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Veteran Simoni Lawrence and Hamilton Tiger-Cats say 2021 is a new ball game
Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence and head coach Orlondo Steinauer don’t see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats being…
Canadian government approves modified quarantine for CFL players
The federal government has approved a plan that will allow CFL players and staff to…
Veteran Roughriders O-lineman Brendon LaBatte sitting out 2021 CFL season: GM
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without veteran offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte for the…
Riders report loss of $7.5 million after 2020 CFL season cancelled due to COVID-19
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders reported a loss of $7.5 million at their 2020-21 annual…
Montreal Canadiens’ magical playoff run helped inspire Lawson in naming of yearling
Next year, Henri Richard and Joe Zuger will be roommates. Not the former hockey and…
Ottawa Redblacks release Larsen after suspension, say cuts are based on roster size
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks say their decision to release a player suspended by the…
Woodbine Entertainment to celebrate Canada Day with some fans in stands for races
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson and Ontario’s horse racing fans will have a lot to…
CPL set for third season kickoff but will it be an even playing field to start?
The Canadian Premier League kicks off its third season this weekend under the bubble in…
Veteran Ticats defensive back Courtney Stephen retires after eight years in the CFL
HAMILTON – Veteran defensive back Courtney Stephen is calling it a career. The 31-year-old announced…
Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson likes company’s positioning with Bill C-218 clearing Senate
Jim Lawson likes where Woodbine Entertainment is positioned on Canada’s changing single-game sports betting landscape.…
Ottawa Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli announces retirement after nine CFL seasons
Brad Sinopoli is leaving football happy and healthy. The Ottawa Redblacks veteran receiver announced his…
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA – Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to…
Buffalo Bills sign Canadian defensive tackle Eli Ankou
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Canadian defensive tackle Eli Ankou has signed a one-year contract with…
Montreal offensive-line coach full of praise for Michael Sam after Nassib’s statement
Luc Brodeur-Jourdain will always respect former Montreal Alouettes teammate Michael Sam. He feels Sam helped…
Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash join forces with Las Vegas lacrosse team
LAS VEGAS – Wayne Gretzky’s trade to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 gave hockey…
Former linebacker Patterson returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers as defensive-line coach
WINNIPEG – Darrell Patterson is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers hired Patterson…
Roughriders sign receiver Terell Jana, their second-round pick at CFL draft
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed wide receiver Terrell Jana, their second-round selection at…
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. confident Montreal can pick up where it left off in ’19
Vernon Adams Jr. is getting a head start on the 2021 CFL season. The Montreal…
Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea looking forward to players interacting this year
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea still has a linebacker’s mentality. Earlier this week,…
Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols
Dr. Howard Njoo says the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to review the CFL’s…
Federal government making 60,000 rapid tests available for CFL players and staffs
TORONTO – The federal government is making 60,000 rapid tests available to CFL teams as…
Head coach Dave Dickenson rounds out his Calgary Stampeders staff for upcoming season
CALGARY – Head coach Dave Dickenson rounded out his Calgary Stampeders staff for the 2021…
Lawyer for suspended CFLer says Chris Larsen cleared after talking to cops
TORONTO – A lawyer for a suspended CFL player says his client is not a…
CFLPA feels biggest amendment it reached with CFL was getting players back on field
CFL teams will have one less Global player in 2021 but access to five-player taxi…