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Canada captures 56-0 exhibition senior men's football win over Italy

Canada captures 56-0 exhibition senior men's football win over Italy

CAGLIARI — Max Nixon scored touchdowns on an interception return and blocked punt recovery as Canada defeated Italy 56-0 in an exhibition senior men's football contest Saturday. The game was the first between the two countries.
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Veteran CFL receiver Ellingson calling it a career and retiring as an Ottawa Redblack

Veteran CFL receiver Ellingson calling it a career and retiring as an Ottawa Redblack

OTTAWA — Greg Ellingson is calling it a career and retiring as an Ottawa Redblack. Ellingson, 36, played 10 CFL seasons with Hamilton (2013-14), Ottawa (2015-18), Edmonton, (2019, 2021), Winnipeg (2022) and Montreal (2023).
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Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father's achievements

Playing in CFL gives Covington deeper appreciation of father's achievements

Christian Covington has always been aware of his Hall of Fame father's many football achievements, but he now has a deeper appreciation of them. Covington is heading into his second season with the B.C.
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Lions announce former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84

Lions announce former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84

VANCOUVER — Larry Donovan, a former head coach of the B.C. Lions, has died. He was 84. The Lions confirmed Donovan's death Monday. The cause was not divulged. Donovan joined the Lions as special-teams and defensive-line coach in 1986.
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Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White

Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White

They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season.
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Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award

Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award

He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C.
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Lions defensive lineman Covington pleasantly surprised by level of talent in CFL

Lions defensive lineman Covington pleasantly surprised by level of talent in CFL

HAMILTON — Christian Covington enters his second CFL season with renewed respect for the Canadian game. The six-foot-three, 285-pound defensive lineman signed with B.C. last May after playing 101 regular-season games over nine NFL seasons.
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Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact

VANCOUVER — Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary this week by Sport Tourism Canada.
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Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted a $7-million operating profit last season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The community-owned franchise released its 2024 annual report, which also included a $7.
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