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Alouettes head coach Maas returns all but one assistant to his '25 staff

Alouettes head coach Maas returns all but one assistant to his '25 staff

MONTREAL — Head coach Jason Maas is keeping the majority of his Montreal Alouettes staff intact this season. All but one member of last year's staff will return to Montreal in 2025, the CFL team announced Tuesday.
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Playing football, cooking are CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis's top passions

Playing football, cooking are CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis's top passions

CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis is also private chef who not only prepares meals for teammates but also clients and supper clubs as well as on social media. Some facts: Hometown: Newark, N.J. College: Temple.
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CFL player Ellis offers advice on preparing crisp, tasty wings for Super Bowl party

CFL player Ellis offers advice on preparing crisp, tasty wings for Super Bowl party

They're a Super Bowl party staple, but not all chicken wings are created equal according to Avery Ellis. He says with an open mind and a little ingenuity, the popular snack can be the star of the show Feb.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky on Monday. Wolitarsky, 29, had 33 catches for 403 yards and a touchdown in 10 regular-season games in 2024. He was reportedly due a five-figure roster bonus Saturday.
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Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett

The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday.
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Defensive lineman Haba looking forward to CFL free-agent experience

Defensive lineman Haba looking forward to CFL free-agent experience

Celestin Haba is again in unchartered waters. In 2023, the six-foot-two, 250-pound defensive lineman joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers knowing little about Canadian football.
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Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

TORONTO — The second time was the charm for Taylor Elgersma. The Wilfrid Laurier quarterback cracked the winter edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau's top-20 list of eligible prospects for the league's 2025 draft Wednesday.
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Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Hardy finished second in the CFL last season with 1,343 receiving yards despite missing two games.
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Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

VANCOUVER — Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker announced his retirement Tuesday.
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CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.
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