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Veteran CFL quarterback Mitchell enjoying change of scenery in Hamilton

The change of scenery has been invigorating for veteran CFL quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell.

Ex-CFL, NFL QB Joe Kapp dies at 85 after reportedly battling dementia for years

Joe Kapp, the former CFL and NFL star quarterback, has died at 85. The CFL's most outstanding player in 1963, he guided the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup title the following year.

Redblacks select offensive lineman Dontae Bull 1st overall in 2023 CFL draft

The Ottawa Redblacks selected offensive lineman Dontae Bull first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.
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Redblacks hold 4 of initial 17 selection ahead of 2023 CFL draft

Shawn Burke will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday. The Ottawa Redblacks' general manager owns four of the first 17 picks, including the first and 10th selections.

Bengals pick RB Chase Brown in 5th round, breaking record for most Canadians selected in 1 NFL draft

Running back Chase Brown made the '23 NFL draft one to remember for Canadian football. Brown, of London, Ont., was selected in the fifth round, No. 163 overall, by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. That made the former Illinois star the record fifth Canadian taken in the draft.

Falcons trade up to pick Canadian offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron in NFL draft

Atlanta selected Canadian offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron of Syracuse in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. The Falcons made a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to move up and select Bergeron with the seventh pick of the second round, No. 38 overall.

CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU football program to continue in Canada

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is petitioning for Simon Fraser University's football program to be allowed to continue in Canada.

CFLPA, NLLPA fighting to give members access to workers' compensation

The CFLPA has been fighting to have its members covered by workers' compensation since 2018. That's when the Supreme Court of Canada decided against hearing former player Arland Bruce III's concussion lawsuit against the CFL and former commissioner Mark Cohon.

Former CFL player, commissioner Larry Smith leads 2023 Hall of Fame class

Larry Smith, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner and president of the Montreal Alouettes, headlines the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2023 class.

Winnipeg-based Recruit Ready program prepares young football players for U.S. high school, pro ranks

More than a decade ago, former Manitoba Bisons players began Recruit Ready, a Winnipeg-based football speed and skill training program. Since then, graduates have not only gone on to play high school football in the U.S. but secure NCAA scholarships and pro opportunities in Canada.

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