CFL

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke (18) in action during an NFL pre-season football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Canadian Rourke has been elevated to the Jaguars active roster. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gary McCullough

Jacksonville elevates B.C.’s Rourke to NFL active roster

Former B.C. Lion elevated from the practice spot after Jaguar starter Lawrence injured

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke (18) in action during an NFL pre-season football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Canadian Rourke has been elevated to the Jaguars active roster. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gary McCullough
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid battles with Vancouver’s Filip Hronek during Saturday’s game in Edmonton. The Canucks would win 4-3 despite being outshot 40-16. Photo courtesy Edmonton Oilers

THE MOJ: Canucks and Lions overcome adversity to bank wins

Plus, an NFL coach needs to learn the axiom of ‘only losers point fingers’

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid battles with Vancouver’s Filip Hronek during Saturday’s game in Edmonton. The Canucks would win 4-3 despite being outshot 40-16. Photo courtesy Edmonton Oilers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Tim White (12) scores a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont. on Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

Last-second field goal lifts B.C. Lions to thrilling 33-30 win over Ticats

Leos QB Adams suffers injury late in game

Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Tim White (12) scores a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont. on Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
Dominique Rhymes (19) of the Lions tries to score on the last play of the fourth quarter but Winnipeg's Jamal Parker (7) would make a touchdown saving tackle to force overtime. The Bombers beat the Lions 34-26 to secure first place in the Western Division. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)

THE MOJ: Opportunity Lost as Lions Lose To Winnipeg

B.C. Lions 34-26 lose in overtime at BC Place

  • Oct 7, 2023
Dominique Rhymes (19) of the Lions tries to score on the last play of the fourth quarter but Winnipeg's Jamal Parker (7) would make a touchdown saving tackle to force overtime. The Bombers beat the Lions 34-26 to secure first place in the Western Division. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)
B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins, right, makes a diving reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jamal Parker defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Bombers rally for 34-26 OT win over B.C. Lions in CFL West Division clash

Leos led late into fourth quarter in battle for first place

B.C. Lions’ Alexander Hollins, right, makes a diving reception as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jamal Parker defends during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Black Press insiders Erin Haluschak and Philip Wolf. (File photo)

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Black Press insiders Erin Haluschak and Philip Wolf. (File photo)
Saskatchewan Roughriders great George Reed addresses the crowd following the last ever game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor

Former CFL running back George Reed dies at the age of 83

Reed played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1963 until 1975

Saskatchewan Roughriders great George Reed addresses the crowd following the last ever game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson (20) is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Siriman Harrison Bagayogo (21) during first half of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

B.C. Lions beat Roughriders 33-26 to clinch CFL home playoff berth

Late Saskatchewan rally falls short

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson (20) is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Siriman Harrison Bagayogo (21) during first half of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears this past Sunday. Kelce’s fledgling romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift has ‘Swifties’ becoming fans of Kelce and the Chiefs. Andrew Mather, Kansas City Chiefs

THE MOJ: Taylor give football fandom a Swift kick south of the border

Plenty to talk about in the sports world during this, the most wonderful time of the year

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears this past Sunday. Kelce’s fledgling romance with pop superstar Taylor Swift has ‘Swifties’ becoming fans of Kelce and the Chiefs. Andrew Mather, Kansas City Chiefs
Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival. Underwood performs at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Humphrey

Carrie Underwood adds jolt of star power to Grey Cup celebrations

Country star will headline the festivies surrounding November event in Hamilton

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival. Underwood performs at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Humphrey
B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)

THE MOJ: Lions clinch playoff berth win 37-29 win in Edmonton

B.C. Defence registers 7 sacks in the game

  • Sep 23, 2023
B.C. Lions defensive end Sione Teuhema celebrates a sack during the Lions 37-29 win over the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Friday. (Steven Chang, B.C. Lions photo)
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs the ball as Edmonton Elks’ Jake Ceresna (94) looks on during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

B.C. Lions clinch CFL playoff berth with 37-29 win over Edmonton Elks

Taquan Mizzell leads victors with pair of touchdowns

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs the ball as Edmonton Elks’ Jake Ceresna (94) looks on during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Black Press insiders Erin Haluschak and Philip Wolf. (File photo)

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Black Press insiders Erin Haluschak and Philip Wolf. (File photo)
Lucky Whitehead of the B.C. Lions hauls in the game winning touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks while Ottawa’s Brandin Dandridge can only watch. Steven Chang photo, BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Lions epic comeback over Redblacks can’t hide their shortcomings

Plus thoughts on leadership featuring Mike Babcock and Coach Prime

Lucky Whitehead of the B.C. Lions hauls in the game winning touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks while Ottawa’s Brandin Dandridge can only watch. Steven Chang photo, BC LIONS
Ottawa Redblacks’ Tobias Harris, left, is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Adrian Greene as he returns a kick during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitehead hauls in late TD as B.C. Lions rally to edge Ottawa 41-37

Leos next travel to Edmonton to take on the surging Elks

Ottawa Redblacks’ Tobias Harris, left, is tackled by B.C. Lions’ Adrian Greene as he returns a kick during the first half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A couple of errors by Al Michaels during Thursday Night Football created some backlash on social media. photo courtesy of Amazon Prime

THE MOJ: Sometimes the critics need to think before they speak

‘Rourke for Rodgers’, ‘Michaels too old’ are a pair of narratives that need to die

A couple of errors by Al Michaels during Thursday Night Football created some backlash on social media. photo courtesy of Amazon Prime
Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Jake Ceresna, left, looks on as Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier throws the ball during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The CFL Players’ Association says Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta is investigating the CFL’s decision to play the Edmonton Elks-Calgary Stampeders game Monday despite smoky conditions in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

CFL players file complaint over smoky air during Calgary game

Policy states on-field activities should cease when air-quality rating exceeds 7

Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Jake Ceresna, left, looks on as Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier throws the ball during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. The CFL Players’ Association says Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta is investigating the CFL’s decision to play the Edmonton Elks-Calgary Stampeders game Monday despite smoky conditions in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang

THE MOJ: Victory over Als the right win at the right time for B.C.

Effort flushes concerns Lions headed for a tailspin, puts them in good shape for stretch drive

Lions running back Smoke Mizzell celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run with teammates Keon Hatcher (left) and Jevon Cottoy (right). The touchdown sealed the Lions 34-25 win against the Alouettes in Montreal on Friday. Photo by Steven Chang
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) is pursued by Montreal Alouettes’ Mustafa Johnson (94) during first half CFL football action in Montreal, Saturday, September 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Adams, Hollins lead B.C. Lions to 34-25 CFL win over Montreal

QB tosses 3 touchdowns as Leos snap 2-game losing streak

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) is pursued by Montreal Alouettes’ Mustafa Johnson (94) during first half CFL football action in Montreal, Saturday, September 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Important the Lions get back on track after Ti-Cat clunker

Weekend match against the Als as must-win as a mid-season game can be

Former Lions James Butler scores one of his two touchdowns in helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the B.C. Lions 30-13 Aug. 26 at BC Place Stadium. Photo Steven Chang, B.C. Lions