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Canadian receiver Nick Mardner looking forward to his transfer to Cincinnati
For four years, Nick Mardner led the dream college life. From 2018 to 2021, the…
Montreal Alouettes invite coaches to attend their training camp
MONTREAL – There will be no shortage of coaches at the Montreal Alouettes training camp.…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign American receiver/returner Grant to one-year contract
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed American receiver/returner Janarion Grant to a one-year contract…
Edmonton Elks sign quarterback Michael Beaudry, release defensive back Blake
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed quarterback Michael Beaudry and released defensive back Eric Blake…
Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter Desai Williams has died at age 62
TORONTO – Former Canadian sprinter Desai Williams died suddenly over the weekend at the age…
CFL launches Diversity in Football Program to create greater diversity and equity
TORONTO – The CFL launched the Diversity in Football Program on Tuesday to create greater…
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to two-year deal
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian fullback Christophe Normand to a two-year deal Tuesday.…
Analysis: CFL-CFLPA collective bargaining talks get off to encouraging start
TORONTO – It has been an encouraging start to collective bargaining talks between the CFL…
BetRivers CEO feels online casinos could be huge boon for Ontario government
TORONTO – Single-game sports betting has been front and centre since Ontario’s fledgling industry opened…
MLSE announces multi-year sports-betting partnership with PointsBet Canada
TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has another sports-betting partnership. MLSE announced Monday it…
Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment partners up with PokerStars and FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook and PokerStars announced Friday their partnership with Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment. Under…
Canadian punter Julien feels time at Eastern Michigan has prepared him for the NFL
There’s no doubt in Jake Julien’s mind his time at Eastern Michigan University has prepared…
Alabama receiver Metchie III looking to join select Cornish Trophy company
VANCOUVER – John Metchie III has the opportunity to join a very select group. The…
Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province
TORONTO – It didn’t take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario’s fledgling…
Ambrosie’s annual visit of CFL cities on hold following positive COVID-19 test
TORONTO – CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s annual visit of the nine CFL cities has been…
Wolfville, N.S. will play host to regular-season CFL game in July
HALIFAX – The Canadian Football League announced Tuesday that Wolfville, N.S. will host a regular-season…
Linebacker Tyrell Richards shows off his versatility at CFL combine
TORONTO – Tyrell Richards did nothing to diminish his 2022 CFL draft stock. The six-foot-three…
Racing has helped Oram-Jones on football field as he prepares for CFL Global draft
TORONTO – Samuel Oram-Jones has no regrets about trading in his racing helmet for football…
Henry Burris leaves B.C. Lions for NFL coaching job
VANCOUVER – Henry Burris is no longer an offensive consultant with the B.C. Lions —…
After not playing in 2021, Tyrell Richards treating CFL combine as a ‘job interview’
TORONTO – Tyrell Richards has a lot riding on the 2022 CFL combine. There certainly…
Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget
REGINA – Working out or going to a professional football game could cost more this…
Woodbine Entertainment to provide land for soccer stadium, training facility
TORONTO – Jim Lawson says Woodbine Entertainment wants to provide Canadian soccer with a national…
Canadian running back Moore rejoins B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER – Canadian running back Wayne Moore is back with the B.C. Lions. Moore, 30,…
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian offensive lineman Simba
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian offensive lineman Maurice Simba on Tuesday. The six-foot-eight,…