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New Elk embracing chance to help get Edmonton back to CFL playoffs

Emmanuel Rugamba, a veteran defensive player, is part of the Edmonton Elks' latest free agent signings. He embraces the challenge of helping the Elks return to the CFL playoffs.

Canadian RB Chuba Hubbard optimistic better times lie ahead for NFL's Panthers

Even with the security of a $33.2-million US, four-year contract extension, the Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard says he's nowhere near being a finished product.

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.

CFL free-agency window set to officially open Sunday at noon ET

The CFL's free-agency process will kick into high gear Sunday. That's when the league's free-agency window will open, allowing CFL teams to talk freely with any pending free agents and/or their representatives. That will officially begin at noon ET on Sunday.

Ex-NFL star Mayes pulling for Panthers' Hubbard to break his Canadian rushing mark

Long the standard by which Canadian running backs are measured in the NFL, Rueben Mayes is hoping Chuba Hubbard can set that bar even higher.

Roughriders, Redblacks both get multiple A grades on 1st players' union report cards

The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards.

Backup QB Arbuckle, Argos defence combine to give Toronto convincing Grey Cup win over Winnipeg

The Toronto Argonauts won their second Grey Cup championship in three years, and their 19th in franchise history, with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday in Vancouver.

Mike Miller back at the Grey Cup but as Blue Bombers special teams coach

Mike Miller helped Winnipeg make three straight appearances — winning twice — before being sidelined last year with a neck injury that ultimately ended his CFL career. On Sunday, the 35-year-old native of Riverview, N.B., will be on the field as the Bombers' special-teams co-ordinator when they meet the Toronto Argonauts in Vancouver.

Coaches O'Shea, Dinwiddie ready for 2nd Grey Cup meeting in 3 years

Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto will be minus starting quarterback Chad Kelly, the CFL's outstanding player last season, on Sunday when it faces the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup.

Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner ahead of Grey Cup

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with good people and be open-minded.