Football (CFL)

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 >

Alouettes defensive back Murray thankful injury allowed him to help care for mother

It cost him a chance to play in the Grey Cup but Najee Murray is thankful the injury that ended his season happened when it did.

Mar 27, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

110th Grey Cup game, festival earn Prestige Award as Canada's top large-budget event

TORONTO — Sport Tourism Canada has presented the 110th Grey Cup and 2023 Grey Cup Festival with its Prestige Award as Canada's event of the year with a budget over $1 million.

Mar 26, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon on Tuesday. Contract details weren't immediately divulged but Salmon's deal reportedly is for one season.

Mar 26, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampeders hire Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders hired Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach Monday. Baldwin replaces Ryan Williams, who has accepted a U.S. college position.

Mar 25, 2024 2:10 PM Read more >

Dumoulin-Duguay carries army experience into football with sights set on CFL draft

WINNIPEG — Nathaniel Dumoulin-Duguay doesn’t have any problem with football coaches yelling instructions or criticism.

Mar 24, 2024 3:54 PM Read more >

U.S.-born CFL prospects Bauman, Dublanko embrace Canadian designation and connections

WINNIPEG — Casey Bauman and Joel Dublanko don’t need their new-found dual citizenships to make them feel at home in Canada.

Mar 21, 2024 9:49 AM Read more >