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Buono chose sports over trouble, and never looked back
Like many first-generation immigrants, the Buonos’ start to their life in Canada was a hard one. Wally was nine when his father, a construction worker, died in his sleep. It took his mother years ...
After playing career, Hopkins has shifted impact to schools
When Hopkins got to the CFL in 2010, launching a seven-year career that saw the defensive tackle go from Winnipeg to Montreal to a Grey Cup-winning team in Ottawa, he knew he wanted to lend his ...
Custis threw down the foundation as CFL’s first black quarterback
Custis was the league’s first black quarterback. Sixty-seven years after that one season under centre, he’s the one to have walked through a game-changing door. His spirit of breaking down ...
Khan relishes chance to educate teammates on his faith, culture
Over the course of his nine-year career, it would be the first of many of these conversations. A first-generation Canadian of Pakistani descent, Khan was often the only East Indian player on his ...
Summer Blockbuster: A look behind the Johnny Manziel trade
After 16 months, numerous phone calls and in-person meetings and a few heated moments, Johnny Manziel has been traded. Chris O’Leary goes behind the scenes of the massive five-player deal.
O’Leary: An exclusive look inside the Tiger-Cats draft room
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary had exclusive access to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats draft room last Thursday and reports back from an active gathering that netted the first overall pick.
Jerome Messam: Unstoppable force on the field, gentle giant off it
Jerome Messam’s size has always aided his success on the field. Off it, it’s the size of his heart making an impact in the lives of others. CFL.ca’s David Grossman writes.
CFL community rallies to remember young journalist Tyler Bieber
Senior writer Chris O’Leary chronicles the life of Tyler Bieber was a victem of the tragic bus accident in Humboldt, SK Friday as the CFL community mourns the loss of a journalist rich with ...
O’Leary: Age is wisdom for CFL’s veteran coaches
You may not have noticed it through the CFL off-season, but there’s a movement afoot.
It started in Hamilton last year, when June Jones assumed head coaching duties. Montreal got on board in ...
James Franklin and the Instagram that changed his life
James Franklin had arrived in San Diego for a workout with a quarterbacks coach, looked at his beautiful surroundings and like so many of us, pulled his phone out of his pocket.
It was May, 2013 ...
More than a Name: Freeman ready to put in necessary work
CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary sat down with Montreal QB Josh Freeman who wants to ensure that he is more than just a name, ready to put in the necessary work to try and turn the Alouettes around.
O’Leary: Calvillo ready to dive in with Double Blue
For Anthony Calvillo, the colours may take some getting used to. But when it came to working with Marc Trestman again, there was little hesitation. Chris O’Leary writes.
Women changing landscape of Canadian football officiating
They have never met, reside in different parts of the country, but there is, at least, one thing linking Emily Clarke and Taylor Mickelboro – and that’s football.
Residents in Canadian Football ...
Junior Riders ready to rep their country at Pro Bowl flag tourney
In the first of a seven-part series on amateur football, participation and development in Canada, amateur sports guru David Grossman shines a spotlight on the Saskatchewan Junior Riders who will ...
O’Leary: Love of the game reveals a different side of Chris Jones
Chris Jones is nothing if not divisive, but the Riders’ head coach and GM has made two things clear: He wins, and his players love him. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary has more.
O’Leary: Bridge reflects on a 2017 loaded with milestones
From the second the CFL came into his post-college radar, the questions have always hovered around Brandon Bridge. He’s been asked for years about first what it would mean to be drafted into the ...
Hats Off: Reilly’s journey spoken through those who know him best
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary pens the path Mike Reilly has taken to being named Most Outstanding Player through the lens of those who have been with him the entire way.
Stage is Set: 2017 Playoffs kick off on Semi-Final Sunday
After a week of preparation, the Roughriders, REDBLACKS, Eskimos and Blue Bombers are set to kickoff the 2017 Grey Cup Playoffs. CFL.ca has sideline-to-sideline coverage with news, analysis, ...
Former Argo, Ticat John Williams on a mission in Canadian Indigenous communities
On a mission to get Canadian Indigenous kids to be active, educated and connected to their communities, John Williams made his way to Little Buffalo, Alberta, to spend time with the Lubicon Lake ...
No Guarantees: Dylan Wynn fueled by those he has lost
here’s a lot to know about Dylan Wynn, the impressive rookie defensive tackle for the Toronto Argonauts.
He’s got a ukulele named Lucy, which he plays the night before a game, ...
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