CFL

B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins bobbles the ball and fails to make the catch during the first half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: CFL a great game, but kudos to the Lions for knowing the event matters

Quality of the marketing finally catching up to the quality of the game north of the border

 

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., left, passes while being pursued by Calgary Stampeders’ Micah Teitz during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions collect first win of CFL season, dump Stampeders 26-17

Leos visit Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Friday

 

Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov is looking like he’s likely to test free agency come July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid. Zadorov celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, May 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

THE MOJ: 4 thoughts to ponder for a B.C. sports fan Friday

Canucks free agency, Lions home opener, helping kids, and Edmonton

 

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the Toronto Argonauts, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

‘No pressure at all’: Lions locked in for home opener against Calgary

Stampeders the focus as 50 Cent set rock Vancouver crowd

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the Toronto Argonauts, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cameron Dukes (11) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the B.C. Lions, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Cameron Dukes throws 3 TDs as Argos beat B.C. Lions 35-27

Turnovers plague Leos in their CFL season opener

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cameron Dukes (11) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the B.C. Lions, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
North Delta’s Tyson Philpot scores the second of two touchdowns Thursday night in Winnipeg. Philpot and the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-12 in the CFL season opener. Montreal Alouettes photo

THE MOJ: Nine burning questions as the CFL season set to kick off

A look at the queries that will define each team this season

North Delta’s Tyson Philpot scores the second of two touchdowns Thursday night in Winnipeg. Philpot and the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-12 in the CFL season opener. Montreal Alouettes photo
B.C.’s Alexander Hollins tries to evade Toronto’s Benjie Franklin during Sunday night’s game at BMO Field in Toronto. The Argonauts beat the Lions 35-27 in the season opener for both teams. Steve Chang BC Lions

THE MOJ: Too many negative plays sink Lions in their season opener

Overreaction not the right option, but B.C. has to be better

B.C.’s Alexander Hollins tries to evade Toronto’s Benjie Franklin during Sunday night’s game at BMO Field in Toronto. The Argonauts beat the Lions 35-27 in the season opener for both teams. Steve Chang BC Lions
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, holding the Grey Cup, at the Sher-E-Punjab radio headquarters with Lions Punjabi-language broadcasters Taqdeer Thindal, right, and Harpreet Pandher on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Contributed photo)

‘Historic moment’: Punjabi calls for all BC Lions football games this CFL season

The team kicks off in Toronto Sunday followed by home-opener at BC Place Stadium on June 15

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, holding the Grey Cup, at the Sher-E-Punjab radio headquarters with Lions Punjabi-language broadcasters Taqdeer Thindal, right, and Harpreet Pandher on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (Contributed photo)
A lawsuit filed against quarterback Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts by a former assistant strength-and-conditioning coach has been settled. Kelly with his award for Most Outstanding Player at the 2023 Canadian Football League (CFL) Awards in Niagara Falls, Ont. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton

Sources: Lawsuit against Argos, Chad Kelly resolved through mediation

Star quarterback was facing suit by team’s former assistant strength-and-conditioning coach

A lawsuit filed against quarterback Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts by a former assistant strength-and-conditioning coach has been settled. Kelly with his award for Most Outstanding Player at the 2023 Canadian Football League (CFL) Awards in Niagara Falls, Ont. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton
Jonas Brothers performing in 2021. From left are Nick, Joe and Kevin. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)

Jonas Brothers to headline Grey Cup halftime show in Vancouver

CFL’s championship game is Nov. 17 at BC Place Stadium

Jonas Brothers performing in 2021. From left are Nick, Joe and Kevin. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)
B.C. Lions’ Stanley Berryhill III, top, is upended by Edmonton Elks kicker Jake Julien as he returns a punt during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions close out pre-season with dominant 26-9 victory over Elks

Leos open CFL regular season away to the Toronto Argonauts on June 9

B.C. Lions’ Stanley Berryhill III, top, is upended by Edmonton Elks kicker Jake Julien as he returns a punt during the first half of a pre-season CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, May 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. Lions defensive back Jassin States-McClean (36) knocks a pass away from Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Marken Michel (80) during first half CFL preseason football action in Calgary, Saturday, May 25, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Stampeders pounce on B.C. Lions for 30-6 CFL pre-season win

Leos field a roster primarily of rookies hoping to make impression

B.C. Lions defensive back Jassin States-McClean (36) knocks a pass away from Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Marken Michel (80) during first half CFL preseason football action in Calgary, Saturday, May 25, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. passes during the first half of the CFL western semifinal football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

BC Lions open training with a little added incentive as 2024 Grey Cup host

B.C. won its last Grey Cup in 2011

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. passes during the first half of the CFL western semifinal football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly passes the ball against the Montreal Alouettes during first half CFL Eastern Conference final football action in Toronto on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CFL suspends Argos QB minimum of 9 games under gender-based violence policy

Chad Kelly is facing a civil suit filed by the club’s former strength-and-conditioning coach

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly passes the ball against the Montreal Alouettes during first half CFL Eastern Conference final football action in Toronto on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
New England Patriots quarterback Nathan Rourke (13) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. It appears Rourke’s time with the Patriots is over. According to ESPN, the Patriots have informed the Canadian that he will be waived. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Adrian Kraus

Former B.C. star Nathan Rourke to be waived by NFL’s New England Patriots

Rourke has so far been unable to crack the lineup with 2 NFL teams since leaving CFL

New England Patriots quarterback Nathan Rourke (13) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. It appears Rourke’s time with the Patriots is over. According to ESPN, the Patriots have informed the Canadian that he will be waived. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Adrian Kraus
Offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (right) was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fifth round of the 2024 CFL Draft. (Darren Hove Photo)

Pitt Meadows football star drafted twice in 3 days by both NFL and CFL

Giovanni Manu was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Detroit Lions

Offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (right) was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fifth round of the 2024 CFL Draft. (Darren Hove Photo)
Defensive lineman Christian Covington. (Photo: bclions.com)

‘Truly an honour to come home’: BC Lions sign DL Covington after 102 NFL games

‘We all understand and embrace the goal of bringing the Grey Cup back home,’ says the Surrey-raised player

Defensive lineman Christian Covington. (Photo: bclions.com)
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) tries to avoid a tackle by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Joel Dublanko (48) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Edmonton Elks take linebacker Dublanko with No. 1 pick in CFL draft

B.C. Lions select offensive lineman Windsor offensive lineman George Una

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) tries to avoid a tackle by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Joel Dublanko (48) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Montreal Alouettes defensive end Shawn Lemon (0) celebrates in the dressing room after the Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to win the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, Nov.19, 2023. The CFL has suspended veteran defensive lineman Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games.Lemon, a three-time Grey Cup champion, retired April 10. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CFL suspends retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games

Investigation showed lineman bet on games in 2021 while with the Calgary Stampeders.

Montreal Alouettes defensive end Shawn Lemon (0) celebrates in the dressing room after the Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to win the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, Nov.19, 2023. The CFL has suspended veteran defensive lineman Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games.Lemon, a three-time Grey Cup champion, retired April 10. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Joel Dublanko (left) and Casey Bauman don’t need their newfound dual citizenships to make them feel at home in Canada. The American-born football prospects have family ties that led to their designations as nationals for the April 30 CFL global and Canadian drafts, but they both already felt a connection. Dublanko and Bauman pose for a photo at the CFL National Combine on March 20, 2024 in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Andrew Mahon/CFL

U.S.-born CFL prospects excited about possibilities of being Canadian

Dual-citizen pair intrigued by possibilities created by rules defining ‘Canadian’

Joel Dublanko (left) and Casey Bauman don’t need their newfound dual citizenships to make them feel at home in Canada. The American-born football prospects have family ties that led to their designations as nationals for the April 30 CFL global and Canadian drafts, but they both already felt a connection. Dublanko and Bauman pose for a photo at the CFL National Combine on March 20, 2024 in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Andrew Mahon/CFL