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Wednesday, Apr 24

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CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

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The CFL suspended Lemon indefinitely Wednesday for betting on league games, including one in which he played.

Thursday, Apr 18

17

Offensive lineman Isaiah Adams retains top spot in CFL Scouting Bureau spring list

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The Illinois offensive lineman topped the CFL Scouting Bureau's spring top-20 list released Wednesday.

CFLPA joins forces with Canadian Labour Congress

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The CFL Players' Association is joining the Canadian labour movement.

Wednesday, Apr 17

16

Edmonton Elks player Eugene Lewis says recent trip to Africa changed his life

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The Edmonton Elks receiver was among six CFL players who spent a week on a mission in Africa last month.

Monday, Apr 8

20

Calgary Stampeders to add Wally Buono to CFL club’s Wall of Fame

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The Calgary Stampeders will add former head coach/GM Wally Buono to their Wall of Fame, the CFL club announced Monday.

Wednesday, Mar 27

15

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran linebacker Shaheed Salmon

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The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Mar 26

Calgary Stampeders hire Beau Baldwin as CFL club’s quarterbacks coach

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The Calgary Stampeders hired Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach Monday.

Monday, Mar 25

20

Edmonton Elks to celebrate 75th season with new logo, fan park and alumni visits

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Edmonton’s CFL football club is marking its 75th season with what officials promise will be the largest celebrations the club has ever seen.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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CFL officials to evaluate 84 prospects at league’s national combine in Winnipeg

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They're the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the 40-yard dash are major points of emphasis in Chris Jones's evaluation of a pro prospect.

Wednesday, Mar 13

15

Calgary Stampeders add Craig Dickenson to football club as senior consultant

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Dave and Craig Dickenson are together again with the Calgary Stampeders.

Tuesday, Mar 12

21

Tre Ford expects to have chip on his shoulder this season with Edmonton Elks

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When quarterback Tre Ford reports to training camp in May, it will be to compete as newcomer McLeod Bethel-Thompson's backup.

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Study indicates ’23 Grey Cup provided economic boon for Hamilton and Ontario

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Analysts with Sport Tourism Canada say the November game and festival generated a net economic impact of $41.9 million, including $29.2 million for Hamilton.

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Elks’ Jones, Redblacks’ Burke open to talking about their early 2024 CFL draft picks

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Chris Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of the April 30 draft.

Sunday, Mar 10

01

CFL Hall of Fame head coach Dave Ritchie passes away at age 85

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Ritchie, of New Bedford, Mass., spent 11 of his 22 CFL seasons as a head coach with B.C. (1993-95), Montreal (1997-98) and Winnipeg.

Friday, Mar 1

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Toronto Argos quarterback denies harassment allegations made by former team employee

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Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly is denying allegations that he harassed a former employee of the CFL club.

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From replica field to zip line, Vancouver unveils 2024 Grey Cup event plans

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The CFL awarded the 2024 Grey Cup game to Vancouver after both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions had bid to host that contest.

Thursday, Feb 29

01

Local youth chasing football dreams

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15-year-old Kaden Nagy has the goal of one day playing in the National Football League.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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CFL says it is investigating allegations against Toronto Argos, quarterback Chad Kelly

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"​We take the allegations against the Toronto Argonauts and Mr. Kelly very seriously," the CFL said in a statement Wednesday afternoon.

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Objectionable conduct: ‘Girl math’ ad misses the mark with Roughriders’ fans

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The ad includes phrases like 'Proficient in girl math it's basically free,' and 'Literally the best excuse for cute matching outfits' and 'Take the stairs. Earn the seltzers.'

Tuesday, Feb 27

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Veteran QB Matt Shiltz prepared for new challenges with Calgary Stampeders

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The 31-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal this month with Calgary.

Monday, Feb 26

21

Bombers sign U.S. receiver K.J. Hill

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The club announced Monday that it has agreed to terms with receiver K.J. Hill, winner of three consecutive Big Ten championships with Ohio State between 2017 and 2019.

Thursday, Feb 22

23

Leake looking to offer boost to Edmonton Elks’ special teams in 2024

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The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Elks as a free agent.

Thursday, Feb 15

17

Hamilton Ticats all-time great Simoni Lawrence announces retirement

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The Pennsylvania native appeared in 169 games in Canada, including 154 with the Tiger-Cats.

Wednesday, Feb 14

23

Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto defensive linemen Hendrix, Barlow

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The Ticats also signed two Canadians on the second day of CFL free agency, offensive lineman Evan Johnson and receiver Brendan O’Leary-Orange.

Hamilton Ticats GM confident in free agency blueprint

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats General Manager Ed Hervey has been one of the busier CFL executives during the first two days of free agency.

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‘Difficult couple of days’ as 2 iconic Blue Bombers die hours apart

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Hours after the announcement Tuesday that quarterback Ken Ploen had died at 88 came the news that his teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Gerry James had passed away at 89.

Tuesday, Feb 13

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Calgary Stampeders sign Demerio Houston to 2-year contract

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The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday.

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Edmonton Elks sign all-star kick returner Javon Leake

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The Edmonton Elks added some firepower to their return game on Tuesday, signing 2023 CFL Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Javon Leake on the first day of free agency.

Friday, Feb 9

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American linebacker Micah Awe signs contract extension with Calgary Stampeders

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Veteran American linebacker, Micah Awe signed a contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Awe was eligible to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.

Thursday, Feb 8

01

Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles

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Running back Brady Oliveira said he has unfinished business with the Blue Bombers after signing a two-year contract.