Football (CFL)

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season.

TORONTO — Veteran Nick Arbuckle will be the Toronto Argonauts' opening-day starter. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said Arbuckle will be under centre Friday night when the Argos visit the Montreal Alouettes.

It will be a historic CFL first Saturday night in Vancouver. The B.C. Lions will host the Edmonton Elks at B.C. Place in the season opener for both teams. This will mark the first opening week featuring two Canadian starting quarterbacks (B.C.

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is set for his first CFL season as commissioner. Just six weeks after replacing Randy Ambrosie, Johnston is preparing to oversee his first regular season.

OTTAWA — After taking a meaningful step forward last season, the Ottawa Redblacks enter 2025 with cautious optimism they have the pieces in place to emerge as legitimate Grey Cup contenders.

REGINA — After reaching the West Division final in Corey Mace’s first season as head coach, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to take it to the next level in 2025.

Nick Arbuckle is again proving the importance of quarterback depth in the CFL. Arbuckle is expected to be the starter Friday night when the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts visit the Montreal Alouettes.

Eugene Lewis will resume his quest to land in the CFL record book. Lewis and the Ottawa Redblacks open the 2025 campaign Thursday night, visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS — University of Saskatchewan basketball player Gage Grassick and Wilfrid Laurier University quarterback Taylor Elgersma have been named the 2024-25 U Sports Athletes of the Year.

Buck Pierce will make his CFL head-coaching debut in familiar surroundings. Pierce begins his tenure as B.C.'s head coach Saturday night when the Lions host the Edmonton Elks.