Football (CFL)

Former CFL player, executive Lyle Bauer dead at age 65

WINNIPEG — Lyle Bauer, a former CFL player and executive, has died. He was 65. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the team Bauer played for and later served as CEO, announced Bauer's death on its Instagram page Wednesday.

May 1, 2024 2:01 PM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks acquire long-snapper Adjey from Edmonton Elks

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks acquired Canadian long-snapper Peter Adjey from the Edmonton Elks on Wednesday for a 2025 third-round pick. The six-foot-three, 230-pound Adjey appeared in 36 regular-season games over the last two seasons with Edmonton.

May 1, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

Toronto Argonauts appoint Eiben, Fields to share co-defensive co-ordinator role

TORONTO — Kevin Eiben and Will Fields will share defensive co-ordinator duties this season with the Toronto Argonauts.

May 1, 2024 10:41 AM Read more >

Edmonton Elks take linebacker Dublanko first overall in CFL draft

TORONTO — Joel Dublanko didn't have to wait long to learn where he'll start his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.

Apr 30, 2024 10:10 PM Read more >

Elks take linebacker Mauga-Clements first overall in CFL global draft

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements first overall in the CFL's global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 218-pound Mauga-Clements, from American Samoa, last played football at the University of Nebraska in 2022.

Apr 30, 2024 10:37 AM Read more >

Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft

Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to the start of the draft Tuesday night.

Apr 29, 2024 4:37 PM Read more >

Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retired Monday following three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary selected Moore in the third round of the 2021 CFL draft.

Apr 29, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Retiring CFL star Harris talks new documentary, overcoming mental health struggles

WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris is leaving football as one the greatest running backs in CFL history. But he says that he once went from the exhilaration of winning the 2019 Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the lowest he could go.

Apr 26, 2024 3:31 PM Read more >

CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

TORONTO — The CFL indefinitely suspended veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on league games, including one the league says he played in.

Apr 24, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Veteran running back Andrew Harris to retire as member of Winnipeg Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris will finish his illustrious CFL career with his hometown team. Harris, 37, will sign a one-day career Saturday to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL team announced Wednesday.

Apr 24, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >