Edmonton’s CFL team marks 75 years on the gridiron
Edmonton’s Canadian Football League team has been marching to victory for 75 years and now, the Green and Gold will honour the team’s legacy during the 2024 season with a focus on honouring the past and looking to the future. Sarah Ryan has more on the Elk’s celebration plans.
Global News at Noon Edmonton
Mar 25
Saskatoon Hilltops embracing the cold for national semi-final tilt against Ontario champs
WATCH: It’s a battle of two undefeated teams in Canadian Junior Football League semi-finals from Saskatoon, as the Hilltops will host the St. Clair Saints with a berth in the national championship on the line.
Sports
Oct 26, 2023
CFL commissioner wants to see a team in Halifax
The Canadian Football League’s annual Touchdown Atlantic game kicks off Saturday between Toronto and Saskatchewan. As the CFL arrives on the East Coast once again, the league’s commissioner maintains he wants a team here. Now, he’s saying a new team might not need a new stadium. Callum Smith reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Jul 28, 2023
Saskatoon Valkyries preparing for chance at WWCFL three-peat
WATCH: Advancing to the Western Women’s Canadian Football League championship game, the Saskatoon Valkyries can win their third-straight league title at home Saturday afternoon.
Sports
Jun 20, 2023
2025 Grey Cup coming to Winnipeg
Winnipeg football fans got some big news Tuesday morning, as representatives of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Canadian Football League, and municipal and provincial officials formally announced that the 2025 Grey Cup game is coming to IG Field. Katherine Dornian reports.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Mar 14, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders Green and White game holds more weight than in years past
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Green and White game on Saturday holds a little more weight than in years past with no preseason games scheduled ahead of the 2021 Canadian Football League season. Taylor Shire gives the details ahead of the training camp game.
Global News at 10 Regina
Jul 21, 2021
Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau says ‘discussions ongoing’ with CFL over possible financial support
Speaking to reporters outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “discussions are ongoing” with the Canadian Football League (CFL) over possible financial support, as sports leagues across North America remain in limbo due to the physical distancing measures put in place by COVID-19.
Canada
Apr 29, 2020
Lethbridge Steel looking for redemption as WWCFL season kicks off
The Western Women’s Canadian Football League season begins this weekend. Danica Ferris reports on how the Lethbridge Steel are seeking redemption to start the year.
May 3, 2019
Winnipeg’s new professional soccer club — Valour FC — logo revealed
Canadian Premier League and Winnipeg Football Club showed off the logo for the city’s new professional soccer team which will be named Valour FC.
Sports
Jun 6, 2018
Excitement builds in Regina as the CFL gets ready to announce Grey Cup host
The excitement in Regina builds as the Canadian Football League (CFL) gets ready to announce which city will host the 2020 Grey Cup. Katelyn Wilson explains.
Global News at 10 Regina
Feb 20, 2019
Future of the CFL
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie talks to Sonia Sunger about the future of the Canadian Football League.
Global News Morning BC
Feb 28, 2019
CFL players association ratifies new seven-year deal with the league
The Canadian Football League (CFL) players association ratified a new seven-year agreement on Thursday evening, bringing an end to the dispute that saw an earlier deal rejected. With players accepting, the league’s exhibition season is expected to open on time on Friday night. Brenden Purdy reports.
Canada
May 27, 2022
CFL delays 2021 season start due to COVID-19
The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced Wednesday it would delay the start of its 2021 season until Aug. 5 and reduce the number of games, as the country continues to grapple with a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor Shire reports.
Global News at 10 Regina
Apr 21, 2021
Meet Edmonton Elks head coach Jaime Elizondo: Part 1
Jaime Elizondo is the new head coach of the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks team. Our Kevin Karius sat down with the first-time head coach to get to know more about him and find out how Elizondo plans to lead Edmonton’s Green and Gold. This is Part 1 of their three-part conversation.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jun 21, 2021
New Toronto rugby team is first trans-Atlantic sports club in the world
Toronto is adding another professional sports team for fans to get behind. The Toronto Wolfpack is the latest team to join The Rugby Football League. They are also the first trans-Atlantic sports team in the world. Coach Paul Rowley is excited about Canadian rugby competing in the U.K. and France.
Global News at Noon Toronto
Apr 27, 2016
NFL hopeful lands in Okanagan
It’s unheard of for a player to end up in the Canadian Junior Football League after being cut from an NFL training camp, but that’s where Rashaun Simonise is after being recruited by the Okanagan Sun. The Vancouverite is a welcome new resource for the Kelowna-based team.
Global News at 5 Okanagan
Sep 14, 2016
Calgary Stampeder Jon Cornish to be inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame
Tue, Aug 6: Calgary Stampeders alum Jon Cornish joins Global News Morning to discuss his career highlights ahead of his induction ceremony into the Canadian Football League’s Hall of Fame.
Global News Morning Calgary
Aug 6, 2019
Brad Sinopoli named CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian
Peterborough native Brad Sinopoli is once again the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Canadian. The slotback with the Ottawa Redblacks claimed the honour during Thursday night’s CFL Awards banquet. The Redblacks face the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday’s Grey Cup in Edmonton.
Nov 23, 2018
Winnipeg Jets to take on Calgary Flames as Tim Horton’s Classic comes to Regina
Pucks will replace footballs at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium as it hosts the NHL’s fifth Heritage Classic. The league announced Jan. 1 the all-Canadian outdoor hockey game will be held in October. Cami Kepke with the details.
Global News at 10 Regina
Jan 2, 2019
Grey Cup weekend push for CFL franchise to come to Halifax
The Canadian Football League could soon become truly Canadian, with a push during Grey Cup weekend for a 10th franchise, in Halifax. Ross Lord reports.
Global National
Nov 25, 2017