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CFL teams load up on punters, kickers in league’s 2026 global draft
TORONTO — He went first overall in the CFL’s global draft Wednesday, but the Ottawa…
Ottawa Redblacks take Purdue offensive lineman Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO — He came into the CFL draft as the projected first overall pick and…
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa Redblacks take Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO — The Ottawa Redblacks have selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in…
CFL to change when it begins its season and adopt new playoff format in 2027
TORONTO — The CFL will kick off its season earlier and revamp its playoff format…
Former CFL player Marc-Antoine Dequoy on Canadian men’s flag football team’s radar
It seems Marc-Antoine Dequoy isn’t finished with football just yet. The Canadian safety retired Feb.…
Winnipeg native Giordano Vaccaro projected to go first overall in CFL draft
What began as a dream years ago is very close to becoming a reality for…
Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian Luiji Vilain to three-year deal
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian defensive lineman Luiji Vilain to a three-year contract…
Los Angeles Chargers select Canadian offensive lineman Taylor in NFL draft
Akheem Mesidor won’t be the only Canadian rookie at the Los Angeles Chargers’ training camp.…
CFL fines Ottawa Redblacks $18,002 for violating 2025 salary cap
TORONTO — The CFL fined the Ottawa Redblacks $18,002 on Friday for violating the league’s…
Defensive lineman Romick retires after 11 seasons with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA — Nigel Romick, a defensive lineman and original Ottawa Redblack, announced his retirement from…
Los Angeles Chargers take Canadian Mesidor in first round of NFL draft
Akheem Mesidor is ready to make Southern California his new football home. The Los Angeles…
Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus ends CFL career following Grey Cup victory
REGINA — Long snapper Jorgen Hus, the longest-serving member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has retired…
Ottawa Redblacks acquire rights to DL Vilain in deal with Toronto Argonauts
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks acquired the rights to Canadian defensive lineman Luiji Vilain from…
Akheem Mesidor tops CFL scouting bureau rankings ahead of draft
TORONTO — University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor is No. 1 in the CFL…
Bighill ends a CFL career that includes three Grey Cups, three top defender awards
WINNIPEG — Linebacker Adam Bighill, a three-time Grey Cup champion and three-time CFL outstanding defensive…
Canadian QB Elgersma says ‘it was time to come home’ after signing with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Taylor Elgersma doesn’t view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg…
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma signs deal with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Taylor Elgersma is a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The CFL club announced Thursday night…
CFL suspends Riders receiver Ajou over alleged harassment of multiple women
TORONTO — The CFL suspended Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou for the 2026 pre-season and at…
Ottawa Redblacks release longtime Canadian kicker Lewis Ward
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran kicker Lewis Ward on Thursday. Ward, 33, played…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers post $12.1-million operating profit for 2025 season
WINNIPEG — The 2025 CFL season was a very profitable one for the Winnipeg Blue…
Lee Hull returns to Blue Bombers as their receivers coach
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hired Lee Hull as their receivers coach Monday. Hull…
Stampeders receiver Jalen Philpot keeping an open mind about CFL’s 2027 field changes
Jalen Philpot is coming around to the CFL’s plan to move goalposts backwards next season.…
Former CFL quarterback Michael O’Connor chasing Olympic dream in flag football
After going unsigned as a CFL free agent in 2023, quarterback Michael O’Connor figured he…
Quarterback Nathan Rourke chasing sustained CFL success with B.C. Lions
Flag football and the 2028 Summer Olympics aren’t proving to be a distraction for quarterback…