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Source: The Canadian Press Date: December 2, 2020 (excerpt) Murrary-Lawrence, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Jay Dearbornand B.C. Lions running back hopeful Kayden Johnson joined the nationalbobsled program after the CFL cancelled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19pandemic.As part of the national development squad, the trio has been training at the icehouse at Calgary’s CanadaContinue reading “Sliding into a new sport: CFLers turn to bobsled after football season wiped out”

Source: Global News – Calgary, AB Date: November 20, 2020 The 2020 CFL season would have meant something different to three particular football players. For rookie Kayden Johnson, it was his chance to make a first impression on the league as a new face on the B.C. Lions. For Montreal Alouette Shaquille Murray-Lawrence, it wasContinue reading “CFLers chase gold medals as part of Canada’s national bobsleigh team (Video)”

Source: CTV News – Calgary, AB Date: November 18, 2020 CALGARY — Shaquille Murray-Lawrence is used to making big plays on the football field.  The 27-year old is a running back for the Montreal Alouettes. When Murray-Lawrence found the CFL season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic he turned his attention to bobsleigh. HeContinue reading “3 CFLers track down a new sport: From the disappointment of cancelled season to chasing Olympic dream (Video)”