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Willie Jefferson knew the Blue Bombers’ defence was dialed in this week as the team sought a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance. It was mission accomplished in a 24-13 victory over the B.C. Lions in Saturday’s CFL West Division final, which was ripe with Winnipeg highlights. The defence sacked …
Read More »Bombers prepare for fourth consecutive appearance in CFL’s West Final – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on the B.C. Lions this Saturday at IG Field for the Canadian Football League’s West Final, and while it’s familiar ground for the Bombers — their fourth consecutive appearance in the conference championship — the team says it isn’t taking anything for granted. Veteran defensive …
Read More »Ex-CFL star, Ontario cabinet minister Lumsden in mix for Elks president: sources
A name familiar to Edmonton Elks fans has surfaced as a potential president of the CFL club. According to two sources, Neil Lumsden, who won three Grey Cups as a fullback with Edmonton, has emerged as a candidate for the Elks’ full-time president position. Lumsden, of London, Ont., is currently …
Read More »Bombers dump Stamps in regular season finale, finish 14-4 – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Despite sitting several starters, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers wrapped up another regular season full of wins on a victorious note. The Bombers picked up a 36-13 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium to finish the season at 14-4, good for …
Read More »Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers’ nominee for CFL outstanding player – Winnipeg
Zach Collaros won’t be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years. But Canadian running back Brady Oliveira earned the Blue Bombers’ nod Wednesday for this year’s award in voting conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers blitz Edmonton Elks 45-25, set player milestones – Winnipeg
Brady Oliveira wishes there could be more names alongside his in the CFL record book. The Blue Bombers running back ran for two touchdowns and 72 yards to move into second place on the CFL all-time list for rushing yards by a Canadian in Winnipeg’s 45-25 rout over the Edmonton …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers host Edmonton Elks with West Division title in their sights – Winnipeg
Zach Collaros has tunnel vision when it comes to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers home game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The veteran quarterback is focused on leading Winnipeg (12-4) to a victory over the Elks (4-13), which would clinch first place in the West Division for a third consecutive …
Read More »Oliveira, Castillo lead Bombers past depleted Argos – Winnipeg
It may not have been a true battle of two of the CFL’s top teams, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers left with a key victory. Brady Oliveira rushed for 169 yards and Sergio Castillo kicked six field goals as the Bombers defeated the Toronto Argonauts 31-21 in front of a …
Read More »Jackson Jeffcoat to sit for Bombers versus Ticats – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without one of their top defenders for their Week 15 matchup on the road against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers placed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat on the one-game injured list on Friday. Jeffcoat practised on Wednesday but missed Thursday’s session. He’s been on and …
Read More »Collaros, Oliveira and Bombers offensive line secure top honour roll grades – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 12, 2023 3:11 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers‘ offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL’s weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 94.0 …
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