Football (CFL)

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.

Emmanuel Rugamba embraces the challenge of helping the Edmonton Elks return to the CFL playoffs. The veteran linebacker/defensive back was part of Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey's deep dive into CFL free agency earlier this month.

Canadian Nigel Romick will remain the Ottawa Redblacks' longest-tenured player. The defensive lineman from Thunder Bay, Ont., signed a one-year deal with the CFL club Tuesday. Ottawa selected Romick, 33, in the third round, No.

HAMILTON — American defensive lineman Casey Sayles has signed a contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Friday.

TORONTO — Wally Gabler, who spent five of his seven CFL seasons as a quarterback with the Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos formally announced Gabler's death Thursday. The cause was not given.

EDMONTON — Steven Dunbar Jr. is back with the Edmonton Elks. The veteran American receiver signed with Edmonton on Thursday as a free agent.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics has recommended that Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add flag football to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.

The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency.

Micah Awe is back where it all began. The veteran linebacker signed a two-year deal with B.C. on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.