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Small things loom large in Ottawa Redblacks loss to Winnipeg (& 13 other thoughts)

Santino Filoso - 2025-08-15

It isn’t the fact that the Ottawa Redblacks saw their two-game win streak come to a halt in Winnipeg that will bother R-Nation, but more the how. For a second week in a row, the team started slow and dug itself a huge deficit. For the third time this season, Ottawa had their starting quarterback […]

University of Regina Rams undergo rebrand, unveil new logo

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The University of Regina athletics department has undergone a massive rebrand for their varsity teams, including the Rams football program. “This isn’t just about logos,” director of sport, community engagement and athlete development Lisa Robertson said in a statement. “It’s about unifying how we tell the story of U of R Varsity Sport. From merchandise […]

All-star DB Jamal Peters, three other key players out for Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Riders

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without several key starters when they face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, including lockdown cornerback Jamal Peters. Peters (neck) is one of four players who have been placed on the one-game injured list this week. The 28-year-old has appeared in all nine games for the team this year at boundary […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders sell out Week 11 clash with Ticats

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have sold out Saturday’s clash with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “We’ve been blown away by the enthusiasm from our fans this year,” Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds said in a statement. “Family Day is a special opportunity to welcome the next generation of Rider fans to Mosaic, and to sell out this […]

Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The Toronto Argonauts will play three extra away games at other CFL stadiums next summer when BMO Field is scheduled to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Boatmen will play one extra game at Mosaic Stadium against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Princess Auto Stadium against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Hamilton Stadium against […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders to play preseason game in Saskatoon in 2026

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be leaving the comfy confines of Mosaic Stadium during the 2026 preseason, rewarding fans in Saskatoon with their first exhibition contest in three decades. On Friday, the Riders announced that a game will be played at Griffiths Stadium at the University of Saskatchewan next May. The Riders already host their training camp […]

First-round CFL Draft pick Tiger Shanks making first start at left tackle for Montreal Alouettes

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The Montreal Alouettes will have a new quarterback this week and a new man protecting his blindside. Rookie Canadian Tiger Shanks will be making his first career start at left tackle on Saturday. The Alouettes selected Shanks fifth overall in the 2025 CFL Draft out of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and he has dressed […]

B.C. Lions to dress nine defensive linemen for clash with Alouettes

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The B.C. Lions will have no shortage of defensive linemen when they face the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. Defensive tackle Jonah Tavai draws back into the lineup this week after sitting out the last game with a leg injury. In five games this season, the 24-year-old has made 10 tackles and one sack. He steps […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders fielding unchanged roster against Ticats

3Down Staff - 2025-08-15

The injury bug has finally stopped biting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Corey Mace’s team will have no changes to their lineup when they face Hamilton on Saturday, continuing to lean on the group that has brought them to seven wins this year. Not even defensive tackle Mike Rose, who missed Wednesday’s practice for load management, is […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers avoid consecutive collapse to beat Ottawa Redblacks (& 13 other thoughts)

John Hodge - 2025-08-15

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 30-27 in front of 32,343 fans at a sold-out Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday night. Below are my thoughts on the game. The decision With a little over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, head coach Mike O’Shea had Sergio Castillo try […]