CFL team hoping to replicate Ohio State magic
The Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks are hoping what worked well for Ohio State’s football team in 2014...
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CFL’s Edmonton Elks announce “Stand With Ukraine Night,” with all proceeds going to support Ukrainians who are resettling in Alberta
"As a community-owned team, we have a responsibility to give hope, inspiration, and provide action to Edmontonians on important issues. Supporting the people of Ukraine is a cause that resonates throughout our community, given our city’s deep ties with the Ukrainian people."
Shifting the CFL to four downs is somehow under discussion again
"There is a real push towards four downs from their now partner over at Genius Sports."
De’Anthony Thomas signs with CFL’s BC Lions
Thomas last played in the NFL during the 2019 season, which was split between the Chiefs and Ravens.
Elks hire Chris Jones (again), say he’s “committed” to staying for the full four years of his contract (this time)
Jones is back in Edmonton, where he was the head coach from 2014-15.
Bombers win 108th Grey Cup, edge Ticats 33-25 in overtime, with two kickoff rouges playing a big role
A couple of only-in-the-CFL plays made a big difference here.
Arkells’ Nick Dika talks playing Grey Cup halftime, and the band’s history with the CFL
"Whenever the band performs we want to put on the kind of show where everyone shares and participates in it...When we’ve partnered with the CFL it’s because they share that similar mission about creating a fun, upbeat community-based atmosphere at their games and events."
The Calgary Grey Cup Committee has once again successfully brought a horse, “Tuffy Nuff,” into a hotel
The Towneplace Suites by Marriott proved quite receptive to the horse, unlike some past destination hotels.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are headed back to the Grey Cup after a 21-17 Western Final win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Defensive back Nick Taylor made a crucial third-and-three pass breakup to give the Bombers the win.
Backup QB Dane Evans’ 16/16 passing performance leads Ticats to 27-19 CFL Eastern Final win on road against Argos
Evans rushed for two touchdowns, threw for another, and completed all of his passing attempts.
Crazy CFL play saw a fumble, a defensive recovery and lateral, and then QB Dane Evans forcing and recovering a fumble
This was some great awareness from Evans to stay involved in the play.
Five Argos players’ playoff status in question after attending Raptors game, with CFL altering protocols but requiring more tests
The CFL decision here to alter protocols and give these players (starting QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson and starting HB Jeff Richards in particular) a chance to play Sunday after consistent negative tests is drawing a lot of comment.
Saskatchewan Roughriders edge Calgary Stampeders 33-30 in OT in wild CFL Western Semi-Final filled with interceptions
Brett Lauther's overtime field goal sent the Saskatchewan Roughriders off to the Western Final.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat Montreal Alouettes 23-12 to advance to CFL Eastern Final, with turnovers proving key
Montreal put up 410 yards to Hamilton's 237, but turnovers meant the Ticats came out on top.
A CFL game in Calgary got so cold that the Gatorade on the sideline tables froze
Who wants a Gatorade popsicle?
