Football (CFL)

Roughriders DB Nic Marshall arrested on gun possession charge, team says

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Nic Marshall has been arrested on a gun possession charge, according to the team. The Roughriders said in a statement that they had been made aware of the situation Sunday night through media reports.

Nov 12, 2023 7:25 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson knew the Blue Bombers’ defence was dialed in this week to try to propel the team to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance. It was mission accomplished in a 24-13 victory over the B.C.

Nov 11, 2023 9:59 PM Read more >

'Misfit' Montreal Alouettes headed to Grey Cup after upset win over Argos in Toronto

TORONTO — Quarterback Cody Fajardo calls his Montreal Alouettes "a band of misfit toys." "There's a lot of guys on this team, including myself, that were kind of exiled from their own team," he said.

Nov 11, 2023 7:44 PM Read more >

Alouettes record nine turnovers to stun Argonauts 38-17 in CFL East final

TORONTO — Kabion Ento and the Montreal Alouettes defence turned Chad Kelly's first playoff start into a nightmare.

Nov 11, 2023 7:43 PM Read more >

Bombers expect slugfest with visiting Lions in West Division final

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson won’t be wearing boxing gloves in Saturday’s CFL West Division final, but he might feel like he’s in the ring. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive end anticipates a slugfest against the B.C.

Nov 10, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final

Darnell Sankey has been here before. Sankey and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final Saturday.

Nov 10, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

TORONTO — They're only the second CFL team ever to register 16 wins in a season but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts aren’t done yet. And the Argos have a precedent of how a 16-win campaign can lead to naught.

Nov 10, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

B.C. Lions ready for second crack at Blue Bombers in CFL's Western final

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions' message since May's training camp in Kamloops has been clear: push beyond the Western final and win the Grey Cup. Last season ended on a snowy day at I.G. Field with a 28-20 loss to the 2021 champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Nov 9, 2023 3:25 PM Read more >

Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter flourishing with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — It's been a seamless transition for Ryan Hunter. The 28-year-old North Bay, Ont., native has become one of the CFL's top offensive linemen since joining the Toronto Argonauts late last season after being released by the L.A. Chargers.

Nov 9, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Pro Football Focus names Toronto Argonauts quarterback Kelly as CFL's top player

Pro Football Focus has named Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly as its league MVP. The American analytics company graded CFL players this past season for the league's weekly and monthly honour rolls.

Nov 9, 2023 10:57 AM Read more >