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JC Abbott
J.C. Abbott is a University of British Columbia graduate and high school football coach. He covers the CFL, B.C. Lions, CFL Draft and the three-down league's Global initiative.
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Opinion: B.C. Lions’ West Final struggles don’t merit ‘unfair’ playoff narrative around Nathan Rourke
For Nathan Rourke, Sunday’s end-of-season media availability must have felt like cruel and unusual punishment. The B.C. Lions’ franchise quarterback has never much enjoyed…
‘That pissed me off’: Cody Fajardo credits criticism by CFL on TSN panelist Henoc Muamba for West Final performance
B.C. Lions smash against castle wall, continue West Final futility (& 10 other thoughts)
Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo still feels ‘disrespected’ despite winning pedigree
‘I could care less’: Jason Maas fires back at Brady Oliveira over East Final ‘pressure’ comments
Former CFL star Alex Singleton has been ‘the best backer in football for a long time’: Broncos DC Vance Joseph
Zach Collaros addresses uncertain status for East Final, provides little clarity
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Stories By JC Abbott
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Calgary Stampeders
/ November 6, 2026Rene Paredes believes kicking records will stand for ‘long time’ thanks to CFL rule changes
The times are changing for CFL kickers, but Rene Paredes’ place in the record book could stay the same for the...
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B.C. Lions
/ November 4, 2026Ripple effect: Davis Alexander, Nathan Rourke take notice of Chad Kelly’s landmark CFL contract
Chad Kelly isn’t the only CFL quarterback with a smile on his face thanks to his lucrative new contract extension. The...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
/ November 1, 2026‘I just lost it’: Trevor Harris overwhelmed by emotions after Saskatchewan Roughriders’ season ends
Trevor Harris sat stoically at the podium on Saturday night after the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ season came to an abrupt end in...
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B.C. Lions
/ October 31, 2026B.C. Lions play with Halloween fireworks, unmask Riders in West Semi-Final (& nine other thoughts)
On a night when people are allowed to wear whatever costume they want, the B.C. Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders chose to...
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B.C. Lions
/ October 31, 2026Darnell Sankey believes lack of Grey Cup experience makes B.C. Lions ‘even more deadly’ to Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter the 2026 CFL playoffs as the defending Grey Cup champions, but all that experience might be overrated....
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Toronto Argonauts
/ October 31, 2026Chad Kelly heeding advice from Hall of Fame uncle Jim for Toronto Argonauts’ playoff test
Chad Kelly may have a little bit more spending money in his pocket after signing a historic five-year, $5.5 million contract...
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
/ October 31, 2026Mike Miller would like ’15 guys on the field’ to stop ‘future Hall of Famer’ Brady Oliveira
CFL officials will have to keep a careful head count during the East Semi-Final on Saturday afternoon, because Toronto Argonauts’ head...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
/ October 31, 2026Saskatchewan Roughriders ‘losing sleep’ ahead of West Semi-Final clash with B.C. Lions
The unusually early kickoff time for Saturday’s West Semi-Final won’t be a problem for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, as some of their...
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B.C. Lions
/ October 29, 2026B.C. Lions’ award-nominated linebacking duo draw Hall of Fame comparisons despite playoff status uncertainty
Add together No. 42 and No. 53, and you’ll wind up with a sum of 95. Coincidentally, that may be a...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ October 27, 2026Calgary Stampeders have more than 30 pending free agents for 2027
The Calgary Stampeders failed to qualify for the CFL playoffs in 2026, missing out for the second time in three years....
