Football (CFL)

Receiver Eugene Lewis can't wait to start earning quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson's trust. The signing of Bethel-Thompson, a two-time Grey Cup champion, was Edmonton's biggest off-season move.

TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league’s 2023 salary cap. But none exceeded the $5.

The CFL Players' Association has joined the Canadian labour movement. The CFLPA and Canadian Labour Congress joined forces Thursday.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks will start the 2024 season without American running back Devonte Williams. The CFL club announced Thursday that Williams recently had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon suffered during off-season training.

TORONTO — Isaiah Adams remains the top-ranked player for the 2024 CFL draft. The Illinois offensive lineman topped the CFL Scouting Bureau's spring top-20 list released Wednesday, retaining the No. 1 spot he held in December.

It was a life-changing experience for Eugene Lewis. The Edmonton Elks receiver was among six CFL players who spent a week on a mission in Africa last month.

It's as much a part of Wynton McManis as his infectious smile and gregarious nature. No matter where the Toronto Argonauts veteran linebacker goes, he always has a toothpick. If it's not in his mouth, it's often tucked behind his ear.

Demerio Houston hopes quarterback Jake Maier isn't holding a grudge when the Calgary Stampeders open training camp next month.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats remain Toronto's biggest CFL rival but receiver DaVaris Daniels has the Argonauts' dates with the Saskatchewan Roughriders circled on his calendar. Toronto visits Regina on July 4 and hosts Saskatchewan on Aug. 22.

TORONTO — Emilie Pfeiffer-Badoux will get a first-hand look at how Jason Maas begins preparing the Montreal Alouettes to defend their 2023 Grey Cup crown.