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Cornish heaps lavish praise upon Canadian NCAA star Chuba Hubbard
As last season’s NCAA rushing leader, Chuba Hubbard was a deserving winner of the Jon…
Pandemic allowing Lions running back Moore to devote time to painting
TORONTO – Wayne Moore has had no trouble staying busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Tootoo says Edmonton team name discussion should centre on feelings of Inuk people
Jordin Tootoo says he doesn’t find the Edmonton Eskimos’ team name objectionable, but that doesn’t…
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…
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…
Doctor likes hub plans, but says CFL and other leagues still face issues
TORONTO – Even if the CFL plays an abbreviated ’20 season in a hub city…
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…
Toronto-born Raptor Oshae Brissett thankful for time spent with baby daughter
The NBA shutdown provided a silver lining for new dad Oshae Brissett. The 22-year-old from…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos plan to talk to Inuit communities about team name
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos “will ramp up” their engagement with Inuit communities to evaluate…
CFL denies reports that Winnipeg would be hub city for shortened 2020 season
TORONTO – The CFL says no decision has been made regarding a hub city for…
Ontario Sport Minister says no CFL-specific financial aid on table
TORONTO – Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod continues to speak with Ottawa and her provincial…
Ontario sports minister says CFL talking about Hamilton-Burlington hub
TORONTO – Ontario Sport Minister Lisa MacLeod says the CFL has discussed Hamilton and Burlington,…
Ricky Ray gives Calgary star Bo Levi Mitchell CFL all-decade all-star nod
Bo Levi Mitchell has Ricky Ray’s vote. Ray is among 12 quarterbacks who have been…
Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic tweets
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic…
Fatherhood helping Als receiver Wieneke deal with uncertainty of CFL season
Fatherhood is helping Montreal Alouettes receiver Jake Wieneke deal with the uncertainty created by the…
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…
Sissoko, Wog chosen top athletes of 2020 in Canadian university sports
TORONTO – Aboubacar Sissoko heads into a pro soccer career and Kelsey Wog pursues her…
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…
Montreal Alouettes running back Wilder Jr., decides to retire from football
James Wilder Jr., has called it a career. The Montreal Alouettes running back retired from…
Calgary sets timelines, announces design, construction firms for Flames arena
Calgary will start construction on an event centre that will be the new home of…
Stampeders receiver coach McDaniel taking COVID-19 pandemic in stride
The uncertainty around the 2020 CFL season has been a curse and boon for Marquay…
Former NFL-CFL player Vaughn Martin looking to help during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO – Life after football has been anything but dull for Vaughn Martin. After finishing…
Bombers president Miller comes to defence of CFL commissioner Ambrosie
TORONTO – Winnipeg Blue Bombers president Wade Miller came to the defence of embattled CFL…
CFL commissioner Ambrosie testifies before Ontario committee on finance
TORONTO – Commissioner Randy Ambrosie was scheduled to spend much of Thursday speaking with federal…