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Ticats to add offensive lineman Miles Gorrell to their Wall of Honour

Ticats to add offensive lineman Miles Gorrell to their Wall of Honour

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will add Hall of Famer Miles Gorrell to their Wall of Honour this summer. The six-foot-eight, 285-pound Gorrell played on Hamilton's offensive line from 1985-91 and again in 1996. He will be formally inducted Aug.
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Canadian defensive back Adeleke calls it a career after seven CFL seasons

Canadian defensive back Adeleke calls it a career after seven CFL seasons

OTTAWA — Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke is calling it a career after seven CFL seasons. The Ottawa Redblacks announced Friday that Adeleke, 29, had retired.
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CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024

CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024

TORONTO — The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season since 2015 when it introduced enhance detection and tracking of the injury.
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Football Canada hires LaPolice, Lessard as national flag football head coaches

Football Canada hires LaPolice, Lessard as national flag football head coaches

OTTAWA — Paul LaPolice has a new coaching gig. The former CFL coach was named head coach of the Canadian men's national flag football team Thursday.
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Argonauts rookie offensive lineman Pyle in familiar setting at University of Guelph

Argonauts rookie offensive lineman Pyle in familiar setting at University of Guelph

Ethan Pyle is starting his pro football career in familiar surroundings. The Canadian offensive lineman opened the Toronto Argonauts' rookie camp Wednesday at Guelph University's Alumni Stadium.
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CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off-season test

CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off-season test

TORONTO — The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request.
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Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach

Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach

SURREY — Buck Pierce has been to plenty of training camps. This spring will be different. After decades as a player and on CFL sidelines, Pierce is preparing for his first season as head coach of the B.C. Lions.
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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden taking on ownership-advisory role with Nashville's arena football team

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden taking on ownership-advisory role with Nashville's arena football team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jon Gruden is getting back into professional football.
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CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada

CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada

TORONTO — The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has lined up its title sponsor for the championship game's halftime show. The CFL announced Thursday a partnership with Bud Light Canada.
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Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations

Elks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations

TORONTO — Edmonton Elks draft pick Darien Newell has been given a year-long ban by the CFL for a series of doping infractions. The Queen's defensive lineman was Edmonton's second-round pick in Tuesday night's draft.
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