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A Zoom session with Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo was a tonic after so many football-free months caused by COVID-19.

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Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence could be Shaq-tacular in 2021

Watch for Shaq Evans and Cody Fajardo to build upon breakout seasons under the Roughriders' new offensive co-ordinator, Jason Maas.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are expecting another big year from receiver Shaq Evans, 1, who is shown en route to the end zone against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019.

Stampeders ready to adapt to challenge of no pre-season games

For veteran teams, heading into the 2021 CFL regular season without playing any exhibition games during training camp may be manageable.

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Calgary Stampeders star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and head coach Dave Dickenson are facing a new challenge in preparing for the upcoming CFL season without the benefit of pre-season games. Thankfully, the rest of the teams in the league are in the same boat.

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Any out-of-shape Saskatchewan Roughriders players could be out of jobs

Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson expects some "surprise cuts" across the CFL as a result of established players being out of shape.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson, shown at Mosaic Stadium in 2019, is preparing for his second season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach.

Saskatchewan Roughriders encouraging players to get vaccinated

Riders GM Jeremy O'Day said that although the team can't force players to get vaccinated for COVID-19, they are being encouraged to do so.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day is encouraging all players to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Weighted CFL schedule could mean more butts in the seats for B.C. Lions

The B.C. Lions are feeling optimistic that by the time their second home game comes around in September, the province's COVID-19 reopening plan will have reached Step 4 — allowing for full capacity at B.C. Place.

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The B.C. Lions will be back in Kamloops for training camp starting July 10, after the league's board of governors voted in favour of a shortened 14-game CFL season, starting Aug. 5

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WARREN: Embracing the return of the little league that keeps finding a way to bounce back

"When the Redblacks kick off the season against Edmonton on Aug. 7, it will end a 21-month absence from action."

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Ottawa Redblacks coach Paul LaPolice at TD Place stadium.

BOMBSHELLS: Bombers’ Bighill says having veteran team is going to be very important in short CFL season

There’s no pre-season and the CFL regular season will be four games shorter than normal, which means teams are going to need to hit the field running when play gets underway in early August.

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Adam Bighill speaks with defensive co-ordinator Richie Hall during Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice at IG Field on Tues., Sept. 17, 2019. Kevin King/Winnipeg Sun/Postmedia Network

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League, players union agree on diametric conditions for jabbed, un-jabbed

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on while wearing a mask before Super Bowl LV.

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JONES: Edmonton Elks happy just to have a CFL schedule

The first reaction from everybody involved in regards to the new CFL schedule released Monday has been identical.

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Argos reunion perfect way for Stamps to start season, says Mitchell

The Toronto Argonauts are sort of the perfect opponent for the Calgary Stampeders to go up against in Game 1 of their regular season.

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Calgary Stampeders Reggie Begelton takes off with the ball under pressure from Micah Awe of the Toronto Argonauts during CFL football in Calgary on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Al Charest/Postmedia

BOMBSHELLS: Bombers still embracing role of defending champs heading into 2021 CFL season

Until someone comes along and wrestles the Grey Cup away from them, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are still defending champions of the CFL.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders back on the field Aug. 6

The Saskatchewan Roughriders' first game since November of 2019 is slated for Aug. 6, when the B.C. Lions are to visit Mosaic Stadium.

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Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders' Cody Fajardo has tunnel-vision

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo can hardly wait for the Aug. 6 season opener against the visiting B.C. Lions.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo is to return to action Aug. 6 when the Green and White opens its 2021 season against the visiting B.C. Lions.

Bombers players express elation, relief with CFL season getting green light

Zach Collaros admits he’s a bit more cynical than the majority of athletes and that left him wondering, at times, if he’d ever find his way back onto a Canadian football field.

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Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers passes against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 107th Grey Cup Championship Game at McMahon Stadium on Nov. 24, 2019 in Calgary.

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Redblacks announce retirement of three players, but door open for Jalen Saunders to return

While it was announced Tuesday the three players have "retired," there's a chance Saunders, who was banged up in a car accident last month, could return.

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Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins

Redblacks visiting newly named Edmonton Elks to kick off 2021 campaign

Almost 21 months after the last game they played, the Ottawa Redblacks will be visiting the newly named Edmonton Elks for the opener to their 2021 season.

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Alouettes set to open CFL season on Aug. 14 against Elks in Edmonton

Als' first home game is slated for Friday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m., against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Molson Stadium.

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Fans watch the Montreal Alouettes take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during Canadian Football League game at Molson Stadium in Montreal on July 4, 2019.

Bombers to kick off CFL season with Grey Cup rematch against Tiger-Cats

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off the 2021 CFL season with a Grey Cup rematch against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday, Aug. 5 at IG Field.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris (33) runs the ball tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Cariel Brooks (26) in the second half during the 107th Grey Cup championship football game at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Nov. 24, 2019. Blue Bombers will kick off the 2021 CFL season with a Grey Cup rematch against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday, Aug. 5 at IG Field.

JONES: Game on for Edmonton Elks as CFL set to return

Play ball. Football. Canadian football. Three downs. One hundred and ten yards. One yard off the ball. Backs in motion. Seven Canadian starters.

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BOMBSHELLS: Bombers coach O’Shea doesn’t expect vaccine debate to cause rift in locker room

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