Chris O'Leary

Senior Writer

Chris O'Leary, formerly of the Toronto Star and Edmonton Journal, is a senior writer on CFL.ca and associated platforms.

O’Leary: TSN’s Farhan Lalji, CFL’s Steve Daniel head to media HOF

48 mins ago | Chris O'Leary
While the players and builders get set to enter into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on Friday in Hamilton, this year’s two media entrants, TSN’s Farhan Lalji and the CFL’s ...

O’Leary: CFL official Larry Butler worked final game on Sat.

September 6, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
On Saturday in Edmonton, Larry Butler worked his final game, wrapping up 20 years of officiating in the CFL. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the keys to Butler’s longevity ...

Bo Balled: Mitchell’s best game of ’24 produces LDW win

September 2, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Bo Levi Mitchell came out firing on Labour Day, leading the Tiger-Cats to a win over the Toronto Argonauts. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at Mitchell’s strong game and what ...

5 Things To Know: Elks, Stamps OK Tire Labour Day Weekend rivalry

August 30, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the long, heated history between Edmonton and Calgary ahead of their OK Tire Labour Day Weekend meeting on holiday Monday at McMahon Stadium.

In My Words | Jake Maier: There’s nothing like Labour Day

August 29, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Calgary Stampeders’ quarterback Jake Maier has played on a lot of big stages, but OK Tire Labour Day Weekend stands on its own as a unique, powerful football experience.

O’Leary: Trusting the Nathan Rourke comeback process

August 22, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Nathan Rourke’s return to the CFL won’t be an instant on-field success, says CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary. The Lions will be patient and when Rourke is fully settled in, ...

Best Seat In The House: Larry Thompson’s journey to Elks’ ownership

August 15, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson is a lifelong fan and longtime season ticket holder. He tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary how his family’s passion for the team and his ...

O’Leary: Rourke, Adams could be a Grey Cup-calibre pairing

August 13, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the suddenly very strong QB stable in BC, with Nathan Rourke joining Vernon Adams Jr. on the Lions’ roster.

O’Leary: How Chris Shapka balances military, officiating roles

August 2, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Veteran CFL official Chris Shapka works CFL sidelines by night, but by day is a 27-year Canadian Armed Forces vet. He was recently named Wing Commander at 19 Wing Comox, on Vancouver Island.

Method Man: Janarion Grant is elusive year-round

July 27, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Janarion Grant is the most elusive player so far in the 2024 season. CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at Grant’s off-season elusiveness as well and how it factored into him ...
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