Do or Die Time for the Ottawa REDBLACKS

 For the first time since 2018, the Ottawa REDBLACKS are in the playoffs. This season, the team finished with nine wins, more than in the 2022 and 2023 seasons combined. The REDBLACKS are something of an enigma this season. In the confines of TD Place, they were the best team

REDBLACKS Rebound to Beat Ticats at Home

 Ottawa REDBLACKS Beat the Hamilton in a Highly Entertaining Game Sunday night, the Ottawa REDBLACKS secured a last-second win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to remain undefeated . . . at home. It was the first time the REDBLACKS have won against an Eastern division team since the 2022 season. Unlike

REDBLACKS Channel Some old Hufnagel Magic and Come out on Top

 The year was 2008, and then Head Coach John Hufnagel addressed his team, the Calgary Stampeders, in a pre-game speech that would become quite famous: “Team, we are playing Montreal in Montreal. We are playing on the road. We are playing in front of 65,000 screaming fans. Men, we got

Ottawa REDBLACKS Kick Off Canada Day Weekend With a Win Over the Elks

 In the late ’90s, March 21, 1999, to be exact, Shemar Moore stood on the stage at Madison Square Garden at the Daytime Emmy Awards and exclaimed, “The streak is over!” Having been nominated 18 times previously, Susan Lucci was finally awarded the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a

The Ottawa REDBLACKS Kick Off Their Season Tonight at TD Place

 The 2023 CFL season is underway with the Ottawa REDBLACKS’ home opener at TD Place tonight. Last year, the REDBLACKS were never able to celebrate a home win, disappointing to fans, not to mention the team. Some may question whether or not to return to support the team. I attended

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – October 14-16, 2022

 Poutinefest on Sparks Street When: October 13-16, 2022 Where: Sparks Street What time: October 13 -15, 11 am-10 pm; October 16, 11 am-7 pm. Admission: Free Head to Sparks Street this weekend for Poutinefest, showcasing Canada's favourite indulgence! From traditional to exotic, Poutinefest is four days of poutines from Elgin Street to all the way

CFL fans still awaiting a legitimate apology from Garrett Marino

 Garrett Marino (picture above) is back from a four game suspension after an “incident” that sidelined REDBLACKS quarterback Jeremiah Masoli for at least 12 weeks.  PHOTO of Garrett Marino via TSN.ca

The biggest suspension ever handed out by the CFL is not enough!

 ABOVE: Garrett Marino's shameful grandstanding after an illegal tackle on REDBLACKS quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. (IMAGE: VIA TSN)

Despite loss, the REDBLACKS are a strong and competitive team

 A recap of the BC Lions vs Ottawa REDBLACKS game on June 30th. PHOTO: www.facebook.com/CFLREDBLACKS

No matter what happens, the REDBLACKS game is the biggest party in town.

 The 2022 REDBLACKS look good on paper but their rivals, the BC Lions, have been great on the field! Photo: ottawaredblacks.com

Sports Roundup: Eight Ottawa-based players selected in CFL Draft

 Your weekly round-up of sports in Ottawa for May 2 – May 8, 2022. (PHOTO: Football - uOttawa Gee-Gees, geegees.ca) Ottawa 67’s The 67’s added a pair of local players to its organization on Thursday through the OHL U18 Priority Selection draft. Nepean Raiders U18 AAA forward Luka Benoit was selected

Ottawa’s Neville Gallimore drafted by Dallas Cowboys

 Canada’s Neville Gallimore is joining ‘America’s Team’. The Ottawa-native was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft Friday night. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL Draft was shifted to a virtual format. Each prospect filmed themselves in their own homes rather than

Redblacks continue to limp toward season’s end with tenth straight loss

 For the teams out of playoff contention in the CFL, the last few weeks of the season tend to act as a tryout of sorts for players looking to secure their spots on next year’s roster. The Toronto Argonauts left a better impression than their East Division counterparts with a

Unlucky Number Seven: Redblacks Drop Close Game to Eskimos for Seventh Straight Loss

 The Ottawa Redblacks looked better than they had in weeks but the result remained the same. Despite putting up a fight, Ottawa lost at home to the visiting Edmonton Eskimos 21-16 for the Redblacks’ seventh consecutive loss. Ottawa has not won at TD Place since June 20th, a disheartening stretch

Redblacks continue disheartening slide, lose sixth straight in blowout to the Lions

 Photo credit: The Canadian Press The Ottawa Redblacks’ long downward spiral continues in increasingly disheartening ways. On Saturday night, they were outclassed on offence, defence and special teams in a 40-7 loss to the 2-10 BC Lions. It has been an abysmal stretch for the team. Their six-game losing streak

Redblacks drop fourth straight game in blowout loss to Argonauts

 Photo credit: The Canadian Press Despite a promising start, the Ottawa Redblacks were overrun by the lowly Toronto Argonauts at home Saturday afternoon. The Argos forced five turnovers and came away with a 46-17 win to hand Ottawa its fourth consecutive defeat. The Redblacks have now lost nine of their

Redblacks offence sputters once again in loss to Ti-Cats

 Photo credit: Patrick Doyle The rain stopped in Ottawa in time for the afternoon game between the Redblacks and Ti-Cats, yet a dark cloud continues to hang over this Redblacks season. East-leading Hamilton topped Ottawa 21-7. It is the first time the Redblacks have lost four straight home games since

Time of possession tells the story for the Redblacks offence amidst current losing streak

 Photo credit: The Canadian Press The Ottawa Redblacks are in the midst of their worst losing streak in five years. The team has lost four straight games and a lack of offensive production has been a major problem. The offence’s biggest hurdle has been sustaining drives. It goes without saying

Walloped in Winnipeg: Redblacks drop third straight game in loss to Blue Bombers

 Photo credit: Trevor Hagan (CFL) Friday night’s game in Winnipeg showcased two teams heading in very different directions. The 5-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers rocked the visiting Redblacks 31-1 to hand Ottawa its third straight defeat. Quarterback Jonathon Jennings started in place of the injured Dominique Davis for the Redblacks and

Disastrous second half costs Redblacks against Montreal Alouettes

 Photo credit: The Canadian Press With a second half breakdown and a second straight loss, the Redblacks are left with more questions than answers at this point in the season. Ottawa fell to the Montreal Alouettes 36-19 Saturday evening in their first East Division matchup of the season. The game

The Dominiques: Davis and Rhymes’ offseason training has helped lead to early season breakout with Ottawa Redblacks

 Photo credit: Patrick Doyle (CFL) Dominique Davis and Dominique Rhymes were largely backups and role players last season with the Ottawa Redblacks. Now, after an offseason of roster changes and downfield chemistry built together, Davis is the starting quarterback and Rhymes is his go-to receiver. Rhymes is Ottawa’s leading pass-catcher

What We Can Learn From the Ottawa Redblacks’ 2-0 Start

 Photo credit: Larry MacDougal (CFL) The Ottawa Redblacks have surprised much of the CFL world with their 2-0 start to the season. With victories over the Stampeders and Roughriders, the Redblacks are tied out of the gate for first place in the East Division. They have already demonstrated their ability

Meet ‘The Bros’: Jonathan Rose and Sherrod Baltimore Have Merged Fun and Success With the Ottawa Redblacks

 Photo credit: Scott Grant Photography “We’re just having fun and trying to be good men out here,” said Sherrod Baltimore, an easygoing smile on his face as he stands on the field at TD Place. That sentiment, more than most, accurately encapsulates what ‘The Bros’ are all about. Who are

Ottawa Redblacks Crash Stampeders Grey Cup Party, Win Season Opener in Calgary

 Photo credit: Larry MacDougal (CFL) The Calgary Stampeders celebrated their 2018 Grey Cup Championship before their season opener Saturday night. Then the Redblacks spoiled the party with a come from behind effort in the final minutes to win - for the first time ever - at McMahon Stadium. Ottawa escaped with

What You Need to Know About The New Ottawa Redblacks Season

 Photo credit: Sean Kilpatrick (The Canadian Press) The Ottawa Redblacks came up just short last season, losing the 106th Grey Cup to the Calgary Stampeders on the icy tundra of Commonwealth Stadium. Now seven months removed from the disappointing defeat, Ottawa is about to embark on a new season. Despite coming