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Montreal Alouettes name Archambault special-teams coordinator
MONTREAL – Byron Archambault was named the Montreal Alouettes special-teams coordinator Monday. Montreal hired veteran…
CFL Players’ Association says players won’t report to training camp without fair deal
TORONTO – CFL Players’ Association executive members Brian Ramsay and Solomon Elimimian emphasized Friday players…
Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Deshawn Stevens, their 2021 first-round pick
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Deshawn Stevens, their 2021 first-round pick, to a…
Montreal Alouettes select versatile Richards first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO – Tyrell Richards is a football player again. The Montreal Alouettes selected the former…
B.C. Lions select colourful defensive lineman Brauns in CFL global draft.
TORONTO – He’s back to his natural blond hair colour but Karlis Brauns expects to…
Montreal Alouettes acquire first overall pick in 2022 CFL draft
WINNIPEG – Danny Maciocia was busy leading up to the 2022 CFL draft. The Montreal…
Former Syracuse linebacker Richards curious to see where he’s picked in CFL draft
Tyrell Richards is precariously close to realizing his childhood dream. Richards, of Brampton, Ont., fondly…
Former CFL player Lumbala among nine participants in inaugural Officiating Academy.
TORONTO – Rolly Lumbala is a rookie again. The former CFL player will be among…
Canadians Leonard, Luketa selected in seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft
Cornerback Deane Leonard is the latest reason why the Los Angeles Chargers are Canada’s team…
Houston Texans select Metchie III in second round of NFL draft
The Houston Texans won’t have to wait long for Canadian John Metchie III. Houston traded…
Football Canada president optimistic sport has weathered COVID-19 storm
Football Canada president Jim Mullin is “cautiously optimistic” the amateur game in Canada has weathered…
It’s been a busy opening month for Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting market
TORONTO – It’s been a competitive start for Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting market but Greg Warren…
CFL to move hashmarks closer to the centre of field in 2022
TORONTO – CFL defensive co-ordinators will have much more to contend with this season. The…
Toronto Argonauts content to wait for talented defensive line prospect Luiji Vilain
Michael (Pinball) Clemons has more than just a passing interest in the 2022 NFL draft.…
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie optimistic as CFL, CFLPA continue contract talks
TORONTO – The clock continues to tick on the CFL and CFL Players’ Association, but…
Ottawa Redblacks announce that quarterback Devlin (Duck) Hodges has retired
OTTAWA – Quarterback Devlin (Duck) Hodges has retired, the Ottawa Redblacks announced Friday. The six-foot-one,…
NFL draft guru Jeremiah suggests Canadian Metchie could be nice fit with Browns
If Jarvis Landry is done with the Cleveland Browns, NFL draft guru Daniel Jeremiah suggests…
Former CFL star running back named next chancellor at University of Calgary
CALGARY – The University of Calgary named former CFL player Jon Cornish as its 15th…
CFL players take to social media during union’s CBA talks with the league
TORONTO – After a quiet start to collective bargaining, the CFL Players’ Association has put…
CFL reschedules Edmonton Elks-Saskatchewan Roughriders regular-season contest
TORONTO – The CFL announced Thursday a regular-season game between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan…
Roughriders to hold camp in Saskatoon as part of deal with University of Saskatchewan
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders will hold their training camp in Saskatoon as part of…
Alabama receiver John Metchie III moves atop Scouting Bureau rankings
TORONTO – The CFL Scouting Bureau provided another solid reason Tuesday why Tyrell Richards remains…
Metchie joins Lions QB Rourke as two-time Cornish award winners
VANCOUVER – Another year, another Jon Cornish Trophy for Alabama receiver John Metchie III. Metchie,…
Veteran receiver Saunders set to resume CFL career with Blue Bombers
The road back has been a challenging one for Jalen Saunders. The veteran American receiver…