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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 »Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo takes in other sports as a photographer – Winnipeg
Blue Bombers placekicker Sergio Castillo is used to having football players run full blast at him while he concentrates on kicking balls. On Wednesday night, it was hockey players rushing toward him. Castillo, who shoots photography as a hobby, got to be rinkside and snap pictures like a pro through …
Read More »Maya Turner becomes first woman to score in U Sports regular season football – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner had a day to remember on Saturday. That’s when she became the first woman to play and score in a regular-season U Sports football game and capped it off by kicking a game-winning field goal …
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 …
Read More »Veteran quarterback Collaros resumes practising with Blue Bombers – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2023 3:20 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Veteran quarterback Zach Collaros is back practising with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Collaros was again leading Winnipeg’ starting offence Monday as the Bombers (8-2) began preparations to host the Montreal Alouettes (6-3) on …
Read More »Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory as Elks lose again – Winnipeg
The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Backup quarterback Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29. Winnipeg improved to 7-2 and took over sole possession of …
Read More »Bombers’ cornerback Houston tops CFL in defensive takeaways – Winnipeg
The hands that have helped make Demerio Houston the CFL’s takeaway leader have been busy during the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ bye week. The veteran cornerback has spent the time off in Charlotte, N.C., helping care for his expanding family. Last month, Houston’s wife, Ashley, delivered twins (a boy and girl), giving the …
Read More »Veteran receiver Lawler back with Bombers and ready to make up for lost time – Winnipeg
Kenny Lawler is planning to make up for six weeks of lost time. The veteran American wide receiver will finally suit up for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season when they take on the Edmonton Elks at IG Field on Thursday. Lawler, 29, pleaded guilty to a 2021 impaired driving …
Read More »QB Dakota Prukop back with Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Winnipeg
Dakota Prukop is back in blue and gold. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Tuesday that the 29-year-old quarterback has signed a one-year contract with the club. The California native returns to Winnipeg — where in 2022 he registered six rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, 181 passing yards and 209 rushing …
Read More »Bombers home opener more than just a football game – Winnipeg
It’s a big day for Winnipeg football fans. Friday evening marks the home opener for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who kick off their season at IG Field against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Bombers, who fell just shy of winning a third consecutive Grey Cup championship last season, are beginning …
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