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Spreading the message that football has a place for women and girls is the goal of a conference being hosted by Football Canada this weekend. “A lot of women don’t think there’s a spot for them in football, which is not true,” said Katie Miyazaki, manager of competitions and athlete development with Football Canada. “I

TORONTO — There are three games on tap in Week 11 as things get set to kick off on Friday night. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers head to Edmonton to take on the Elks on Friday and if Winnipeg comes away with a win, they will punch their ticket to the post-season. Saturday features a doubleheader

CFL Pick ‘Em presented by TotalEnergies is back for 2021, allowing fans to pick a winner and set their confidence level in every game this season. It’s free to play, and with weekly winners and a season-long prize of your name etched on the Grey Cup Fan Base and $1,000 in cash, there’s nothing to

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Tuesday that the club has placed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. on the six-game injured list. RELATED» Als take down REDBLACKS with last-minute touchdown» Als’ Shiltz, Artis-Payne step up when needed» Watch: Shiltz Leads Game-Winning TD Drive After Adams Injury Adams Jr. was injured in the last minutes of Monday’s win against

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed Canadian linebacker Brad Cowan. The rookie from Wilfrid Laurier University played three games with the Ottawa REDBLACKS earlier this season before being released on Sept. 25. RELATED » Stamps’ last-minute field goal walks off Riders for second-straight win  » Ka’Deem Carey: We’re just getting going » Mitchell goes airborne to Ambles

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global Draft selection, kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik and American linebacker Alvin Jones Jr. Vedvik (six-foot-three, 210 pounds) was selected by the Riders in the second round, 14th overall in the 2021 Global Draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 and went on

WINNIPEG — The Blue Bombers’ defence has made a statement through nine games this season. The unit leads the league with 12 interceptions, and their ability to shut down opposing offences has helped Winnipeg improve to 8-1 for the first time since 1960. The Bombers haven’t surrendered a fourth-quarter touchdown all season, and they have

It is a story with parallel narratives featuring two main characters – the fresh face and the grizzled vet – but the one which resonates most is this: Kelvin McKnight is back in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiving corps based on merit, on his skillset and his versatility. And, as much as some might want to

You can’t spell Thanksgiving feast without the East. Thanksgiving is here and on Monday we’re going to find out who in the East Division belongs at the table in the race for playoff spots. The doubleheader on Monday, while families pass the potatoes, is gravy for football fans with a pair of East Division matchups.

There are so many things for CFL fans to be thankful for as we head into Week 10 of the CFL season. First, this week features five games on the calendar including two on Thanksgiving Monday. Turkey and football, anyone? Plus, the fact that we have CFL football this year after missing out in 2020

The QB Index is a weekly power ranking of quarterbacks across the CFL. The ranking reflects recent performance, historical value, statistical indicators, team success and overall on-field evaluation. TORONTO — In his most productive game in over five years, Zach Collaros reinforced a point that was already widely known about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday that the club has added National linebacker Frédéric Plesius to the roster. He was then added to the suspended list during his mandatory quarantine period. RELATED » Als pull out dramatic OT win over Ticats » Montreal comes through in pressure-filled week » Insane Ending: Lewis TD puts Als

CALGARY —  Stampeders rookie Shawn Bane tallied his first CFL touchdown in his debut during the Stamps’ 23-14 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Leading up to the Stampeders’ first of three matchups against the Roughriders, the team’s wide receiving core took a hit as both Josh Huff and the team’s leading receiver, Kamar Jorden, would

VANCOUVER — Leading Blue Bombers receiver Kenny Lawler continued his strong season in Week 9 by setting single game career-highs in both receptions and receiving yards while helping Winnipeg defeat the BC Lions. Lawler accounted for nearly half of Zach Collaros’ 417 passing yards in Winnipeg’s 30-9 win, as he racked up 205 yards on

HAMILTON — After limping through the first half of the season with significant injuries, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are in position to bring some of their best players back into action on Saturday. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and receivers Brandon Banks and Bralon Addison were all listed as starters on the Ticats’ depth chart, marking a significant

As a fan of good content, my Toronto Argonauts and the CFL as a whole, I could not be more thrilled to see Chris Jones back on the sideline as a defensive consultant with the Double Blue. Yes, that means many close-ups of his face where he was aggressively pressing on his cheeks for some

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed American linebacker Justin Phillips. The former Oklahoma State star, who has four games of National Football League experience, has been placed on the suspended list while he completes his mandatory quarantine period. RELATED » The Waggle, Ep. 281: Truth and reconciliation with Dane Evans » Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers make

The QB Index is a weekly power ranking of quarterbacks across the CFL. The ranking reflects recent performance, historical value, statistical indicators, team success and overall on-field evaluation. TORONTO — We couldn’t have been the only ones thinking it as he settled in at quarterback to close out the game last week. There was Nate