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Former NHL defenceman Serge Savard not in running to own Alouettes
Scratch Serge Savard’s name from the list of potential new owners of the Montreal Alouettes.…
CFL says over 750,000 fans watched its national combine via Facebook livestreams
TORONTO – More than 750,000 fans tuned in to watch the CFL’s first combine with…
Georgetti says CFLPA, CFL to turn to monetary issues very shortly
TORONTO – The CFL and its players continue to discuss non-monetary issues, but union senior…
CFL, CFL Players’ Association still discussing non-monetary issues
TORONTO – The CFL and its players continue to discuss non-monetary issues in collective-bargaining talks.…
Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge named chairman of esports company
TORONTO – Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a…
Six-time all-star and 2011 Grey Cup champion Jovan Olafioye retires
VANCOUVER – Veteran B.C. Lions offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye, a Grey Cup champion and a…
CFL to stage one-round draft of European players who participated in combine
TORONTO – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have the first overall pick when the CFL conducts…
Eric Lapointe’s group won’t be buying Alouettes from Robert Wetenhall
The CFL says American businessman Robert Wetenhall still owns the Montreal Alouettes but if the…
CFL Players’ Association says league “unilaterally” delaying negotiations
The Canadian Football League’s contract negotiations with its players have hit some turbulence. The Canadian…
France native Valentin Gnahoua picked first overall in CFL European draft
TORONTO – Valentin Gnahoua and Asnnel Robo have given football players from France another potential…
Rugby Football League agrees to keep studying Ottawa rugby league proposal
Ottawa is a step closer to getting a transatlantic rugby league team. The governing body…
Montreal businessman Clifford Starke very serious about purchasing Alouettes
Clifford Starke wants to return the Montreal Alouettes to their former glory. Starke grew up…
Ottawa Redblacks appoint Joe Paopao as their new running backs coach
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks named Joe Paopao as their running backs coach Monday. Paopao,…
Lazarus Esports joins forces with SheIS to shine spotlight on women gamers
TORONTO – Lazarus Esports has joined forces with SheIS to shine a spotlight on women’s…
A potential name change is not imminent for CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos have no immediate plans to change their name. The CFL franchise has…
Veteran CFL official Dave Hawkshaw receiving officiating position with NFL
TORONTO – Being versatile has served Canadian Dave Hawkshaw well. On Thursday, the NFL announced…
Stalwart receivers Greer, Fernandez top ’19 Canadian Football Hall of Fame class
TORONTO – It’s taken more than 30 years, but Terry Greer and Condredge Holloway are…
Laval star defensive lineman Mathieu Betts looking ahead to NFL draft
Mathieu Betts is about to learn where his pro football career will begin. The NFL…
Volleyball players lead female nominees for Canadian university sport awards
CALGARY – Volleyball talent was at the forefront in women’s U Sports this season. Three…
BC Lions release defensive star Solomon Elimimian, waive nine others
VANCOUVER – Veteran linebacker Solomon Elimimian was released by the B.C. Lions on Tuesday night…
Toronto Argonauts poised to kick off 2019 CFL draft with first overall pick
TORONTO – It’s a career first that Jim Popp would rather not have. On Thursday…
Offensive lineman Zach Wilkinson looking forward to upcoming CFL draft
Zach Wilkinson’s life is going to change immensely this week. On Thursday, the towering Northern…
Banning any head contact would mean end of all hits in NHL, Bettman says
OTTAWA – The commissioner of the National Hockey League hit back Wednesday at the notion…
Iconic Grey Cup trophy receives new base for just third time in its history
TORONTO – The Grey Cup has a new base. The CFL announced Friday the trophy…