Football (CFL)

QUÉBEC — The Laval Rouge et Or are going back to the Dunsmore Cup final for the 21st consecutive year. Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns as the No.

The defending Vanier Cup-champion Montreal Carabins, the 2023 runner-up UBC Thunderbirds and the undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks are among the U Sports football teams in conference semifinal action this weekend.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are in unfamiliar territory as they return to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Ottawa takes on the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division semifinal Saturday afternoon at BMO Field.

REGINA — There is no clear favourite in Saturday’s CFL West Division semifinal between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions, especially given their unusual regular-season series that had both teams recording lopsided victories.

WINNIPEG — Spending part of his childhood living in a bunkhouse without running water impacted Brian Dobie’s outlook on life.

SURREY, B.C. — It wasn't the regular season the B.C. Lions planned for.

EDMONTON — Chris Morris played each and every snap of his 14-year CFL career wearing Edmonton’s green and gold. He won three Grey Cups, and described the team as a family.

TORONTO — Another year, another dual nomination for Brady Oliveira. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is the West Division's nominee for the CFL's outstanding player and top Canadian.

TORONTO — It wasn't enough to immediately end Randy Ambrosie's tenure as CFL commissioner, but it was clear the writing was on the wall. Ambrose announced Saturday he will be retiring from his post sometime in 2025 after his successor was chosen.

EDMONTON — Chris Morris has been named the new president and chief executive of the Edmonton Elks, the CFL club announced Wednesday.