Edmonton Elks to Celebrate QB Ricky Ray’s Hall of Fame Induction with Helmet Decal
Legendary quarterback will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on Friday evening — the same time as the Elks visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders
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Antler Up: Edmonton’s CFL Team Goes with ‘Elks’ for New Nickname
Announcement comes almost one year after club retired old nickname; name was overwhelming favourite in public consultation but pluralization led to “lengthy debate”
CFL Eskimos Facing Pressure to Change Name
The United States isn’t the only country facing calls to change pro sports names, the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos, like the Washington Redskins, have been served an ultimatum from a corporate sponsor because of their name. Belairdirect, a Canadian-based insurance company issued the warning to the Eskimos yesterday that
Manfred: Native American Community “Wholly Supportive” of Braves Name, Logo, and “The Chop”
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred addressed questions regarding the future of the Atlanta Braves name, logo, and “chop” during a press conference held before the start of the 2021 World Series. “It’s important to understand that we have thirty markets around the country, they aren’t all the same, the
The New CFL Team Logos and Uniforms for 2021
Break out your toques and get ready for some rogues, the Canadian Football League is back! After being forced to cancel their entire 2020 season, the CFL returns tonight with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visiting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at IG Field. The rest of the Week One schedule will be
Report: Cleveland Indians to Drop Name This Week
According to a report Sunday night in the New York Times, the Cleveland Indians will be dropping their controversial name with an announcement to come as soon as Wednesday of this week. The report cites three sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity, one of which stated the club
Notable NFL Quarterbacks Who Ended Career In Another Uniform
After spending his entire 20-year NFL career with the New England Patriots, future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady announced on Tuesday morning that his “football journey will take place elsewhere” next season. It will be strange to see the 42-year-old Brady in another team’s uniform, as he’s led New
All CFL Teams Wearing Canada Day Sideline Caps This Weekend
The Canadian Football League and New Era this morning announced a special line of Canada Day themed red-and-white maple leaf caps that will be worn by all team coaches, staff, and trainers on sidelines during Week 3 of the 2019 CFL season. “Canada Day has always been a special date
CFL Unveils New Team Uniforms for 2019
Today begins a New Era in the Canadian Football League, the league this morning officially unveiled the new 2019 team uniforms for each of their clubs provided by New Era who has taken over as the league’s official outfitter beginning this season. There are varying levels of uniform changes accompanying
CFL, New Era Release New 2019 Uniform Teasers for All Teams
The Canadian Football League today released a series of teasers showing off their new uniform collaboration with New Era. The partnership with New Era as the exclusive on-field uniform supplier kicks off for the upcoming 2019 CFL season, previously the league’s uniforms had been supplied by Adidas. Each team released
Stamps to Wear Chrome Helmets on Labour Day
The Calgary Stampeders will once again be breaking out the chrome for Labour Day. First unveiled during the 2014 season, the helmet features a chrome version of the Stamps horse logo on a red to black gradient shell, the team refers to this as their “Outlaw Helmet”. Calgary wears the
CFL Unveils New Adidas Uniforms Across League
The CFL’s off-season brand makeover took it’s next big step this morning. Following unveilings late last year for a new Grey Cup logo and even a new one for the league itself, the Canadian Football League and Adidas have unveiled the 2016 on-field uniforms for all nine CFL teams. “Today,