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Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma leads three scoring drives for Green Bay Packers in second NFL preseason game

JC Abbott - 2025-08-16

Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma made a statement in his second game of NFL preseason action with the Green Bay Packers. The London, Ont. native completed seven-of-11 passes for 109 yards in roughly a quarter and a half of action against the Indianapolis Colts, adding one rush for four yards. He led Green Bay on three […]

B.C. Lions to retire Solomon Elimimian’s number this fall

3Down Staff - 2025-08-16

The B.C. Lions will soon retire No. 56 in honour of legendary linebacker Solomon Elimimian, who is also being added to the team’s Wall of Fame. “What a great honour it is to join such a distinguished and incredible list of legends by having my number retired by the B.C. Lions, alongside the greatest to […]

Justin Rankin runs wild to give Edmonton Elks third win (& six other thoughts)

Andrew Hoskins - 2025-08-16

The Edmonton Elks have a two-game winning streak for the first time in 2025. A balanced attack found a way to record a 28-20 home win versus the Toronto Argonauts. Here are my thoughts on the game. Run, Rankin, run Justin Rankin has found a way to improve in his sophomore season. The only thing […]

Murphy’s Law season continues for Toronto Argonauts in loss to Edmonton (& six other thoughts)

Griff Bordignon - 2025-08-16

The Toronto Argonauts’ season took another bruising turn this week, as they fell 28–20 to the equally beleaguered Edmonton Elks. Despite showing occasional flashes of potential, Toronto once again fell short, extending the frustration for its loyal fan base. To compound matters, news broke that the Argonauts will be forced to play three of their […]

Drew Brees believes Doug Flutie was ‘Patrick Mahomes before Patrick Mahomes’

Justin Dunk - 2025-08-16

Drew Brees had a highly productive career as an NFL quarterback despite his stature. Coming out of Purdue University, Brees checked in at six-foot-and-a-quarter, 213 pounds. He was an undersized QB by standard NFL measurements. However, when the San Diego Chargers selected him in the second round, 32nd overall, during the 2001 NFL Draft, the […]

Mike O’Shea defends Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ late-game missed field goal attempt as ‘pretty easy decision’

JC Abbott - 2025-08-15

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ head coach Mike O’Shea is never one to gush at a post-game press conference, but his demeanour was terser than usual after Thursday’s 30-27 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. “We won,” he said flatly. “They’re not changing the score now.” A changing score was a major concern for the Bombers at the […]

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 […]