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Buono chose sports over trouble, and never looked back
Like many first-generation immigrants, the Buonos’ start to their life in Canada was a hard one. Wally was nine when his father, a construction worker, died in his sleep. It took his mother years ...
After playing career, Hopkins has shifted impact to schools
When Hopkins got to the CFL in 2010, launching a seven-year career that saw the defensive tackle go from Winnipeg to Montreal to a Grey Cup-winning team in Ottawa, he knew he wanted to lend his ...
Custis threw down the foundation as CFL’s first black quarterback
Custis was the league’s first black quarterback. Sixty-seven years after that one season under centre, he’s the one to have walked through a game-changing door. His spirit of breaking down ...
Khan relishes chance to educate teammates on his faith, culture
Over the course of his nine-year career, it would be the first of many of these conversations. A first-generation Canadian of Pakistani descent, Khan was often the only East Indian player on his ...
O’Leary: Ticats’ Timmis relishing new-found glory
With an increased workload and, finally, the fortune of being healthy, everything is looking up for Ticats running back Mercer Timmis. Chris O’Leary writes.
Als new brand pivot aims to reconnect with storied history
The Als are donning a new (old) look as part of a brand shift that will take reconnect the team with not only their history but their community. Chris O’Leary has more.
Randy’s Word: CFL on the international stage
Watching the G7 Summit unfold in Quebec last weekend – and the titanic Trudeau-Trump match-up – got me thinking about Canada’s place in the world.
And that inevitably got me thinking about the ...
Padding his Legacy: Ray enrolls in another ‘six-month leadership course’
Can the Argos become the powerhouse the East Division hasn’t seen since the Anthony Calvillo-led Als? Ricky Ray and Marc Trestman might give them their best chance.
Could the Esks’ offence reach new heights?
The Eskimos’ offence was the class of the league in 2017, yet could that unit see improvement? Brandon C. Williams previews the Green and Gold from a Fantasy perspective.
Stampeder Emanuel Davis grateful for family
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Emmanuel Davis is grateful for family. Stampeders.com’s George Johnson explains.
Kanneh looking to prove he can once again walk the walk
Abdul Kanneh is known for his talk on the field but spending time off of it for the majority of last season has the veteran DB looking to prove he once again can back it up when healthy.
‘Win the Day’: The story of the 2017 Toronto Argonauts
Follow the journey of the Argos through the Playoffs. Relive some of the key moments and adversity that the team faced.
O’Leary: REDBLACKS’ QB stopping at nothing to improve
With his first career playoff game under his belt, Trevor Harris spent his off-season looking for more ways to improve. Chris O’Leary writes.
Canada’s only girls tackle football league breaking barriers
The Manitoba Girls Football Association is believed to be the first full contact football program for girls in North America. CFL.ca’s David Grossman writes.
All in the Family: Davis duo ready to tackle Tigertown
Football builds strong relationships among players, so much so that they sometimes refer to their teammates as “family”. But for Terrell and Marcus Davis, football is – quite literally – family.
Jerome Messam: Unstoppable force on the field, gentle giant off it
Jerome Messam’s size has always aided his success on the field. Off it, it’s the size of his heart making an impact in the lives of others. CFL.ca’s David Grossman writes.
In the Trenches: Wilder Jr. credits O-line for triumphs in 2017
Toronto Argonauts running back James Wilder Jr. won’t take full credit for his success in 2017. CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile explains.
Sophomore Leonard still lamenting last year’s snub
After a stellar first season, Richard Leonard feels as though he should have won the Most Outstanding Rookie award in 2017.
Football taught youngsters how to look for solutions and not blame
They turn out, every year, by the thousands.
From rural and urban communities, from diverse backgrounds and individuals of all ages wanting to learn, understand, play and embrace a game that has ...
O’Leary: Collaros itching to hit the field with Riders
Zach Collaros hasn’t played a down of football since mid-August and he’s ready to get things started in Riderville. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary has the story.
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