Football (CFL)

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Speed and strength earned Ope Oshinubi a spot in the CFL's national combine. The Alberta running back was among 11 players from the CFL's invitational combine to earn berths to the league's national event March 21-23 in Regina.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson to a contract extension Thursday. The deal keeps Johnson under contract through the 2026 season.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks will be taking their training camp on the road. The CFL club announced Thursday it will hold this year's camp at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.

Canada's national senior men's football team will face host Italy in an exhibition contest April 19 in Cagliari. It will mark the first meeting between the two countries.

It was an eventful start to 2025 for Cameron Judge. The veteran CFL linebacker and his wife, Brittany, became first-time parents on Jan. 6 with the birth of their son, Jax.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts say they are saddened to learn of the death of Jearld Baylis Sr., who was a dominant defensive tackle over his 10 CFL seasons.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL is moving the touchback on kickoffs into the end zone to the 35-yard line and eliminating the onside kick, leaving a fourth-down conversion as the only option for a team tied or trailing in the fourth quarter to mainta

Jim Mullin has a new football gig. The former president of Football Canada has been appointed chair of the Global Tackle Football Task Force.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The CFL Players' Association appointed David Mackie as its new executive director Monday.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran Canadian defensive back Enock Makonzo on Friday. The five-foot-11, 195-pound Makonzo was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 but suffered a season-ending Achilles injury before training camp.