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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jamieson Sheahan (18), kicker Sergio Castillo (14) and Ian Leroux (42) celebrate Castillo's game-winning field goal against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during second half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Bombers win ugly to keep playoff hopes alive

Judy Owen, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 1:29 PM CDT

WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros was succinct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offence after Friday's 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

“I didn’t like anything,” the Blue Bombers quarterback said. “We didn’t do anything well.”

Collaros completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 182 yards with one touchdown toss and one interception.

As has often been the case this season, Winnipeg's defence and special teams made up for a lack of offensive output.

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Carter interception, TD run key in surging Lions’ 37-24 win over Elks

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Carter interception, TD run key in surging Lions’ 37-24 win over Elks

Jim Morris, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:12 AM CDT

VANCOUVER - Even though he made one of the biggest plays of the game, B.C. Lions cornerback Robert Carter Jr. still had a regret.

Carter picked off a Cody Fajardo pass early in the third quarter and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown as the Lions overcame a deficit by rattling off 25 consecutive points in a 37-24 win that eliminated the Edmonton Elks from the CFL playoffs Friday night.

Carter was so excited after giving the Lions a 17-10 lead he threw the ball into the stands.

“I didn’t need to throw the ball into the stands,” he said after. “I actually regret that now.”

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Edmonton Elks' Kurleigh Gittens Jr., front is unable to hold onto the ball on a reception as he's hit by B.C. Lions' Robert Carter Jr. during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lions win fifth straight, eliminate Elks from playoff picture with 37-24 decision

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Lions win fifth straight, eliminate Elks from playoff picture with 37-24 decision

Jim Morris, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 12:41 AM CDT

VANCOUVER - Quarterback Nathan Rourke scored on a 70-yard run in the third quarter as the B.C. Lions erased an early deficit by rattling off 25 consecutive points in a 37-24 win that eliminated the Edmonton Elks from the CFL playoffs on Friday.

Cornerback Robert Carter Jr. also returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown as the Lions won their fifth consecutive game to improve to 10-7 and move into second place in the CFL West.

The Elks saw a two-game win-streak snapped and dropped to 7-10, last in the West and eliminated from the post-season picture. Edmonton led 10-2 midway through the second quarter.

Rourke competed 21 of 32 passes for 338 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

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B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke passes during the first half of a CFL football game against the Edmonton Elks, in Vancouver, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Blue Bombers beat Roughriders 17-16 on Castillo’s last-second field goal

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Blue Bombers beat Roughriders 17-16 on Castillo’s last-second field goal

Judy Owen, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

WINNIPEG - Sergio Castillo kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers do just enough for a 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.

Despite the outcome, Winnipeg (9-8) is waiting until after Friday's late game in B.C. between the Lions and Edmonton Elks to find out if it grabbed a playoff berth. If the Elks lose, the Blue Bombers qualify for the post-season.

The West Division-leading Roughriders (12-5) already clinched first place and fielded a squad with a number of backups.

A 13th consecutive sellout of 32,343 fans at Princess Auto Stadium watched a game marred by penalties, fumbles and out-of-sync plays from both teams.

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Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Trey Vaval (23) fumbles the ball as he is tackled on the opening kick return by Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Kerfalla Exumé (20) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Calgary running back Mills says his head in a good place led to career season

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Calgary running back Mills says his head in a good place led to career season

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 12:51 AM CDT

CALGARY - Dedrick Mills' life on the football field reflects his life off it.

The Calgary Stampeders running back is poised to claim the CFL's rushing title this season.

His 1,225 rushing yards with two games remaining in the regular season are already the most by a Stampeder since Jon Cornish (1,813) in 2013.

Mills was in a dark place in 2024. A friend and his cousin were killed in a car crash that spring in his home state of Georgia.

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Montreal Alouettes' Wesley Sutton (37) tackles Calgary Stampeders' Dedrick Mills (26) during second half CFL action, in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Looking to next year, Redblacks give Adams the ball as they host Als

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Looking to next year, Redblacks give Adams the ball as they host Als

Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

OTTAWA - With just two games left and already eliminated from the playoffs, the Ottawa Redblacks are thinking about next year.

The evaluation will start Saturday afternoon when quarterback Tyree Adams gets his first start of the season as the Redblacks (4-12) play the back half of a home-and-home with the Montreal Alouettes (9-7).

The Alouettes, winners of their last four, can move into a tie with Hamilton for first in the East Division with a victory Saturday.

Adams hasn’t factored in a game for the Redblacks since 2023 and in his few appearances is 31-for-49-for 412 yards.

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Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Ottawa Redblacks' Justin Hardy (2) attempts a catch as Montreal Alouettes' Marc-Antoine Dequoy (24) and Wesley Sutton (37) defend during second half CFL football action in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Panthers’ Hubbard, Coker, Sanders set to return from injuries against the New York Jets

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Panthers’ Hubbard, Coker, Sanders set to return from injuries against the New York Jets

Steve Reed, The Associated Press 2 minute read Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will play Sunday against the New York Jets after missing the last two games with a calf injury, and wide receiver Jalen Coker will make his season debut after missing the team's first six games with a quad injury.

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders will also return after missing the last three games with a high ankle sprain.

Hubbard, from Sherwood Park, Alta., was listed as a full participant on the team's depth chart after practicing full on Friday.

Hubbard's role this week is unclear given that Rico Dowdle has run for 389 yards and accounted for 473 yards from scrimmage in the two starts with Hubbard out. Coach Dave Canales said the Panthers have already determined internally who'll start and get the bulk of carries, but wouldn't divulge that information in his news conference.

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Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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Rapper/singer mgk to headline halftime show for 112th Grey Cup

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Rapper/singer mgk to headline halftime show for 112th Grey Cup

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Rapper and singer mgk will headline the halftime show at the 112th Grey Cup, the CFL announced Thursday.

The performer formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly has released seven studio albums, with his 2020 release "Tickets to my Downfall" certified double platinum in the United States.

His latest album, "Lost Americana," was released in August.

Our Lady Peace, who rose to prominence in their native Canada in the 1990s with alt-rock albums "Naveed" and "Clumsy," will headline the kickoff show, while country singer Catie St. Germain of Niverville, Man., will sing the national anthem.

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Machine Gun Kelly performs at halftime during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Bombers look to close in on playoff spot in crucial game against Riders

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Bombers look to close in on playoff spot in crucial game against Riders

Judy Owen, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

WINNIPEG - Friday night would be a good time for Gavin Cobb to haul in his first catch of the season.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver is replacing injured star Nic Demski (hamstring) in a crucial home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Cobb, who played receiver and returned kicks at the University of Manitoba, is ready to make an impact in his first start for Winnipeg.

“I’ve been patiently preparing and grinding away and just waiting for this opportunity, man,” Cobb said Thursday after the team's rainy walk-through practice.

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Evan Holm (right) and Edmonton Elks' Gavin Cobb (85) jump for the incomplete pass during first half CFL action in Edmonton, on Saturday September 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

B.C. Lions look to end playoff hopes for hungry Edmonton Elks

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B.C. Lions look to end playoff hopes for hungry Edmonton Elks

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

VANCOUVER - With the leaves starting to turn colours, the B.C. Lions know just how important it is to be playing at the top of their game.

The club has two games left on the regular-season schedule and is still jockeying for position in the CFL's hotly contested West Division.

“This time of the year, obviously, you want to be playing more consistent," said Lions head coach Buck Pierce. "And that's something that we really stressed early on in the year, being able to keep our emotions in check and fight through adversity and learn through adversity. I think that's just what good teams do.”

B.C. (9-7) has been a consistent winner recently, taking victories in four straight matchups before getting some much-needed rest with a bye last week.

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) gets away from Calgary Stampeders' Jaydon Grant (25), as he loses his helmet, during the second half of a CFL football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A season that started with promise has turned uncertain for Elks quarterback Tre Ford

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A season that started with promise has turned uncertain for Elks quarterback Tre Ford

John Korobanik, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

EDMONTON - Coming out of training camp in early June, Tre Ford was the Edmonton Elks starting quarterback, the man expected to be their leader for years to come.

On July 13, he was replaced by Cody Fajardo in the fourth quarter of the Elks 32-14 loss to the B.C. Lions.

The 27-year-old Ford, signed to a three-year contract in the off-season, hasn’t seen the field since. In that six-week span the native of Niagara Falls, Ont., went from the future face of the franchise to perhaps not having a future with the club at all.

"Honestly that’s not up to me, I don’t get to make those decisions," Ford said this week when asked if he saw his future being in Edmonton. "We’ll see in the off-season."

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford prepares to throw the ball against the B.C. Lions during the first half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

West Division drama front and centre in penultimate week of CFL’s regular season

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West Division drama front and centre in penultimate week of CFL’s regular season

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

It's all about West Division races in the CFL's Week 20.

Behind the Saskatchewan Roughriders home and dry with first place and the division final locked in, the B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks jockey for playoff stakes that include a crossover berth to the East Division for the first time since 2019.

The Roughriders (12-4-0) have the luxury of resting quarterback Trevor Harris and other starters Friday in Winnipeg, where the Blue Bombers (8-8-0) seek to rebound from last week's loss to the Elks (7-9-0) who aren't playoff dead yet.

"To win these games, you've got to play at an incredibly high level," Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros told reporters this week in Winnipeg.

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Riders sign football operations head O’Day, head coach Mace to two-year extensions

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Riders sign football operations head O’Day, head coach Mace to two-year extensions

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed football operations head Jeremy O'Day and head coach Corey Mace to two-year contract extensions, the CFL club announced Tuesday.

The contracts, announced after the Roughriders (12-4) clinched first overall in the CFL standings heading into the playoffs, run through the 2028 season.

“These last two seasons have been incredibly special for Rider nation and our football club, and so much of that has to do with the winning culture created by Corey and Jeremy,” Roughriders president and chief executive officer Craig Reynolds said in a statement announcing the extensions.

"I know we are just at the beginning of what they have created – and I look forward to what they are able to accomplish not only as we head into a Western Final at home this season, but for many years to come.”

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Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace looks on during the first half of CFL football action against the Toronto Argonauts in Regina, on Friday, October 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Alouettes topple lowly Redblacks 30-10 for fourth straight victory

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Alouettes topple lowly Redblacks 30-10 for fourth straight victory

Jordan Stoopler, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Monday.

“It was three-phase football and that’s what I love to see,” said Maas following Montreal’s 30-10 win over the lowly Ottawa Redblacks in front of a sold-out Thanksgiving Day crowd of 23,035 at Percival Molson Stadium.

Maas readily admitted, however, there’s still work to be done.

“There’s room for improvement, yes,” he said. “I’d like our discipline to be better. We had probably the most penalties we’ve taken all year for the most yardage. I’m not really happy about that, but I love the way our guys responded.”

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Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander throws a pass during first half CFL football action against the Ottawa Redblacks in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Playoff-bound Alouettes looking to play ‘best football’ against CFL-worst Redblacks

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Playoff-bound Alouettes looking to play ‘best football’ against CFL-worst Redblacks

Jordan Stoopler, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes are coming out of their third and final bye week of the CFL schedule with the coveted “x” beside their name.

Montreal (8-7) secured a playoff spot following the Ottawa Redblacks’ 20-13 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Oct. 3. The Alouettes have also guaranteed themselves a home playoff game next month.

Nevertheless, the Alouettes enter its Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Redblacks at Percival Molson Stadium motivated as ever to run their winning streak to four games.

“You want to be playing your best football,” said Alouettes head coach Jason Maas on Saturday. “For us to be playing our best football, in my opinion, it’s getting better each and every week with the mindset that you win each and every day, and you win each and every game going forward.

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Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) runs with the ball during first half CFL action in Montreal against the Calgary Stampeders, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Elks keep playoff hopes alive with 25-20 win over Blue Bombers

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Elks keep playoff hopes alive with 25-20 win over Blue Bombers

John Korobanik, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

EDMONTON - Two stunning third-quarter touchdowns, followed by a stubborn fourth-quarter defence, carried the Elks to critical 25-20 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saturday night, keeping Edmonton's slim CFL playoff hopes alive.

Running back Justin Rankin’s 64-yard touchdown run on a third-down gamble, followed by Kordell Jackson’s 47-yard touchdown after recovering a teammate’s fumble, powered Edmonton to the win in front of 15,013 shivering fans on a wet 4 Celsius evening.

“Not the prettiest at times but finding a way, all three phases finding a way against a good football team,” Elks coach Mark Kalim said. “Keeping the hopes alive.”

Fighting to overcome a 1-6 start to the regular season, the Elks still need to win their final two games, including a final weekend matchup with the Calgary Stampeders, to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019 when they qualified as the crossover team.

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