Chris O'Leary

O’Leary: Argos’ Burks looking to stick after impressive debut

June 7, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
Growing up in Enterprise, Alabama, Brandon Burks had one goal and one goal only in his mind. He wanted to play pro ball. The five-foot-nine, 209-pound running back got a taste of his dream in ...

Rookie Wilder makes impact far beyond the gridiron

May 14, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
James Wilder Jr. had just finished up at the Toronto Argonauts’ mini-camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The Argos’ star running back sat under a covered bench, while Argos staffers ...

O’Leary: Heath’s ‘mind was always back’ with Argonauts

April 19, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
Ever since he was traded to Winnipeg in 2016, T.J.Heath’s mind was still on his unfinished business in Toronto. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary has more.

Once Ray’s rival, Calvillo now asset at Argos mini-camp

April 18, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary reports from Bradenton, Florida at Toronto Argos mini-camp where the rich are getting richer when it comes to veteran knowledge at the quarterback position.

O’Leary: From prodigy punter to hall of famer, Ilesic fulfills dream

March 22, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
He was 17 when the Edmonton Eskimos signed him and just 18 when he made the team, a prodigy punter with a leg that performed like it was 10 years older than the rest of his body. Hank Ilesic, a ...

O’Leary: Calvillo ready to dive in with Double Blue

March 19, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
For Anthony Calvillo, the colours may take some getting used to. But when it came to working with Marc Trestman again, there was little hesitation. Chris O’Leary writes.

Theismann reflects on the life of legendary Argo Leo Cahill

February 22, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
A week following the passing of Argos legend Leo Cahill, the coach’s former quarterback weighed in on one of the most unique personalities the CFL has ever seen.

O’Leary: Ray, Green instrumental in each other’s Toronto deals

February 6, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary reports from Toronto where it was no coincidence that Ricky Ray and SJ Green inked deals withing a mere few days of one another.

O’Leary: Raiche living her dream of working in football

January 31, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
For Catherine Raiche, football has always been a part of her life and now she gets to live her dream on the CFL stage. CFL.ca’s senior writer Chris O’Leary has the story.

Popp, Raiche among those on a mission to break barriers

January 27, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
Samantha Rapoport had to fight for every inch in her pursuit of an NFL job. Now the Ottawa-born NFL executive is looking to make it easier for women like her. Chris O’Leary writes.
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