Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Ya'Gotta: Canadian Football League Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan From late June until early November each year in Canada, there's a truly Canadian tradition that visitors, especially sports fans, should take-in…A Canadian Football League (CLF) game! Although football in Canada and the United States are very similar and have their origins in rugby. History tells us that during the 1860's Canadian rugby teams were changing the game. The CFL game is specifically Canadian, as the rules (see below) are much different than NFL football played in the United States and our annual championship Grey Cup Game is 58 years older than the American Super Bowl. Australian ... Read Full Story

Looks like former NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones won’t be playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after all. The CFL team announced Wednesday it has ended its pursuit of the controversial ex-NFL cornerback, one day after multiple reports said Jones would play for the team. “It is unfortunate that this situation became public; however, our position has remained consistent,” Blue Bombers coach Mike Kelly said in a statement. “We will pursue athletes that we believe will contribute to our organization on and off the field. “We have completed our assessment and due diligence and at this time we will not be pursuing the services ... Read Full Story

UFLAccess.com - Earlier in the week Adam “Pacman” Jones was headed to the frigid tundra of Winnipeg to play in the Canadian Football League. Now, according to numerous sources and reports, it seems likely that he might be headed to New York to become the newest Sentinel. Negotiations with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell through leaving Pacman with few other options. Charles Rogers, previously rumored to be heading to the UFL then to the CFL, could well join him in the UFL ranks now that the CFL has shut down his potential move to the league in the “Great White North”. Related posts: Pacman ... Read Full Story

by Ross Everett After two straight wins gave the BC Lions hope that theyd turned the corner on the CFL season, theyre officially back at square one. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fred Reid torched the BC Lions defense all night long, and his career performance helped his team earn a lopsided 37-10 victory at Vancouver on Friday night. Reid ran for 260 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdown passes in the blowout victory that left both teams with identical 3-5 records. After the contest, Reid gave credit to his offensive line for making his record rushing output relatively easy: “Just about every ... Read Full Story

Adam Jones is moving out of the country. No, he hasn’t been deported. He’s reached an agreement to play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. Jones agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers late Monday night and is expected to join the team as early as Wednesday. “It’ll be a good experience for me to get back in game shape and compete and play football, which I like to do,” Jones told SI.com. “I’m real happy for the opportunity that’s been given to me. Of course it’s disappointing to me to not be playing in the NFL. ... Read Full Story