Bombers end five-year playoff drought
On Oct. 9, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers clinched their first playoff berth since the 2011 season. The Bombers’ win over the B.C. Lions, along with…
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Turnaround for the Blue
Two weeks ago, the tone for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was bleak and gloomy. But in the highly volatile Canadian Football League (CFL) things can change in a week, and did things ever change for the Bombers.
Harris signing brings life to Bombers
Arguably the biggest addition the Bombers have made this offseason, however, was bringing in national running back Andrew Harris – a Winnipeg native who grew up playing high school football at both Grant Park and Oak Park.
AHL stars NHL-bound?
The Manitoba Moose may not be a contending team in the AHL this season, but their lineup boasts a collection of blossoming talent that is en route to starring in the NHL. Masking their woeful 11-21-2-3 record are the individual displays of Chase De Leo, J.P. Lipon, Josh Morrissey, Brenden Kichton, and Eric Comrie.
Brown and gold at the Grey Cup
The 103rd Grey Cup on Sunday, held at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, signified a homecoming for three former Bisons football players, as Ottawa running back Kienan LaFrance and Edmonton defensive tackles Eddie Steele and Don Oramasionwu all got the chance to return to the province where their football careers started.
Dear coach’s corner
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Scrambling to reach mediocrity
Despite not posting the worst record in the CFL, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can still be considered the worst in one very important area: their depth at the QB position. Without a capable backup behind injured starter Drew Willy, the Bombers have nowhere to go but down.
Green with envy
A storied Rivalry There is no denying the history between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. There is an intrinsic rivalry and sense…
The new evolution of Bombers football
After an abysmal 3-15 record in 2013, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers need all the help they can get. The rebuilding process began when the team…
A year of disappointment
This past year was full of challenges for Winnipeg sports teams. The Bombers and Goldeyes failed to make the playoffs and the Jets have continued…