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4 storylines to watch in Week 15

4 storylines to watch in Week 15

Week 15 gets underway on Friday night and to get you ready for all four games, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in each...

11.09.2025 10

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4 storylines to watch in Week 14

4 storylines to watch in Week 14

Week 14 kicks off on Friday night and to get you set for all four matchups, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile brings you a storyline to follow in each...

04.09.2025 10

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6 players to watch on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend

6 players to watch on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend

Who will make a splash on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend? CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has six players to keep an eye on.

28.08.2025 7

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3 storylines to watch on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend

CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile is here to help you get set for OK Tire Labour Day Weekend with one storyline to watch in each matchup this week.

26.08.2025 7

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4 storylines to watch in Week 12

CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile gets you set for Week 12 with one storyline to watch in every matchup.

20.08.2025 2

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4 storylines to watch in Week 11

Get ready for Week 11 with CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile, who is back with one storyline to watch in every matchup this week.

13.08.2025 10

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4 storylines to watch in Week 10

To get you set for Week 10, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in every matchup.

07.08.2025 10

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4 storylines to watch in Week 9

Week 9 gets underway on Thursday night and CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to follow in every matchup.

30.07.2025 10

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4 storylines to watch in Week 8

Week 8 is almost here and to get you set for the week, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in each game this weekend.

24.07.2025 9

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4 storylines to watch in Week 7

CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in every Week 7 game to get you set for the week ahead.

16.07.2025 10

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3 storylines to watch in Week 6

Week 6 kicks off on Friday night and CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in all three games this weekend.

09.07.2025 7

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4 storylines to watch in Week 5

With Week 5 just around the corner, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile has one storyline to watch in every matchup.

03.07.2025 5

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4 storylines to watch on WestJet Canada Day Weekend

CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile gets you set for WestJet Canada Day Weekend with one storyline to watch in each game.

26.06.2025 3

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4 storylines to watch in Week 2

With Week 2 set to kick off on Thursday night, what storylines should you be keeping an eye on? CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile takes a look at one...

12.06.2025 10

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4 storylines to watch on CFL Kickoff

CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile helps you get ready for Week 1 with one storyline to watch in every matchup during CFL Kickoff.

04.06.2025 5

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Who is the best playmaker in the CFL?

Is Javon Leake the CFL’s top playmaker? One star player thinks so. CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile investigated to see who else made the list.

09.05.2025 7

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5 Things to Know for 2025: Saskatchewan Roughriders

From Trevor Harris returning for a third season in Riderville to some extra beef on the defensive line, CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile takes a look...

05.05.2025 10

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Who is the best pass rusher in the CFL?

Who is the best in the CFL at rushing the passer? Stars across the league weigh in with their picks.

24.04.2025 9

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Who has the best hands in the CFL?

Who has the best hands in the Canadian Football League? CFL.ca’s Kristina Costabile asks a handful of the league’s top players to find...

15.04.2025 4

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Costabile: 5 storylines to watch in the 111th Grey Cup

The biggest game of 2024 is almost here as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts get set to battle for the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday....

13.11.2024 3

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Costabile: 3 reasons Samuel Emilus will impact the Western Final

Samuel Emilus is aware of the crowd noise in Winnipeg. He’s played there before, including earlier this year in Week 14, and he’s heard the Blue...

09.11.2024 3

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Costabile: 5 things to know about the Western Final

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers welcome the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night as each team looks to punch their ticket to the 111th Grey Cup....

09.11.2024 10

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Costabile: 3 reasons Brady Oliveira will impact the Western Final

Brady Oliveira had an outstanding 2024 season. And I mean literally. He’s been nominated for Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian...

08.11.2024 4

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Costabile: 3 storylines to watch in the Western Final

With a trip to the 111th Grey Cup on the line, Saturday’s Western Final between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers is sure to...

05.11.2024 2

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Costabile: 3 reasons Vernon Adams Jr. will impact the Western Semi-Final

After stepping aside for Nathan Rourke in the second half of the BC Lions’ season, the team is turning back to Vernon Adams Jr. for the biggest...

02.11.2024 4

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5 things to know about the Western Semi-Final

The BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders go head-to-head in the Western Semi-Final on Saturday night with a trip to the second round of the...

02.11.2024 4

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Costabile: 3 storylines to watch in the Western Semi-Final

As we head into the playoffs, we all know the regular season doesn’t mean too much, since all teams are looking to go 1-0 in each of the...

29.10.2024 4

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 21

How about that 2024 season, eh? This year has been one the most exciting ones that I have ever seen in all of my years covering the CFL. It’s been...

24.10.2024 4

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Costabile: 3 storylines to watch in Week 20

Week 20 is just around the corner with kickoff of the second last week of the regular season getting underway on Friday night. There’s only three...

17.10.2024 5

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Costabile: 3 storylines to watch in Week 18

There are only four weeks left in the regular season and every game means something as we head down the stretch. Teams are playing for positioning...

03.10.2024 6

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From the Editor’s Desk: We’re talkin’ playoffs in Week 17

With just five weeks left in the regular season in the CFL, the playoff picture could become a little clearer this weekend. The Winnipeg Blue...

27.09.2024 3

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 17

There are just five weeks left in the regular season and with things so tight in both divisions, every single game matters. Week 17 features a ton...

25.09.2024 4

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 16

With two upsets and a tie last week, we were all reminded that you never really know what’s going to happen each week in the CFL. And that’s just...

18.09.2024 3

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From the Editor’s Desk: Kickers are people, too

Before Week 15 gets underway on Friday night, I’d like to take a second to show a little love to the kickers. In reading the CFL stats crew’s...

13.09.2024 9

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Costabile: 3 storylines to watch in Week 15

There’s only three CFL games this weekend, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less excitement across the country. Things start on Friday night...

11.09.2024 4

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From the Editor’s Desk: Playoff-bound Als looking for win No. 11

The Montreal Alouettes were able to sit back and relax during OK Tire Labour Day Weekend last week as they were off on a bye. And while they were...

06.09.2024 2

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 14

OK Tire Labour Day Weekend was everything we could have asked for and more. With an exciting week of football behind us, we now turn the page to...

05.09.2024 2

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 12

If you can believe it, it’s Week 12 in the CFL. As we leave halfway mark of the season in the rearview mirror, there’s plenty of exciting...

24.08.2024 4

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From the Editor’s Desk: Get ready for Week 12

Well, well, well, the road teams have entered the chat. This season teams have been winning in their own buildings more often than not. Home teams...

24.08.2024 2

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Kristina Costabile

From the Editor’s Desk: Get ready for Week 12

Well, well, well, the road teams have entered the chat. This season teams have been winning in their own buildings more often than not. Home teams...

22.08.2024 2

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Kristina Costabile

Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 12

If you can believe it, it’s Week 12 in the CFL. As we leave halfway mark of the season in the rearview mirror, there’s plenty of exciting...

21.08.2024 3

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From the Editor’s Desk: It’s not over ’til it’s over

We say this all the time, but I want to remind you once again: do not leave or turn off a CFL game early. This season more than ever, games are not...

08.08.2024 3

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Costabile: 4 storylines to watch in Week 10

Week 10 is just around the corner and as always, there’s plenty of storylines to follow around the CFL. Things start off in Ottawa where Rolan...

07.08.2024 3

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From the Editor’s Desk: Buckle up, it’s Week 9

Is anyone else really, really excited to see Tre Ford this week? I’m such a fan of the Canadian pivot. He’s exciting and so fun to watch, which is...

01.08.2024 2

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