CFL
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…
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…
Manitoba and Saskatchewan offer financial support to be chosen as CFL hub
WINNIPEG – A bidding war erupted Monday as the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan offered…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos won’t confirm reports they are changing name
EDMONTON – The CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos are refusing to confirm two published reports that the…
Burris named first-ballot inductee into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The…
WE charity probe and Colville painting shatters record; In The News for July 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister thinks Winnipeg could become a good CFL hub
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be…
Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name
As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe…
Source: CFL submits revised financial request to federal government
TORONTO – The CFL has sent Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised financial request.…
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…