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National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Roughriders deploying elite running back tandem
Ka'Deem Carey is feeling some extra motivation this week as he gets set to face his former team. Article content After being cut by the Toronto Argonauts following training camp, the 32-year-old American running back joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders just days later. Article content Following his first game with the Green and White on Saturday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Carey is now set to play against the team that released him just a few weeks ago as the Roughriders (2-0) visit the Argonauts (0-2) on Friday night (5:30 p.m., TSN) in Week 3 of the CFL season. Article content 'There's a lot of motivation going there,' Carey said after Wednesday's practice at Mosaic Stadium. 'I think they already see that they're in the wrong right there, but I'm just with the right squad right now and just excited to show what we can do out there.' Article content Last season, the 5-foot-9, 215-pound Carey was named an East Division all-star after recording 1,060 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He helped the Argos beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup before being a surprise cut during camp this season. Article content It didn't take long for him to get scooped up though as the three-time divisional all-star signed with the Roughriders just a week later as he joined a running back room that features two-time divisional all-star A.J. Ouellette. Article content And in Saskatchewan's Week 2 contest, both saw the field as Ouellette popped off for 96 yards on 13 carries — including a 47-yard touchdown run — while Carey recorded 26 yards on four carries, plus one catch for nine yards. Article content Article content 'When he went for that 50 yarder, all that did was excite me to go out there and make a special play myself,' said Carey, who has 3,941 career rushing yards and 26 touchdowns in 63 career games. 'When you got two all-star backs, anything can happen.' Article content
National Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
5 takeaways from Calgary Stampeders' first road win of the 2025 CFL season
Article content Yes … it happened for the Red and White, with a solid road decision — a 29-19 defeat of the defending Grey Cup champions Saturday afternoon. Article content 'Good team win,' Stampeders GM/head coach Dave Dickenson told Stamps TV after the triumph over the host Argonauts (0-2). 'I thought it was important. Article content 'You know … just keep stacking good quality performances early in the year. Try to get your wins in early and see where it takes you.' Article content Article content If that road victory doesn't have anybody thinking the Stampeders (2-0) have at least halted the free-fall of the last few Canadian Football League campaigns, then perhaps nothing will leave an impression. Article content But it is true it's still early in what's hoped to be a turnaround season for the Stamps. Article content It is a keeper, though, and one the Stamps can hang their hat on. Article content 'Great crowd, loud crowd … best crowd I've seen in Toronto in a long, long time,' said Dickenson, of the 17,902 fans on hand at BMO Field to take in the battle and the pre-game ceremony to honour the 2024 Grey Cup champ Argos. 'It was an environment you enjoy playing in, but the defence, I think, fed on that emotion and that intensity. And in the first half, both defences really did take it to the offences. Article content 'I think we just had a second half that had a little bit more rhythm.' Article content 1. Cue the defence Article content Article content The defence allowed just four first-half points and just four more in the third quarter, stuffing the Argos assault behind former Stamps QB Nick Arbuckle time and again. It wasn't until the final frame when the home side finally found some stride, but the 11 points didn't compare to the 17 put up in the fourth quarter by the Stampeders. Article content 'The defence really held it down for the majority of the game,' Stamps QB Vernon Adams Jr. told Stamps TV. 'It kept Toronto out of scoring position. Article content 'But we'll watch the film, and we'll learn from it.'
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
CFL's Toronto Argonauts prepare for home opening game
Toronto Watch Jessica Smith speaks with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts' Wynton McManis as the team prepares for their home opening game.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Argos players, coaches and staff receive their '24 Grey Cup rings
DaVaris Daniels of the Argos gives CP24 Breakfast a first look at the team's Grey Cup championship ring. TORONTO — Toronto Argonauts personnel will have two ways to commemorate the franchise's 2024 Grey Cup championship. Players, coaches and team staff received their custom-made championship rings Sunday. The Argos captured a CFL-record 19th title in November with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at B.C. Place Stadium. A unique element of the item, crafted by Baron Championship Rings, is the detachment feature of its top, allowing the wearer to transform the piece into a pendant by attaching it to a chain. Upon detachment, the top reveals an engraving of the quote 'an underdog is a hungry dog ready to eat,' referencing receiver DaVaris Daniels' speech from the '24 championship rally. Opposite of the engraving, the interior features a detailed tribute to the stadium where the Argos earned their victory. 'Last season, the team rose to a new level of dedication, perseverance and teamwork in their pursuit of adding another Grey Cup to the Argonauts' rich championship history,' said Argos GM Michael (Pinball) Clemons. 'A championship ring is a permanent reminder of a special season and a special achievement, and it will bring the team together again this season as we look forward to building on that success.' The ring itself features several unique elements, including the face showcasing the Grey Cup trophy in addition to the Argos' logo being encrusted with diamonds. The left shoulder includes detailing of Toronto landmarks, including the CN Tower, City Hall and BMO Field, the club's home stadium. The right shoulder is personalized for each of the players with their name and number sitting atop of a jersey motif and boat oars that symbolize the franchise's origins as the Argonaut Rowing Club. At the bridge of the ring is the player's signature, along with the final score and date of the game. The outside bottom shank captures another one of the team's mottoes 'Start 2 Finish.' On the upper side, the design includes numeral detailing of '111,' in reference to the 111th Grey Cup game. On the bottom is the number '24' for the year, with a sapphire bejewelled wave set above it. Nineteen radiant stones wrap around the ring, symbolizing every title in Argos' history. 'Creating the 2024 Grey Cup champions ring was an incredible opportunity to celebrate the team's legacy and the pride of their fans,' said Baron president Drina Baron-Zinyk and CEO Peter Kanis in a joint statement. 'Every detail of the 2024 ring was designed to embody the grit, determination, and unforgettable moments that define this team's journey.' The Argos will distribute replicas of the '24 ring to the first 10,000 fans attending their home opener versus the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday afternoon. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025.
National Post
09-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Argos players, coaches and staff receive their '24 Grey Cup rings
Article content Toronto Argonauts personnel will have two ways to commemorate the franchise's 2024 Grey Cup championship. Article content Players, coaches and team staff received their custom-made championship rings Sunday. The Argos captured a CFL-record 19th title in November with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at B.C. Place Stadium. Article content Article content A unique element of the item, crafted by Baron Championship Rings, is the detachment feature of its top, allowing the wearer to transform the piece into a pendant by attaching it to a chain. Upon detachment, the top reveals an engraving of the quote 'an underdog is a hungry dog ready to eat,' referencing receiver DaVaris Daniels' speech from the '24 championship rally. Article content Opposite of the engraving, the interior features a detailed tribute to the stadium where the Argos earned their victory. Article content 'Last season, the team rose to a new level of dedication, perseverance and teamwork in their pursuit of adding another Grey Cup to the Argonauts' rich championship history,' said Argos GM Michael (Pinball) Clemons. 'A championship ring is a permanent reminder of a special season and a special achievement, and it will bring the team together again this season as we look forward to building on that success.' Article content The ring itself features several unique elements, including the face showcasing the Grey Cup trophy in addition to the Argos' logo being encrusted with diamonds. The left shoulder includes detailing of Toronto landmarks, including the CN Tower, City Hall and BMO Field, the club's home stadium. Article content The right shoulder is personalized for each of the players with their name and number sitting atop of a jersey motif and boat oars that symbolize the franchise's origins as the Argonaut Rowing Club. Article content At the bridge of the ring is the player's signature, along with the final score and date of the game. The outside bottom shank captures another one of the team's mottoes 'Start 2 Finish.' On the upper side, the design includes numeral detailing of '111,' in reference to the 111th Grey Cup game. Article content On the bottom is the number '24' for the year, with a sapphire bejewelled wave set above it. Nineteen radiant stones wrap around the ring, symbolizing every title in Argos' history. Article content 'Creating the 2024 Grey Cup champions ring was an incredible opportunity to celebrate the team's legacy and the pride of their fans,' said Baron president Drina Baron-Zinyk and CEO Peter Kanis in a joint statement. 'Every detail of the 2024 ring was designed to embody the grit, determination, and unforgettable moments that define this team's journey.'
