Football (CFL)

CFL fines veteran kickers over chipped football controversy

TORONTO — Kickers Sergio Castillo, Brett Lauther, Sean Whyte and Lewis Ward were fined by the CFL on Friday after publicly speaking out on the league's use of chipped footballs on field-goal attempts.

Jun 21, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Argos defensive lineman Ceresna looking forward to facing Edmonton Elks

TORONTO — Jake Ceresna returns from the bye week refreshed and with a little added incentive to keep the Toronto Argonauts unbeaten at home. Toronto (1-0) hosts the Edmonton Elks (0-2) on Saturday night.

Jun 21, 2024 1:18 PM Read more >

Alouettes crush Redblacks 47-21 after unveiling Grey Cup championship banner

MONTREAL — Cody Fajardo was eager to have a strong start after the Montreal Alouettes waited three weeks to raise their Grey Cup banner. The Grey Cup MVP and the Alouettes did that and then some on Thursday night.

Jun 20, 2024 10:38 PM Read more >

Oliveira happy to be back, but disappointed in backup role as Bombers host Lions

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira is happy to return to action, but not with the role he’s been handed. The Blue Bombers’ star running back will be backing up Johnny Augustine when Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) Friday.

Jun 20, 2024 3:54 PM Read more >

Alouettes focused on winning ahead of Grey Cup banner reveal against Redblacks

MONTREAL — Cody Fajardo knows watching the Grey Cup banner rise at Molson Stadium will stir up his emotions. But deep down, the Montreal Alouettes quarterback has one thing on his mind heading into the unveiling: winning a football game.

Jun 19, 2024 1:44 PM Read more >

CFL to begin augmented broadcasts of games Thursday on TSN+

TORONTO — CFL broadcasts are going to look a little different now. Starting Thursday night, broadcasts of CFL games on TSN+ will be available as augmented live streams.

Jun 19, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season

It's only the third game of the season but it is an important one for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) on Friday night following an uncharacteristic slow start to the 2024 campaign.

Jun 19, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. named CFL's top offensive player

TORONTO — Leading the B.C. Lions to their first win of the season earned quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. the nod as top offensive player on the CFL honour roll Tuesday. Adams earned a grade of 94.

Jun 18, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Canada looking to defend world junior football crown in Edmonton

Warren Craney has plenty riding on the 2024 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world junior championship. The global event begins Thursday in Edmonton following a six-year absence.

Jun 18, 2024 12:54 PM Read more >

With Stanback gone, Alouettes RB Fletcher is seizing his opportunity as the starter

MONTREAL — Head coach Jason Maas had a message for Walter Fletcher after the running back signed a one-year extension with the Montreal Alouettes in February. The Alouettes' No.

Jun 17, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >