source: 3downnation.com
CFL on TSN to reveal their All-Time Hamilton Tiger-Cats roster Friday on CFL2020
The CFL on TSN crew will reveal their second All-Time Team Friday on CFL2020 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Source: tsn.ca
Report: James Wilder Jr. elects to retire from the CFL
TORONTO — It appears as though James Wilder Jr. is set to call it a career in the CFL, this according to TSN’s Dave Naylor
Source: cfl.ca
Running back James Wilder Jr. retires from the CFL due to COVID-19 uncertainty
The Montreal Alouettes signed Wilder Jr. to a one-year contract for the 2020 season in January
Source: 3downnation.com
A Look Back At Memorable Lions Home Debuts
There is just something about home openers in football, especially in the CFL where our three-down game is such a staple of summer activity in this great country
Source: bclions.com
Source: CFL running back James Wilder Jr., has decided to retire from football
A CFL source said Wednesday that the Montreal Alouettes running back has decided to retire
Source: timescolonist.com
5 Things To Know About The Big Addition On D
Since arriving up north in 2013, Micah Johnson has established himself as one of the CFL’s biggest defensive game-breakers
Source: bclions.com
Head-to-Head: A look at Mike Reilly, Bo Levi Mitchell
In the CFL there are two quarterbacks who could, based on all of those questions, make a compelling case to be named the best of the best
Source: cfl.ca
In times of financial crises then and now, Canadian Football League looks to cut player pay
At least 15 sections of the collective bargaining agreement require negotiation before the Canadian Football League plays a truncated version of the 2020 schedule or cancels it entirely
Source: torontosun.com
O'Leary: All-Decade voters size up a hefty task
Two veteran media voices that are fixtures in CFL circles have a lot on their minds as voting gets underway for the All-Decade Team presented by LeoVegas
Source: ottawaredblacks.com
Darvin Adams laying tile instead of catching passes
When wide receiver Darvin Adams became a CFL free agent early this year, he hoped to be able re-sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, his team for the previous
Source: al.com
Stampeders receiver coach McDaniel taking COVID-19 pandemic in stride
The COVID-19 outbreak has delayed the start of McDaniel’s first year as the Calgary Stampeders’ receivers coach
Source: reddeeradvocate.com
Stampeders receiver coach McDaniel taking COVID-19 pandemic in stride
The COVID-19 outbreak has delayed the start of McDaniel’s first year as the Calgary Stampeders’ receivers coach
Source: sportsnet.caSTEINBERG'S MMQB: COMPLETING THE MONEY LIST
Over the last number of weeks, we’ve been putting together our list of players at each position on the field to start a team to win a championship right
Source: ticats.ca
Calgary Stampeders receiver coach Marquay McDaniel taking COVID-19 pandemic in stride
The COVID-19 outbreak has delayed the start of McDaniel's first year as the Calgary Stampeders' receivers coach
Source: tsn.ca
Bombers RB James Williams wants to 'get CFL film and go right back to the NFL'
American running back James Williams wants to use the CFL as a launchpad for a more permanent NFL return
Source: 3downnation.com
McDaniel set to mentor Stamps' up-and-coming receivers
Following six seasons donning the Red and White, the longtime receiver will be returning to the Stamps, but in a different capacity than fans are accustomed to seeing him
Source: cfl.ca
Canadian Football League might have to tap the brakes on global initiative
Consider the optics of paying for 60 football players to fly into Toronto from Mexico, Japan and a handful of European countries; then housing, feeding and testing them at a
Source: calgarysun.com
Steinberg's MMQB: Completing the Money List
Over the last number of weeks, we’ve been putting together our list of players at each position on the field to start a team to win a championship right
Source: cfl.ca
President Bill Manning: imagine the Argos host a Grey Cup in 2020
In late May, commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the league would move to a win-and-host style for the CFL championship game — if the league is able to play amid
Source: 3downnation.com
Former XFL football executive believes Houston Roughnecks could beat any CFL team
Former XFL director of player personnel Eric Galko is confident about the level of talent assembled by the league
Source: 3downnation.com
Quick's impact still felt in an abbreviated season
When Greg Quick took on the job of global director of scouting for the Canadian Football League midway through last year, little did he realize the herculean scope of the
Source: cfl.ca
Morris: Demand could grow for vets in a shortened season
If the CFL proceeds with a condensed season, general managers may take another look at the players still available on the free-agent list in hopes of adding experience to
Source: cfl.ca
Mitchell ready to roll following off-season surgery
Calgary Stampeders star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is no stranger to dealing with nagging injuries, but he had always found a way to be ready come game day
Source: cfl.ca
Former NFL-CFL player Vaughn Martin looking to help during COVID-19 pandemic
Montreal Alouettes Vaughn Martin tackles Toronto Argonauts Logan Kilgore during first quarter CFL action in Montreal on Friday, June 17, 2016
Source: medicinehatnews.com
FRIESEN: One-on-one with Bombers' Bighill
It was Friday afternoon, with Blue Bomber linebacker Adam Bighill on the other end of the line, ready to tackle any subject. As you know, No
Source: calgarysun.com
O'Leary: Riders heartache headlines CFL Encore night
At 8 p.m. ET, Ricky Ray and the Toronto Argonauts punch their ticket to the 2017 Grey Cup. At 11 p.m
Source: cfl.ca
Stegall, Walby, Ploen highlight CFL2020's All-Time Blue Bombers roster
Receiver Milt Stegall, offensive lineman Chris Walby, and quarterback Ken Ploen highlight the CFL2020 panel’s All-Time Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
Source: tsn.ca
Former Stampeders' return man, running back Roy Finch charged with assault and battery
Former Calgary Stampeders returner and running back Roy Finch has been arrested by the Norman Police Department
Source: 3downnation.com
Good times roll in TRULY Virtual Den
On what was supposed to be the CFL’s opening weekend, the BC Lions brought the joy of football back into the lives of our fans last Friday by hosting
Source: bclions.com
Pair of Division Final thrillers highlight CFL Encore broadcast
TORONTO — TSN will be continuing its slate of classic CFL games with a pair of playoff games that went right down to the wire
Source: cfl.caBombers president Miller comes to defence of CFL commissioner Ambrosie
Last week, the union and a host of players took to social media to voice their displeasure with Ambrosie regarding the state of talks between the two sides on an
Source: globalnews.caSaskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson dealing with uncomfortable off-season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were set to open up the season this Friday night against the Montreal Alouettes at Mosaic Stadium, however, the COVID-19 pandemic changed all of that
Source: globalnews.caJONES: CFL fans want a plan, not more words from Ambrosie
But what there is now is a statement that looks like an attempt at a reboot the Canadian Football League’s losing battle against COVID-19
Source: sackvilletribunepost.com
Bombers president Miller comes to defence of CFL commissioner Ambrosie
Wade Miller, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, speaks to the media in Winnipeg on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Source: medicinehatnews.com
CFL invites players association to begin CBA talks
The CFL's Player Relations Committee invited the league's players association to begin formal bargaining talks on the 2020 and 2021 season on Thursday, Hamilton TIger-Cats president Scott
Source: tsn.ca
JONES: CFL fans want a plan, not more words from Ambrosie
But what there is now is a statement that looks like an attempt at a reboot in the Canadian Football League’s losing battle against COVID-19
Source: winnipegsun.com
Who wore it best? #16
Who was the best player to wear number 16 in BC Lions’ history? That’s the question we will try to answer today
Source: bclions.com
A statement from CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie
Like so many businesses, we have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been forced to postpone our season
Source: cfl.ca
Leaving A New Legacy | As Told By Football Administration Director Molly Campbell
For Stamps fans of a more mature age, the 1992 edition of the Red and White is one that will always be remembered
Source: stampeders.com
CFL Game in 40: Reminiscing on the Western Semi
I remember sitting in the press box at McMahon Stadium late last November
Source: cfl.ca
CFL commissioner Ambrosie testifies before Ontario committee on finance
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie was scheduled to spend much of Thursday speaking with federal and provincial politicians about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the CFL
Source: nsnews.com
Peterborough's Brad Sinopoli keeps up training with CFL on COVID-19 hold
Like many Canadians Brad Sinopoli is relying on the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit to get through the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: thepeterboroughexaminer.com
O'Leary: Bo vs. Mike is always worth the hype
It’s a sentiment that we’re seeing more and more on Twitter each week, as the would-be CFL season rolls forward
Source: cfl.ca
CFL on TSN to reveal their All-Time Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster Friday on CFL2020
The all-time rosters will include one head coach, 12 offensive players, 12 defensive players, and three special teamers, as well as notable franchise icons as the foundational players
Source: tsn.ca
FA camp workout with Bombers brings Antigha full circle
Tobi Antigha can chuckle about the details now because, in hindsight, the story of his arrival to the Canadian Football League and how he has made it to the Winnipeg
Source: cfl.ca
Bo Levi Mitchell wants the CFL, CFLPA to stop acting like Democrats and Republicans
The Calgary Stampeders’ franchise quarterback believes inclusiveness could benefit the CFL compared to the divisiveness between the two largest political parties in the United States
Source: 3downnation.comCFL Players' Association says it has yet to hear from league over 2020 season
The already fractured relationship between the CFL and CFL Players’ Association isn’t getting any better
Source: globalnews.ca
Stampeders' Bo Levi Mitchell ready to return after shoulder surgery
The Calgary Stampeders’ star quarterback underwent shoulder surgery in December
Source: sportsnet.ca
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell feels he could've been ready for start of season
The Calgary Stampeders' star quarterback underwent shoulder surgery in December
Source: tsn.ca
Stampeders' QB Mitchell using extra time off for injury rehab
If the COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t come along and disrupted the CFL season, Bo Levi Mitchell believes he would have been ready to start last weekend’s opener against
Source: torontosun.com
REDBLACKS' Brown ready to turn heads in 2020
OTTAWA — At 12 years old, Kevin Brown had decided that he was done with the game of football after suffering an injury. “It was crazy
Source: cfl.ca
ANALYSIS: CFL staff, players losing trust in league's leadership under Randy Ambrosie
The trust in Randy Ambrosie’s leadership has been chipped away and the man himself took a sledge hammer to the majority of it on Monday
Source: 3downnation.com
Financial hit from pandemic has CFL cutting costs
It should surprise no one, however, that the league is actively and aggressively cutting costs, in part to mitigate the immediate financial devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, but
Source: calgarysun.comFormer CFL board chairman Lawson feels '20 season will be difficult for league
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced last month the earliest the league would begin an abbreviated 2020 season is sometime in September
Source: timescolonist.com
Nye: Off-the-wall predictions for 2020
2020 is going to go down as the longest decade in a single year. So let’s apply the unpredictable and unimaginable to the uncertain CFL season
Source: cfl.ca
Argos' receiving prospect hopes to follow path forged by Spencer
Kent Shelby views Diontae Spencer as his little brother, a person who helped forge a football path. At McNeese State, the two Louisiana natives first met
Source: torontosun.comMe and the Don: reflections on the great Don Matthews
Don Matthews knocked on my Hamilton hotel door on the morning of the 1996 Grey Cup game
Source: 3downnation.com
Ferguson: The art of throwing to the sticks
When you really think about it, that simple four-word sentence is the motive behind all that happens in offensive football with the exception of coach speak classics ‘score points’
Source: cfl.ca
Steinberg's MMQB: Making the best of a difficult situation
Most understood the reasoning when U SPORTS announced the cancellation of their fall athletics schedule last week, but it didn’t make the news any easier to take
Source: cfl.ca
Shaq Johnson: 5 Things to Know
Fans know what they’re getting from Shaq Johnson every week; a reception over 30 yards and an infectious grin that exudes joy
Source: bclions.com
Jim Popp has fond memories of working with late Don Matthews
Don Matthews, one of the most prolific coaches in CFL history, died three years ago Sunday — June 14, 2017 — at the age of 77. The native of Amesbury, Mass
Source: sportsnet.ca
CFL waiting for science which could lead to favourable financial model for 2020 season
Even though time is working against the Canadian Football League, commissioner Randy Ambrosie is trying to remain patient with regards to scenarios for a potential 2020 season
Source: 3downnation.com
Alouettes' veteran RB Tyrell Sutton: 'without the players, there is no league, there is no season'
CFL Players’ Association executive director Brian Ramsay called out commissioner Randy Ambrosie for not receiving concrete ideas regarding a collective agreement nor concrete direction about opportunities to get on the
Source: 3downnation.comJim Popp says he has fond memories of working together with Don Matthews
Don Matthews, one of the most prolific coaches in CFL history, died three years ago Sunday — June 14, 2017 — at the age of 77. The native of Amesbury, Mass
Source: timescolonist.com
25 years ago, the Baltimore Stallions ruled the CFL
Twenty-five years ago, the Baltimore Stallions become the first and only U.S. team to win the Canadian Football League title
Source: chron.com
Former CFL commissioner Larry Smith: $150 million 'it's a reasonable ask'
Smith was the eighth commissioner of the CFL, a post held from 1992 to 1997 and he’s currently the Conservative Senate leader
Source: 3downnation.com
Lions pass-catchers poised for cohesive tenure
The CFL is built on the passing game. Part of the appeal of our league is the amount of big plays fans get to see through the air
Source: cfl.ca
HILL STREET BLUE: Bombers fan hosts 'Celebrate the CFL' virtual tailgate party
In a pre-COVID-19 world, long-time fan Daryl Budnick and his friends would have sat down to watch his beloved Blue Bombers begin the defence of their Grey
Source: calgarysun.com
Monopoly: CFL edition — league does not pass go, does not collect Argo fines
I don’t know what the game of Monopoly was like in your house growing up — in mine, we played by the rules
Source: 3downnation.com
CFL players call out commissioner Ambrosie for state of return-to-play talks
Ramsay, the CFLPA's executive director, and a host of CFL players took to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA regarding
Source: cbc.ca
'A Dream Come True': Harris, Milanovich reunited in Edmonton
The pair were together in Toronto as Harris began his CFL career
Source: cfl.ca
Argonauts gym rat Jamal Campbell takes the plunge at Coca-Cola Coliseum
Jamal Campbell is preparing for every possible scenario in these times of uncertainty surrounding the CFL
Source: torontosun.com
O'Leary: No lead is safe may be the best part of the Canadian game
If you’re somewhat new to this programming, you may have rolled your eyes the first few times you heard it, but it doesn’t take long to recognize that
Source: cfl.ca
New show CFL2020 kicks off tonight on TSN
TORONTO — Live football may not be back on Friday’s but talk and analysis of it will be tonight when TSN premiers its new weekly show, CFL2020
Source: cfl.ca
Pair of nail-biters headline CFL Encore broadcast on TSN Friday
TORONTO — TSN will be continuing its CFL games with a pair of classic playoff nail-biters from the last few years
Source: cfl.ca
USports cancelling 2020 season hits home for Argonauts' Canadian scouting chief
As someone who played Canadian university football and someone who makes a living charting the careers of homegrown talent, news of USports nixing the 2020 season hit home for Vince
Source: calgarysun.com
ARGONOTES: Long-snapper Reinhart gets creative in self-workouts
Long-snapper Jake Reinhart, the Argonauts’ longest-tenured player, is a jack-of-all-trades kind of person
Source: calgarysun.comEd Willes: Players blast CFL 'brain power' for leaving them in dark on decisions
After a month of existing in a new vacuum, Thursday’s announcement should have qualified as good news for the CFL and its fans
Source: thechronicleherald.ca
CFL players take to Twitter to express their frustration with Ambrosie
Ramsay, the CFLPA’s executive director, and a host of CFL players took to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA regarding
Source: sportsnet.ca
Province eases restrictions on pro athletes but not much changes for Jets and Bombers
The Winnipeg Jets will start training camp for the NHL’s 24-team summer tournament on July 10
Source: torontosun.comWinnipeg Blue Bombers sign receiver Mekale McKay
The defending Grey Cup champions announced on Thursday that they have signed American Mekale McKay, whose negotiation list rights were originally acquired in a trade with Hamilton in 2016 in
Source: globalnews.ca
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie optimisic CFL will play this season
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is optimistic his league will play some form of a season before 2020 is over
Source: tsn.ca
Monson eager to see Stamps' new defensive pieces
He joined the organization back in 2010 and has worked as a positional coach for a number of years along with being the team’s strength and conditioning coach up
Source: cfl.ca
Stampeders thrilled to be back at McMahon Stadium
For the dozen-or-so Stampeders who are living in Calgary these days, Thursday’s return to McMahon Stadium made it feel as if there might be some hope
Source: torontosun.com
Frustrated Canadian Football League players want decision on 2020 season
On what should have been opening night of the 2020 season, the Canadian Football League was showing signs of COVID-19 fatigue rather than gridiron action between B.C
Source: winnipegsun.com
Alouettes' QB Vernon Adams Jr. wants 2020 CFL season decision date from Randy Ambrosie
Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. knows when the pocket is collapsing and a decision has to be made
Source: 3downnation.com
CFL players take to twitter to express their frustration with Ambrosie
Ramsay, the CFLPA's executive director, and a host of CFL players took to twitter Thursday to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA
Source: timescolonist.com
Nye: Looking at the best season-opening games in recent memory
It doesn’t even matter the sport, there’s electricity in the air
Source: cfl.ca
Randy Ambrosie: Talks with federal government have been constructive
Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie described talks with the federal government as both constructive and positive Wednesday on TSN 1050’s OverDrive
Source: tsn.caNew Edmonton Eskimos head coach Scott Milanovich eager for season to start
When Scott Milanovich accepted the job as the Edmonton Eskimos next head coach in mid-December, he had to finish out the NFL season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before turning
Source: globalnews.ca
Calgary Stampeders defensive co-ordinator Brent Monson dealing with delay to season
Instead, the Calgary Stampeders sophomore defensive co-ordinator is trying to plan for a season that might not happen due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: tsn.ca
O'Leary: What we would have seen in Week 1
In normal times, things would of course be much different at this point in the year
Source: cfl.ca
Stampeders eager to test new crop of defensive backs
In a matter of months this off-season, the Calgary Stampeders lost Roberson and Amos — their interception leaders in 2019 — to the NFL and Smith, a club legend and the
Source: calgarysun.com
Redblacks' JP Bolduc hit hard by CFL delay, helps with end-bullying campaign
A very good special teams player for the Ottawa Redblacks since 2016 (he had 20 tackles in 2019), Bolduc is also making big contributions off the field with the CFL
Source: winnipegsun.com
TSN announces weekly show CFL2020, airing Fridays on TSN
TORONTO — TSN is set to launch the new weekly show, CFL2020, discussing the latest news from around the Canadian Football League. CFL2020 airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m
Source: cfl.ca
CFL considering 'adopt-a-team' model for 2020 season: report
TSN’s Farhan Lalji joined Rick Ralph and Paul Edmonds on TSN 1290 radio to discuss how the CFL season could look in 2020
Source: 3downnation.com
TSN Announces All-New Weekly Show CFL 2020 To Debut This Friday
TSN is set to launch the new weekly show, CFL2020, discussing the latest news from around the Canadian Football League. CFL2020 airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m
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Following U Sports season cancellation, CFL assures aspiring pros chance for evaluation
U Sports — along with the AUS, OUA and Canada West — made the decision to cancel the 2020 football season. The CFL’s league office was well aware of the developments
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U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
U Sports, Canadian university sport’s governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: sportsnet.ca
U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
U Sports, Canadian university sport’s governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: tsn.ca
Ferguson: Celebrating what could have been in the 2020 U SPORTS season
While the potential for a CFL season still hangs in the balance, its natural feeder system and all the moments that connect the two effectively came to a premature close
Source: cfl.ca
Watching classic games on Sportsnet drew Chris Cuthbert from CFL back to NHL
While sports were halted during the coronavirus pandemic, reruns from the National Hockey League have been playing on Sportsnet and it had Chris Cuthbert feeling nostalgic
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Football at all levels in Canada facing COVID-19 realities
It may be the default position for a long time yet, as the sport at all levels comes to grips with the logistical and financial realities forced upon it by
Source: torontosun.com
Mike Jones, Jr. ready for the next step
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers cornerback would have been one of the intriguing storylines through training camp and the opening of the 2020 Canadian Football League season which – prior to the
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Ferguson: What Jalen Saunders to the REDBLACKS could mean
When Jalen Saunders cut over the middle of the field and his knee gave out, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ 2018 season immediately changed
Source: cfl.ca