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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…
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…