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Edmonton Elks take defensive lineman Alfano in CFL supplemental draft
TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected Antonio Alfano, a defensive tackle from Lackawana College, in the CFL supplemental draft Tuesday.
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Toronto Argonauts re-sign veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle
GUELPH, Ont. — The Toronto Argonauts re-signed veteran CFL quarterback Nick Arbuckle on Sunday. Arbuckle, 30, spent time with Toronto in 2021, He appeared in seven games with four starts, before being dealt later than season to Edmonton. The six-foot-two, 213-pound Arbuckle started two games last season with Ottawa. He became a CFL free agent in February. Arbuckle began his CFL career with Calgary in 2018. He has completed 625-of-917 passes (68.2 per cent) for 7,158 yards with 23 TDs and 29 inte
The Canadian PressRedblacks hope new addition Dru Brown can provide stability under centre
OTTAWA — All eyes will be on Dru Brown to provide much-needed stability at quarterback this season for the Ottawa Redblacks. After a tumultuous four-year period marked by frequent changes and inconsistent performances, the Redblacks are banking on Brown's skill set to revitalize their offence. The Redblacks haven’t posted a winning season the past four years, posting just 14 wins during that time, and have struggled to show any kind of consistency under centre since the departure of Henry Burris
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Buffalo Bills promote Matt Bazirgan to director of college scouting in series of scouting moves
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills promoted Matt Bazirgan to the role of director of college scouting in a series of scouting department moves announced Friday under general manager Brandon Beane. Bazirgan completed his second season with the team in which he previously held the title of senior personnel executive. In other moves, pro scout Asil Mulbah was promoted to the role of assistant director of pro scouting. Keith Jennings landed a job as an area scout after serving as Buffalo’s
The Canadian PressCFL to implement two minor rules modifications in time for 2024 season
The CFL will implement adjustments to its rules on low block and command centre intervention in 2024. Backfield players, regardless of their position at the snap, can now cross the offensive formation and deliver a low block on a defensive player who is lined up across from or outside the offensive tackle. But the block must occur in the legal low-block zone. This removes the requirement of the backfield player to be in the legal low-block zone at the snap. The change was made to make the call e
The Canadian Press'A larger-than-life personality': TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57
TORONTO — Long-time TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen has died, the network announced Thursday. TSN said Dutchyshen died Wednesday at age 57. The cause of death was not provided, but his family said in a statement he was "surrounded by his closest loved ones." "His sharp wit remained until his final moments, classically delivering plenty of jokes — most of them pretty good and all of them inappropriate," his family said. Dutchyshen revealed he had prostate cancer on Sept. 9, 2021, and spent a ye
The Canadian PressCFL players not overly keen to wear Guardian caps during league games
GUELPH, Ont. — He missed time last season with a concussion but Toronto Argonauts receiver Tom Nield won't be wearing a Guardian cap in CFL games. The CFL announced Wednesday it was giving players the option of wearing the soft protective helmet covers during games this season. But the league did make mouthguards mandatory, adding violations will be deemed as dress-code offences and subject to fines. The six-foot-three, 203-pound Nield, of Guelph, Ont., appeared in nine games last season but sti
The Canadian PressQuarterback Kelly formally announces his withdrawal from Toronto Argonauts camp
GUELPH, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has formally withdrawn from the CFL club's training camp. Kelly made the announcement Thursday in a statement provided to The Canadian Press. The CFL's outstanding player last year wants to digest the findings of the league-mandated investigation that figured prominently in his suspension for both Toronto's exhibition games and at least nine regular-season contests. Kelly said he wants to "work to earn both reinstatement in the CFL and ever
The Canadian PressLocal legend Streveler happy to be back in Winnipeg after three seasons in NFL
WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler won’t be flying to football games in a luxury private plane this season, but he’s fine with that. The backup quarterback is grateful for the glitz and growth he experienced playing in the NFL, but also really pumped to return to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Streveler had a smile on his face at training camp this week as he talked about his football journey and being back on the team he won the 2019 Grey Cup with in his second CFL season. The gritty dual-threat quarterbac
The Canadian PressCFL players can wear Guardian caps during games but mouthguards to become mandatory
TORONTO — CFL players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season but mouthguards will be mandatory. The two measures were among a host of health-and-safety initiatives announced by the league Wednesday. The CFL mandated the use of Guardian caps last year during training camp and all contact practices during the regular season. Their use was required by all offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers — and
The Canadian PressArgos revise statement, say Kelly not on suspended list but still away from team
GUELPH, Ont. — Quarterback Chad Kelly isn't on the Toronto Argonauts' suspended list but remains away from the CFL team. The Argos announced early Wednesday they'd placed Kelly on the suspended list but a club official later issued a revision, adding Kelly is still not participating in team activities and isn't present at its facilities. Last week, the CFL suspended Kelly from Toronto's two exhibition games and at least its first nine regular-season games for violating its gender-based violence
The Canadian PressBethel-Thompson, Ford forging QB partnership at Elks training camp
EDMONTON — It has all the ingredients of an awkward partnership. But, so far, the Edmonton Elks’ quarterbacking tandem of McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Tre Ford are doing and saying all the right things. Ford emerged as one of the most exciting players in the CFL last year. His scrambles and scampers made more than a few highlight reels through the year. And, by the end of the 2023 season, the Niagara Falls, Ont. product looked to have the inside track to be the Elks’ starting quarterback going int
The Canadian PressShawn Lemon takes field at Alouettes training camp despite sports gambling suspension
SAINT-JÉRÔME, Que. — The Montreal Alouettes were prepared to welcome recently signed first-round draft pick Geoffrey Cantin-Arku to training camp Tuesday. Unexpectedly, a 12-year CFL veteran under indefinite suspension for sports gambling arrived with him. Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon caught the Canadian football scene by surprise when he took the field at the Claude-Beaulieu sports centre Tuesday morning. Lemon is appealing a suspension from the league for betting on games, including o
The Canadian PressJets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick
The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday. The deal with the former Penn State offensive tackle is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year team option. Fashanu was the 11th overall pick last month after the Jets traded down one spot with the Minnesota Vikings. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Fashanu gives the Jets depth on their revamped offensive line, added protection for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a potential future starter. "T
The Canadian PressStampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-foot, 189-pound product of McGill attended the New York Giants mini rookie camp that concluded Sunday. Labrosse, 24, was a U Sports and RSEQ conference all-star in 2022 when he had 35 tackles, three interceptions and a pass breakup in eight games for the Redbirds. He also played 10 games over two ye
The Canadian PressB.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat. Fraser, mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality based in Fort Nelson, said fire crews and emergency workers are preparing a "last stand" for the possibility that strong winds will push the nearby Parker Lake wildfire directly into the town itself. "Now that's the exac
The Canadian PressArgos open camp with announcement QB Kelly won't be participating in team activities
GUELPH, Ont. — The Toronto Argonauts opened training camp without quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, the CFL's outstanding player last season, was suspended by the league Tuesday for Toronto's two pre-season games and at least nine regular-season contests for violating its gender-based violence policy. Two days later, he was on the field at the University of Guelph during the team's rookie camp although he wasn't wearing equipment and didn't practise. Argos GM Mike (Pinball) Clemons told reporters T
The Canadian PressCalgary Stampeders' training camp opens with an abundance of quarterbacks
CALGARY — Quarterback meetings were crowded to start Calgary Stampeders' training camp. Seven quarterbacks, including last year's starter Jake Maier, were on McMahon Stadium's turf Sunday. One of them, local product Danny Skelton, was a CFL quarterback internship participant. But Maier and last season's backups Tommy Stevens and Logan Bonner were joined by CFL veteran Matt Shiltz, Kyle Vantrease and Chris Reynolds to start main camp. "That's part of the business right?" Maier said. "It is a heal
The Canadian PressLions open training with a little added incentive as 2024 Grey Cup host
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and the B.C. Lions have added incentive to win the 2024 Grey Cup. The game goes Nov. 17 at B.C. Place Stadium. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the last CFL team to win a championship on home soil, doing so in 2013. The path to the '24 Grey Cup begins Sunday with the opening of CFL training camps. "It would be huge for the organization and city if we could make that happen but we have to take it one practice, one game at a time," Adams said. "It could be added pressu
The Canadian PressCFLPA launches appeal against CFL for failing to provide access to full Kelly report
The CFL Players Association launched an appeal Friday night against the CFL for denying it access to the full independent report that resulted in the league suspending quarterback Chad Kelly for violating its gender-based violence policy. On Tuesday, the CFL suspended its 2023 outstanding player from playing in the Toronto Argonauts two pre-season games and at least nine regular-season contests. That followed an independent investigation commissioned by the league into a lawsuit filed by a forme
The Canadian PressSuspended quarterback Kelly on field at Toronto Argonauts rookie camp
GUELPH, Ont. — Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly was back on the field Thursday, just two days after being suspended by the CFL for violating its gender-based violence policy. On Tuesday, Kelly was banned from playing in Toronto's two pre-season games and at least nine regular-season contests. That followed a league investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against Kelly for sexual harassment and the Argos for wrongful dismissal. Kelly was on the field
The Canadian PressVeteran Mitchell attends Ticats rookie camp wearing a walking boot
HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell and Jordan Williams made the start of Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie camp an eventful one. Veteran quarterback Mitchell attended Wednesday's opening session wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Sophomore Taylor Powell took the majority of snaps. Mitchell suffered a fractured right leg last season that required surgery. Afterwards, Ticats head coach Scott Milanovich told reporters Mitchell was wearing the boot as a precaution and that he expected the quarterback to p
The Canadian PressRookie receiver Kevin Mital aiming for consistency with Toronto Argonauts
It didn't take Kevin Mital long to realize he's a professional football player now. The former Laval star was on the field Wednesday when the Toronto Argonauts opened rookie camp at the University of Guelph. And what really stood out to the 2022 Hec Crighton Trophy-winning receiver was the overall speed of the pro game. "Everything goes fast," Mital said. "You've got to learn the whole playbook, new terms. "You've got to speak the same language as the coaches but they do a great job of taking ti
The Canadian PressHamilton Tiger-Cats to add Mike Walker, Bernie Custis to Wall of Honour
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will add Canadian Football Hall of Famers Mike Walker and Bernie Custis to the team's Wall of Honour this season. The two will be honoured Oct. 4 at halftime of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats home game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Walker appeared in 108 games over eight seasons with Hamilton (1982-89), helping the franchise win the 1986 Grey Cup. He posted the third-most sacks in franchise history (82) and 11th all-time. He was inducted into the Canadian Football
The Canadian PressCFL suspends Argos quarterback Kelly for minimum of nine games
TORONTO — The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto's two pre-season games for violating its gender-based violence policy. Kelly must undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert and attend mandatory counselling sessions conducted by a ge
