Council approves Lansdowne 2.0 development in 15-10 vote
Councillors voted 15-10 in support of the project, citing issues such as aging infrastructure and inaccessible facilities.
Redblacks lose revenge game, starting QB Brown to surging Hamilton Ticats
Following a narrow loss to the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton on July 12, the Ottawa Redblacks were determined to get their revenge against the Ticats in the next game at home. Unfortunately, the July 20 rematch at TD Place resulted in yet another defeat for Ottawa. The Redblacks entered the game with only one win and riding a three-game losing streak. ...
Despite third-quarter comeback bid, Redblacks fall in home opener to Als
After a long offseason of waiting, Ottawa Redblacks fans finally got to see their team in action June 13 on home turf against the Montreal Alouettes. The Redblacks entered Friday’s game at TD Place with one loss on the road, which came against the high-powered Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Alouettes came to Ottawa with a win over the reigning Grey Cup...
The 25th Hour: Culture versus safety
There is data that shows Guardian Caps help reduce head injuries. Despite this youth football players refuse to wear one because they don't want to look like a "wuss".
With football season over, Carleton Ravens athletes get back to work for a chance at the CFL
While the U Sports football season officially ended with the Vanier Cup game on Nov. 23, a number of Carleton athletes are returning to the gym to get ready for a shot at the Canadian Football League draft combine.
Redblacks recalibrate and regroup after tough loss to BC Lions
After their streak of six games undefeated ended with a game to forget on last Saturday, the Ottawa Redblacks have made some moves that have left many confused. On Tuesday, the team announced the release of star running back Ryquell Armstead. “We want to control our own destiny.” Is a statement often repeated by Ottawa Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce....
Win? Lose? Redblacks tie Roughriders in a strange one
Ottawa 22, Saskatchewan 22 After coming back from their week of rest, the Ottawa Redblacks’ momentum took a bit of a unusual pause Thursday against the West-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders at TD Place. The Redblacks remain undefeated at home after tying the Roughriders 22-22 in a game that saw Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown go down with an ankle injury and two...
Redblacks enjoy a well-deserved bye week break with a strong second place in CFL East standings
The Ottawa Redblacks went into their bye week on a bit of a high. After a win against Calgary at home of July 28, the surprising Redblacks improved their record to 5-2 good for second place in the CFL’s East Division with a game in hand on the rest of the competition, right behind the defending Grey Cup champs, the...
Deep Dive: New-look Redblacks on fire and on track to snap lengthy CFL playoff drought
What a fantastic season the Ottawa Redblacks have had so far. It’s the best start in Redblacks’ franchise history and the best for any of Ottawa’s CFL clubs since the 1978 Rough Riders started 6-1. The Rough Riders finished that season in first place with a 12-4 record but ultimately lost the East Final to the Montreal Alouettes. Through seven...
New-look Redblacks proving they can compete for a CFL playoff spot
The Ottawa Redblacks are 2-1 in CFL play so far this season and with each win the team is becoming more confident.
Facing referee harassment crisis, sport council blows whistle on bad behaviour
Sports bodies are trying to tamp down the verbal absue and harassment faced by referees in sports at the local level.
Lifeless Redblacks stumble against Montreal, drop to 4-11
Ottawa Redblacks fall to Montreal with a listless performance.
Post-game party pays off, as police report no major issues after Panda Game
The University of Ottawa hosted its first-ever Post-Panda Party Sunday night on the university campus to celebrate the 54th Panda Game and keep students from flooding Sandy Hill streets.
Sandy Hill residents hope better policing and planning will prevent post-Panda Game chaos
The Ottawa police say they will have a "significant and sustained" presence in the ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and Old Ottawa South areas for pre and post-Panda Game activities.
Redblacks let sure win slip away as Alouettes take cliffhanger by one point
Miscues by the Ottawa Redblacks in the final minutes of a game against Montreal cost the team a rare win on Aug. 19.
Redblacks win OT thriller against Stamps after Crum, receivers make clutch plays
Another week, another win — and another Crumback. The Ottawa Redblacks edged the Calgary Stampeders 43-41 on Monday in a thrilling back-and-forth affair to win their second straight game in overtime. The Redblacks victory came after the visitors from the capital made another come-from-behind surge to deeply disappoint the Stampeders and more than 21,000 of their fans at McMahon Stadium....
Redblacks fall 21-13 to Ti-Cats, lose second QB with season-ending injury
The Ottawa Redblacks suffered two losses on July 8 in Hamilton: a game against the Tiger-Cats that they probably should’ve won; and star quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, whose season debut lasted just 25 minutes before a torn achilles in the second quarter ended his season. The Redblacks and Ti-Cats now have identical 1-3 records after Hamilton’s 21-13 win over Ottawa last...
Redblacks win first home game in almost two years against struggling Elks
Ottawa Redblacks’ quarterback Tyrie Adams was the hero in his first CFL win, throwing for 185 yards and one touchdown in Ottawa’s 26-7 demolition of the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton Elks, 7. Ottawa Redblacks, 26! Miracles do come true. Just ahead of Canada Day weekend in the capital, the Ottawa Redblacks won their first home game since Sept. 28, 2021, and...
Stuck in football purgatory, CFL rookies have adapted to an off-season like no other
When the pandemic wiped out the 2020 CFL season, it left rookies in a tough spot. Since then, they've been preparing to return to the field.
Ottawa’s 2020 Brian Kilrea Award winner is so much more than a football coach
The story of Jean-Sorphia Guillaume goes beyond the football field and into the community where he has helped many succeed in football, but more importantly in life.
COVID-19, U Sports’ age cap stripping senior football players of their final season
U Sports age cap strips senior football players of final season.
Temporary ban on in-person varsity sports recruiting across Canada may be extended soon
USports, the body that oversees varsity sport in Canadian universities is expected to extend its ban on in-person recruitment.
Victor Tedondo youngest coach ever to win Ottawa’s Brian Kilrea Award
History was made for one of Ottawa's most prestigious awards. Learn about the man behind it
TD Place putting new life into university sports rivalries
Lansdowne Park and TD Place stadium have become a focus for univeritsy football in Ottawa and that's revived interest in such things as the Panda Game.
Increased police presence surrounding Panda Game met with mixed reception
In an effort to balance the interests of partying university students and other Ottawa residents, police increased their presence in several downtown neighbourhoods