Brett Lauther is the latest member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders to opt out of his CFL contract. Lauther spoke with Michael Ball on 620 CKRM’s the Sportscage Monday night. He says this wasn’t a decision he made overnight. “I weighed all of the pro’s and con’s, and there really wasn’t too many con’s in this […]
The Riders have released linebacker Deon Lacey so he can pursue a job in the NFL. Lacey signed a one-year deal with the Riders in May after spending three seasons in the NFL. With the CFL cancelling its 2020 season, Lacey has opted out so he can be available if an NFL team calls again. […]
The Canadian Football League has announced a new way for fans to be involved in the league and with the Grey Cup. The CFL announced the Grey Cup Fan Base — a permanent four-feet high base where the Grey Cup will be displayed at all public appearances. It is made from Canadian maple and aluminum. […]
Many fans and athletes across the country were disappointed to hear the Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel their 2020 season last week. While many weren’t surprised about the cancellation, Riders Head Coach Craig Dickenson says he was rather shocked. “I really thought the federal funding was going to come through, so that’s what surprised […]
There is some happiness in Regina, Indian Head, Fort Qu’Appelle and Creighton with the baseball community thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays. The team has announced that through its “Jays Care–Field of Dreams” program that these four are part of 12 communities across Canada that will receive a portion of 1.1 million dollars. Field Of […]
There will be no pro football in Canada in 2020, but the CFL Players’ Association says it has secured its membership some financial help. The union told players in a memo Wednesday those under contract will receive wage subsidy from July through December. The CFLPA added the benefits could go beyond that if the Canada […]
A fan favourite for the Regina Pats last season will be playing in the ECHL next season. The Kansas City Mavericks announced Tuesday they have signed 21-year-old forward Robbie Holmes to a contract. Holmes, who is from Sherwood Park, Alberta, comes to Kansas City after a WHL career that saw him register 114 points in […]
Former NHLer and Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk has died after his battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of our head coach and friend, Dale Hawerchuk. On behalf of the entire Barrie Colts organization and our fans, our condolences and thoughts are with […]
With COVID-19 and the CFL it seems every answer leads to 10 more questions. Monday, the league cancelled the 2020 season. An answer to ‘are we playing football this year?’ But now, teams have to deal with all the questions that arise. What about the players? What can GM Jeremy O’Day and his staff do […]
Everyone associated with the CFL was thrown into turmoil on Monday with the cancellation of the season–players, employees and fans alike. Now we’re all left to contemplate “What now?” Riders kicker Brett Lauther finds himself looking for the silver lining in all this. With no season in Canada, his thoughts stray south of the border. […]
