Stories By JC Abbott
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Edmonton Elks
/ 2 years ago‘A story worth telling’: McLeod Bethel-Thompson sees Elks’ 0-4 start as a test from his football ‘ancestors’
The Edmonton Elks are celebrating the franchise’s 75th anniversary in 2024 and those who came before may be having an impact...
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
/ 2 years ago‘I need some carries’: Brady Oliveira believes more touches would have led to ‘different outcome’ for winless Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are languishing at 0-3 for the first time since 2012 but running back Brady Oliveira believes that...
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B.C. Lions
/ 2 years agoB.C. Lions play chicken with winless Elks, never blink in victory (& 13 other thoughts)
The B.C. Lions may have beaten the Edmonton Elks for the eighth straight time on Thursday night in Vancouver but the...
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Edmonton Elks
/ 2 years agoFormer Elks safety Marloshawn Franklin Jr. signs with ELF’s Rhein Fire
Former Edmonton Elks’ defensive back Marloshawn Franklin Jr. has signed with the Rhein Fire of the European League of Football. The...
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Montreal Alouettes
/ 2 years ago‘There is no money to be made in football’: Pierre Karl Péladeau puts no deadline on profitability for Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are in the midst of a renaissance following their surprise Grey Cup victory in 2023 but that has...
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats
/ 2 years agoVictories ‘the only stat that matters’ to winless Ticats’ QB Bo Levi Mitchell despite early season resurgence
Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell has been lighting up the stat sheet early in the 2024 season, but he’s not...
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3Down
/ 2 years agoHoggies grind, Hollins shines as B.C. Lions best Bombers (& 10 other thoughts)
It doesn’t count until November but the B.C. Lions proved why they are the favourites in the West Division on Friday,...
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Montreal Alouettes
/ 2 years agoPercival Molson ‘great stadium’ but Alouettes should ‘certainly’ consider new venue: Pierre Karl Péladeau
The Montreal Alouettes hosted a sellout crowd of 23,035 fans for their 2024 home opener on Thursday, lifting last year’s Grey...
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
/ 2 years ago‘I don’t make those decisions’: Bombers’ Brady Oliveira adjusts to backup designation after injury
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ running back Brady Oliveira tip-toed the company line on Thursday like he was trying to slip free for...
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Edmonton Elks
/ 2 years agoNew-look Elks still a ‘Ferrari’ despite early engine troubles: QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson
The Edmonton Elks skidded to their fourth consecutive 0-2 start with a 23-20 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night,...