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13.12.2021 / 10:15

108th Grey Cup: Winnipeggers flood Portage and Main to celebrate Blue Bombers win

Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans crowded the city’s iconic Portage and Main intersection on Sunday night to celebrate the city’s second Grey Cup win in as many tries, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers took down the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a thrilling overtime final to crown the Canadian Football League (CFL) champions!

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Sights and sounds from the 108th Grey Cup

The 108th Grey Cup takes place tonight at Tim Hortons Field. Thousands of fans from across the country have travelled to Hamilton to celebrate the crown jewel of the CFL. Global News Weekend’s Mike Arsenault is there to experience it all.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers take home Grey Cup in overtime win against Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Zach Collaros’ 13-yard TD strike to Darvin Adams in overtime earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thrilling 33-25 Grey Cup win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on a windy Sunday night.

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Rick Zamperin: Postponing season will further fuel CFL-XFL merger talk

COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, thanks in large part to the more contagious variants of concern and a vaccine rollout that has been operating at a snail’s pace, we are expecting to receive an update as early as Monday from the Canadian Football League on the status of its upcoming season.Word is the league will announce that its 2021 schedule — slated to kick off on June 10 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visiting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers — will not start on time.The latest development comes after the federal government reportedly rejected the CFL’s latest request for a $30-million interest-free loan. A similar request was sacked by the Trudeau Liberals last year, forcing the 2020 season to be scrapped.

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Rick Zamperin: 2021 CFL season very much hangs in the balance

Canadian Football League due to the COVID-19 pandemic is something many fans north of the border will not be able to stomach.It would be a bitter pill to swallow, yet it is one that we may be forced to gulp down.In less than three months, May 23 to be exact, the CFL is planning to kick off its exhibition season by having the Calgary Stampeders host the B.C.

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Brandon Banks re-signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats for 2021 CFL season

Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed 2019 CFL Most Outstanding Player Brandon Banks to a one-year contract.The 33-year-old has played seven seasons with the Ticats, his most recent being his best.‘Speedy B’ led the Canadian Football League in 2019 with 112 receptions — a single-season Ticats record — 1,550 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games while leading Hamilton to a franchise-best 15-3 record and an appearance in the Grey Cup.#HappyNewYear from @speedybanks87! #Ticats | #CFL pic.twitter.com/MRn2BJqxn0— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) December 31, 2020The Garner, N.C., native was named a CFL all-star for the fourth time in 2019 and earned his sixth consecutive divisional all-star nod.“Brandon’s body of work speaks for itself.

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CFL teams unveil plans for virtual events during 2020 Grey Cup Unite

CFL teams unveiled their local events Thursday for the league’s Grey Cup Unite program.The CFL will be staging Grey Cup Unite starting Monday with many of the events that are usually held during its annual championship week being presented virtually. In August, the league cancelled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Grey Cup game was originally scheduled to be held Nov.

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Canadian Football League submits revised financial request to federal government

COVID-19 pandemic. Infectious disease expert likes hub plans, but says CFL and other leagues still face issues At the time, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the league was anxious “to be accountable to taxpayers,” and would attempt to repay a portion of government assistance through “community programs, tourism promotion, the Grey Cup, our digital channels.”The source added the new request is to cover operating costs and player salaries for a shortened 2020 season.

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Edmonton women raise nearly $20,000 for charity by sewing masks during COVID-19 pandemic

coronavirus pandemic to give back to their community, by sewing masks for charity.Jean Henderson has volunteered in the victim services unit with the Edmonton Police Service, at K-Days, the Edmonton Indy, the Grey Cup, the Tournament of Hearts, the CFR and at countless other events.But with COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of so many events, the senior found another way to help.“I thought, I could sew some masks.” Since April, Henderson has sold 1,600 masks by donation to the Alberta SPCA.“I shipped them to the States, I’ve shipped them all across Canada,” she said.She’s raised more than $8,200.“It’s just to give back to the community.

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Regina no longer guaranteed 2020 Grey Cup host

The Saskatchewan Roughriders were planning a big celebration for the 2020 Grey Cup, but those plans are on hold after the CFL announced changes for the upcoming season.

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Edmonton Eskimos providing options for fans who have 2020 tickets

The Edmonton Eskimos are ensuring that anyone with tickets for games in 2020 will get to use them.

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Rick Zamperin: CFL’s 2020 season, if it happens, will be like no other

We all knew that the 2020 Canadian Football League season would look a lot different than past years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CFL looking at September start, Regina no longer guaranteed 2020 Grey Cup host

Saskatchewan may have to wait until 2022 to host the Grey Cup.

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Ontario government not looking to provide CFL with financial bailout

TORONTO – If CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is expecting financial assistance from the Ontario government, it seems he best think again.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters prepares for CFL draft

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will not have a first-round pick in the CFL draft for the second time in three years — but very few, if any, Bomber fans are complaining.

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GOING HOLLYWOOD: Doug Falconer finds movie success years after winning football championships

Doug Falconer has chased one dream after another. That’s his life story. Dream it. Live it.

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