Football (CFL)

Chad Owens to officially retire as member of Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Chad Owens is going out as a Toronto Argonaut. Toronto announced Wednesday the former star receiver/returner will sign a one-day contract with the CFL club to retire as a member of the Argos.

Oct 4, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Montreal Alouettes look to cement second spot in East Division standings

TORONTO — The Montreal Alouettes could cement second place in the East Division this week. Montreal (8-7) holds down second in the East, just ahead of Hamilton (7-8).

Oct 4, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >

Lions, Bombers meet in showdown for first place in West Division

The battle for first in the West Division is about to get much clearer. The B.C. Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) on Friday night.

Oct 4, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. earns CFL honour roll nod

TORONTO — The ninth 300-yard performance of the season earned B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. a top nod in the CFL honour roll. Adams received a top quarterback grade of 91.

Oct 3, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Veteran CFL linebacker Lawrence putting together solid 2023 campaign

HAMILTON — Simoni Lawrence is back doing what he does best with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Injuries last year limited Lawrence to 10 games and 45 defensive tackles — both career lows over his 10 seasons in Hamilton.

Oct 2, 2023 11:59 AM Read more >

Former CFL running back George Reed dies at the age of 83

George Reed left a lasting impression upon the Canadian Football League. The rugged fullback, who was one of the league's most dominant rushers, died Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday.

Oct 2, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Shiltz comes off bench to rally Ticats to playoff-clinching win over Stampeders

HAMILTON — It was a triumphant return for Matt Shiltz.

Sep 30, 2023 9:36 PM Read more >

American band Green Day to headline Grey Cup halftime show

HAMILTON — Grammy Award-winning band Green Day will headline the halftime show for the 2023 Grey Cup game. The CFL made the announcement Saturday night during halftime of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats-Calgary Stampeders game at Tim Hortons Field.

Sep 30, 2023 6:47 PM Read more >

Alouettes cash in on turnovers to beat Redblacks 32-15, clinch playoff berth

OTTAWA — Spot a team a 22-0 lead and turn the ball over half a dozen times, and your chances for success will be pretty slim. Just ask the Ottawa Redblacks.

Sep 30, 2023 5:59 PM Read more >

B.C. Lions beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 to clinch home playoff date

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions clinched a home date in the 2023 CFL playoffs on the arm of quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the hands of receiver Keon Hatcher and Alexander Hollins. For the second time in two seasons, the B.C.

Sep 30, 2023 12:40 AM Read more >