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Bo Levi Mitchell: ‘Stop trying to live up to somebody else’s expectations’

Bo Levi Mitchell: ‘Stop trying to live up to somebody else’s expectations’

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is not letting expectations get on the way of his confidence in guiding the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025.

26.03.2025 10

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1 under the radar Canadian on every CFL team

CFL.ca brings you a list of one under the radar National player on each team, including Ottawa REDBLACKS receiver Nick Mardner.

13.03.2025 10

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5 PFF stats that standout for players switching teams

CFL.ca brings you five Pro Football Focus stats from players switching teams in the off-season, including Vernon Adams Jr. leading the league in...

12.03.2025 10

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Austin Mack: “It has always been about perseverance”

Montreal Alouettes’ star receiver Austin Mack’s Unreal Story includes overcoming injury and never giving up on being a better man on and...

06.03.2025 10

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The way too early AMSOIL Power Rankings are here

The Toronto Argonauts start 2025 the way they ended 2024, at the top of CFL.ca’s Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL. Where does your team stand?

25.02.2025 10

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Top 5 rivalry games to watch in 2025

CFL.ca takes you through the top five rivalry games to watch in 2025, including a high-stakes West Division matchup.

29.01.2025 5

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3 takeaways from Buck Pierce’s Winter Meetings availability

BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce spoke to CFL.ca over the phone in Charlotte, NC about his new role, quarterback Nathan Rourke, receiver Justin McInnis...

21.01.2025 10

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3 takeaways from Andrew Harris’ first press conference as a Rider

CFL.ca brings you three takeaways from Andrew Harris’ first press conference as a Saskatchewan Roughrider coach, including his ties to AJ...

21.01.2025 10

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3 takeaways from Mark Kilam’s Winter Meetings availability

CFL.ca spoke to Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam at the 2025 Winter Meetings in Charlotte about free agency, Tre Ford’s development and more.

19.01.2025 10

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3 under the radar games to keep an eye on in 2025

CFL.ca brings you three under the radar games in 2025, including a pivotal matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

17.01.2025 10

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Can’t Miss This: 6 must-see games on the 2025 schedule

With the 2025 schedule released on Thursday, CFL.ca’s takes a look at six must-watch games on the calendar.

16.01.2025 20

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Stats Rewind: Top performers at every position in 2024

TORONTO — The 2024 CFL season was fast, fun, and entertaining with fans enjoying stellar games that culminated with the Toronto Argonauts hoisting...

29.12.2024 10

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By the Numbers: 3 most interesting stats of 2024

TORONTO — Choosing the three most interesting stats of 2024 is a daunting task. That’s because there are dozens, if not hundreds of stats that...

23.12.2024 6

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3 things to know about Kurtis Rourke’s press conference

BLOOMINGTON, IN — Kurtis Rourke is about to embark on a career-altering journey. The Canadian quarterback for the University of Indiana led the...

13.12.2024 4

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3 takeaways from Buck Pierce’s first press conference

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions are handing the keys over to one of their own. Buck Pierce returns to the place where he played as a quarterback to lead...

05.12.2024 6

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3 takeaways from Kilam’s first press conference as Elks head coach

EDMONTON — It’s the beginning of a new era in Edmonton. The Elks announced on Monday that former Calgary Stampeders special teams coordinator and...

04.12.2024 10

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Top 3 pending free agents from every West Division team

TORONTO — The West Division could undergo a lot of changes in the off-season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers once again finished at the top of the...

02.12.2024 4

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Bo Levi Mitchell’s season among Unreal 2024 stories

TORONTO — There was no shortage of exciting football in 2024. A season full of ups and downs for all teams ended in a 111th Grey Cup title for the...

01.12.2024 6

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A New Era: 3 takeaways from Davis Alexander’s, Als’ press conference

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes took their first steps into their future on Thursday, when they held a press conference to introduce Davis...

29.11.2024 3

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3 Unreal stats by new Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr.

TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. is a Calgary Stampeder. The Red and White have found their new starting quarterback via trade, sending their 2025 round...

26.11.2024 4

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The Weekly Say: 111th Grey Cup edition

VANCOUVER — A player here this week in Vancouver with a non-participating team was talking about just how long a Grey Cup week can feel for the...

15.11.2024 4

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Stars Ready to Shine: Brady Oliveira up for outstanding double

VANCOUVER — Honouring the top performers across seven categories, the sold-out CFL Awards will see the league’s best awarded for their outstanding...

14.11.2024 3

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Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers’ 111th Grey Cup picks

VANCOUVER — For the second time in three years, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts will meet and play for the title of Grey Cup...

13.11.2024 2

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CFL Simulation: Bombers remain 111th Grey Cup favourites

VANCOUVER — The CFL Simulation, if it were capable of sensations like pride and a desire to tell you it told you so, would be doing just that right...

12.11.2024 3

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CFL Simulation: Bombers rise above parity as favourites

TORONTO — In a season where at some point almost every team in the league has looked like a contender for the 111th Grey Cup, it shouldn’t be a...

05.11.2024 3

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CFL Simulation: Bombers’ incredible finish bolsters chances

TORONTO — Sometimes something will happen in the game of football that makes you wonder. In their regular season finale on Saturday, the Winnipeg...

28.10.2024 2

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3 stats that could loom large in the Western Semi-Final

REGINA — The Western Semi-Final will feature the BC Lions traveling to Regina to face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, November 2. These...

28.10.2024 4

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3 stats that could loom large in the Eastern Semi-Final

TORONTO —  The Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa REDBLACKS face off on Saturday, November 2 in the Eastern Semi-Final for a chance to play the Montreal...

28.10.2024 3

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Double Double: McInnis, Oliveira make history as league leaders

TORONTO — Justin McInnis and Brady Oliveira have made CFL history in 2024. The BC Lions receiver and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back are the...

27.10.2024 2

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: Who’s playoff-ready?

TORONTO — We head into the final week of the regular season with the West Division’s top team yet to be settled. In the CFL.ca Power Rankings...

22.10.2024 20

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CFL Simulation: Bombers favoured to lock up West

TORONTO — It’s rare that a bye week can pass and the team sitting out sees their probability of success go up. That’s what happened in Week 20...

21.10.2024 2

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Brady Oliveira among running backs in MOP discussion

TORONTO — Three running backs have made their case for a potential Most Outstanding Player award at the end of the season. Brady Oliveira, Walter...

20.10.2024 2

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: A logjam of talent

TORONTO —  With just two weeks of regular season games remaining, we’re seeing a pair of teams trying to push their way up the CFL.ca Power...

16.10.2024 3

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CFL Simulation: Argos, Riders climbing

TORONTO — A pair of teams coming off of big wins are faring very well in this week’s edition of the CFL Simulation. The Saskatchewan Roughriders...

15.10.2024 8

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: Riders, Bombers shine at Thanksgiving Weekend

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are rolling. Will they crush everything in their path? The Bombers picked up their eighth win in a row in Week...

08.10.2024 10

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CFL Simulation: Bombers roll into Thanksgiving Weekend presented by Purolator

TORONTO — What’s happening on the field is unsurprisingly reflected in the CFL Simulation. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers secured themselves a home...

07.10.2024 4

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Rolan Milligan Jr. among defenders having MOP-calibre season

TORONTO — Rolan Milligan Jr. is having a season to remember with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The defensive back is seemingly making plays every...

06.10.2024 5

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: Ticats roaring

TORONTO — The internal debate about the CFL.ca Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL has always been that it is not the standings and that it should...

01.10.2024 2

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CFL Simulation: Bombers in familiar territory

TORONTO — Cold teams? Trending down? What do you mean? Written off at different points in the season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the...

30.09.2024 3

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: A land of opportunity

TORONTO — As we dig into the home stretch of what’s turned out to be an incredibly wide open season, that same sense of anything being able to...

24.09.2024 3

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CFL Simulation: Playoff success for the Argos?

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are enjoying everything that a six-game winning streak can throw at them. Their 0-4 start is a fading dot in...

23.09.2024 2

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Unreal Stories: The source of Brady Oliveira’s hunger

TORONTO — For Brady Oliveira, hard times on the football field have been easy to put into perspective. The 2024 season got off to a very...

22.09.2024 2

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: Making moves

TORONTO — Week 15 created the perfect storm for some movement in the CFL.ca Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL. The Montreal Alouettes are now...

17.09.2024 3

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CFL Simulation, Week 16: The team nobody wants to see

TORONTO — As the dust settles on one of the more interesting weeks of the season, the CFL Simulation has in turn given us some interesting results...

16.09.2024 4

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Fun, Fast and Entertaining: Canadians putting on weekly show

56TORONTO — Football in Canada is on the rise. It takes only one look at the stats leaderboards to see Canadians at or near the top in almost every...

15.09.2024 5

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The Weekly Say: One can’t-miss All-CFL selection

TORONTO — The name has changed but the accolades remain the same. Fans will soon be able to visit the CFL Game Zone to make their selections for...

10.09.2024 3

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AMSOIL Power Rankings: Join the parity party

TORONTO — Last week, we (perhaps foolishly) talked about how the Montreal Alouettes had been able to sit back and watch the other eight teams in...

10.09.2024 10

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CFL Simulation: Lions, Elks become favourites

TORONTO — The game that the CFL Simulation pegged last week as the most likely matchup for the 111th Grey Cup had a big impact on this week’s...

09.09.2024 2

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Must-See TV: Choose your own REDBLACKS adventure

TORONTO — The Ottawa REDBLACKS had one of their most impressive wins of their season in Week 14, so we’ll take a closer look at them in this week’s...

09.09.2024 2

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Lions stay in West Division race with win over Als

TORONTO — The BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes was a highly anticipated matchup that didn’t disappoint. The Alouettes came into the game with a 10-1...

08.09.2024 3

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