Running back Chuba Hubbard scores first career NFL touchdown; Canadians continue make mark on NFL and NCAA

On Sunday, in the middle of the first quarter of the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings game, Sherwood Park, Alberta native Chuba Hubbard scored his first career NFL touchdown. A two yard score marks the first NFL touchdown from a Canadian running back since Tim Biakabutuka, and adds to Hubbards’ season totals: 281 rushing yards,Continue reading “Running back Chuba Hubbard scores first career NFL touchdown; Canadians continue make mark on NFL and NCAA”

Redblacks’ linebacker Micah Awe looks to “blow football up in Canada.” with PurpleShift, Football Canada partnership

10 games into the 2021 CFL season, Ottawa Redblacks linebacker Micah Awe has made 59 total tackles, a sack and has forced a fumble. After being signed by the Redblacks late in the 2020-21 CFL off-season he, alongside fellow linebackers Avery Williams and Don Unamba has made his presence felt on what could be oneContinue reading “Redblacks’ linebacker Micah Awe looks to “blow football up in Canada.” with PurpleShift, Football Canada partnership”

University of Ottawa Gee Gees look to bring Panda Game momentum into week 4 against York at TD Place

The University of Ottawa and Carleton University both went head to head last week in the annual Panda Game at TD Place. Ottawa came away with the win and their third straight win in the inner city rivalry game, taking home Pedro in a 19-17 final score. With the win, the team built up aContinue reading “University of Ottawa Gee Gees look to bring Panda Game momentum into week 4 against York at TD Place”

Ottawa’s Coach Jean Guillaume to make debut as Immaculata High School Football head coach

The game of football, over the recent years has seen a large growth in the city of Ottawa. Talent is at an all-time high and only continues to reach new levels. We now can turn on the television and watch football at any level, the NFL, CFL, NCAA and Sports and identify at least oneContinue reading “Ottawa’s Coach Jean Guillaume to make debut as Immaculata High School Football head coach”

The 2021 Panda Game is upon us; what to watch in this year’s Gee Gees vs Ravens matchup

Outside of the Vanier Cup at the end of the season, the Panda Game, taken place at TD Place stadium, the home of the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks is the biggest college football game in Canada and it is taking place this weekend. The inner city rivalry between both the Carleton University Ravens and University ofContinue reading “The 2021 Panda Game is upon us; what to watch in this year’s Gee Gees vs Ravens matchup”

Canadians continue to make plays south of the border; a look in at a week headlined by Canadian football performances

Every week there are a number of players in the NCAA and NFL that change games. They make plays and are recognized around the sports world for their accomplishments. Usually they are the players that have already made plays throughout their careers and are already known by many and for the longest time all ofContinue reading “Canadians continue to make plays south of the border; a look in at a week headlined by Canadian football performances”

Jesse Luketa, Jett Elad, Chase Claypool, Nick Mardner and Christian Covington headline big week for Canadian football

In week two of the NCAA football season and week one of the NFL season there were a number of Canadian football players that showed out big. Of the Canadians with big weeks was Penn State linebacker, 2021 Dick Butkus watch list linebacker of Ottawa, Ontario who had a one handed interception return for aContinue reading “Jesse Luketa, Jett Elad, Chase Claypool, Nick Mardner and Christian Covington headline big week for Canadian football”

“This is what we built it for.” Ottawa Redblacks receiver Nate Behar talks Firework app and recent on-field success

On August 7th the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks kicked off their 2021 season. Defeating the Edmonton Elks 16-12 at Commonwealth Stadium, the Redblacks played their first game since November 1st 2019. Missing the playoffs in 2019 and losing the 2020 CFL season due to COVID-19, it was over 600 days without football for most CFL players,Continue reading ““This is what we built it for.” Ottawa Redblacks receiver Nate Behar talks Firework app and recent on-field success”

“Its disappointing.” Canadian Jonathan Mambila talks about his journey to Bishop Sycamore, the reality behind the academy

Recently in the sports headlines was a high school football game which was featured on ESPN between both the well known IMG Academy from Bradenton, Florida and newly founded Bishop Sycamore out of Ohio. The game it self wasn’t too interesting, IMG Academy who fields dozens of division one athletes per season beat Bishop SycamoreContinue reading ““Its disappointing.” Canadian Jonathan Mambila talks about his journey to Bishop Sycamore, the reality behind the academy”

Akheem Mesidor, John Metchie and Isaiah Bagnah headline opening week of NCAA Football season as Canadians

College football is back and so are your favourite Canadian players. The NCAA Football season kicked off late last week opening up with a big game between both Ohio State and Minnesota on Thursday alongside games like Boise State VS UCF and Costal Carolina VS The Citadel where we were able to watch our fairContinue reading “Akheem Mesidor, John Metchie and Isaiah Bagnah headline opening week of NCAA Football season as Canadians”