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CFL·Opinion Gambling outfits reportedly spend more than $1 billion US annually sponsoring major North American sports leagues, so the numbers make it clear: embracing legal sports betting represents a massive opportunity for leagues. But who bears the opportunity cost in this setup? Often the people who can least afford it. Byproduct ofContinue Reading

CFL An independent arbitrator has upheld the Canadian Football League’s indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouette Shawn Lemon for sports betting. Team respects decision, says ‘integrity of the league’ of utmost importanceDan Ralph · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 28, 2024 11:31 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 28 TheContinue Reading

CFL Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly publicly apologized Tuesday for conduct which led to him being suspended for violating the CFL’s gender-based violence policy. Kelly’s apology came two days after he was reinstated, with conditions, by the CFL. Kelly had been suspended since May for violating CFL’s gender-based violence policyDanContinue Reading

CFL The CFL reinstated quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions Sunday. The announcement comes after the league suspended Kelly on May 7 for Toronto’s two exhibition games and first nine regular-season contests for violating its gender-based violence policy. Kelly had been suspended since May for violating league’s gender-based violence policyDan RalphContinue Reading

CFL After failing to catch on with an NFL team, Nathan Rourke is making a well-timed return to the Canadian Football League’s B.C. Lions, who have lost three consecutive games. 2022 CFL top Canadian spent time in U.S. with Jaguars, Patriots, Giants, FalconsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 13, 2024Continue Reading

CFL Kansas legislators approved a plan Tuesday aimed at luring the Kansas City’s NFL team away from Missouri by helping to finance a new stadium for the Super Bowl champions. Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals would also move in proposed plan John Hanna · The Associated Press · Posted:Continue Reading

CFL A lawsuit filed against quarterback Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts by a former assistant strength-and-conditioning coach has been settled. Complainant was seeking $80,000 from Kelly, $85,714 from team, plus damagesThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 04, 2024 6:11 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago The lawsuitContinue Reading

CFL Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has formally withdrawn from the club’s training camp, saying he wants to “work to earn both reinstatement in the CFL and everyone’s trust.” QB says findings from CFL investigation ‘not consistent with the person I am’The Canadian Press · Posted: May 16, 2024 3:05Continue Reading

CFL Canadian Football League players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season, but mouthguards will be mandatory. Guardian soft-shell helmet covers will be optional for game useThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 15, 2024 2:09 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading