Football (CFL)

EDMONTON — In their 75th anniversary season, the Edmonton Elks have shifted from community to private ownership. The new owner, heavy-construction magnate Larry Thompson, was introduced at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday.

VANCOUVER — The time was right for Nathan Rourke to return to the Canadian Football League. After spending more than 18 months bouncing around with four NFL teams, the 26-year-old from Victoria decided he wanted to play again for the B.C. Lions.

OTTAWA — Peter Baxter, the longtime athletic director at Wilfrid Laurier, has been appointed to Football Canada's board of directors. The governing body of amateur football in Canada made the announcement Wednesday.

CALGARY — When the Calgary Stampeders step onto the field at McMahon Stadium on Thursday night to face the Ottawa Redblacks, they’ll have something to prove.

Jeremiah Masoli has again completed the long trek back into the Ottawa Redblacks' starting lineup. The veteran quarterback will make his 2024 debut when Ottawa (5-2-1) visits the Calgary Stampeders (4-5) on Thursday night.

TORONTO — Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Taylor Powell and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line highlight the CFL's honour roll for Week 10 of the season. Oakman earned a player grade of 91.

WINNIPEG — Kenny Lawler is ready to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a helping hand.

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday.

MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia wasn’t expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several key absences isn't a surprise to him, either.

VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke is back in Vancouver with a multi-year contract and figures to be a major part of the B.C. Lions' plans for the foreseeable future. For now, those plans also include Vernon Adams Jr.