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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dakota Prukop points to a receiver during first half CFL football action against the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Veteran backup QB Prukop highlight for B.C. Lions as free agency opens

Prukop, 30, spent the past two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dakota Prukop points to a receiver during first half CFL football action against the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback holds up the Grey Cup during the Grey Cup celebration in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. The 29-year-old American had spent the last five seasons with the Alouettes before being released last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Respect, redemption the goals for Stanback after signing with B.C. Lions

Grey Cup winning running back was released last week by Montreal

Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback holds up the Grey Cup during the Grey Cup celebration in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. The 29-year-old American had spent the last five seasons with the Alouettes before being released last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Vernon’s Ben Hladik has signed a two-year contract extension with the CFL’s B.C. Lions. (B.C. Lions/X photo)

Vernon CFL star staying put with B.C. Lions

Linebacker Ben Hladik signs two-year extension with home province team after record-breaking year

Vernon’s Ben Hladik has signed a two-year contract extension with the CFL’s B.C. Lions. (B.C. Lions/X photo)
Neil McEvoy holds a stopwatch during a training and scouting session. (Photo courtesy of the BC Lions)

THE MOJ: B.C. Lions facing some tough choices as free agency set to open

Don’t be too surprised if one or both of Betts and Hladik end up elsewhere

Neil McEvoy holds a stopwatch during a training and scouting session. (Photo courtesy of the BC Lions)
B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts, second left, talks with David Menard, left, as they sit on the bench after the third quarter of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Betts recorded his 18th sack of the season to set a new single-season sack record by a Canadian. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Betts uncertainty a focus as B.C. Lions approach free agency

Defensive player of the year remains unsigned as free agency opens Sunday

B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts, second left, talks with David Menard, left, as they sit on the bench after the third quarter of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Betts recorded his 18th sack of the season to set a new single-season sack record by a Canadian. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Lions’ Dominique Rhymes makes a reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Evan Holm defends during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. It appears Rhymes’ time with the B.C. Lions has come to an end. According to a CFL source, the Lions and veteran receiver have mutually agreed to part ways.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Veteran receiver Rhymes, Lions poised to go separate ways

Team signs American punter Stefan Flintoft to an extension

B.C. Lions’ Dominique Rhymes makes a reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Evan Holm defends during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. It appears Rhymes’ time with the B.C. Lions has come to an end. According to a CFL source, the Lions and veteran receiver have mutually agreed to part ways.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2) tackles UTEP running back Ronald Awatt (22) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. F The B.C. Lions have signed Awatt. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP

Lions sign 3 receivers and a back in bid to bolster offence

Quartet had varying levels of success in American college football and a taste of the NFL

Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2) tackles UTEP running back Ronald Awatt (22) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. F The B.C. Lions have signed Awatt. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP
B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Lions safari into Victoria to show this is not just Vancouver’s team

Touchdown Pacific game important to the team and especially to owner Amar Doman

B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions
B.C. Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead sits with one of his dogs as he talks on the phone while cleaning out his locker at the CFL football team's practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, November 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions reflect on another year of not getting over the hump

CFL squad still has to figure out how to be better than the Winigpeg Blue Bombers

B.C. Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead sits with one of his dogs as he talks on the phone while cleaning out his locker at the CFL football team's practice facility, in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, November 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jackson Jeffcoat (94) sacks B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Saturday, November 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions 24-13 to secure Grey Cup berth

Bombers will meet Montreal Alouettes in championship contest

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jackson Jeffcoat (94) sacks B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Saturday, November 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Call me a homer, but I smell an upset brewing in Winnipeg

Lions are ready and could tick a lot of boxes on their make-the-Grey-Cup checklist

If the Lions are defeat the Bombers, containing Winnipeg’s running game will be a big key. Steve Chung BC LIONS
“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Lions look to get more stout in their quest to unseat Bombers

B.C. packs up for the offseason with a hunger to be better than merely ‘good’

“I’m happy that the bar is being raised around here…it feels like people want more and are expecting more and those are all good things. We will keep working at things to get over the hump and get to the big game,” - Lions head coach Rick Campbell. Photo courtesy Steve Chang BC Lions
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Adam Bighill, front left to right, Jackson Jeffcoat and Ricky Walker celebrate after Jeffcoat sacked B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., lower right, during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lions look to erase bad memories in Western Final CFL rematch

Winnipeg won 28-20 in last year’s battle for the right to play in the Grey Cup

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Adam Bighill, front left to right, Jackson Jeffcoat and Ricky Walker celebrate after Jeffcoat sacked B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., lower right, during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., right, and David Mackie celebrate after Adams Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half of the CFL western semi-final football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Adams rushes for 3 TDs as Lions beat Calgary 41-30 for West final berth

B.C. will meet Winnipeg on Remembrance Day

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., right, and David Mackie celebrate after Adams Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half of the CFL western semi-final football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)

The MOJ: Doman Surprises Lions with visit and gifts

Guilio Caravatta saluted, Dolphins meet the Chiefs

SACK KINGS: CFL Hall of Famer and former B.C. Lion Brent Johnson chats with current Lion Mathieu Betts while defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips looks on. Betts' 18 quarterback sacks this year broke Johnson's record (17) for sacks by a Canadian in a single season. (Steven Chang B.C. Lions photo)
Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Controlling line of scrimmage the focus as B.C. preps for playoffs

‘Don’t flinch’ front-of-mind as the Lions try to reclaim their edge on defence against Calgary

Lions head coach Rick Campbell watches over practice at BC Place as his team prepares for Saturday’s playoff game against the Calgary Stampeders. Steven Chang, B.C. Lions
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is sacked by Stampeders defensive end Julian Howsare during Calgary's 41-16 win over B.C. on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. (Steven Chang photo, B.C. Lions)

THE MOJ: Lions lose the game – and their poise – in 41-16 loss to Calgary

Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. only played the first half before being pulled

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Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is sacked by Stampeders defensive end Julian Howsare during Calgary's 41-16 win over B.C. on Friday night at BC Place Stadium. (Steven Chang photo, B.C. Lions)
The BC Lions paid tribute to 12-year-old Pitt Meadows football player Chace Nicol at the Oct. 20 game. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: BC Lions pay tribute to killed Pitt Meadows child

12-year-old Chace Nicol was hit and killed while cycling to school

The BC Lions paid tribute to 12-year-old Pitt Meadows football player Chace Nicol at the Oct. 20 game. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Calgary Stampeders' Tre Odoms-Dukes, front, makes a reception as B.C. Lions' Garry Peters defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Stampeders hammer B.C. Lions 41-16 to keep control of own destiny

Leos host CFL conference semifinal Nov. 4

Calgary Stampeders' Tre Odoms-Dukes, front, makes a reception as B.C. Lions' Garry Peters defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck