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Edmonton, AB (Nov 22, 2018) The CFL Players’ Association is pleased to announce its 2018 CFLPA All-Star Team: OFFENCE Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli Hamilton Tiger-Cats Offensive Tackle Joel Figueroa BC Lions Offensive Tackle Derek Dennis Calgary Stampeders Offensive Guard Brendon LaBatte Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Guard Sukh Chungh Winnipeg Blue Bombers Centre Ucambre Williams Calgary Stampeders Running Back […]
MEDIA RELEASE – Gaining momentum – CFLPA and other player unions meet with Alberta Labour Minister
MEDIA RELEASE November 20, 2018 Edmonton, AB. – A group representing over 3,500 professional athletes from across Canada have now met with government representatives in both Alberta and British Columbia to outline their case in support of appropriate workers’ compensation coverage for all professional athletes working in Canada. On Monday afternoon, the eve of the […]
Rolly Lumbala Experiences the Circle of Life
By Perry Lefko Faith, family and football are the pillars of B.C. Lions’ fullback and special teams’ player Rolly Lumbala, who in the last year has come to rely heavily on all three. Last weekend, the Lions’ stunning second-half season (which consisted of winning six of nine games to cross over and become the West […]
CFLPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay on The Dave Jamieson Show: Nov 9 TSN1260
Brian Ramsay – CFLPA Executive Director on the air with Dave Jamieson on Friday, November 9th, 2018. Full audio available here via TSN1260.
John Bowman Gives Everything For the Game
By Perry Lefko Whether or not he has played his last game in the Canadian Football League, John Bowman has certainly made an impression, on and off the field. Spending the whole of his career with the Montreal Alouettes and becoming one of the CFL’s all-time leaders with 126 sacks, Bowman’s impact was on display […]
Trevor Harris Leans on his Faith Through the Good Times and Bad
By Perry Lefko After each game, regardless of whether he has won or lost, performed strongly or struggled, Ottawa REDBLACKS’ quarterback Trevor Harris will take time to give thanks to God, either by kneeling with players after a game at midfield, or by taking some time to do it privately. Trevor did so last Saturday […]
MEDIA RELEASE – CFL Players’ Association and player unions meet with BC Premier and Labour Minister
MEDIA RELEASE October 29, 2018 CFL Players’ Association and player unions meet with BC Premier and Labour Minister There’s a better way to protect and care for professional athletes in Canada Victoria, B.C. – A group representing over 3,500 professional athletes from across Canada were in Victoria, B.C. today to meet with B.C. Minister of Labour, […]