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Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension
TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career. The CFL reinstated the veteran defensive…
CFL lifts Shawn Lemon’s gambling suspension; veteran spotted at Alouettes facility
TORONTO — Shawn Lemon can resume his CFL career, and a return to the Montreal…
Davis Alexander returns, Chad Kelly remains out as Alouettes host Argos
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes want to bring their two-game skid to a halt. Welcoming…
Stampeders head coach/GM Dickenson holds four picks in first 20 of CFL draft
Dave Dickenson will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The Calgary…
Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL’s global draft
TORONTO — Australian punter Fraser Masin was the first player taken Tuesday in the CFL’s…
Calgary Stampeders take receiver Alford with top pick of CFL draft
TORONTO — Damien Alford can get back to being a football player. The Calgary Stampeders…
Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
TORONTO — Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by…
Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League president
TORONTO — Tyler Mazereeuw has been named the new president of the Canadian Elite Basketball…
CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada
TORONTO — The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has…
Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach
SURREY — Buck Pierce has been to plenty of training camps. This spring will be…
CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off-season test
TORONTO — The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for…
Argonauts rookie offensive lineman Pyle in familiar setting at University of Guelph
Ethan Pyle is starting his pro football career in familiar surroundings. The Canadian offensive lineman…
Football Canada hires LaPolice, Lessard as national flag football head coaches
OTTAWA — Paul LaPolice has a new coaching gig. The former CFL coach was named…
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO — The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season…
Canadian defensive back Adeleke calls it a career after seven CFL seasons
OTTAWA — Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke is calling it a career after seven CFL…
Ticats to add offensive lineman Miles Gorrell to their Wall of Honour
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will add Hall of Famer Miles Gorrell to their Wall…
’24 Grey Cup MVP Arbuckle in competition for Argos backup job
GUELPH — Being the Grey Cup MVP has earned Nick Arbuckle the chance to compete…
Ticats head coach Milanovich confirms Greg Bell as club’s starting running back
HAMILTON — Scott Milanovich quickly removed any doubt regarding who will be the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’…
Edmonton Elks sign offensive lineman Korte to two-year extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year…
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick…
Veteran linebacker McManis will anchor new-look Toronto Argonauts defence in 2025
GUELPH — Wynton McManis finds himself in somewhat unfamiliar surroundings as he returns for a…
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks
EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines…
New training regimen has Bombers’ Oliveira prepared for 2025 CFL season
WINNIPEG — If it’s good for Navy SEALs, it’s good for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg…