Founded in 1958 as the Canadian Football League (CFL), the league was established to organize and elevate the sport of Canadian football. It quickly gained recognition for its unique style of play and contributions to the development of football in Canada.

The CFL's prominence grew during the 1970s and 1980s, highlighted by the success of teams like the Edmonton Eskimos and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The league became known for its passionate fan base and the emergence of stars who would become legends in Canadian football.

Today, the CFL stands as a key fixture in Canadian sports, showcasing top talent and maintaining a strong tradition of competitive football. Its history is marked by memorable games, legendary players, and a deep commitment to promoting and advancing the sport of football in Canada.

Cody Fajardo. Tyson Philpot. Kabion Ento. Austin Mack. Jason Maas.

These are the names that will come to mind first when thinking about Montreal’s 28-24 win over Winnipeg in the 110th Grey Cup…and for darn good reason. But the Alouettes don’t pull off their incredible comeback without contributions up and down the roster.

Sankey joining the Als may have been the biggest turning point of their season, and not just because he declared they weren’t going to lose again after his debut. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that Sankey made a huge difference against the Bombers. After all, that’s all he did in Montreal’s first two playoff games and in his six regular season games.

Sankey led the Alouettes with eight defensive tackles in Sunday’s Grey Cup, which is par for the course knowing he also led the CFL in that category in both 2021 and 2022. Sankey was a menace from start to finish and found himself in Winnipeg’s backfield multiple times; he also finished with a sack in the victory.