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CFL investment in amateur football tops $4.5 million, 11,000 hours in 2024
3Down Staff - 2025-05-30
The Canadian Football League and its nine franchises gave back to amateur football in a big way last season, investing $4,518,900 in grassroots initiatives, programs and projects in 2024. Additionally, teams to a hands-on approach by spending 11,457 hours in the community, including 1,023 school visits and 2,019 separate player appearances. In total, an estimated […]
Preseason watchlist: eight rookies to know in Edmonton Elks vs. B.C. Lions
JC Abbott - 2025-05-30
The final week of the 2025 CFL preseason will wrap up on Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST when the Edmonton Elks host the B.C. Lions Both teams are expected to field more veteran lineup in the finale but there will still be lots of opportunities for rookies to stand out before the cutdown deadline at […]
Preseason watchlist: eight rookies to know in Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
JC Abbott - 2025-05-30
The final week of the 2025 CFL preseason will continue on Friday at 9:00 p.m. EST when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Both teams are expected to deploy inexperienced lineups for their second exhibition meeting, giving a bevy of rookies one last chance to impress before final cuts are due at 10:00 […]
B.C. Lions surpass 50,000 tickets sold for home-opener featuring Snoop Dogg
3Down Staff - 2025-05-30
The B.C. Lions are approaching a sellout for their 2025 home opener, which will feature a pre-game concert from rap icon Snoop Dogg. On Friday, the team announced that they had surpassed 50,000 tickets sold for the event, nearing the franchise record set in 2025. “Snoop Dogg is a global icon and it’s exciting to […]
Preseason watchlist: eight rookies to know in Toronto Argonauts vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
JC Abbott - 2025-05-30
The final week of the 2025 CFL preseason will get underway at 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts meet at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Having met already clashed last week, both teams will be offering more run to their rookies in this game. It will serve as the final […]
Preseason watchlist: eight rookies to know in Ottawa Redblacks vs. Montreal Alouettes
JC Abbott - 2025-05-30
The final week of CFL preseason action will get underway at 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks. After facing each other last week, both teams are leaving the starters at home for this game. That will provide plenty of rookies with their final chance to impress coaches before […]
B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction
JC Abbott - 2025-05-29
The B.C. Lions are entering the 2025 season with plenty of on-field questions, but the franchise’s greatest uncertainty is where that field will be located to start 2026. Vancouver is one of 16 North American cities set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven matches scheduled to be played at BC Place between […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders name QB Jake Maier starter for final preseason game
3Down Staff - 2025-05-29
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have named Jake Maier the starter for their final preseason game. Maier was acquired via trade from the Calgary Stampeders earlier this offseason, before signing a new deal with the team. He saw significant minutes in the first preseason game, completing eight-of-13 passes for 80 yards and one interception. The 28-year-old has […]