Football (CFL)

Jack Bech shines in Senior Bowl a month after brother's death in New Orleans truck attack

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former TCU receiver Jack Bech caught the winning touchdown pass and was named MVP of the Senior Bowl on Saturday, a month after his older brother was among 14 killed in the deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans .

Feb 1, 2025 6:49 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers re-sign two-time All-CFL receiver Dalton Schoen to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed star receiver Dalton Schoen to a one-year contract on Saturday. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Schoen returns to Winnipeg for a fourth season after being limited to three games due to a knee injury in 2024.

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Lions, quarterback Nathan Rourke reach agreement to restructure contract

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions and Nathan Rourke finalized an agreement to restructure the quarterback’s contract, the team announced on Friday.

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Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80

TORONTO — John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard's passing Thursday but the cause of death was not divulged.

Jan 30, 2025 5:50 PM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks release veteran American defensive back Brandin Dandridge

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran American defensive back Brandin Dandridge on Wednesday. Dandridge, 28, appeared in nine regular-season games in 2024, registering 28 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

Jan 29, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

CFL free-agency window set to officially open at noon ET on Sunday

TORONTO — The CFL's free-agency process will kick into high gear Sunday. That’s when the league’s free-agency window will open, allowing CFL teams to talk freely with any pending free agents and/or their representatives.

Jan 29, 2025 11:36 AM Read more >

Alouettes head coach Maas returns all but one assistant to his '25 staff

MONTREAL — Head coach Jason Maas is keeping the majority of his Montreal Alouettes staff intact this season. All but one member of last year's staff will return to Montreal in 2025, the CFL team announced Tuesday.

Jan 28, 2025 1:52 PM Read more >

Playing football, cooking are CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis's top passions

CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis is also private chef who not only prepares meals for teammates but also clients and supper clubs as well as on social media. Some facts: Hometown: Newark, N.J. College: Temple.

Jan 28, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

CFL player Ellis offers advice on preparing crisp, tasty wings for Super Bowl party

They're a Super Bowl party staple, but not all chicken wings are created equal according to Avery Ellis. He says with an open mind and a little ingenuity, the popular snack can be the star of the show Feb.

Jan 28, 2025 10:59 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29, had 33 catches for 403 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games in 2024. He was reportedly due a five-figure roster bonus Saturday.

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