Football (CFL)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers post 2023 operating profit of $5.7 million

WINNIPEG — It was another strong season off the field for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The CFL club announced it posted a net operating profit of $5.

Apr 11, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Three-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon announces retirement from football

Shawn Lemon is going out on top. The veteran defensive lineman announced his CFL retirement Wednesday.

Apr 10, 2024 7:55 PM Read more >

Veteran cornerback Peters anxious to join Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — He's still adjusting to life with a different team, but Jamal Peters is comfortable with his new colours. The veteran cornerback will suit up with Hamilton in 2024 following three seasons with the archrival Toronto Argonauts.

Apr 9, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders to add former coach/GM Wally Buono to their Wall of Fame

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will add former head coach/GM Wally Buono to their Wall of Fame, the CFL club announced Monday. Buono joined the Stampeders as an assistant coach in 1987 before becoming head coach in 1990.

Apr 8, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Veteran Canadian offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl announces CFL retirement

HAMILTON — Veteran Canadian offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl retired Saturday following a distinguished 15-year CFL career.

Apr 6, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

Andrew Harris to sign one-day deal and retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber

WINNIPEG — Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this month and retire as a member of the team, the CFL club said Friday.

Apr 5, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >

Wilfrid Laurier's Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — As Wilfrid Laurier's head football coach, Michael Faulds has seen many walk-ons. But never one like Luke Brubacher.

Apr 3, 2024 3:33 PM Read more >

Jim Hopson, who helped Roughriders win two titles from the boardroom, dead at age 73

He played four seasons with his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders, but Jim Hopson's greatest contribution to the storied franchise came in the boardroom.

Apr 3, 2024 10:58 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign receiver Emilus to one-year contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Emilus with the Riders through the 2025 season.

Apr 1, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Trevor Harris will be full-go when the Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp in May. The veteran quarterback missed most of last season — his first in Regina — with a significant knee injury.

Mar 28, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >