There were several starts and stops, but the new collective bargaining agreement between the CFL and its players has been approved by the leagues board of governors. The last one expired just before the start of training camp. A new deal was negotiated, and accepted by the CFLPA’s bargaining team, who recomended players accept the […]
Its been a while since the Roughriders have tumbled out of their locker room at Mosaic, and onto the sacred field while thousands of fans scream and shout. Its happening tomorrow. (Riders Depth Chart for Pre Season game May 31st, 2022) Sure, its pre season, but its an important step on the road to […]
It was a bit of a nail biter, but it looks like the CFL Players Association has voted in favour accepting the latest offer from the Canadian Football League. As reported on the 620CKRM’s “Sports Cage” with Michael Ball, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were the last team to start casting ballots this (Thursday) afternoon, as the […]
Second verse, same as the first. There are reports the CFL and the CFLPA have reached a tentative contract agreement. According to CFL Insider John Hodge, there is a 1.25 million dollars signing bonus on the table for the players, a major sticking point that was a factor in the last deal being voted down […]
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders sent out the daily itinerary for Riders Training camp, it said today (Thursday) would be a practice day, with a chance for the media to talk to the players and coaches afterwards. This morning, a different breakdown of the day ahead. The news release simply said today would be a “recovery […]
–Story By Michael Ball at Roughrider Training Camp– The CFL is proposing a new collective bargaining agreement to the CFL Players’ Association. Rider’s player rep kicker Brett Lauther says today’s (Tuesday) practice was a sign of good faith on the player’s behalf. “Missing more time and games isn’t good for anybody in this league […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced its practice for training camp in Saskatoon will be going ahead today. That news comes just hours after the players voted to reject the contract offer from the CFL, that ended a short strike at the start of training camp. Reports are the players were not happy there wasn’t a signing […]
Players in the Canadian Football League have just been settling in at training camps across the country, after a strike delayed its start. Teams have been trying to play catch up, players are having to learn new schemes or positions. Now, there is a potential problem. According to TSN’s football insider Dave Naylor, the players […]
The second strike in the long history of the Canadian Football League has been a short one. Just like the first one 48 years ago, the two sides have been able to work out a deal before the season starts. The Canadian Football League has confirmed earlier reports, that it has reached a tentative agreement […]
