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Canadian senior men’s national team cements coaching staff for Gridiron Nations Championship versus Italy, Germany
3Down Staff - 2025-11-01
The Canadian Senior Menâs National Tackle Football Team has unveiled its coaching and operational staff prior to the Gridiron Nations Championship in November, including several notable names. In addition to head coach and general manager Jesse Maddox, University of Alberta head coach Stevenson Bone will return as the team’s offensive coordinator. Former York defensive coordinator […]
Shawn Oakman suspended for violating CFL’s gender-based violence and harassment policy, released by Montreal Alouettes
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman has been suspended indefinitely for violating the Canadian Football League’s gender-based violence and harassment policy, which led the Montreal Alouettes to release him on Friday night. According to a press release, the league was made aware of allegations against Oakman on Thursday and immediately initiated a third-party investigation, which included interviews […]
‘Come on down to Montreal’: Davis Alexander responds to Willie Jefferson
Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-10-31
Davis Alexander is set to start against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the first time in his career on Saturday afternoon in the East Semi-Final. The young quarterback is looking forward to the challenge and isn’t backing down from messages sent by the opposition. Winnipeg defensive end Willie Jefferson said in an interview with the […]
3DownNation CFL picks straight-up & against the spread: East & West Semi-Finals
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The CFL playoffs are finally here, and we have two compelling matchups with arguably the league’s hottest teams playing host. While the spectre of a potential Blue Jays game seven is hanging over the weekend, true Canadian sports fans know what they’ll be doing before the opening pitch. Vancouver-based reporter J.C. Abbott remains in front […]
3DownNation CFL East & West Semi-Final predictions: best bets for Bombers at Alouettes, Stampeders at Lions
Peter Klein - 2025-10-31
The Canadian Football League is now on to the postseason with the Division Semi-Finals set for Saturday. That means we only have five games left, so we can really dive deep into these matchups. It is the best time of year to be a CFL fan, so let’s see if we can find a betting […]
Tyrell Ford remains CFL’s highest-paid defensive back on extension with Edmonton Elks
Justin Dunk - 2025-10-31
The Edmonton Elks have kept Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford as the highest-paid athlete at his position in the CFL. Ford was already under contract for the 2026 season and signed a one-year extension through the 2027 campaign on Wednesday. The 27-year-old received a $55,000 signing bonus as part of $230,000 in hard money compensation […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers list Nic Demski as game-time decision for East Semi-Final
John Hodge - 2025-10-31
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Canadian receiver Nic Demski as a game-time decision for the East Semi-Final. The five-foot-eleven, 212-pound target suffered a hamstring injury against the Edmonton Elks in Week 19, which caused him to miss the final two games of the regular season. He did not participate in practice with the club […]
B.C. Lions lose right tackle Dejon Allen for West Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The B.C. Lions will be dealing with a surprise absence along their offensive line when the playoffs get underway on Saturday. Right tackle Dejon Allen, the former Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman who was acquired via trade by the team this offseason, will not be able to suit up after he was unable to practice on […]
Shawn Lemon returns to Montreal Alouettes’ lineup for East Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Montreal Alouettes are bringing one of the CFL’s best-ever pass rushers back into the lineup for the first round of the playoffs. Shawn Lemon, who was re-signed by the Alouettes in July after being suspended for more than a year with a gambling violation and later banned substance infraction, will make his return to […]
OL William Barnes to make first CFL start for Calgary Stampeders in West Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Calgary Stampeders will be dealing with some inexperience along the offensive line when they take to the field in the West Semi-Final. Rookie William Barnes will make his CFL debut and first professional start at right tackle this week due to a rash of injuries at the position. Starter Joshua Coker remains out due […]