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Hamilton Tiger-Cats dismiss Labour Day as proverbial CFL start date: ‘That didn’t work out very well for us a year ago’
JC Abbott - 2025-08-30
Pro sports utilize more cliches than a high school English class, but the CFL’s most pervasive doesn’t sit right with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The classic refrain that the CFL season doesn’t start until Labour Day rings hollow for the East Division leaders ahead of their annual holiday clash with the Toronto Argonauts on Monday. “I’m […]
Edmonton Elks sign first-round CFL Global Draft pick Richard Jibunor
3Down Staff - 2025-08-30
The Edmonton Elks have added signed Global defensive lineman Richard Jibunor to their practice roster. The six-foot-three, 230-pound edge rusher was selected by the Elks with the third overall pick in the 2025 CFL Global Draft. He previously tried out for the Seattle Seahawks after going unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft, but did not sign […]
CFL fans walking from BMO Field to Hamilton Stadium for Labour Day Classic to support cancer research
3Down Staff - 2025-08-30
Thousands of CFL fans will journey to Labour Day games across the country this week by plane, train, and automobile, but a small contingent in Ontario will be making the trek down the QEW on foot. On Friday night, the quartet of Connor Sauve, Dallas Bergen, Nick Small, and Rick Boccaccio set off from BMO […]
Cleveland Browns release former Toronto Argonauts DL Ralph Holley from practice squad
3Down Staff - 2025-08-29
The Cleveland Browns have released former CFL defensive tackle Ralph Holley from their practice roster. Holley was originally waived as part of final roster cuts, before being brought back on the practice squad. His tenure lasted just two days before he was released to make room for other additions. The six-foot-one, 285-pound defender signed with […]
3DownNation CFL Week 13 predictions: best bets for Labour Day weekend
Peter Klein - 2025-08-29
The best weekend on the CFL calendar is here. This year, the league is just playing the classics with the three traditional games on the schedule. I went 2-1 last week, putting me at 22-17 on the year. Letâs keep that momentum going this week. Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders — Sunday, August 31 […]
Embattled kicker Brett Lauther misses Saskatchewan Roughriders’ practice for birth of child
3Down Staff - 2025-08-29
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ kicker Brett Lauther had a very good reason to miss practice this week. The veteran specialist and his wife welcomed their first child, Townes Mary Ann Lauther, on Thursday, he announced via social media. He was absent from practice on Wednesday due to personal reasons, but originally attended Thursday’s session, before rushing off […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add former Auburn QB Payton Thorne to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-08-29
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added American quarterback Payton Thorne to their negotiation list. Thorne was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 25 and remains without a practice roster landing spot. He appeared in just one of the team’s preseason games, completing four-of-seven passes for 41 yards. The six-foot-two, 207-pound pivot finished his collegiate […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release receiver Max McLeod from practice roster
3Down Staff - 2025-08-29
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released American receiver Max McLeod from their practice roster. The 24-year-old was signed on July 21 but had yet to see game action. He was released following the additions of receivers Cam Echols and Kyran Moore earlier this week, as well as the possible return of Dalton Schoen. The six-foot-one, […]
Washington Commanders release former Calgary Stampeders OL Julian Good-Jones
3Down Staff - 2025-08-29
The Washington Commanders have released former CFL offensive lineman Julian Good-Jones with an injury settlement. The 28-year-old was waived with an injury designation on August 20 and cleared waivers, reverting to the team’s injured reserve. After receiving a settlement, he’ll now be free to sign with any team when healthy and won’t have to sit […]
‘Wasn’t in the top 50 I’ve taken’: Riders’ QB Trevor Harris throws shade at Stampeders’ hit while dismissing injury concerns
JC Abbott - 2025-08-28
Rider Nation doesn’t need to worry about quarterback Trevor Harris ahead of the most important game of the season. The 39-year-old pivot was pulled from Saskatchewan’s 32-15 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week with under five minutes remaining in the game after absorbing a sack from Canadian Justin Sambu on his final series. He […]