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3DownNation Podcast: XFL deal dies, Riders suffer four Achilles tears, Bo embraces villain role

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John Hodge
July 8, 2021

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the end of a potential partnership between the CFL and XFL, the Riders suffering four Achilles tears ahead of training camp, and Bo Levi Mitchell embracing being a villain in Saskatchewan.

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John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.

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