Football

B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

THE MOJ: Finding good talent and good teammates a mission for B.C. Lions scout

Ryan Rigmaiden’s ongoing quest to find the right players makes training camp like Christmas morning

B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)
B.C. Lions’ Lucky Whitehead, right, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders’ Jonathan Moxey during the second half of CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions players, staff express belief in offence to replicate 2022 form

Team expects to be dangerous despite changes

B.C. Lions’ Lucky Whitehead, right, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders’ Jonathan Moxey during the second half of CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Former Ballenas Whalers player Sebastian Howard, who was recently drafted by the Calgary Stampeders, visiting friends and coaches that include Dan Smith, right. (Michael Briones photo)

Former Ballenas Whalers’ Sebastian Howard drafted by Calgary Stampeders

Coaches proud of their former player’s latest achievement

Former Ballenas Whalers player Sebastian Howard, who was recently drafted by the Calgary Stampeders, visiting friends and coaches that include Dan Smith, right. (Michael Briones photo)
FILE - Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports team record $6.05 billion. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

NFL’s Commanders sold for a record $6 billion to a group that includes Magic Johnson

Deal is the highest price ever paid for a North American professional sports franchise

FILE - Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports team record $6.05 billion. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team

Bob Copeland will provide assessment regarding viability of resuming SFU football in 2024 or later

Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Bills’ Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity

Player received an unprecedented outpouring of support after his heart stopped during a game

FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
FILE - Joe Kapp, quarterback for California 1956-58, talks about his experiences in college and pro football during an interview Aug. 13, 2005, at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind. Kapp, was a tough quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance and the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup title. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)

Former CFL, NFL quarterback Joe Kapp dead at age of 85

Known for his toughness, Kapp led the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup title in 1964

FILE - Joe Kapp, quarterback for California 1956-58, talks about his experiences in college and pro football during an interview Aug. 13, 2005, at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind. Kapp, was a tough quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance and the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup title. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)
Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. Simon Fraser University has retained a Vancouver-based lawyer after concerns were raised by student-athletes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Simon Fraser University hires lawyer after student-athletes voice concerns

The university has hired Sarah Chamberlain, who works for the law firm Southern Butler Price

Simon Fraser University is pictured in Burnaby, B.C., Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019. Simon Fraser University has retained a Vancouver-based lawyer after concerns were raised by student-athletes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023.The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables save-the-team proposal to university

Proposal calls for university to open talks with Canada West and U Sports

Simon Fraser University football team players hold a banner after attending a hearing at B.C. Supreme Court, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023.The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Belmont Bulldogs lineman Dontae Bull back in 2017 before he suited up with Fresno State University. (Black Press Media file photo)

Langford grad Dontae Bull picked first overall in CFL draft

Belmont grad set to join Ottawa Redblacks after playing 5 years for Fresno State University

Belmont Bulldogs lineman Dontae Bull back in 2017 before he suited up with Fresno State University. (Black Press Media file photo)
SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)

SFU footballer pens letter to university pleading to bring program back

Abbotsford’s Sam Davenport states that uncertainty around the team has destroyed his mental health

SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)
Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Football players feeling optimistic after SFU reinstatement case made in court

Judge has reserved injunction decision, football program alumni set to speak to university governors

Simon Fraser University football players and their supporters leave B.C. Supreme Court after attending a hearing, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The lawyer representing players and alumni of Simon Fraser UniversityÕs football team asked a judge to grant an injunction that would require the university to attempt to bring back the axed program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth

Lawyer asks for injunction requiring the university to bring back football

A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL draft dominated early by quarterbacks, including top pick Young

QBs Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, April 27, 2023, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Ravens agree to 5-year, $260M deal with QB Lamar Jackson

Deal makes star quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, April 27, 2023, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team’s offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
CORRECTS TO GREEN BAY PACKERS' AARON RODGERS NOT LIONS TIM BOYLE AND ADDS NEW SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass in the second half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. The New York Jets signed quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year contract as a backup Thursday, April 6, 2023. Boyle served as a backup in Green Bay for three seasons to Rodgers who said last month his intention is to play for the Jets this season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Super Bowl winner Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers, the No. 15 overall pick and a 5th move for 13th selection, a 6th and a conditional 2nd

CORRECTS TO GREEN BAY PACKERS' AARON RODGERS NOT LIONS TIM BOYLE AND ADDS NEW SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass in the second half against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. The New York Jets signed quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year contract as a backup Thursday, April 6, 2023. Boyle served as a backup in Green Bay for three seasons to Rodgers who said last month his intention is to play for the Jets this season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
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Kelowna man sues North Okanagan-Shuswap school board after told to ‘play through’ brain injury

Simon Wiebe suffers from a traumatic brain injury from a 2017 football game in Salmon Arm

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FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reacts after a play during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing and is attending the team’s voluntary workout program some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)

Bills GM: Damar Hamlin cleared to play after cardiac arrest

Football player’s medical emergency in January witnessed by millions on live TV

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reacts after a play during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing and is attending the team’s voluntary workout program some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati, general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a media availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

YouTube TV sets early prices, features for ‘Sunday Ticket’

With five months until kickoff, YouTube TV announced on Tuesday prices and…

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a media availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The Simon Fraser University Football Alumni Society will be filing an injunction against the school to reinstate its football program. Last week, the school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Injunction to be filed for reinstatement of Simon Fraser University football program

‘By terminating the program, they’re breaching the contract they had with the student-athletes’

A Simon Fraser University football helmet is shown in a handout photo. The Simon Fraser University Football Alumni Society will be filing an injunction against the school to reinstate its football program. Last week, the school ceased the program amid concerns it would have nowhere to play after the 2023 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Simon Fraser University **MANDATORY CREDIT**