# cfl (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cfl. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hogan: Argos Look to Ignite Running Game](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/21/hogan-argos-look-to-ignite-running-game/) _2026-08-21 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ It’s only appropriate that with BMO Field surrounded by midway games, Mike Miller has decided to roll the dice. Looking for a shot of adrenaline for a stagnant running game, the Toronto Argonauts head coach has made a roster change ahead of Saturday’s vital game against Hamilton, inserting rookie Qualan Jones at running back, replacing \[…\] The post Hogan: Argos Look to Ignite Running Game appeared… ## [Lions Open Upper Bowl For Sunday’s Watermelon Smash](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/20/lions-open-upper-bowl-for-sundays-watermelon-smash/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ With tickets moving fast for the fourth annual Watermelon Smash, the BC Lions announced today that Upper Bowl seating is OPEN for the big battle with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, August 23. Kickoff is 4:00 pm at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place and the game is presented by BC Federation of Labour. Tickets start \[…\] ## [Hogan: The Rivalry Resumes on Saturday](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/20/hogan-the-rivalry-resumes-on-saturday/) _2026-08-20 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ 9,764 days, but who’s counting? It’s just a friendly reminder to Hamilton Tiger-Cat fans that Saturday will mark that many days since their beloved black-and-gold last won the Grey Cup. If they don’t win this season, April 15 of next year will see the total reach a mind-numbing 10,000 days, hard to fathom in a \[…\] The post Hogan: The Rivalry Resumes on Saturday appeared first on Toronto Argonauts… ## [Sports Weekend Preview – August 20, 2026](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-preview-aug-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS Preview: Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans After a joint practice with the Houston Texans, the Silver and Black face the team again this Thursday. Read more HERE Where to Watch, Listen or Livestream L.A. Rams vs New Orleans Saints Here’s how you can watch, listen to and live stream the Rams \[…\] ## [Lions Sign Four Americans As Part Of Wednesday Transactions](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/19/lions-sign-four-americans-as-part-of-wednesday-transactions/) _2026-08-19 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ The BC Lions announced the signings of four Americans to the Practice Roster on Wednesday: defensive linemen Amani Bledsoe and Shaun Peterson Jr., offensive lineman Ivory Scott Jr. and wide receiver Bryan Thompson. Bledsoe (6’4, 280 lbs)- the Lawrence, Kansas native moves north after two seasons in the UFL and stints in Arlington, Birmingham and \[…\] ## [Humpday Hopes: Attendance at two Edmonton Football Games, More Music Themes](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/humpday-hopes-attendance-at-two-edmonton-football-games-more-music-themes/) _2026-08-19 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Hump day, the presumed middle of the week for folks. The point of the week the water cooler chat has dried up and the weekend, while in focus, is still too far away. So let’s talk about some hopes heading into the weekend. Edmonton vs Edmonton in CJFL clash this Saturday Previously on Shotgun Sports, \[…\] ## [Zander Horvath Named CFL Player of the Week For Second Time In Three Games](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/18/zander-horvath-named-cfl-player-of-the-week-for-second-time-in-three-games/) _2026-08-18 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ (Vancouver)- On the heels of another stellar performance that resulted in a critical divisional road win for the resurgent BC Lions, running back Zander Horvath was named one of the CFL Players of the Week. In addition to racking up 102 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, the versatile back hauled in three receptions \[…\] ## [BC Lions Mourn The Passing Of O.J. Brigance](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/17/bc-lions-mourn-the-passing-of-o-j-brigance/) _2026-08-17 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ The BC Lions organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of O.J. Brigance after a long and heroic battle with ALS. “As great a player as O.J. Brigance was, he was an even better individual,” said his former teammate and current Lions director of community relations Jamie Taras. “He had such a positive \[…\] ## [Hogan: Argos Remember the Hip](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/17/hogan-argos-remember-the-hip/) _2026-08-17 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ Canada is a funny place. Canucks live in the shadow of a superpower, often seeking affirmation from our big brother to the south, though admittedly that’s happening less frequently these days. At the same time, we’re always happy to proudly, yet politely wave the flag, while simultaneously apologizing for doing it. Many fans of the \[…\] The post Hogan: Argos Remember the Hip appeared first on… ## [Boatmen Ink Two Canadians: DL Gabriel Maisonneuve & Istvan Assibo-Dadzie](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/17/boatmen-ink-two-canadians-dl-gabriel-maisonneuve-istvan-assibo-dadzie/) _2026-08-17 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today that the team has signed Canadian DL Gabriel Maisonneuve and DB Istvan Assibo-Dadzie. Maisonneuve (6’3″/236lbs) was selected by Montreal in the fifth round of the 2025 CFL Draft but was released in May. The Gatineau, Quebec native attended the University of Montreal (2021-2024), where he played \[…\] The post Boatmen Ink Two Canadians: DL… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cjsh3cuAJ9wa) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Let’s talk Edmonton Elks possible home playoff opponents](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/lets-talk-edmonton-elks-possible-home-playoff-opponents/) _2026-08-17 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ For the first time since the name change, Edmonton Elks fans can legitmately talk about hosting a playoff game at Commonwealth Stadium. Not completely reliant on hope but actually based on fact, talk about a home game in November. No hoping the Club goes on a winning streak in October while multiple other teams go \[…\] ## [Sports Weekend Wrap Up](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-wrap-up-4/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS Mendoza Mania Finally Hits the Playing Field fearless of tight windows, Fernando Mendoza used pinpoint accuracy to move the Las Vegas Raiders offense in his first preseason action. Read more HERE Rams Rookie QB Ty Simpson Shines Ty Simpson shined in his preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more HERE \[…\] ## [3 Thoughts on the Edmonton Elks 42-12 Blowout Victory Versus the Toronto Argonauts](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/3-thoughts-on-the-edmonton-elks-42-12-blowout-victory-versus-the-toronto-argonauts/) _2026-08-16 · Scout Hnatuik · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Sometimes you get smacked in mouth, and other times you do the smacking. The Edmonton Elks did the smacking on Saturday. In front of over 22,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium the Green and Gold faced the Double Blue Toronto Argonauts for a matinee game exactly 1 week after they started their match versus the Montréal Alouettes, but this time, the battle would take place in the Concrete Cathedral… ## [Argos Fall To Elks in Week 11](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/15/argos-fall-to-elks-in-week-11/) _2026-08-15 · Staff · Toronto Argonauts_ The Toronto Argonauts fell to the Edmonton Elks on Saturday afternoon at Commonwealth Stadium. Kevin Mital led Toronto’s receiving corps with six catches for 89 yards, including a 51 yard reception. Bubba Bolden led Toronto with 10 defensive tackles and recorded one of the Argos’ three sacks. Rookie defensive lineman Soane Toia added four tackles, \[…\] The post Argos Fall To Elks in Week 11… ## [Hogan: Argos Special Teams Shaping Up](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/14/hogan-argos-special-teams-shaping-up/) _2026-08-14 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ It was the kind of punt that makes a returner’s eyes light up. Calgary Stampeders punter Mark Vassett didn’t hit the ball cleanly and launched a low spiral toward Toronto Argonauts returner Janarion Grant. It bounced directly to the Rutgers product who caught it at his 46-yard line and sprinted down the left sideline before \[…\] The post Hogan: Argos Special Teams Shaping Up appeared first on… ## [OPINION: The BCHL Needs a Rebrand](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/opinion-the-bchl-needs-a-rebrand/) _2026-08-14 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) heads into the 2026-27 season with twenty teams, five of them from Alberta. Back on June 3rd, one of the notes from the 2026 Annual General Meeting Recap was “Governors identified Alberta expansion as a priority” (hello Cold Lake?). This is a league that removed itself from Hockey Canada \[…\] ## [Bakes’ Game Takes | BC 30 CGY 26](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/13/bakes-game-takes-bc-cgy-6/) _2026-08-14 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ CALGARY- You can say one thing about this BC Lions squad: they sure are resilient. Nathan Rourke hit Keon Hatcher for an 11-yard touchdown in the late stages and the Lions survived a couple of critical mistakes in the final three minutes to hold off the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 on a drizzly Thursday night at \[…\] ## [Hogan: Argos Effective Against Opposing Running Backs](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/13/hogan-argos-effective-against-opposing-running-backs/) _2026-08-13 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ Early in the season the Toronto Argonauts defence didn’t look great. There was much blame to go around, but as the season has progressed, the defence has been showing signs of connecting the pieces of the puzzle, allowing just two touchdowns in the last two games, one of which came on a three-yard drive following \[…\] The post Hogan: Argos Effective Against Opposing Running Backs appeared first on… ## [Sports Weekend Preview](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-preview-2/) _2026-08-13 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS NFL Preseason Begins Thursday! Probably not a lot of entertainment value this week, but here’s what to watch for as NFL Preseason kicks off Thursday. Read more HERE Watson Starts Ahead of Sanders in Week 1 Deshaun Watson will start in Week 1 of Preseason followed by Shedeur Sanders in Week 2. \[…\] ## [Wednesday Wishes: Two Edmonton Trades to Delete, Taco Taste Off this Saturday](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/wednesday-wishes-two-edmonton-trades-to-delete-taco-taste-off-this-saturday/) _2026-08-12 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The Mayan Calendar was misinterpreted to have read that the world would end in 2012. For fans of the Double E, then General Manager Eric Tillman brought doom much sooner than the Mayan’s suggested date of December 21st. On May 12th, franchise quaterback Ricky Ray was traded for a kicker! Okay, the return also included \[…\] ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yAfm8egY5z9Q) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [5 Things To Know | BC @ CGY](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/11/5-things-to-know-bc-cgy-2/) _2026-08-11 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ For the first time this season, you get the sense it feels like a critical clash that will have major ramifications down the line. Winners of two straight contests, the BC Lions venture across the Rocky Mountains for a Thursday night meeting with the Calgary Stampeders. Facing another short turnaround and road trip on the \[…\] ## [Ryan Phillips & Travis Lulay To Enter BC Lions Wall Of Fame](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/10/ryan-phillips-travis-lulay-to-enter-bc-lions-wall-of-fame/) _2026-08-10 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ A pair of franchise icons are set to be enshrined next month. The BC Lions are excited to announce that Ryan Phillips and Travis Lulay will be added to the club’s Wall of Fame on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony takes place during the Lions’ home battle with the Montreal Alouettes. Now in his 19th season with the organization, Phillips joined the Lions in 2005 and quickly established himself… ## [Boatmen Bring Back DB Akili Arnold](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/09/boatmen-bring-back-db-akili-arnold/) _2026-08-09 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today that they have signed American DB Akili Arnold. Arnold (6’0″/200lbs) signed with the Argos in February and attended training camp with the team in May. The California native played 12 games at the University of Southern California in 2024, where he tallied 60 tackles, one interception, \[…\] The post Boatmen Bring Back DB Akili Arnold… ## [3 Thoughts on the Edmonton Elks 48-30 Loss to the Montréal Alouettes](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/3-thoughts-on-the-edmonton-elks-48-30-loss-to-the-montreal-alouettes/) _2026-08-09 · Scout Hnatuik · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Montréal vs Edmonton. East vs West. Potential Grey Cup Match Up. On Saturday afternoon the Alouettes hosted the Elks for what could have been a spectacle of a football game between the 2 leading teams of their respective divisions in the Canadian Football League. Unfortunately for the viewers and the Edmonton Elks themselves, the game was not as spectacular as most had hoped for. Instead we… ## [Successful Edmonton Huskies Season Opener](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/successful-edmonton-huskies-season-opener/) _2026-08-09 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The following insight from the Canadian Junior Football Leage (CJFL) website is all this football fan knew heading into last nights game: After a successful onside kick to start the game, it was #13 Wyatt Matson who was the starting QB for the Huskies. #7 Andy Lina started at running back helping the team move \[…\] [Listen](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000033606.mp4) ## [Bakes’ Game Takes | BC 27 HAM 24](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/08/bakes-game-takes-bc-27-ham-24/) _2026-08-09 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ It won’t go down as their prettiest win of the year, but at the end of the day, they all count in the standings. Sean Whyte’s 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining proved to be the winning points, and the defence did just enough to hold down a pesky Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad. The 27-24 \[…\] ## [5 Things To Know | BC vs. HAM](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/06/5-things-to-know-bc-vs-ham-2/) _2026-08-06 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ They fully understand the opportunity that lies ahead. And with the pending return of reigning Most Outstanding Player Nathan Rourke, plus a few other key veterans, the BC Lions know there is no excuse for not building off of last week’s impressive victory in Winnipeg. Up next: they face a Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad that is \[…\] ## [Hogan: Miller Ready for His Home Debut](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/05/hogan-miller-ready-for-his-home-debut/) _2026-08-05 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ Finally. For the first time in 307 days, the Toronto Argonauts will host a game at BMO Field when they entertain the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday. The seven game road trip is well-documented, with the team compiling a 3-4 record on their journey. It’s not ideal, but the team let winnable games in Hamilton and \[…\] The post Hogan: Miller Ready for His Home Debut appeared first on Toronto Argonauts… ## [Home Opener Fan Info](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/05/home-opener-fan-info/) _2026-08-05 · Staff · Toronto Argonauts_ Thursday August 6th, BMO Field Gates Open: 6:30 P.M ET Kickoff: 7:30 P.M ET Giveaway: Retro inspired Argos mesh jersey for the first 10,000 fans BMO Halftime Show: Sully Burrows performing live Parking: Limited due to CNE setup and other events in the area Fans heading to BMO Field are encouraged to arrive early and \[…\] The post Home Opener Fan Info appeared first on Toronto Argonauts . ## [Zander Horvath Named CFL Player Of The Week After 191-Yard Performance](https://www.bclions.com/2026/08/05/zander-horvath-named-the-cfl-player-of-the-week/) _2026-08-05 · Matt Baker · BC Lions_ BC Lions running back Zander Horvath was named the Canadian Football League Player of the Week on Wednesday, following an outstanding performance in the Lions’ 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to kick off week nine. Horvath was chosen by members of the CFL’s football operations, player and game statistics and content departments. The \[…\] ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iX4tCVxfcZyW) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Hogan: The New Man in the Middle](https://www.argonauts.ca/2026/08/03/hogan-the-new-man-in-the-middle/) _2026-08-03 · amiller2 · Toronto Argonauts_ It’s the call that no professional athlete wants to receive. On the morning of July 7th, Bubba Bolden was released by the Montreal Alouettes. That transaction would set off an incredibly hectic period where he’d find himself playing safety for the Toronto Argonauts in Winnipeg just three days later. “It was a big surprise, I \[…\] The post Hogan: The New Man in the Middle appeared first on Toronto…