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O’Leary: Former Bombers teammates lead Friday night TSN Encore games
The featured players in TSN’s CFL Encore games on Friday night, Milt Stegall and Geroy Simon spent two seasons as teammates in Winnipeg. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at ...
Morris: Campbell excited to help Argos right the ship
Tommie Campbell admits patience isn’t one of his virtues.
“I kind of get bored real quick,” explained the lanky defensive back. “I like competition. When somebody says don’t do this, don’t do ...
Cauz: Digging into a classic Alouettes-Riders battle
Friday night’s 2010 Alouettes-Roughriders game on TSN was the perfect way to put the stresses of the world on pause for a few hours, CFL.ca’s Matt Cauz writes.
Draft day slide motivated Boateng to prove doubters wrong
A fall from his projected position in the 2017 CFL Draft motivated Kwaku Boateng to prove his naysayers wrong after being selected by the Edmonton Eskimos.
O’Leary: Calvillo aims to impress a new audience
Legendary Montreal Alouettes’ QB Anthony Calvillo can’t wait for his two daughters to see him in action in TSN’s CFL Encore games on Friday night, he tells CFL.ca senior writer ...
Bombers’ Hall opens up on emotionally-charged year
After suffering a personal loss, Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive coordinator Richie Hall used the healing of sport to cope while helping the team win the 107th Grey Cup presented by Shaw.
How the German Football League helped spark Angus Reid’s career
At a lull in his university playing days, Angus Reid played football in Germany and it reinvigorated his career, CFL.ca’s Roger Kelly explains.
Morris: Bowman staying ready for 15th season with Als
Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman John Bowman is staying in shape and preparing for his 15th season in the Canadian Football League, he tells CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.
Landry: Despite restrictions, Arbuckle branching out in Ottawa
While dealing with unexpected obstacles, Ottawa REDBLACKS QB Nick Arbuckle is doing everything he can to settle into his new city and with a new team, he tells CFL.ca’s Don Landry.
O’Leary: Ray taking in retirement while looking for his next challenge
While looking back at his 2012 and 2017 Grey Cup wins, Ricky Ray tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary that his post-football life consists of a lot of family time and a lot of distance ...
O’Leary: Players, fans learning a new way of life
University of Alberta neuropsychologist and CFL consultant Martin Mrazik tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary about the mental adjustments that athletes and non-athletes are making in ...
O’Leary: German OL Breidenbach keeps citizens at a safe distance
German offensive lineman Sven Briedenbach has gone from protecting his quarterback to protecting the citizens of Cologne. He explains to CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary how he became ...
Mathews ready to help Lions reach new levels
After earning East Division All-Star honours in 2019, Ryker Mathews is set to anchor the BC Lions’ offensive line this season.
O’Leary: CFL ref Al Bradbury, wife Martha, share their COVID-19 experience
CFL ref Al Bradbury and his wife Martha share their story of a cross-Atlantic cruise evacuation that led to their return home to Winnipeg and a successful battle with COVID-19. CFL.ca senior ...
Chin Up: Ever-positive Hardrick remaining upbeat in uncertain times
Jermarcus Hardrick is healthy, he’s happy and he’s surrounded by family. That’s been his rock-solid foundation for a few years now, and it’s the place from which he tries to appreciate each day’s ...
O’Leary: Ivor Wynne and Mosaic make for a perfect TSN goodbye and hello
On Friday night, TSN will let fans say goodbye to Ivor Wynne Stadium and then hello to new Mosaic Stadium all over again. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the significance of ...
Costanza on joining Bombers: ‘The change for me has been invigorating’
The Blue Bombers new running backs coach Pete Costanza is invigorated by the change he’s experienced this off-season. BlueBombers.com’s Ed Tait writes.
Idonije brings Bombers’ new superhero campaign to life
Izzy Idonije has partnered with the Blue Bombers for their 90th season, helping to bring the team’s new marketing initiative – players as superheroes – to life. ...
O’Leary: Ambrosie inspired by Saskatchewan-based doctors
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary how a conversation with two doctors in Saskatoon inspired him.
New Normal: Adams Jr. adapting to unique off-season
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is adapting to his new off-season routine as he prepares for the 2020 campaign. CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile writes.
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