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Landry: Ealey’s legacy shines as he enters College HOF
After a stellar career at the University of Toledo that led to a groundbreaking run in the CFL, Chuck Ealey will head into the College Football Hall of Fame this year. As CFL.ca’s Don ...
The untold story of Ken Whitlock, the first Black Argonaut
A year after Jackie Robinson broke the colour barrier in baseball, Ken Whitlock did the same with the Toronto Argonauts, suiting up for the team in 1947, Argonauts.com’s Mike Hogan writes. ...
O’Leary: How Mark Washington uncovered his father’s unique past
Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ defensive coordinator Mark Washington’s father, George, was a White House photographer. He tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary about his remarkable ...
O’Leary: A Q&A with retiring official Kim Murphy
After announcing his retirement from officiating on Sunday, Kim Murphy chats about his career with CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary.
Bennett: ‘I’ve wanted to have this conversation for a while’
It was a conversation that Donnovan Bennett had wanted to see happen for years. It wasn’t journalistically-driven, necessarily. It was more one of those dinner-with-any-three-people type of ...
O’Leary: A candid Q&A with Bo Levi Mitchell
A day after the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player elected to sign long term in Calgary, CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary chats 1-on-1 with Bo Levi Mitchell about the FA process.
Long Read: Bo finds his balance in unique MOP season
In an CFL.ca exclusive, senior writer Chris O’Leary chats with Bo Levi Mitchell about life, family and all that has catapulted him to the top spot among CFL Players.
‘A Walking Miracle’: Claybrooks opens up about brush with death
The doctors called him a walking miracle. DeVone Claybrooks recalls his life-and-death situation, and why he’s thankful to be alive. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary writes.
The Waterloo record-setter: Young pivot taking OUA by storm
They are often tagged as “sleepers”.
For many young football players, coming up through the summer leagues and the high school game, they have been the no-name athletes trying to make the roster, ...
Mike Labinjo was a homegrown star since day one
Weeks after his sudden death, people still speak about Mike Labinjo, but the focus has been on his tenure with professional football.
Whether it was seeing action for three National Football ...
Randy’s Word: Talking CFL 2.0
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie is back with his latest blog about the state of the Canadian Football League and in his October entry, he hones in on what is quickly being referred to as ‘CFL ...
How the late Mike Labinjo catapulted the ’08 Stampeders to a Grey Cup
Chris Jones, Geroy Simon and Anthony Calvillo open up about a magical 2008 playoff run where the Mike Labinjo led his defence to a Grey Cup. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary reports on the ...
Diversity is Strength: Profiling the personalities who changed our league
Following the announcement of the 2018 edition of Diversity is Strength campaign, CFL.ca profiles the personalities who broke barriers, changing our league and helping to change society.
Police brutality ended his career, but Bowen didn’t quit on his community
They beat him, allegedly planted drugs on him and charged him with assaulting police and possession of cocaine. Bowen and his lawyer said the incident was racial profiling. Bowen was acquitted in ...
Calgary’s comfort lured Pennsylvania boys from prospect of NFL
By that time, the two men that grew up three hours apart in Pennsylvania — Harrison was eight-years older than Helton — had both chosen to play their college football at Arizona State ...
Polak made ‘her-story’ while helping Rough Riders stay afloat
She was named the general manager of the Ottawa Rough Riders in December, 1988. The Montreal Alouettes had folded a year-and-a-half prior and the Rough Riders were in a dire financial situation.
Trawick patrolled the lines in Montreal, and broke the CFL colour barrier
Trawick was the first African-American player to suit up in the CFL. His transition to a new country was ultimately successful and came at the same time that Jackie Robinson was playing with the ...
How Joey Moss worked his way to become an Edmonton legend
Through all of those years spent in locker rooms and all of the brushes with fame that came with it — people in both organizations have said for years that Joey is the most famous person in ...
Hughes preaches importance of inclusion from personal experiences
“My parents did everything they could to help me play football. That included going down to the pawn shop and pawning off some things to be able to afford for registration for me to play. They ...
In an era of systemic racism, Bright found acceptance in Canada
Bright, a Heisman candidate that year, took to the field and history unfolded. He was targeted on the first play of the game, taking a forearm to the jaw after he’d handed off the ball. The bone ...
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