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Wednesday, Mar 13

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Sunday, Mar 10

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Saturday, Mar 9

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Hall of Fame coach Dave Ritchie, who won Grey Cups with Blue Bombers, Lions, dead at age 85

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Dave Ritchie, the Hall of Fame former CFL head coach, has died. He was 85.

Friday, Mar 1

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CFL commissioner defends investigation process into allegations made against Argos, Chad Kelly

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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is defending his organization's approach to handling an investigation into allegations against the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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CFL investigating allegations made against QB Chad Kelly, Argonauts

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The Canadian Football League says it's conducting its own investigation into a lawsuit issued by a former Toronto Argonauts strength-and-conditioning coach against the club for wrongful dismissal and quarterback Chad Kelly for alleged…

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Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Craig Roh dead at 33

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Defensive lineman Craig Roh, who won a Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019, has died. He was 33.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders apologize after ad using 'girl math' sparks backlash from some fans

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have apologized after one of its ads drew criticism from fans who say it promotes negative stereotypes and toxic diet culture.

Monday, Feb 26

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Bombers' kicker Sergio Castillo says leaving Winnipeg wasn't really on his radar

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This will mark the first time in Sergio Castillo's pro career that he'll play two straight seasons with the same team.

Saturday, Feb 24

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Former Argos employee accuses QB Chad Kelly of harassment, sues team for wrongful dismissal

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A former strength and conditioning coach with the Toronto Argonauts is suing the CFL club for wrongful dismissal and star quarterback Chad Kelly for alleged violations of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Friday, Feb 16

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Longtime Hamilton Tiger-Cats star linebacker Simoni Lawrence retires from football

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Simoni Lawrence announced his retirement from the CFL on Thursday. Lawrence, 35, played 11 seasons in Canada, the last 10 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after starting out with Edmonton.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Newly signed running back A.J. Ouellette ready to hit the field for the Roughriders

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A.J. Ouellette made his first appearance as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Wednesday. He talked about changing his number, how important George Reed is to the CFL, superheroes and how he wants training camp to start now.

Wednesday, Feb 14

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Ken Ploen, who led Winnipeg Blue Bombers to 4 Grey Cups, dead at 88

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Ken Ploen, a two-way star who led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to four Grey Cup titles, has died at 88. The Blue Bombers confirmed Ploen's death in a statement Tuesday.

Friday, Feb 9

Bombers' star receiver Schoen shrugs off offers from other teams: 'Winnipeg is where I wanted to be'

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Dalton Schoen is confident he didn't make a mistake by re-signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team's top receiver inked a one-year deal on Tuesday after drawing interest from some CFL clubs that could have thrown more cash his way.

Thursday, Feb 8

Back in Blue & Gold, Brady Oliveira says he's 'hungrier now than ever' — for multiple Grey Cups

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Brady Oliveira, who signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Tuesday, says he entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but just couldn't leave his hometown.

Tuesday, Feb 6

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Blue Bombers re-sign CFL's top Canadian RB Brady Oliveira to 2-year extension

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Brady Oliveira, the 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Winnipeg was eligible to become a free agent next week.

Friday, Feb 2

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Wake-up call: Former Argonaut Jordan Williams embraces move to 'hard-nosed' Hamilton

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Linebacker Jordan Williams awoke Monday morning expecting it to be another day of preparing to help the Toronto Argonauts avenge a disappointing end to their 2023 season. But that all changed with one telephone call.

Wednesday, Jan 31

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Fur goodness sake, Streveler's back with the Blue Bombers

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Wednesday that fan-favourite quarterback Chris Streveler has signed a one-year deal with the club.

Saturday, Jan 27

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Thursday, Jan 25

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Sask. Roughriders re-sign backup QB Mason Fine to a 2-year deal

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed one of their back-up quarterbacks, Mason Fine.

Wednesday, Jan 24

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Redblacks sign newly acquired quarterback Dru Brown

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The Ottawa Redblacks have signed the quarterback they acquired in a trade last week to a two-year contract, adding him to their mix as they try to snap their playoff drought.

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Former Stampeder Bruce Covernton dead at 57

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Described as an "anchor" for the Stampeders offensive line by the organization, Covernton won two Grey Cups with Calgary in 1992 and 1998.

Tuesday, Jan 23

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CFL's Calgary Stampeders name former offensive lineman Jay McNeil as team president

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Jay McNeil, three-time CFL all-star and two-time Grey Cup-champion team member, succeeds John Hufnagel as the new Calgary Stampeders team president.

Saturday, Jan 20

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Blue Bombers ink receiver Drew Wolitarsky to 2-year extension

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky to a two-year contract extension Saturday.

Monday, Jan 15

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Elks land Canadian receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna

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Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and a 2024 seventh-round draft pick from Toronto on Monday for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna and the rights to American running back Khalan Laborn, a player off the Elks…

Thursday, Jan 11

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MLSE names veteran sports, broadcast executive Keith Pelley as new president & CEO

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Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO.

Tuesday, Jan 9

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Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator, name Mike Miller top special teams coach

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoted defensive backs coach Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator on Monday, and named Mike Miller the new special teams co-ordinator.

Monday, Jan 8

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Elks sign veteran QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson after stint in USFL

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The Edmonton Elks signed veteran American quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Sunday. The move wasn't a surprise as word surfaced Friday that Bethel-Thompson had agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edmonton.

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Burke Dales, former Calgary Stampeders player, dead at 46

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Burke Dales, former Calgary Stampeders football player and Grey Cup champion, has passed away at the age of 46.