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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…
Manitoba’s public health officer sees merit of Winnipeg CFL hub idea
WINNIPEG – The CFL still hasn’t approached the Manitoba government about Winnipeg being a hub…
Veteran defensive lineman Tracy unsure when he’ll play for Montreal Alouettes
Adrian Tracy isn’t optimistic that he’ll be playing football in 2020. The veteran defensive lineman…
Hall of Fame induction top career accomplishment for former Stampeder Cornish
He’s appreciative of the nomination, but Jon Cornish won’t lose sleep wondering if he’ll be…
Source: CFL submits revised financial request to federal government
TORONTO – The CFL has sent Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised financial request.…
Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name
As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe…
Former B.C. Lions kicker Ted Gerela passes away at the age of 76
VANCOUVER – Ted Gerela, a former kicker with the B.C. Lions, has died. He was…
Winnipeg set to become CFL hub city if league has 2020 season
TORONTO – Winnipeg will be the hub city for the CFL’s shortened 2020 season if…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
The Edmonton Eskimos are no longer in the CFL. The franchise announced Tuesday it’s discontinuing…
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL’s Chicago Bears
CHICAGO – Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added…
NHL players, staff arrive in Edmonton, Toronto ahead of league’s summer restart
TORONTO – NHL players have been eager to find out what life will be like…
CFL opt-out rules come into focus as CBA negotiations continue
A CFL player opting out of a potential shortened season won’t be paid, but could…
Source: CFL would use bulk of federal loan to fund shortened season
TORONTO – The bulk of the CFL’s $30-million, interest-free loan request from the federal government…
Blue Jays’ temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes
It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month…
Cancelled season just the latest financial challenge for CFL
Financial challenges are nothing new for the CFL. The league has faced problems across the…
Despite cancellation of season, CFL and CFLPA have much to discuss
There’ll be no football in 2020 but the CFL and CFL Players’ Association still have…
‘It still hurts:’ Fans react to the CFL cancellation of 2020 season
WINNIPEG – John Couture has gone to every Grey Cup since 1974 and has made…
Bighill, Mitchell feel with no season, CFL has a chance to improve
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the CFL a season, but Adam Bighill and Bo Levi…
CFL Players’ Association says it has tentatively secured assistance for members
There will be no pro football in Canada in 2020, but the CFL Players’ Association…
CFL hall of famer Tommy Joe Coffey dies at age 83
HAMILTON – Seven-time CFL all-star Tommy Joe Coffey has died, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have confirmed.…
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to remain under contract with Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL – Vernon Adams Jr. is staying put. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday their star…
NFL’s Chicago Bears keeping former CFL star Burris on coaching staff
The Chicago Bears will keep former CFL star Henry Burris on their coaching staff this…
Pandemic preventing Toronto, Boston fans from travelling to see their teams
TORONTO – In another year at another time, this would be a busy weekend for…
Canadian K Lirim Hajrullahu, American LB Derrick Moncrief both released by Rams
Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu and former CFL linebacker Derrick Moncrief were both released by the…