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April 28, 2025 By Sean Whooley
Argos provides healthcare professionals with accurate hemodynamic data to support the treatment of high-risk surgical and critically ill patients
Medtronic now exclusively offers Argos in the U.S
The medtech giant declined to disclose financial terms
“Studies have shown that patients had 1 to 2-day shorter stays in the ICU when preemptive hemodynamic intervention was used,” said Blake Tatum
commercial VP of Acute Care & Monitoring at Medtronic
“The Argos cardiac output monitor complements our Invos cerebral oximetry technology to help provide clinicians with comprehensive insights into a patient’s status in both the operating room and intensive care unit
Medtronic states that Argos utilizes a patient’s existing arterial line
It connects the monitor to a radial blood pressure transducer
has an intuitive multi-touch screen interface and can be fully operational in minutes
Training can be completed in under five minutes
and the system requires no costly disposable accessories
The Argos system offers an advanced algorithm called Multi-Beat Analysis
Researchers developed MBA at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Michigan State University
Unlike other monitors that analyze one beat at a time
MBA enables the analysis of multiple heart beats from the blood pressure signal
This models a patient’s vascular resistance directly
Medtronic says Argos provides accurate hemodynamic data on 10 comprehensive parameters
It maintains accuracy even during changes in vasomotor tone
Retia Medical CEO Marc Zemel called Medtronic “the ideal partner” for the company as it looks to expand Argos’ reach
By integrating this technology into our Acute Care & Monitoring portfolio
we are advancing our commitment to delivering actionable insights that enable clinicians to personalize care and improve outcomes for critically ill patients.”
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on the financing of its acquisition of a majority stake in Hexvia
the #1 integrated leader in the French moving services market
Argos Wityu acquires Hexvia alongside Bpifrance
BPM Group and other minority financial investors
Hexvia – through its main brand Demeco
celebrating its 60th anniversary this year – has become a French market leader in moving services
business and industrial segments through a network of around 120 agencies and 1,100
Hexvia will enhance its current offer and introduce value-added services aimed at making residential and business moves easier
These innovations will be implemented through both internal development and acquisitions
in its current locations and new geographies
Environmental awareness in the moving services market is increasing among both companies and individuals
Hexvia aims to be at the forefront of sustainable residential and business mobility services
with a clear strategic roadmap built around three key pillars: (1) Continue growing on the French moving services market ; (2) Pursue its acquisition strategy ; (3) Accelerate the environmental transition to build a lasting competitive advantage
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts added eight Canadians to their roster during the 2025 CFL Draft this evening
was invited to the New York Giants mini-camp following the NFL Draft last weekend
The University of Montreal product was a back-to-back All-Canadian (2023-2024) selection after totaling 14.5 sacks over 24 games for the Carabins
Ojo was a standout at the CFL Combine this year posting 25 reps of 225lb bench press while running a 4.59 40-yard dash
signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the NFL Draft this past weekend
The Toronto native spent the last two years at LSU where he tallied 42 tackles
four sacks and three pass breakups in 26 games for the Tigers
seeing action in 24 games and recording 41 tackles and five sacks for the Wildcats
played four seasons at The University of British Columbia (2021-2024)
Manitoba native was a member of the Thunderbirds team that went all the way to the Vanier Cup in 2023 before falling to the Montreal Carabins
was named First-Team All-Conference in 2024 as a defensive back at Windsor
The Brampton native appeared in 22 games from 2021 to 2023 recording 67.5 tackles and three interceptions
played one game for The University of Texas-El Paso in 2024
The Alabama native started his collegiate career at Alabama-Birmingham from 2019 to 2021 where he would notch 15 tackles in 15 games before transferring to Middle Tennessee where he spent 2022 and 2023
Rayam would tally 38 tackles in 14 games while at UMT
ran for 841 yards on 101 carries across nine games in 2024 for the Lancers
The Michigan native tallied 2,190 rushing yards and eight scores over 26 games at Windsor (2022-2024)
Zorn was named Lancer Rookie of the Year and team MVP in 2022 after rushing for 856 yards and seven touchdowns
spent five years at the University of Guelph (2020-2024)
played four seasons at McMaster (2021-2024)
The Hamilton native played in 18 games for the Marauders tallying 50 tackles
four interceptions and nine pass deflections
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German artist Thomas Scheibitz returns to the United States with Argos Eyes
Hera’s giant watchman whose body was covered with eyes
Representations of eyes abound in this show’s paintings and three-dimensional constructions
you can pick up a book whose pages have images of an eye or eyes drawn from Scheibitz’s extensive archives of contemporary and historical sources
the eye as a key motif has been on Scheibitz’s mind for some time
we agreed that labels like “abstract” and “figurative” have lost all relevance in a world where hundreds of images cross our screens at all hours of the day
In the relentless visuality of the current media environment
has become “all eye,” consuming images at breakneck speed
Scheibitz is asking an epistemic question: to what extent has this glut of visual information impacted our ability to give meaningful context to what we see
Methods of political control hinge on this issue
a fact made more pressing as governments across the industrialized world slide towards authoritarianism
Scheibitz’s work explores how much of our visual interpretation is hardwired in the brain and how much of it is cultural
The line is one of those pictorial elements fundamental to art the world over
the relationship between figure and ground
and many other principles of two-dimensional design
Scheibitz’s daily art process begins with quick sketches on A4 paper
whose visual ideas may or may not make their way into his paintings and constructions
The point here is that line is the motor of his visual inquiry
and Scheibitz’s fascination with this formal element has led him to an encyclopedic
cross-cultural understanding of all the ways it has been foundational to art
an ancient Egyptian-style eye is enclosed in a hot pink frame
The lines that make up the eye are expressive; they vary in thickness
The hot pink frame rests on a black-and-white plinth whose white outlines are rendered in thin
even lines that create the illusion of a three-dimensional slab
These lines are architecturally descriptive
Descriptive and expressive lines alternate throughout the composition of Argos Eyes
triggering a range of cultural associations
This work is a prime example of how Scheibitz builds an image whose constituent parts
beginning with line but ranging into shape and color
call into question how we should interpret them individually and vis-à-vis the whole
The painting is one big conundrum that resists our efforts to create a gestalt out of the image
forcing us to examine our habits of seeing
What is driving us to create a gestalt in the first place
Installation view: Thomas Scheibitz: Argos Eyes
Scheibitz is at his most analytical in Display Table (2025)
The work consists of a white table that holds forty pieces
The connections that we make between them veer from the purely formal (e.g
which are innate to perception) to the iconographic (classifying images through shared content) to the personal associations any of us might bring to a random assortment of objects
a white Styrofoam cube at one end resonates with a stack of square cards at the other end
a sculpture of an apple and a painting of a rose speak to each other as vegetative motifs
This viewer made an association between an orange painted arrow that looks like a traffic sign and some lime green painted strips that resemble highway medians
maybe because I had been driving a lot that week
Scheibitz is asking us to exercise discernment
rather than dismissing the whole as a jumble
When we allow ourselves to be passively bombarded with images
an authoritarian regime that fed its citizens a steady diet of bullshit
so he has a clear understanding of the dangers posed by a demagogue who manipulates our attention economy to distract and confuse
Argos Eyes pleads with us to step back and sharpen our vision
Hovey Brock is an artist and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts Art Practice program. He is a frequent contributor to Artseen. hoveybrock.com
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Argos has just expanded its Big Red Sale with hundreds of new offers
so I've taken another look through and picked out all of the best deals I can find
There are huge discounts of up to 50% up for grabs on TVs
phones and appliances from big name brands such as Ninja
you need to apply discount codes to eligible products to see the sale prices
That's a good price for a basic everyday laptop for light use
giving you a huge £180 saving on the premium smartwatch
The red banner at the top of each product page shows which code is eligible for that item
and the savings are then applied at the checkout
Here are some of the best discounts I've found in some of the most popular categories at Argos
The latest wireless Ring Doorbell with the Chime add-on has been discounted by an extra 20% in the latest Argos sale
We've tested more advanced versions and have been impressed with the video quality and night vision colour
but it's a shame that some of this device's value is usable exclusively with a Ring Protect subscription
if you're fine with paying for a subscription or already using a Ring-based home security system
Display - 15.6-inchesProcessor - Intel Core i3RAM - 8GBStorage - 128GB
Chromebooks tend to be the better choice in this price range as they offer better value for money and get stronger performance from relatively cheaper components
I think this Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a surprisingly decent low-cost Windows device
but you still get 8GB of RAM and an Intel i3 processor
Here's a good price for earbuds with active noise cancellation
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 also offer 24-bit studio-quality sound with adaptive EQ controlled by Galaxy AI
The battery life could be a little better at five hours – or an extra 19 hours through the charging case – but its useful features
right down to being able to translate languages in real-time
If you're looking for a good-sized budget display
then this Hisense 55-inch 4K TV on sale for under £400 at Argos is a great choice
The Hisense E78N has 4K Ultra HD resolution support
and Dolby Atmos built-in for superior sound
Access to all of your favourite streaming apps is just a button press away
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a healthy 30% off in the Argos Big Red Sale
The advanced smartwatch has a durable titanium design built for withstanding rainy or dusty conditions and even ocean swimming
it provides personalized insights into what you can achieve that day
while it also has precise heart rate tracking and even body fat measurements
It’s useful during your days at the office
while it’s also good for comprehensive health and fitness tracking
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 are super stylish
and their only real downside is the price tag
That’s much less of an issue while they’re an extra 10% off at Argos
With 30 hours of playback and a comfy design that means you can wear the headphones all day long
the price tag feels good value for something that you can use every day without fail
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a solid budget smartphone and an even better buy following this significant £80 discount
With its capable Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset
bright 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display display and hefty 5,000mAh battery
the Galaxy A36 is a great phone for those who want to save money and have no need for the advanced bells and whistles in the pricier flagship handsets
There's also a healthy 256GB of storage included
The Google Pixel Watch 2 may be the older model now
but there's no denying that it's a bit of a bargain in the latest Argos sale
It features all of the essential health and fitness features
it can also last up to 24 hours and regain a day's worth of charge in just 75 minutes
After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use
he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you
James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247
When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings
watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Argos’ Big Red Sale is rolling out even more incredible savings on some of my favorite products
Argos’ Big Red Sale is still rolling
and I’m still finding more and more awesome deals that deserve your attention
You can snag up to 50% off a range of items
with everything from garden furniture to PS5 games seeing price cuts
Keep scrolling to see all my favourite deals in Argos’ Big Red Sale. I also recommend checking out the best deals from £29 in B&Q's Big You Can Do It Sale
The sale includes everything from seating sets to hammocks
There are a bunch of awesome deals to choose from
You can even get 2 for £20 on select titles
we called it a marvel that delivers solid picture quality
This impressive OLED TV blends Sony's lauded engineering with the benefits of OLED display technology
It comes with Google TV baked right into the TV's software
as well as a solid list of gaming-related enhancements (like ALLM
but if you want a cheap security camera with Alexa integration
we found it delivered excellent sqaured video that shows what's happening closer to your front door
was easy to install and its battery lasted a good long time
This bundle comes with a Ring Chime and is on sale for an amazing discount when you use "RED20"
Give your TV shows and movies an extra dimension of immersion with this Hue Play Smart LED Lightstrip
It attaches to the back of your TV and syncs with the content on screen to light up your room in glorious colors that matches with what you're watching
If you need a serious injection of extra storage
and is a great choice if you need a roomy hard drive to backup important files or images
The Huawei Watch GT5 is now on sale for a discount
With a 41mm AMOLED display and stainless steel metal body
this smartwatch gets you access to Huawei's all-new TruSense System health tracking
and it comes with a ton of useful features
This rugged smartwatch has a new AMOLED display
increased durability thanks to a new metal bezel
You also get more accurate dual-band GPS and up to 24 days of battery life
a love letter to the Blue Blur that remains a fan-favorite to this day
It's a strong package and perfectly timed with the theatrical release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie
this is one of the more action-packed Lego games
But despite its greater emphasis on combat
offering the trademark comedic tone you’d expect from a Lego title
These retro-looking headphones deliver up to 100 hours of battery life are great for listening on the go
and we really appreciate their intuitive physical controls
Sumptuously crafted from top-quality materials like steel
they feel worth every cent of their high asking price
and then they sound good enough that you'll wonder how you put up with your other headphones at all
this Ninja portable bender allows you to make perfectly smooth drinks anywhere you go
This is an especially great deal for athletes because you can make up to 18 ounces of shakes and smoothies on the go
It features an easy-open sip lid that lets you blend and drink in the same vessel
The Dyson V8 Absolute gets you up to 40 minutes of fade-free power
the Hair Screw Tool (to pick up long hair without tangles) and two additional attachments
We also like that it features HEPA filtration and an additional cleaner head for hard floors
easy to use and a versatile styler for any hair type," it delivers professional results at home
it includes multiple attachments that handle everything from blowouts and waves to straightening and diffusing
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in exchange for exiting its stake in SURA.SURA's chairman Ricardo Jaramillo told shareholders it was time to present the board with alternatives to its current ownership structure
the source from SURA said.Reporting by Nelson Bocanegra
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This discovery underscores how we are in action to step up investment in exploration and strengthen our upstream portfolio
meteorologist Michael Fuori will be busy tracking weather across dozens of bp sites
We are one of the region’s largest oil producers
and we’re continuing investment and exploration around five operated hubs: Atlantis
With more than three decades of experience in the deepwater Gulf of America
bp is looking to our next wave of growth – with major projects already underway
We’re building capacity to produce more than 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day
the Argos platform operates at a water depth of 4,500 feet
and can produce up to 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day (boe/d) through a subsea production system
Operating in more than 7,000 feet of water and located approximately 150 miles south of New Orleans
Atlantis’ production capacity is approximately 200,000 barrels of oil and 180 million cubic feet of gas per day
Mad Dog 2 includes a floating production platform with the capacity to produce up to 140,000 gross barrels of crude oil per day from up to 14 production wells
Na Kika is located 140 miles southeast of New Orleans in 6,340 feet of water
It is designed to process up to 130,000 barrels of oil and 550 million cubic feet of natural gas per day
Located 150 miles southeast of New Orleans and in 6,050 feet of water
Thunder Horse is designed to process up to 250,000 barrels of oil and 200 million cubic feet of natural gas per day
In July 2024, we gave the go-ahead for the Kaskida project, which will be our sixth operated hub in the region and feature a new floating production platform with the capacity to produce 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day
Discover more about bp’s extensive presence in the Lone Star State
Grupo Argos and Grupo Sura have signed a Spin-Off Agreement through which they agreed on a transaction to eliminate the cross-shareholdings they have maintained for over 46 years — a relationship that has enabled both companies to become leaders and benchmarks in their respective sectors
This will be achieved through absorption spin-offs
which will be simultaneously approved and executed
This operation will achieve the following objectives:
Jorge Mario VelásquezPresident of Grupo Argos
This is a single operation in which each shareholder of Grupo Argos will retain their stake in Grupo Argos and receive a direct stake in Grupo Sura
Below is a step-by-step description of the transaction structure:
Watch the explanatory video of the transaction:
Grupo Argos will spin off its investment in Grupo Sura (197 million shares) in favor of Grupo Sura
Grupo Sura will spin off its investment in Grupo Argos (286 million shares) in favor of Grupo Argos
Grupo Argos will absorb the investment that Grupo Sura held in Grupo Argos (286 million shares)
Grupo Sura will absorb the investment that Grupo Argos held in Grupo Sura (197 million shares)
Grupo Argos will issue 286 million shares in favor of all Grupo Sura shareholders in exchange for the own shares it received from Grupo Sura
Since Grupo Argos was one of the shareholders of Grupo Sura
the shares corresponding to Grupo Argos will be canceled
thereby increasing the ownership percentage of all other Grupo Argos shareholders
Grupo Sura will issue 197 million shares in favor of all Grupo Argos shareholders
in exchange for the own shares it received from Grupo Argos
Since Grupo Sura was one of the shareholders of Grupo Argos
the shares corresponding to Grupo Sura will be canceled
thereby increasing the ownership percentage of all other Grupo Sura shareholders
The common shareholders of the company being spun off will receive common shares of the beneficiary company
the preferred shareholders will receive preferred shares
each shareholder of Grupo Argos will keep their current shares in Grupo Argos — which will represent a 20% greater percentage of participation in the economic rights of the company — and will receive 0.23 shares of Grupo Sura for each share they initially held
each shareholder will maintain their current shares in Grupo Sura and will receive 0.72 shares of Grupo Argos for each share they had before the transaction
This means that a hypothetical 5% participation in the economic rights of Grupo Argos
will represent a 6% participation in Grupo Argos
in addition to a new 3% participation in Grupo Sura
a hypothetical 5% participation in the economic rights of Grupo Sura
will represent a 6% participation in Grupo Sura
in addition to a new 2% participation in Grupo Argos
These ratios are due to the existing relationship between the total number of outstanding shares of the companies and the number of shares they hold as cross-ownership
This operation will be submitted for consideration by the Shareholders’ Meetings of Grupo Argos and Grupo Sura
in accordance with corporate governance guidelines and applicable regulations
Government authorizations will also be processed
including those required from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
The company will hold an investor conference on Thursday
The number of shares to be spun off and the referenced ratios have considered that (i) Cementos Argos will dispose of its stake in Grupo Sura so that its shareholders will directly hold a stake in that company
resulting in Grupo Argos receiving approximately 15 million additional shares of Grupo Sura beyond those it currently holds
and (ii) the shares owned by vote-inhibiting trust will also be part of the transaction
These ratios may change due to variations in the number of outstanding shares of Grupo Sura and Grupo Argos at the time the spin-offs are finalized
incorporating new areas for community well-being
and extensions to both the bike path and contemplative trails
While Shedeur Sanders has his sights set on an NFL career
there's a CFL team that's leaving its door open just in case
The Toronto Argonauts have reportedly added quarterback Shedeur Sanders to their exclusive negotiation list, according to Justin Dunk of 3DownNation
was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (144th overall) of last week's 2025 NFL draft after an unprecedented slide down the board
The University of Colorado standout was considered by many as a first-round talent and top QB prospect entering the draft
he had to wait till Day 3 to hear his name called and was the sixth quarterback selected
In his senior season with the Buffaloes last year
37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions through 13 games
His 74.0 completion percentage led all of FBS in 2024 and his career mark of 71.8 per cent holds the all-time record in FBS history
The 23-year-old ended up as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and was named a second-team All-American after he led Colorado to a 9-4 record — their most wins since 2016
Sanders is not a given for the Browns' roster heading into the 2025 NFL season
Cleveland's QB room already included veterans Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson
but they also traded for former first-rounder Kenny Pickett and drafted Dillon Gabriel out of Oregon in the third round
Which may just be Toronto's thinking in adding him to their exclusion negotiation list
CFL by-laws state that teams can claim exclusive rights for up to 45 players by placing them on their negotiation lists
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The defending champions are just under a month away from the start of their title-defence campaign
Their first pre-season game of the season is set for May 24 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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It happens after every draft in every sport
General managers will say the same thing when asked about a player they had just selected
“We couldn’t believe he was still on the board.”
This year was an excellent example of why the request was made in the first place
The Argos would say they had a near perfect draft
Before it was over they’d have selected the two Global players they had atop their board
while in the main draft they would select their top-ranked player at four different positions
The only restrictions that Argonauts.ca had when composing this article were that the names of any player the Argos did not select could not be mentioned
nor could the names of any players mentioned in trade discussions
There was a different look to this year’s draft team. Since he joined the football operations team in 2014, Vince Magri had been a major component of the Argos draft preparation, but shortly after last year’s draft the assistant general manager announced he was leaving his hometown of Toronto to join the scouting staff of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills
Michael “Pinball” Clemons remained the man in charge
The general manager would still have senior advisor to the general manager John Murphy
and head coach Ryan Dinwiddie providing major input
special teams coordinator Mickey Donovan did a ton of preparation
but this year a new face would be given a louder voice
The increased responsibility was awarded to Marcus Grandison
who for the past three years has worked in the team’s video department and was promoted to scouting assistant and quality control coach this year
The Toronto native joined the Argos from Simon Fraser University
where he was not only on the team’s coaching staff
His role this year was to organize the prospects
His work started just after Magri shuffled off to Buffalo and culminated with Tuesday’s drafts
It was a bit overwhelming for his first year in his additional new role
“It was like drinking from a water hose,” he told Argonauts.ca of his first experience
Grandison was among the first to arrive at the Argos football operations office at Coca-Cola Coliseum
located three John Haggerty punts east of BMO Field
He would be preceded in the office by Melissa Frith
the team’s director of football operations
They would be joined by Clemons and Murphy before the Global draft began
The office used for the “war room” is roughly 15 feet by 15 feet with three of the walls adorned with magnetic boards
each filled with individual magnets for each player
One wall was filled with the rosters of the other eight CFL teams
The magnets on the draft wall would include each eligible player’s name
Across the top there were abbreviations for each position; quarterbacks
A separate column midway down the left side featured just three names of fullback/tight end prospects
Written on the board next to some of the players was a letter; N was for a player who had signed with an NFL team
and S for a player who said they would be going back to school next year
as all of the rankings were on Grandison’s computer
A handful of minutes before the clock struck 11:00
the voice of CFL associate vice president of football operations Ryan Janzen appeared on a speakerphone
which was located in the middle of a boardroom table located closest to the east wall
with his computer screen opened to the team’s draft preparation
with Clemons seated at the table on which the speakerphone was placed
Janzen announced that Calgary was on the clock
With Haggerty and Jeremy Edwards both under contract
so each time one was selected it was good news for the Boatmen
The team realistically had its heart set on two players
There was one player they assumed would be chosen before they had their first pick
The hope was that at least one of the other two dropped to them with the ninth pick
When Calgary selected a punter first overall there were smiles in the room
Ears perked up when Ryan Janzen announced a trade that saw Winnipeg acquire the second pick in the draft
By the time the Ticats had made the eighth overall selection
with both of the Argos preferred options still on the table
They were able to get a player they wanted all along
who started his final 38 games as a left tackle at the University of Connecticut
He just signed a contract with the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL
The selection was made via speakerphone at 11:11 by Murphy
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“He’s a starting offensive tackle at an NCAA program,” said Murphy when asked about the pick
“He’s going to get a good opportunity to get looked at at Arizona
He’s someone who could dress as a Global (player) at a position that’s different from what we’ve done before.”
A quick round of handshakes and fist bumps quickly gave way to discussion about the 18th pick in the draft
but with only two non-kickers/punters chosen in the first eight picks of round two
the other player the Argos had targeted as a potential first rounder was still available
At 11:18 Grandison hit unmute on the conference call and selected Soane Toia
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“If Senn was gone we would have picked (Toia) there,” said Murphy
The two rounds took just 18 minutes to complete
able to walk away with the two players they had hoped to land
Then the long wait began as there were six hours and 42 minutes to kill before the main event was to begin
The draft time was changed to six o’clock to accommodate fans of one of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment’s other properties
Last week the CFL opted to move the beginning of the draft forward
that way fans who wanted to watch the Leafs and Ottawa Senators Game Five could also watch the first hour of the draft on TSN
In the past there had been over an eight-hour waiting period between the end of the Global draft and the beginning of the main event
This knocked two hours off the down period
During the still lengthy break between drafts much was discussed
The volume on one of the televisions in the room was turned up when TSN ran the Grey Cup version of its “CFL Wired” series
allowing for a little reminiscing of a fondly remembered evening in Vancouver
There was also discussion related to the upcoming draft as Murphy talked trade with a couple of other teams
Argonauts.ca was curious about the results of several mock drafts conducted by the Argos
Members of the coaching staff would each be responsible for filling the role of another CFL team
drafting a player that they felt would best help that club
The goal was to give the personnel department a relatively accurate idea of which players may be available at certain points in the draft
The two players selected most often by the Argos with pick seven were Jeremiah Ojo
a defensive end from the University of Montreal
Murphy also mentioned Ojo when asked about which player he hoped could realistically fall to the seventh overall pick
When asked about a player that he would pound the table for later in the draft
the name Murphy mentioned was Istvan Assibo-Dadzie
It was not the last time the Lancers’ name would be heard in that room
Shand was his favourite player in the draft
while he mentioned two players that he hoped would be available in later rounds
His reason was that he was more invested in positions than players
He didn’t want to be disappointed if he had his heart set on a player and he wasn’t available
The GM preferred to make his preference known by position and have input on a player when it was time for the pick
He was quick to point out that defensive line was the most important need in the draft
lengthy conversation between Clemons and Murphy
focusing on the giant Argos depth chart along the north wall of the office
and how the night ahead may help fill any voids
Clemons and Murphy were discussing a couple of potential deals
each of which would involve the Argos moving back in the draft
One involved giving up two Toronto picks for a pick and a roster player from another team
The two discussed not only the ramifications the deal would have on the position played by the specific player
The discussion stopped but resurfaced about half an hour later
It was an offer that the team was seriously discussing
but potentially all of their top targets as the seventh and sixteenth picks would both be involved
That was a move the Argos were reluctant to make
A couple of coaches stopped by the office to say hello
Quarterbacks coach Mike Miller chatted about the two highest rated QBs in the draft
while defensive line coach Greg Marshall stopped by to compliment front office in acquiring Soane Toia
Grandison added the Argos war room to the league’s conference call
The downside was that the room was suddenly filled with the stereotypical non-descript instrumental music you hear whenever you’re placed on hold
It was one of the few disappointments of the evening
Thankfully the musical interlude ended some ten minutes later when Janzen’s voice again was heard over the speaker
He went through the ground rules of the draft
mentioning that each team would have six minutes to make their pick in round one
and three minutes in rounds three to eight
Each pick would be sent to the league and its broadcast partners via email
then the pick would be announced on the conference call the second that newly appointed CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston was announcing the selection on the TSN broadcast
At 6:00 sharp Janzen put Calgary on the clock
eight minutes later Johnson would do the same on TSN
That didn’t mean the Stampeders had an extra eight minutes to make their choice
They had to make their pick in the same six-minute span
The conversation in the draft room is much like being in your fantasy draft
people within the Argos room gave their opinions of the picks; some comments were complimentary
At 6:35 Marshall was called back from the adjoining boardroom where he was sitting with the rest of the coaching staff
There were still a couple of picks to go before the Argos were up and there were a few options
The d-line coach talked about the strengths of each player and where they would fit into the Argos short term and long-term plans
There was also still an option to potentially pull the trigger on a trade
When the commissioner said the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were on the clock with the sixth pick
the room went quiet for a couple of minutes
as those in the room just stared at the board
It made for an anxious period as they feared their Grey Cup opponents would take one of the two players the Argos had narrowed their choice down to: Ojo or Shand
Ojo would join the team immediately and add depth to a positional group that was picked apart by free agency
had just signed with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills
meaning he wouldn’t be able to join the team until likely September at the earliest
turn out to be the best player in the draft
The Bombers didn’t make the decision any easier when they chose linebacker Connor Shay
The Argos had to quickly decide whether to trade down or select either Ojo or Shand
Because of the uncertainty of Shand’s availability
it was Dinwiddie who made the final call to add Ojo now
with a slight hope that Shand would fall to them in the second round
Murphy called the other team’s GM for one final discussion
The trade idea was nixed and the Argos decided to make the selection
Murphy was so happy with the Ojo pick that he forgot the protocol was to email the selection to the league and instead announced it to everyone on the conference call
Janzen quickly reminded everyone that during the period of the television broadcast the picks were to be emailed rather than announced
High fives were exchanged as the Argos had their man
the player whose magnet was listed above all others under the defensive end position
Dinwiddie called Ojo to tell him the good news
then commented back in the war room that the newest Argo had
“The best interview at the Combine by far.”
When asked by Argonauts.ca why the team liked their first pick so much
his willingness to play the run game as well,” said the coach
“We feel like he’s a guy that’s going to come in and be a problem for opposing offensive lines
He’s an impact player and in round one you always want to get a guy who can play meaningful snaps in year one and we feel like he’s that guy.”
“When you can win the Grey Cup and get one of the most athletic defensive linemen in the class
There was no time to sit back and celebrate though
The hope was that Shand would fall to them
though they weren’t particularly confident he would
They also discussed moving down in the draft
would scare off teams from using a second-round pick to choose him
Multiple teams were contacted about trading down
In a perfect world the Argos would be able to move no more than a handful of picks back
while being able to move up later in the draft
They were taking the gamble that Shand would still be there
they were confident a player they really liked would still be available if the LSU Tiger was gone
Murphy suggested accepting BC’s offer of draft picks 19 and 29 for picks 16 and 37
It would allow them the opportunity to land one of their later targets with the first pick rather than the final pick of the fourth round
It would allow them to have the first two selections of round four while still hopefully keeping them within range of selecting Shand
even more so than just before the Ojo pick
only Winnipeg stood between the Boatmen and their target
When Argonauts.ca mentioned Shand’s name in passing during that period
looked down as if a no-hitter or shutout had been mentioned before the game was over
When the Bombers selected Laurier QB Taylor Elgersma
they had traded back to the end of the second round and still were able to choose the player they almost selected a dozen picks earlier
where for the second time in two picks the player listed above all others at a position
this time in the category of interior defensive lineman
The Shand magnet was removed from the wall
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“He was one of the top players on our board,” Dinwiddie said following the pick
but we feel he’s one of the better d-linemen in the group and a guy we could get down the line to help us in the future.”
When talking to Shand’s agent immediately after the selection
Murphy was told the player was all smiles because in the last couple of days he had been signed by the Bills and drafted by the Argos
the Scarborough native’s two favourite teams
Drafting a player who has ended up in the NFL for a while has worked in the past for the Argos
Tyler Holmes also spent some time in the NFL before starting for the Argos on the 2017 Grey Cup championship team
The rest of the night provided little drama
Discussions would be held before each of the selections without anything becoming heated
The most interesting conversation revolved around Jalen Rayam
a linebacker from the University of Texas at El Paso via Middle Tennessee State
225-pound linebacker was one of the players with the letter M for medical issue next to his name
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but was born in Calgary while his father Thomas
an all-star offensive lineman and Grey Cup champion
He’s an athlete who could eventually play at either the middle or weak side linebacker spots
then needed rehab again last year with UTEP because of another injury suffered on the third play of the game in the season opener at Nebraska
He was also the linebacker whose magnet was sitting in the highest slot on the linebacker list
The magnets of the players selected after him were gone
but his name was still perched in the number one position in the LB column
Though suffering a couple of injuries in the last two seasons
he was a high-end prospect when he entered the NCAA and put together solid video before the injuries
Considering he was drafted as late as he was
“It’s a little bit of a risk,” Dinwiddie told Argonauts.ca
but we feel he’s a really good football player that we had high on our board
We were willing to take that reach because of the (current Canadian) depth we have
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The other player the Argos ranked first at his position who was Joey Zorn
a running back from the University of Windsor
He was a safety at Michigan State before heading to UW and converting from a defensive to an offensive back
He’s a player that may be able to help the Argos on special teams on day one
The evening was a tremendous success for Toronto
the team was discussing a player they were ready to take when just before it was the Argos pick
A pivot was quickly made and the Argos would be happy with the player they selected instead of their initial target
Clemons summed up the night’s proceedings in perfect Pinballese
and will always be a night to remember for football families
The defensive line was our greatest need and that was medicated by picks one and two.”
It was a long day and everyone wanted to go home
as training camp is just a couple of weeks away
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Thomas Scheibitz builds with opposites—abstraction and figuration
The German artist simultaneously categorizes and disrupts systems as he goes along
while keeping everything lodged imperfectly in memory
He leads us through the landscapes of his installations and paintings
leaving us at once amused and stranded without a playbook
Scheibitz extends his and our reach from painting to drawing to sculpture to video
where he stashes a seemingly infinite collection of observations and speculations
It could almost be a stand-in for his brain—or a memory bank
Tracking Scheibitz’s show through Tanya Bonakdar Gallery’s dispersed spaces
a winding set of stairs to a room filled with modest-size paintings dominated by large eyes emerging from an unspecified gestural backdrop
They seem to track our viewing throughout the room
a telling centerpiece presides: an all-embracing video projection that could be viewed as a cabinet of curiosities filled with objects as well as fragments of paintings
an extract from a Scheibitz canvas along with random sightings
The artist has described how he uses this exposed archive when he gives talks or seeks inspiration for new works
not knowing where he has put things in the past
In the center of the room is a large table with samples of models and tools from his actual studio featuring many forms and colors and tidbits of ideas—in all
In this exhibition’s allusive mix of paintings we encounter the image of a graphic X that recalls the pop and street artist KAWS
as well as stairs to nowhere floating in space that evoke Dutch conceptualist M.C
on the shelves of Scheibitz’s projected archive and on the surrounding walls
art history nestles in the spaces between images
with Picasso imagery holding court in the central gallery downstairs
which is filled with large paintings that refer to the big guns of historical painting
Scheibitz calls into play the figure of Argos and his all-seeing eyes
Time and space prevail—these are Scheibitz’s prime building tools as he composes from a lively unreality that challenges our perceptions
We can penetrate the unknown and challenge what we think we see
Scheibitz offers us the most intimate and dense of studio views
letting viewers tour the contents of his universe and production
The archive includes everything that passes his eyes and consciousness
We find an unavoidable association with Giorgio de Chirico
who insisted on seeing the world as “an immense museum of strange things,” and whose metaphysical objects and places leave us stranded in a deserted plaza amid a field of ambiguous symbols—pyramids
and enigmatic figures casting impossible shadows
is a dizzying route from classicism to modernity
Scheibitz activates his compositions with elements of surprise
Scheibitz leads us to consider a frightening metaphor for surveillance or voyeurism
and summons up the memory of Marcel Duchamp’s timeless and titillating 1966 assemblage Étant donnés
which can only be viewed through two peepholes
reveals a nude woman positioned on a hill with her legs spread
The material ingredients for this work include everything from nails and bricks and clothespins to hair and glass
and in this respect they lead us back—or ahead—to Scheibitz’s theater of the imagination
and his unerring sense of composition which holds all the elements in check
the studio is a stage upon which to reverse the gaze
Barbara A. MacAdam is a New York-based freelance arts writer.
, opens new tab.Last month, Sainsbury's also sold its cash machine operation to NoteMachine.It expects the combination of commission income from insurance
travel money and ATMs alongside income from the NewDay partnership to deliver sustainable annual income of at least 40 million pounds in the financial year to March 2028.Sainsbury's also expects Sainsbury's Bank to return to it excess capital of at least 250 million pounds which it plans to return to shareholders.Shares in Sainsbury's were down 0.8% in early trading Thursday
extending 2024 losses to over 13%.The group is due to publish first half results on Nov
7.($1 = 0.7708 pounds)Reporting by James Davey in London and Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely
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Grupo Argos and its businesses — Cementos Argos
and Summa — continue to strengthen their presence in Colombia with the announcement of 59 internship opportunities for young people seeking to complete their professional practice programs in fields such as administrative and financial services
These opportunities are available in the country’s major cities and are part of Grupo Argos’ talent strategy
which recognizes internships as a key stage for the development of technical
and leadership skills among Colombia’s future professionals
the company also offers 35 openings for professionals interested in direct-hire positions in fields such as civil construction
The companies of Grupo Empresarial Argos offer a series of benefits designed to help employees maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives
including flexible schedules and work locations
extended maternity and paternity leaves with gradual return-to-work programs
as well as training and development programs
employees have access to institutional savings plans
Individuals interested in employment opportunities can access them at https://jobs.grupoargos.com/. It is important to highlight that:
Among the best places to work in Colombia: this is how Merco Talento rated the companies of Grupo Empresarial Argos
Two Colombian companies made it to the ranking, which assessed companies from 50 countries through over 170,000 surveys. Grupo Empresarial Argos placed 268th thanks to its talent, diversity, and inclusion strategy, which has enabled it to promote inclusive environments that value and respect each of its employees.
For the third consecutive year, Grupo Argos held the top position as the business conglomerate with the best reputation in the country, highlighting the company's strategic role in the growth and positioning of its businesses as regional infrastructure platforms. In the overall ranking, the company reached the 10th position.
Reporting by Shashwat Awasthi; Editing by Rashmi Aich
The University of West Florida football team had a record-breaking performance on Saturday at Erskine College, posting 70 points in a game for the first time in program history.
It was the largest margin of victory in the team's young history as well. The Argos' 70-0 win edged out UWF's 69-0 win against Virginia-Lynchburg in 2019. Coincidentally enough, second-year head coach Kaleb Nobles has been here for both of those games.
Offensive lineman Nash Nelson and defensive lineman Aidan Swett were both playing for the Argos in 2019
as well; though Nelson redshirted that season
UWF posted over 530 yards of offense on Saturday, pretty evenly split between 287 yards passing and 245 yards rushing, showing total dominance against the Flying Fleet. The defense, in yet another staunch performance, allowed just 17 yards of total offense after 21 tackles for a loss, including 10 sacks.
The Argos currently lead all of Division II football with 98 tackles for a loss
They've also allowed the third-fewest first downs (107)
All of that leads into UWF's likely toughest game in a few weeks, hosting North Greenville on Saturday at PenAir Field for Senior Day
A win against North Greenville keeps UWF's playoff hopes alive
Here are some notes to keep an eye on heading into Saturday's Gulf South Conference matchup
the Argos improved four spots in the latest American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches Poll
It also helped how much shakeup there was in the Top 25
with some teams near the top of the rankings suffering upset losses
its highest ranking since the Week 3 poll on Sept
As far as other Gulf South Conference teams
Valdosta State remained in the top spot for the Top 25 after a 52-0 shutout against Chowan
while West Alabama jumped three spots from No
12 after a narrow win over North Greenville
the top three teams saw a slight change as well
Valdosta State and Ferris State stayed at No
which hadn't won a game yet this season before that contest
The biggest improvement was tied between Central Oklahoma (No
which both improved five spots in the rankings
Argos still not within Top 25 of D2Football pollOnce again
UWF finds itself outside of the Top 25 for the D2Football poll
This now marks six consecutive weeks the Argos haven't made the Top 25
while West Alabama jumped up three spots to No
dropped seven spots after falling to Central Missouri
Ferris State took the top spot in this poll
followed by Valdosta State and Kutztown to round out the top three
The best improvement was tied between Indianapolis and California (Penn.)
but on the outside of playoffsThe latest NCAA Regional Rankings provided some outlook as to what the playoffs might look like in a few weeks
showed the first numerical rankings after the Oct
with a 6-2 overall record and a 5-1 Super Region 2 record
the Argos are on the outside looking in for the playoffs
Wins over the next couple weeks are crucial for UWF
with games against North Greenville and at Valdosta State
Following an offensive onslaught and a defensive brick wall
it's no surprise that UWF nearly swept the weekly Gulf South Conference awards this past week
Quarterback Tony Bartalo, who was filling in for Marcus Stokes (currently dealing with a minor injury), had a career game on offense
Stokes threw for 267 yards on just 15 passes
throwing six touchdowns for the first time since Austin Reed did it in the 2019 Division II National Championship game
Bartalo now leads the GSC in single-game touchdown passes this season
Bartalo is the first Argo to win the Offensive Player of the Week award since Marcus Stokes on Oct
Virgil Lemons, on the punt return, had another highlight reel game as well. It's the second time that he's won the Special Teams Player of the Week Award (he previously won it on Sept
Lemons had seven punt returns for 198 yards
including a 57-yarder that was returned for a touchdown
his second punt return touchdown of the season
West Alabama's Davonta Jackson, a defensive lineman, won Defensive Player of the Week after five tackles, including four unassisted tackles for a loss with a sack and an interception. The Tigers held North Greenville to just 59 yards rushing. It's his second time earning the Defensive Player of the Week award. Payne was also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week.
Around the Gulf South Conference: Standings, upcoming scheduleIt's a race to the finish line to see who will be the 2024 Gulf South Conference champion. The canceled game between Valdosta State and West Alabama still comes into play for UWF. The Argos need to win out against North Greenville and Valdosta State to have a chance.
The Argos need some help from the Hawks and Flying Fleet, while needing to focus on their own next two games as well to have a shot at the Division II playoffs.
Here are the standings heading into the weekend:
All eight conference teams are in action this weekend, however both West Alabama and Mississippi College are taking on non-conference opponents on Saturday.
News Unveiling new-generation ARGOS-15 airborne surveillance and targeting system AAD Expo
a global leader in defence and security electronics
proudly announced the launch of its new-generation airborne imaging system
at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2024
This highly anticipated system represents a significant advancement in multispectral sensor technology and is set to become the go-to solution for modern intelligence
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions
builds on the success of HENSOLDT’s renowned ARGOS family
It offers unparalleled performance for medium-to high altitude missions on both manned and unmanned airborne platforms
modular design and AI-powered functionalities
this next-generation system is an essential solution for modern defence and security applications
“HENSOLDT has been at the forefront of airborne imaging technology for over 35 years
we are reinforcing our position as a leading provider of airborne imaging technologies
This system’s superior capabilities will ensure that our customers remain at the forefront of modern surveillance and reconnaissance missions,” says Sunette van Rensburg
Head of Sales of HENSOLDT’s Optronics business in South Africa
Building on over three decades of experience in airborne electro-optical systems
the ARGOS-15 follows on the widely deployed ARGOS-II
integrated on more than 34 platforms worldwide
It offers the optimal blend of legacy performance and next-generation innovation
bringing together decades of experience with the latest technologies
Equipped with next-generation multispectral sensors
the ARGOS-15 delivers unmatched image quality across diverse lighting conditions
Its image fusion capabilities combine thermal
ensuring optimal visibility in the most challenging environments
The HD images enable detailed aerial video analysis so that infrastructures
troop movements and targets are clearly recognisable
even under detrimental light and weather conditions
With highly accurate boresight alignment and retention under harsh conditions
in-flight bore-sighting becomes unnecessary
The ARGOS-15 features 4-axis stabilisation architecture
coupled with a high-precision inertial measurement unit (IMU)
delivering sub-5 µrad stabilisation for superior image clarity
This class-leading stabilisation ensures reliable performance during long-range surveillance and target acquisition
Common aperture architecture for lens-size optimisation offers an optimal balance between multi-spectral sensors and internal volume usage
All cameras are designed with optimised detector and lens-matching for best performance
Multi-spectral video is simultaneously available
exposing different information from the scene
At the heart of the ARGOS-15 is an AI-powered object detection
operators can effortlessly detect and track targets with its advanced one-shot object classifier
reducing workload and improving mission efficiency
allows rapid decision-making in dynamic environments
Equipped with HENSOLDT’s specialised laser sensors
the ARGOS-15 features a comprehensive laser suite
high-power laser-designator and rangefinder for precise intelligence
target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities
The ARGOS-15 ensures operational superiority at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and is designed to support a wide range of platforms
including tactical and medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAVs
Its modular design allows for easy integration across various applications
law enforcement and search-and-rescue missions
developed and manufactured in South Africa
the ARGOS-15 is subject to South African export regulations
offering wide exportability and ease of integration
HENSOLDT provides comprehensive in-country support
ensuring customers receive the highest level of operational readiness and service excellence
With production deliveries beginning mid-2025
the ARGOS-15 is set to become the global benchmark for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance missions
HENSOLDT South Africa is a pioneer of technology and innovation in defence and security electronics
The company offers a comprehensive range of products
systems and services across defence and civil markets
spectrum monitoring and security solutions
With more than 700 South African employees across five sites in South Africa
it is the HENSOLDT Group’s largest industrial base outside of Europe and one of the largest defence and security electronics companies in South Africa
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach
the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications
the company is also driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data fusion
artificial intelligence and cyber security
HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros
HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX
Ferri Fouché ferri.fouche@hensoldt.net
providing detailed insights into its progress in the areas of environmental
social and responsible corporate governance
the sustainability report is fully integrated into the annual report to emphasise the equivalence of financial and non-financial reporting
the company is sending a clear signal of transparency to its stakeholders
To celebrate the Toronto Argonauts franchise’s 19th Grey Cup victory on Sunday
the team will host a public rally for fans from 11 a.m
Fans attending the Championship Rally presented by BMO will get to witness remarks and speeches from organization leaders
a live DJ and the 2024 Grey Cup Champion team hoisting the trophy
With street closures in the surrounding area
fans are encouraged to plan their trip accordingly and arrive at 11 a.m
Grupo Argos closed 2024 with outstanding financial figures that strengthen its position amid the strategic transformations announced in recent months
“The solid operational results of our businesses
the simplification of the corporate structure through the end of cross-shareholdings
and the inflow of nearly COP 12 trillion from the sale of Cementos Argos’ stake in Summit will enable us to strengthen our regional infrastructure platforms and their business plans
which include projects worth more than COP 40 trillion.”
Jorge Mario Velásquez Presidente de Grupo Argos
Grupo Argos closed 2024 as a year of key transformations
marking milestones that will shape its future
The company completed all transactions outlined in the Framework Agreement to divest its stake in Grupo Nutresa
signed the Spin-Off Agreement with Grupo Sura to simplify its organizational structure
and finalized the sale of Cementos Argos’ 31% stake in Summit Materials
the market price of Grupo Argos’ preferred shares increased by 82% and its common shares by 66%
while Cementos Argos’ common shares rose by 67% and Celsia’s by 24%
These gains significantly outperformed the MSCI COLCAP index
Grupo Argos’ Board of Directors has requested the President to convene an extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on March 27
where shareholders will consider the Partial Spin-Off by Absorption Project
Grupo Argos shareholders will receive a direct stake in Grupo Sura while maintaining their current holdings in Grupo Argos
and Grupo Sura shareholders will receive a direct stake in Grupo Argos while retaining their holdings in Grupo Sura
This transaction will allow Grupo Argos to focus and specialize in infrastructure and construction materials
while Grupo Sura will consolidate its strategy in financial services
aligning with the business plans previously announced to the market
as the company has joined the agreement to divest its investment in Grupo Sura
will hold shares solely focused on the construction materials sector by the close of the transaction
while also gaining direct exposure to Grupo Sura and Grupo Argos
Grupo Argos’ consolidated financial results for 2024 will be published on February 26
the company will convene its regular Shareholders’ Meeting
where shareholders will review and approve the financial statements
Cementos Argos closed the year with results that reflect its financial strength and the disciplined execution of a strategy focused on profitability
the company reinforced its market leadership
supplying 80% of the country’s major infrastructure projects while expanding its export capacity to Central America and the United States
Celsia ensured reliability in Colombia’s electricity system
fulfilling all its power generation contracts and guaranteeing an uninterrupted supply to residential and industrial customers
The company also advanced its regional expansion strategy by entering the Peruvian market through the acquisition of wind and hydroelectric projects
while strengthening its leadership in renewable energy by reaching more than 400 MW of installed solar capacity across Colombia
Odinsa facilitated the movement of nearly 52 million passengers through its airports
reinforcing the airport’s position as the primary hub of the Andean region and highlighting the need to expand its capacity through the El Dorado Max project
a private-sector initiative led by the company
Odinsa recorded an average daily traffic of 108,000 vehicles and progressed on the construction of the second phase of the Túnel de Oriente in Antioquia
with an investment exceeding COP 2 trillion and generating more than 2,000 direct jobs
will enhance the country’s road connectivity
Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting: March 27
8:00 a.m.This meeting will address year-end matters
including the presentation and approval of the Board of Directors and President’s Management Report
the financial statements as of December 31
and the approval of the Profit Distribution Plan
Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting: March 27
10:00 a.m.This meeting will present for consideration and approval the Partial Spin-Off by Absorption Project involving Grupo Argos S.A.
Fitch Ratings confirmed that no changes are expected in Grupo Argos' credit rating following the announcement of the spin-off agreement with Grupo Sura
reflecting the company's robust capital structure
Nearly 3,400 volunteers from Grupo Empresarial Argos have participated in 88 volunteer events across 14 departments in Colombia and 4 countries in the Americas in 2024
the Shareholders’ Meeting of Grupo Argos approved the Partial Spin-Off by Absorption Project of Grupo Argos S.A.
each shareholder of Grupo Argos will increase their stake in the company by 20% and will receive 0.23 shares of Grupo Sura
The transaction involves the distribution of more than COP 10.8 trillion in Grupo Sura shares among Grupo Argos shareholders
This operation aligns with the company’s strategic objective of focusing on its core businesses of construction materials and infrastructure
It ensures equal treatment for all shareholders
no transfer of value between shareholders or the companies involved
“This transformational operation recognizes the value that has been created over decades through cross-shareholdings
while also responding to the global realities of capital markets
where investors prefer to make their own diversification decisions
The business philosophy built over the last 50 years does not end with this decision—on the contrary
with the vote of confidence from our shareholders
a new virtuous chapter begins in Grupo Argos’ development
all in pursuit of building a better society.”
Grupo Argos’ financial strength will remain solid
with standalone assets continuing to be approximately four times greater than its liabilities
both S&P and Fitch reaffirmed the company’s AAA credit rating for its issuances and as an issuer
The Shareholders’ Meeting approved a dividend of COP 688 per share
in line with the company’s 2024 financial results
Grupo Argos reported consolidated revenues of COP 15.2 trillion (0% growth)
and net income attributable to the parent company of COP 4.5 trillion (+396%)
the company’s investment portfolio appreciated by COP 4.3 trillion compared to 2023
Grupo Argos’ affiliated companies posted strong financial results in 2024
Cementos Argos closed the year with revenues of COP 5.3 trillion
and consolidated net income of COP 5.5 trillion (+1,625%)
Celsia reported consolidated revenues of COP 6.8 trillion (+9%) and demonstrated resilience in overcoming the challenges of the El Niño phenomenon
with an EBITDA of COP 1.5 trillion and net income attributable to the parent company of COP 222 billion (+15%)
Odinsa ended 2024 with consolidated revenues of COP 201 billion (+6%)
an EBITDA of COP 113 billion (+24% pro forma)
and net income attributable to the parent company of COP 89.8 billion (+61% pro forma)
This transaction marks a key milestone that will foster the creation of a virtuous cycle benefiting the companies
Grupo Argos shareholders will not only receive Grupo Sura shares but will also see a 20% increase in their economic rights within the company
this transformation will enable a sharper focus and greater specialization in the infrastructure and construction materials sectors
placing it in a stronger position to attract new investors and additional capital—thereby enhancing its ability to implement its strategy over the short
this move is expected to improve free float and liquidity conditions
increase its attractiveness to institutional investors
and align the company’s corporate structure more closely with international standards
A larger free float also enhances eligibility for global stock indices and passive funds by helping meet key criteria such as liquidity and market capitalization
Decisions Adopted by the Shareholders' Assembly of Grupo Argos
Grupo Argos strengthens its corporate governance practices
S&P Global announced updates to the composition of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
where Grupo Argos and Cementos Argos secured their positions for the 13th consecutive year
Cementos Argos achieved a remarkable score of 89 out of 100
earning first place in the construction materials industry
Both companies stood out for their exceptional performance in social
These achievements led to Cementos Argos being included in the MILA Index and Grupo Argos being reaffirmed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Emerging Markets Index
we have demonstrated that creating value can go hand in hand with collective well-being and environmental stewardship
this result reflects an institutional commitment to doing things right
and Governance practices in every industry where we operate.”
Over a Decade of Leadership in Sustainability
For the companies of the Argos Business Group
sustainability is a value driver that enables their corporate strategy while mitigating risks associated with their operations and providing significant benefits
the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment has become a vital tool for reporting
This commitment to creating comprehensive value has been the foundation for Grupo Argos and Cementos Argos to be consistently included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 12 consecutive years
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have added another weapon to their quarterback room ahead of the 111th Grey Cup
Toronto announced on Monday that they have signed American QB Bryan Scott
220 pounds pivot spent nine games with Toronto in 2024
getting limited action while throwing for one touchdown
The Occidental alum also spent time with Winnipeg this season
The California native joined the Argos in March of 2023 and played 18 games for the Boatmen during their historic 16-2 regular season
Scott played three games for the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL in 2022 after being drafted third overall
completing 70.6 per cent of his passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns
The pivot played for the Generals of The Spring League in 2020
while being named MVP of the title game after throwing for 264 yards and three touchdowns
He spent time with the Edmonton Elks in 2019 into 2020
played in The Spring League in 2018 where he was named MVP for the first time
and was a member of the BC Lions in the off-season of 2017
Scott will now be part of team that faces Winnipeg in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday
when the Argos take on the Blue Bombers at BC Place
the General Assembly of Bondholders of all issuances under the current Ordinary Bond Issuance and Placement Program—including Sustainability-Linked Bonds and Commercial Papers of Grupo Argos—acting within its powers and in accordance with applicable regulations
authorized the spin-off by absorption of Grupo Argos in favor of Grupo Sura
and the spin-off by absorption of Grupo Sura in favor of Grupo Argos
under the terms outlined in the Spin-Off Project published in January 2025
The decision was approved by bondholders representing 82.12% of the outstanding balance of the loan as of the date and by 100% of the bondholders present at the meeting
for which all required procedures and authorizations were fulfilled
bondholders took into consideration the report from Alianza Fiduciaria as their legal representative
and the favorable opinions from BRC Ratings – S&P Global and Fitch Ratings Colombia regarding the potential effects of the spin-offs on the credit ratings of Grupo Argos and its bond issuances
This authorization is one of the necessary requirements for Grupo Argos to continue moving forward with the execution of the Spin-Off Project
The next milestone will be the extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for March 27
where the proposed transaction will be submitted for approval
The objective of the operation is to finalize the cross-shareholdings between Grupo Argos and Grupo Sura
ensuring equal treatment for all shareholders of both companies
avoiding any transfer of value between shareholders or between the organizations
Grupo Argos and Grupo Sura sign a Spin-Off Agreement through which Grupo Argos shareholders will directly receive the company's investment in Grupo Sura
Jorge Mario Velásquez has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential people in Latin America by Bloomberg Línea
Grupo Argos stands out among the 1,000 best companies in the world according to TIME magazine and Statista
Grupo Argos reports a net profit of COP 2.6 trillion from its divestment in Nutresa and shows a 41% growth in its EBITDA
Save on 1,000s of products with these discount codes until Feb 25
And now Argos has its Big Red sale: a huge event it launched earlier this month with discounts of up to 50% on TVs
It's just expanded the sale with dozens more offers so I've taken another look and picked out all the best deals I think are worth buying
Rather than simply slashing the price of products upfront
Argos has introduced several different discount codes that can be applied to specific products
you can score a saving of anywhere between 10 - 50% on eligible items
and 'RED50' for – you guessed it – 50% off
The eligible codes are shown on each product page so you know what size discount is available without trying them all
and you'll see the savings applied at the checkout
Here's a quick look at the discounts I've found in some of the most popular categories:
Well-built and great-looking in any kitchen
it offers five cooking levels across two drawers and two racks
while the 9.5L capacity is ideal for medium to big families
then this Hisense 55-inch 4K TV on sale for just under £400 at Argos is a great choice
This entry-level electric toothbrush is a solid pickup while it's 20% off in the Argos Big Red sale
It doesn't boast many impressive high-end features but it has the basic ones you really need to brush your teeth effectively and efficiently
including a two-minute timer and a visible pressure sensor
you get a handy carry case included for free
Display - 15.6 inchesProcessor - Intel i5RAM - 8GBStorage - 256GBOS - Windows 11
Argos has a great offer on this mid-range laptop that boasts a 15.6-inch screen
a 256GB SSD and a decent 8-hour battery life
These components ensure solid overall performance for most day-to-day tasks including browsing
you get a bundle of handy software included
There's a one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 Personal
Plus a one-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription for all your antivirus and VPN needs
The latest wireless Ring Doorbell with the Chime add-on has been discounted by 20% in the latest Argos sale
bright 6.6-inch display and hefty 5,000mAh battery
the Galaxy A35 is a great phone for those who want to save money and have no need of the advanced bells and whistles in the pricier flagship handsets
It's currently on sale at Argos for a record-low price when you apply the 10% discount
This Argos Big Red event runs until February 25 so you've got a few more days to grab yourself a saving
There are definitely some strong offers on TVs
and toys that are rarely seen during this time of the year
so those are the ones I'd take advantage of if you're shopping now
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Grupo SURA announced to the market on Wednesday that it had signed a spin-off agreement with Grupo Argos
in order to move forward with an operation that shall result in two independent companies
holding specialized investments in their respective sectors
this pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding
This announcement marks the beginning of a new stage for Grupo SURA
after 46 years of reciprocal shareholdings with Grupo Argos
a structure that favored the growth and expansion of our portfolio Companies in both Colombia and Latin America
During this time we also consolidated a way of doing business with a long-term vision
based on our corporate principles and focused on generating value for all our stakeholders
this having been forged over a corporate history spanning 80 years
"After a period of consolidation and growth
driven by a structure that brought multiple benefits to our Company and to society in general
we are taking a fundamental step forward thereby projecting us into the future
We are grateful for the lessons we have learned so far and recognize this moment as an opportunity to leverage these same lessons as we go forward
This transaction marks a milestone in our evolution as a company," stated Ricardo Jaramillo Mejía
This transaction consists of reciprocal absorption spin-offs that will allow each of Grupo SURA’s shareholders to maintain their current investment and also receive shares in Grupo Argos
thereby preserving the present economic value of said shares while gaining a direct stake in both companies
This will facilitate the disclosure of value and enable a more straightforward shareholding structure
in keeping with current global market trends
All shareholders shall maintain the same rights held prior to this Transaction while receiving the same type of share they currently hold
Another benefit of this transaction is that it shall be carried out substantially in a simultaneous manner
which ensures simplicity and transparency for all parties
as structured with Grupo Argos guarantees the best interests of all shareholders and ensures equal treatment for all of these
while positioning Grupo SURA and Grupo Argos as companies with greater liquidity potential
All of this creates a virtuous circle that benefits the shareholders
we shall become a more specialized Company
with a powerful portfolio composed of three leading investments in Latin America: SURA Asset Management
the main pension fund management firm in the region in terms of its volume of assets under management; Suramericana
the fourth largest Latin American insurance company in terms of written premiums; and Bancolombia
the largest bank in the country with significant operations in Central America
which today exceeds COP 1,100 trillion in assets under management
experience and the focus in order to continue strengthening our strategy"
concluded Grupo Sura´s Chief Executive Officer
The following is a general explanation of the main steps involved in this transaction namely the spin-off, the absorption and the issuing of new shares. An explanatory video of this transaction is also available by clicking on the following link
Spin-off Grupo SURA shall spin off the 286 million shares it holds in Grupo Argos
to all of the shareholders of the latter Company
Grupo Argos shall spin off the 197 million shares* it holds in Grupo SURA
Absorption Grupo SURA shall absorb the 197 million shares* spun off by Grupo Argos and
Grupo Argos will absorb the 286 million shares spun off by Grupo SURA
New issue of shares Each company shall issue shares equivalent to the number of shares it has just absorbed
Grupo SURA will issue 197 million shares* to all Grupo Argos shareholders
the shares corresponding to its own shall be cancelled
This will lead to a lower number of outstanding Grupo SURA shares
all of our current shareholders shall increase their economic stakes in the Company
Grupo Argos shall issue 286 million shares to all Grupo SURA shareholders
and therefore the shares corresponding to Grupo SURA shall also be cancelled
each of Grupo Sura´s shareholders shall maintain their current shares in the Company
they shall receive 0.72* shares in Grupo Argos thereby becoming direct shareholders of both companies
each of Grupo Argos´ shareholders shall receive 0.23* shares in Grupo SURA for each share held in Grupo Argos
These ratios (0.72 and 0.23*) are independent of the value assigned to each share and reflect the relationship between the total number of outstanding shares of both companies and the number of shares held in the form of the previous cross-ownership structure
*The number of shares to be spun off and the ratios referred to have taken into account the following factors: (i) that Cementos Argos shall dispose of its stake in Grupo SURA so that its shareholders shall directly hold a stake in said company
for which Grupo Argos shall receive approximately 15 million additional shares in Grupo SURA besides those it currently holds; and (ii) the shares owned by the Stand-Alone Voting Inhibitor Trusts shall also be a part of this transaction
These ratios may change as a result of variations in the number of outstanding shares held by Grupo SURA and Grupo Argos at the time these spin-offs are completed
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Oversight by: Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia
Listed on: BVC & NYSE (ADR nivel 1)
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EDMONTON — The Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks close out a Friday night doubleheader and their respective regular seasons when they meet at Commonwealth Stadium
Toronto earned the right to host the Eastern Semi-Final with a 38-31 win over the Ottawa REDBLACKS in Week 20
Edmonton is going to miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season but can finish with their most wins since 2019 with a victory
a role he filled for much of the first nine weeks of the season
he’s completed 138 passes for 1,404 yards and seven touchdowns
The Elks will be rolling with their regulars, meaning Devodric Bynum leads a secondary that includes Loucheiz Purifoy
Both Bynum and Purifoy have five interceptions on the season
Carey is just 29 yards shy of reaching a career high
Adeboboye is averaging just over four yards per carry and McMahon has three touchdowns
Allowing 97.3 yards per game, the Elks front seven is hoping to rebound from giving up 134 rushing yards to Calgary back in Week 19. It’s another chance for linebackers Nick Anderson and Nyles Morgan to add to their 106 and 103 defensive tackles
When the ball gets into the hands of the Elks, Tre Ford will take control of the pocket
The game serves as a final tryout to showcase he can handle the starting role heading into the off-season
With a 5-4 record over the past nine games
Ford’s hoping to see continued growth as the season comes to a close
“We want to go win, I think that’s the big thing,” he told reporters
“I know we’re not in a situation to go to the playoffs and chase the Grey Cup
Not every team gets the opportunity to do that but we’re still professionals so when we step on the field
he rushed for 140 yards on 10 carries in his team’s loss to the Stamps and now has 717 on the season
it’ll make life tough for Ford through the air
Elks head coach Jarious Jackson has been happy with the effort level and isn’t expecting a let down in the team’s final game given the way they’ve played of late
“These guys fight for one another,” Jackson told reporters
It could be at the other end of the spectrum and we could be pulling teeth to get guys to come out here and compete and get ready to go win a football game
this doesn’t seem like a team that’s not going to the playoffs.”
A road win to end the season would be a welcomed way to head into the playoffs for Toronto
The Elks can reach seven wins for the first time since 2019
— With files from Argonauts.ca and GoElks.com
Monviso focuses on “health-conscious” products
has acquired Italian bakery manufacturer Monviso
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
previously owned by Cerea Partners and CAPZA
has approximately 90 years of expertise in the dry bakery industry
the company manufactures a range of products
third parties and the private-label channel with its Monviso brand
which is claimed to be the “third-largest” rusk brand in Italy
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The company has expanded its product range through strategic acquisitions such as Biscotteria Tonon in 2015 and Grissinificio Europa in 2018.
Argos Wityu managing partner Jean-Pierre Di Benedetto said: “The investment in Monviso is perfectly aligned with Argos’ approach: while it might appear a traditional and mature sector
we believe substantial growth can be achieved if constant innovation is pursued.
“Final and intermediate client needs are rapidly evolving
and producers need to accompany and anticipate those changes.”
Monviso CEO Manfredi Cusmano said: “This partnership will enable us to further strengthen our leadership in the premium bakery market and continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
Monviso, which was acquired by Cerea Partners and CAPZA in 2018
operates five production plants and employs more than 160 people across northern Italy
The company is expected to generate revenues of approximately €60m ($63.38m) in 2024.
Argos Wityu said it will also support Monviso’s management team in “becoming a leading platform in the premium dry bakery market”.
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Grupo Argos reported consolidated revenues of COP 15.2 trillion at the end of 2024
remaining stable compared to the previous year
while net income closed at COP 7.6 trillion
The net income attributable to the controlling entity rose to COP 4.5 trillion
the company’s portfolio appreciated by COP 4.3 trillion compared to 2023
Grupo Argos’ preferred stock price increased by 82%
Cementos Argos’ common stock grew by 67%
and Celsia’s stock appreciated by 24%
These increases significantly outperformed the MSCI COLCAP index
“Grupo Argos’ results in 2024 are the result of decades of work that have allowed us to create significant value for our shareholders
and cash position with which we begin 2025 excite us as we look ahead to the future of this organization.”
Cementos Argos achieved revenues of COP 5.3 trillion (-0.3%)
and a consolidated net income of COP 5.5 trillion (+1,625%)
The focus on operational efficiency allowed for the optimization of logistics and operating costs
strengthening margins in key markets and driving EBITDA margin growth
Argos dispatched 5.3 million tons of cement in Colombia
consolidating its leadership with participation in 80% of the country’s major infrastructure projects
margins continued to strengthen due to the optimization of local plants and a focus on profitability
This region recorded revenues of USD 515 million
Celsia achieved consolidated revenues of COP 6.8 trillion (+9%) and demonstrated resilience in overcoming the challenges posed by the El Niño phenomenon
The year’s EBITDA reached COP 1.5 trillion
while net income attributable to the parent company was COP 222 billion
The company continued consolidating structures for the development of new platforms with strategic partners
the company began construction of the Carreto wind farm in Atlántico
and acquired two wind projects totaling 218 MW and a small hydroelectric plant in Peru with 19.8 MW
Celsia surpassed 400 MW and has an additional 300 MW under construction
Odinsa Airports handled 52 million passengers in 2024
of which approximately 47 million passed through El Dorado Airport
which solidified its position as the leading connection hub in Latin America
surpassing airports in Mexico City and São Paulo in passenger traffic
This asset reached its maximum capacity and now accounts for around 70% of Colombia’s air traffic
the company continues to promote El Dorado Max
a private initiative aimed at expanding the airport’s capacity to over 60 million passengers per year
with an estimated investment of nearly USD 3 billion
Odinsa Roads recorded an average daily traffic of 108,000 vehicles in 2024
with three of its assets showing growth rates exceeding GDP
Autopistas del Café and the Túnel de Oriente each handled 13.8 million vehicles
while the Malla Vial del Meta recorded 9 million vehicles
The Urban Development Business (NDU) recorded the sale of 14 properties and continued optimizing costs while strengthening its position in the real estate market of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Area
and Celsia were included in the latest edition of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook as top-performing companies in their industries
while Odinsa was recognized as a yearbook member
This focus translated into significant progress in meeting the organization’s climate change goals by the end of 2024
Grupo Argos reduced its CO₂e emissions intensity by 42% per million pesos generated compared to the 2018 baseline
consolidating a positive trend and making steady progress toward its 46% reduction target by 2030
With solid results at the end of the third quarter
Grupo Argos' market capitalization has doubled over the past 12 months
Grupo Argos closed the first quarter with a net profit of COP 6.5 trillion as a result of transformational transactions
Grupo Argos closed 2023 with consolidated revenues of COP 22.6 trillion and a separate net income of COP 789 billion
its best financial results in 90 years of history
after obtaining due authorization from its Board of Directors as granted in their meetings held on October 22 and 23
the Company’s legal representative signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grupo Argos S.A
(Grupo SURA and Grupo Argos hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”) by virtue of which:
The Parties undertake to exclusively negotiate and propose to their respective Boards of Directors a transaction structure resulting in two independent companies
Grupo Argos and Grupo SURA shall cease to be reciprocal investors
2.The proposed transaction structure should:
This definition on the part of the Board is consistent with the Company's strategy and its capital allocation criteria which focuses on providing its financial services through its three main investments in companies that lead their respective industries and have built up a relevant footprint in Latin America
SURA Asset Management (savings and investments) and Bancolombia (banking and financial services)
Grupo SURA shall continue to update the market on the progress made with the implementation of this MOU
The 2024 season ended in the best way possible for the Toronto Argonauts
There was no time off to celebrate for the team’s football operations department
and Grey Cup MVP Nick Arbuckle were re-signed
while the club acquired Cameron Judge in a trade
Argonauts.ca thought it was a good time for an update
With a great number of questions now answered
here’s a positional breakdown of the Argos roster featuring players under contract for 2025
The Argos currently have four quarterbacks under contract
Chad Kelly’s name sits atop the depth chart
but he’s recovering from a broken leg suffered in the Eastern Final in Montreal
The club is optimistic that he’ll be ready for the opening of training camp
Kelly was the league’s Most Outstanding Player in 2023
and after returning from a suspension last year
Also back for another season are Grey Cup MVP Nick Arbuckle and Cameron Dukes
who started the majority of games in Kelly’s absence
It provides the Argos with tremendous talent
The only other QB currently under contract is Tucker Horn
someone the team had been tracking for some time
Horn played at Trinity and was the Southern Athletic Association’s Offensive Player of the Year for three straight seasons
This group is as good and as deep as any in the league
Most fans were shocked when the team re-signed Ka’Deem Carey
Not because they weren’t thrilled to see his return to the lineup
but it appeared the club was set at that position
Carey finished third in the league last season with 1,060 yards
led all CFL running backs with seven touchdowns
and his 30 carries of ten or more yards was second in the league
who showed off his skills more and more as the season progressed
The reason for the surprise over the Carey signing is that the Argos stunned many when they inked Kevin Brown to a contract in December
The 28-year-old rushed for over 1,100 yards with Edmonton in 2023 and has averaged 6.0 yards-per-carry over his three seasons in the CFL
who once scored five touchdowns in a game for the Buckeyes
who was a Walter Payton Award finalist while playing at Butler in 2023
Bruno Labelle also signed with the Argos after starting his CFL career in Saskatchewan
250-pound University of Cincinnati product will likely fill the role of a fullback/tight end
The re-signing of Coxie and Grant allowed Argo fans to breathe a sigh of relief
They ensure quality veteran presence at the spot
Grey Cup Most Outstanding Canadian Dejon Brissett
Newcomer Hergy Mayala adds five years of CFL experience
signing a deal with the Argos on the first day of free agency
Two other returning players are ready to take the next step in their careers
Kevin Mital showed flashes of why he was the Argos first-round draft pick in 2024
while speedy Jake Herslow scored two touchdowns in the three games in which he played last year
including one against Ottawa in the Eastern Semi-Final
who spent the end of the 2024 season on the team’s practice roster
three-time Honourable Mention All-Big 10 Dontay Demus
Auburn products Shane Hooks and Marquis McClain
who played in the Indoor Football League last year before signing with the Argos in November
Quarterback-turned-all-conference receiver Calvin Turner Jr
and former Miami Hurricane Mark Pope rounds out the list
who was named the league’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman last year
He started the season at left guard before finishing the year at left tackle
Peter Nicastro played centre last year after playing guard the year before
but where he plays is up in the air as 2023 All-CFL centre Darius Ciraco is expected to be back after missing almost all last season with an injury
and 2021 second-round draft pick Sage Doxtater
who joined the team’s practice roster last year after playing in the States after college
Centre Daniel Shin is a 2024 draft pick who is also under contract
He returned to the University of Alberta where he was named a Canada West All-Star for the third straight season
American tackles Jean Delance and George Moore are also in the mix
Moore played for the Argos in the final game of 2024
while Delance is new to the CFL after stops in the NFL and USFL
This is the group that will have an almost completely different look in 2025
Three players who saw ample playing time last year will return
tackle Jordan Williams and ends Derek Parish and Thiadric Hansen
will also look to increase his number of snaps at end
The early days of free agency landed the Argos some potential difference makers
The biggest names both come from Saskatchewan
is an expolosive end who finished 2024 with six sacks
Anthony Lanier II is a massive human being who is exceptionally quick
though he could play outside when the team goes lines up with three linemen
Demarcus Christmas is an interior player who joins the team from Edmonton
while Celestin Haba is an end who comes over from Winnipeg
Both players were added through free agency
There are several new players looking for an opportunity at tackle
270-pound player from Indiana who was acquired in the Dan Adeboboye trade with Ottawa
Deshawn McCarthy is a D-II All-American who had 31 sacks in his career at East Stroudsburg
Daymond Williams is a 285-pounder who had 11 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in his last two seasons at the University of Buffalo
and Atlias Bell returns after spending the first half of last season on the Argos practice roster
New players on the outside include Isaiah Chambers
who signed with the Argos last October after a couple of years in the USFL
While at McNeese State the defensive end was a two time finailst for the Buck Buchanan Award as the best defenisve player in the FCS
Jalen Green is an end who had 15.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss in his final season at James Madison
He spent the last couple of months of the season on the Argos practice roster
Da’marcus Johnson is an end who was an exceptional pass rusher at Eastern Washington
was acquired in a recent trade with Ottawa
The end had a stint with Kansas City last year
Greg Reaves is an end who spent the last three seasons in the USFL
is back after spending much of last season on the Argos practice roster
while 2024 draft pick Ifenna Onyeka will again look to crack the roster
He returned to Carleton last year and led the country in sacks and tackles for loss
The presumed starters in the middle and on the weak side will be Wynton McManis and Cameron Judge
providing the Argos with arguably the CFL’s best linebacking duo
are talented veterans who will see time when the club replaces a lineman with an extra linebacker in certain situations
Special teams leader Brian Harelimana returns
who spent all of last season on the injured list and will be looking to stay healthy this season
Canadian newcomers include Laurier’s Ife Onyemenam
the Canadian Junior Football League’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024
Incoming Americans looking to crack the lineup are Billy Shaeffer
who was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as the best defensive player in the FCS
an All-Sun Belt Conference player from Texas State
who played at the University of Rhode Island
Including the strongside linebacker as a DB
the Argos return four players who started games for them in 2024
The talented Tarvarus McFadden and Benjie Franklin
who emerged as one of the most dangerous corners in the league
while SAM backer Quincy Mauger is back after an injury-laden season
the team’s post-season starting boundary halfback returns
is also back after joining the team from the Ticats late last year
The Canadian content in the secondary includes impressive rookie Tyshon Blackburn
who is also capable of playing multiple positions
a Toronto native who went to Queen’s and played cornerback
Ciante Evans is entering his tenth CFL season
most recently playing as the starting field corner in BC
Darrius Bratton played well for Edmonton as their boundary halfback
while Will Sunderland comes over from Hamilton
where he had played both boundary and field corner
aside from those signed recently in free agency
who started for Winnipeg in 2022 as their strong side linebacker before heading to the USFL
Delonte Hood most recently played corner with the UFL’s Arlington Renegades
Lawrence Johnson signed as a safety with the New Orleans Saints last year after being a First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference season with Southeast Missouri State
Last season Bryce Hampton tied for the Indoor Football League lead with 8 interceptions and was named a First Team All-Star and the league’s top defensive rookie
and cornerback Anthony Sao inked a deal with the Argos late last year after spending some time with the Atlanta Falcons
Any position a player played previously doesn’t mean that’s where they’ll be slotted with the Argos
Training camp will go a long way in determining who plays where
CFL Most Outstanding Special Team Player Grant re-signed just before the free agency period started
who tied an Argo record with 55 field goals last year
Long snapper Adam Guillemette is back for a third season
who filled in for an injured Guillemette in Winnipeg last year
Two players who spent last season on the Argos practice roster
punter Jeremy Edwards and placekicker Alfredo Gachuz are also back
That’s where the club stands a couple of days after the free agency period window opened
There is still ample time to add additional players before training camp opens in Guelph in early May
MONTREAL — The Toronto Argonauts are off to the 111th Grey Cup
but they reportedly won’t have their starting quarterback with them
TSN’s Dave Naylor is reporting that Chad Kelly has broken his tibia and faces a long recovery
Argonauts’ head coach Ryan Dinwiddie told media after the game that Kelly was out for Sunday’s Grey Cup game and that Nick Arbuckle will get the start
Chad Kelly’s injury is to his tibia. Surgery tonight in Montreal. Anticipated 6-9 month rehab.#CFL #Argos
— Dave Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) November 10, 2024
Kelly was injured running with the ball, deep in the Montreal Alouettes’ zone late in the third quarter of the Eastern Final when he was tackled by Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Geoffrey Cantin Arku
He was unable to put pressure on his right leg after he stood up
A stretcher was brought onto the field and removed him from the game
The entirety of the Argos’ roster came out onto the field as Kelly was placed on the stretcher
Arbuckle took over at quarterback for the Argos and held off an Alouettes’ comeback bid
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Every so often the Canadian Football League reveals a list of 10 players on each team’s negotiation list
This is a list of players whose rights are exclusively owned by a team
Among the current Argos whose names have appeared on these public lists in the past: Chad Kelly
is a look at the 10 players on the most recent public list
If you follow college football you may know him better as Big Kat Bryant
245-pound defensive end played four seasons at Auburn
He transferred to Central Florida for his fifth season and was named First Team All-ACC
A good athlete with a solid burst off the edge
he attended training camp in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys
then signed for the rest of the season with the Miami Dolphins
The dual-threat quarterback just finished his second season with the Hokies after playing his freshman year at Baylor
throwing for 10 touchdowns against 6 interceptions
he also rushed for 6 touchdowns in a season where he battled injuries late in the year
but there was a regression in his passing game
While this year was disappointing when compared to his ’23 season
or at least be signed as an undrafted free agent should he declare
but he’d be better served by returning to Va Tech for another year of seasoning
He’ll go up against Minnesota in a bowl game January 3
signing as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018
then making stops with the Philadelphia Eagles
The Argos could utilize his return skills if needed
He’ll be 29 years old when training camp opens
The 5’10” defensive back split his NCAA career between Minnesota
where he was the team’s primary punt returner
His first season as a starter has been a great success
he was named Third Team All-ACC this season
He’s also rushed for 379 yards and 5 five touchdowns
all this despite not being inserted as the starter until the third game of the season
he’s a bit undersized by NFL standards but will still get a look at that level when his college career is over
He may not have the most mechanically sound passing form
He’ll lead his #11 Mustangs against #6 Penn State in the first round of the NCAA playoffs on December 21
Joesph will be 30 when CFL training camps opens
winning the Cliff Harris Award as the best Small College Defensive Player of the Year
He was with the Chicago Bears for four seasons
then spent the last two years with the DC Defenders in the XFL
92 pound high-school freshman that never started a single game at that level
A training camp casualty of the Indianapolis Colts in 2023
230-pound linebacker was then signed by the Atlanta Falcons
eventually being released in the final round of cuts this year
Mutin was a three-year team captain at the University of Houston
as an inside linebacker he led the Cougars in tackles in his junior and senior seasons playing alongside current Argo Derek Parish
Mutin was named Second Team All-ACC as a junior
Reed is a redshirt freshman who has been starting for the Aggies of late
connecting for 12 TDs against 4 interceptions
He’s got a lightning quick release and has great foot speed
180-pound Reed’s style has more than once been compared to that of Lamar Jackson
His Aggies face USC in a bowl game on December 27
Reed’s biggest problem at A&M is the team also has strong-armed Conner Weigman at quarterback
and the RS freshman has looked outstanding since being given the opportunity
Speaks has made NFL stops with the Raiders
along with the USFL/UFL’s Michigan Panthers
He led the UFL in sacks and tackles for loss and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2024
285-pounder would project as an end who could also play tackle in the CFL
He recorded 18.5 sacks in 20 games with the Panthers
He just completed his first season as Rice’s starting quarterback and struggled at times
Warner passed for over 2,700 yards and 17 touchdowns but threw 13 interceptions
Warner took a step back after starring at Temple for two seasons
He comes from great blood lines as his father is Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner
EJ Warner played two tremendous seasons at Temple before transferring to Rice
He announced earlier this month that he’ll enter the transfer portal for a second time after Rice made a head coaching change
The powerful running back was not selected in the 2024 NFL Draft after undergoing knee surgery
It was after a 24-carry game against Penn State in 2023 that Williams realized he needed to get the knee procedure done
225-pound downhill runner who isn’t afraid to take on defenders
he rushed for over 1,500 yards with 20 touchdowns as a Buckeye
A solid blocker who never fumbled the ball in his four years in Columbus
HAMILTON – Heading into Tim Hortons Field with a record of 6-0 in his career in the Labour Day Classic, Bo Levi Mitchell notched win No
7 over the Toronto Argonauts as he led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 31-28 win
Mitchell threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, both of which being grabbed by Tim White who tallied 180 yards on the day, while Greg Bell led the ground game with 78 yards on nine carries
Chad Kelly threw for 322 yards
a touchdown and an interception and DaVaris Daniels tallied one touchdown and 74 yards through the air for the Argos with Ka’Deem Carey tallying 78 yards on 12 carries rushing
Just over a minute and a half into the game, Mitchell connected with White for a 57-yard score, capitalizing on a momentum shift as Richard Leonard grabbed an interception to give the Ticats the ball back
Forcing a punt from the Argos defensively, Hamilton’s next drive saw Mitchell use his legs for a 14-yard first down as well as extending the drive with throws to Steven Dunbar Jr. and Greg Bell for a first down each
The Ticats tallied another touchdown as former University of Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa rushed into the end zone himself for three yards
Despite a solid run game plan, the Argonauts would settle for a field goal for their first points of the game, with Lirim Hajrullahu putting a 47-yard attempt through the uprights
taking just one play to find White for his second of the day
a 70-yard touchdown reception that put the Ticats up by 18 points in the first quarter
Needing to put points on the board, Hajrullahu would successfully put a 23-yard kick through for the Argos, but Marc Liegghio responded with a 38-yard kick of his own on Hamilton’s next drive to keep the lead extended
A 36-yard kick from Hajrullahu, his third of the game, would be Toronto’s only points on the board until the Argos tallied their first touchdown of game thanks to DaVaris Daniels grabbing a 10-yard reception
but the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful for Toronto
Liegghio’s 19-yard chip shot for Hamilton would close out the first half with the momentum on Hamilton’s side, but the Argos moved downfield quickly with 28 yards from Deonta McMahon followed by a 15-yard grab by Daniels before Kelly rushed 13 yards into the end zone
Toronto’s defence held the Ticats scoreless in the quarter and forced two punts
and a 25-yard Hajrullahu field goal to start the fourth quarter suddenly turned a nearly 20-point deficit for Toronto into a two-point game
with the ball back in Toronto’s hands after sacking Mitchell on Hamilton’s first drive of the quarter
as his 42-yard kick marked 13 unanswered points for the Argos who had their first lead of the game with just over 10 minutes to play
the Ticats needed a massive kick from Liegghio
who nailed a 55-yard attempt to give Hamilton a three-point lead with 2:36 left on the clock
Hamilton’s defence forced a two-and-out after a sack and forcing an incompletion
enough to give the offence a chance to move downfield to run out the clock and hang on for the win that kept Mitchell’s Labour Day record undefeated
The Ticats will be on bye during Week 14 action
while the Argonauts will head on the road again as they travel to TD Place Stadium to face off against the Ottawa REDBLACKS at 1:00 p.m
TORONTO — The Eastern Semi-Final matchup in November 2 will be played at BMO Field
The Toronto Argonauts secured a home playoff game by beating the Ottawa REDBLACKS 38-31 on Saturday in front of its home crowd
Toronto dominated on both sides of the ball
controlling time-of-possession throughout most of the game before allowing Ottawa to make it interesting late in the fourth quarter
Running back Ka’Deem Carey scored on the ground and defensive back Tarvarus McFadden added an interception in the fourth quarter
scoring a pair of touchdowns and recovering two onside kicks
but there was not enough time to complete a comeback
Argos and REDBLACKS face off again in November 2 for the Eastern Semi-Final in Toronto
Kicker Lewis Ward missed a field goal in the first drive for the REDBLACKS and Janarion Grant took it back to avoid the single
Kelly connected deep with Polk to immediately flip field position for the Argos. The pivot then launched another one deep down the left sideline to Damonte Coxie to set up first and goal for the Boatmen
Kelly tried rushing twice into the end zone without success
putting Toronto in a third-and-goal situation
Carey then finished the job with a rugged run through the middle for the score
This time it was Kelly closing it out with a quarterback sneak that pushed the lead to 14-0 with 24 seconds left in the first quarter
Toronto’s dominance continued when linebacker Wynton McManis recovered a fumble by Brown in the final play of the quarter
giving the visitors great field position to extend their lead
Kelly immediately saw a streaking Brissett in the right corner of the end zone and connected to add seven more for the Double Blue
Another quick punt by the home team gave the Argonauts a chance to add to their lead
Kelly gained a couple of first downs with his arm and feet before completing another deep pass to Polk that went 47 yards all the way to the end zone
The touchdown extended Toronto’s lead to 28-0 with 9:51 to go in the first half
The Argos gained 15 first downs to only one for the REDBLACKS over the team’s first four drives
A blocked extra point kept the game 28-6 with under three minutes left in the first half
Toronto added a field goal in their first drive of the second half to push the lead to 31-6
Kelly and the offence mounted yet another scoring possession late in the third quarter
The pivot connected on several short passes to move the sticks before finding Brissett one-on-one underneath for a 10-yard touchdown that completed a 13-play
Addison scored his second touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter after catching a short pass from Brown and breaking a couple tackles for a 32-yard major
A fumble by Grant on the ensuing kickoff return put Ottawa in position to add more points to the board
but Toronto’s defence turned it right back over with an acrobatic interception by McFadden
Mardner caught a short touchdown pass from Brown to make it 38-20 with under three minutes left after a failed two-point conversion
The REDBLACKS recovered the onside kick and were able to add another touchdown
this time a bullet from Brown to Hardy over the middle to make it 38-28 with the two-point conversion by Addison
Ottawa now returns home to host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday
same day Toronto will be in Edmonton to face the Elks in the final week of the regular season
is keeping beleaguered Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly from participating in this year’s Grey Cup
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Although nobody ever wants a professional athlete to get injured
Kelly’s absence may save the CFL from an embarrassing reality check during this week’s Grey Cup preliminaries
The league’s most outstanding player in 2023
Kelly began this season serving a nine-game suspension for harassing an Argonauts assistant coach
Although he played surprisingly well as this season progressed
Kelly remained publicly petulant off the field with a series of social media posts promising he would remember who wronged him
His presence at post-practice scrums and media events during Grey Cup Week could have become testy if he were repeatedly being asked about remorse and rehabilitation
Several of the female coach’s claims against Kelly
which came after the Argonauts terminated her contract
were verified through a private investigation
That led to the unprecedented suspension levelled by outgoing commissioner Randy Ambrosie
Female employees throughout the CFL especially expressed their dismay about the situation and there are still a few questions percolating across the league:
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It may take years to reveal all the ramifications of Kelly’s actions and the Argos’ reactions
a Hall of Fame running back who also coached the Argos before becoming their general manager
was asked how the franchise would make sure Kelly’s behaviour would never be repeated by anyone within the organization
“You can’t keep individual situations from happening
“What we will try to do is continue to educate our guys
our fans talk about how nice our guys are and the kind of people they are
“What we want to do is just continue to try to get better in every aspect of things.”
Clemons insisted he knew nothing about Kelly’s actions until the coach filed a lawsuit requesting about $200,000 in damages
lost his Argos job temporarily after yelling homophobic slurs and fighting with Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans following a 2021 playoff game
When asked about Murphy’s failure to react properly
The incidents evidently occurred during the 2023 season
“This topic is not a topic for this week,” said Clemons
These are the kinds of places we try to not run down anyone
If you wanna have a sit-down about that later
“I don’t think that’s fair to have that sort of discussion,” said Clemons. “These are private conversations, right?
“We are not supposed to be broadcasting this to the world. We are working hard to make this better.”
Of course Clemons would rather discuss the fact the Argonauts have won their last seven Grey Cup appearances or their 18-6 record in championship games, giving them more titles than any other CFL franchise. Without Kelly around it’s easier to quickly visit that subject, but there’s still an overriding issue lurking in the background.
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TORONTO — It appears that the Canadian National Exhibition wasn't the only circus in town, as the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders provided a game that only the CFL could produce.
The Argonauts needed all three phases to come through for the victory in quarterback Chad Kelly’s highly anticipated return to play.
It was looking like the Argonauts were going to come out on the losing end, but a crucial error by Roughriders head coach Corey Mace set the stage for Lirim Hajrullahu's walk-off rouge, which allowed Toronto to steal a 20-19 win over the Roughriders in front of a season-best 19,327 at BMO Field on Thursday night.
The Argos improved to 6-4, while the West-leading Roughriders are 5-5-1 as their winless streak reached five games.
Taking the field for the first time since his return from a suspension that had him miss two pre-season games and nine regular-season games for violating the league's gender-based violence policy, Kelly was greeted by a small amount of cheers from the crowd.
“It’s always good to play in front of the home crowd,” Kelly said about the reception he received. “I was obviously excited to be here and first game back. I had a lot of nervousness in me, but we came out on top.”
There were certainly moments when the league's reigning most outstanding player showed rust in his game, which was to be expected for a quarterback who was playing for the first time since last November in the East Final.
Kelly finished the game with 322 passing yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
“I thought I was good up until that last interception,” Kelly said about his performance. “For only two days of practice, I thought we had decent chemistry, but in the end, a win’s a win. That’s what it’s all about.”
Perhaps the best example of rust was his chance to throw for a wide-open touchdown on a flea-flicker attempt. The clever play design would go to waste after a bad throw from Kelly forced Argos receiver Makai Polk to slow down just enough for the Roughriders' defenders to catch up and force the incompletion.
It was clear from the start that the Roughriders' game plan was to limit the Argos' ability to run the football, forcing Kelly to throw the ball in more second-and-long situations.
Kelly and the Argos struggled to find their rhythm early on in the game. Five straight drives ended in a punt, and Saskatchewan built up a 13-0 lead.
It would be up to Toronto’s defence to try to keep the score close or provide a spark with a turnover to give the offence a chance to put points on the board.
Argonauts defensive back DeShaun Amos took advantage of a mistake by Harris to secure his fourth interception of the season. This led to a quarterback sneak by backup Cameron Dukes, finally getting the Argonauts' offence in the end zone, cutting the deficit to 13-7.
Kelly eventually found some comfort in the passing game late in the second quarter, finding Polk for a 29-yard reception along the sidelines. Saskatchewan’s defence would hold up on the goal line as Dukes was stuffed on third down after a Ka’Deem Carey rushing touchdown was taken back by a review from the command centre.
There was no shortage of excitement in the final minute of the first half as Harris threw another errant pass that would get picked off by defensive back Benji Franklin, putting Toronto in a position to take the lead.
The command centre would once again get involved after it appeared receiver Damonte Coxie made a tough catch for a touchdown in the end zone, but it was ruled incomplete as Coxie did not secure the ball as he hit the turf. It was the second touchdown the officials in the league office called back.
"I don’t know why we have a command centre, I really don’t," Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said about the calls that were reversed. "What is it doing slowing down games I just don’t get it. I’ll leave it at that."
For most of the game, the Roughriders kept star returner Janarion Grant at bay. However, with the Argos trailing 16-13 early in the fourth quarter, Grant took a punt 48 yards into Saskatchewan territory with a facemask penalty, adding another 15 yards to the end of the play.
Kelly then found receiver DaVaris Daniels for a 26-yard completion to the goal line. However, after two failed attempts to sneak the ball into the end zone, Toronto turned the ball over on downs for the third time in the game.
"Offensively, we got to get better," Dinwiddie said about his team’s inability to get the ball into the endzone on the goal line. “I have to sit down with those guys and find ways to get better. We just couldn’t get there and you have to execute at a high level to get there. We have to find a way to win the football game more cleanly.”
Fortunately for Kelly and the offence, the defence was able to force a punt by the Roughriders out of the end zone, which set them up past midfield with 8:31 to go in the game. Toronto put up a field to cut the lead to three, which Saskatchewan would respond with three points of its own to restore their lead.
Trailing 19-16 in the final two minutes of the game, Kelly and the Argos drove down the field to set up a 50-yard field goal by Lirim Hajrullahu.
On the ensuing drive, Mace called a timeout just before the ball was snapped on a play in which his team got a crucial first down. The Argos would force a three-and-out and another punt by Saskatchewan out of its end zone.
This would eventually set up the game-winning rouge by Hajrullahu, who missed the 40-yard field goal, but it went wide left and out of the end zone for the deciding point.
With punter John Haggerty suffering an injury in warmups, Hajrullahu had to handle all the kicking duties for Toronto.
"I watched the other team, and they didn’t have a clue that we won," Dinwiddie said about winning on a rouge. "This has been around the league forever, just don’t hit the upright. We’ve been through the scenario, and we always feel like the best thing is to go for a field goal because every time we try to punt it, it hasn’t worked out for us."
There were some questions as to how effective Kelly could be with just two full days of practice under his belt, considering how Nathan Rourke’s first start with the B.C. Lions went the week before. Rourke completed just 8-of-25 passes for 126 yards and threw two interceptions.
"I thought Chad was seeing the field well, doing the things he needed to do,” Dinwiddie said of Kelly's performance. “Scrambing and giving guys like Coxie a chance to make a play. We were going to push the ball down the field and give guys a chance to make a play.”
Next up for Toronto is the Labour Day Classic on the road against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, which always proves to be a challenging environment to play in as the home crowd will surely do its best to try and throw Kelly off his game.
The Argos quarterback knows the focus heading into Hamilton will be on cleaning up areas of the game that could have cost Toronto a victory.
"We got to put in a lot of work. It’s all about the details,” Kelly said. “We’ve got a lot of penalties to clean up. There was like five touchdowns out there that were on the one-yard line, we’ve got to get it in. We’ve got to be more aggressive. I’m sure it’ll change."
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TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have won the 111th Grey Cup with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at B.C
This marks the 19th Grey Cup win in franchise history
The 151-year-old football organization has won two out of the last three Grey Cups (2022)
an organization that has been to five straight Grey Cups
QB Nick Arbuckle was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player
while WR Dejon Brissett was crowned the Grey Cup’s Most Outstanding Canadian
A season filled with ups and downs culminated in a 10-8 regular-season record and a second-place East Division finish
The Double Blue played in a semi-final game for the first time since 2015
prevailing over the visiting Ottawa REDBLACKS
setting up an Eastern Final rematch with the Montreal Alouettes for the second consecutive season
it was the Alouettes who spoiled the party
beating the Argos on their way to winning the 110th Grey Cup
2024 would prove to be Toronto’s year as the Argos marched into Montreal beating the defending champions to set up a rematch of the 109th championship game
This Grey Cup victory moves the team’s record in the big game to 19-6
the best mark of all-time (Edmonton is second with .609)
More details will follow on upcoming Grey Cup activities when the team lands in Toronto
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks had to take on the playoff-bound Toronto Argonauts for their last game of the season
and the Elks took one final victory with a walk-off rouge in a 31-30 win in overtime at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night
Nick Arbuckle threw for 378 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Toronto in the loss while Makai Polk led all receivers with 122 yards on six receptions
Despite Geno Lewis notching a 1,000 yard season early in the game, it was the road team who got on the board first as Lirim Hajrullahu‘s field goal attempt from 24 yards out with just over a minute to play in the first quarter was good
But on the next drive, the Elks would take the lead as the first quarter clock expired. Ford connected with Javon Leake for his longest reception on the year
hauling in a catch for 67 yards and the touchdown
The Argos would get a seven-point cushion as Hajrullahu successfully kicked another field goal
after both defences stood tall with the Argos defence forcing a punt twice while the Elks defence recovered a fumble to get the ball back
Lewis wasn’t the only player to record 1,000 yards on the season in the game as Polk tallied over 100 yards in the game coming in for an injured Damonte Coxie
grabbing two separate catches of over 20 yards on Toronto’s next drive
Leake rushed for 88 yards down to the Toronto 12-yard line
but unable to get in to the end zone the Elks had to settle for a Vincent Blanchard field goal from 19 yards out
Getting the ball back, the Argos marched downfield using 10 plays and nearly six minutes of clock, but the result ended in a fourth rushing touchdown for Deonta McMahon on the season as Toronto took an 11-point lead
With just over eight minutes to play in the final quarter
Lewis joined some elite company as he recorded his eighth consecutive game with a receiving touchdown
moving the Elks within five points after a two-point conversion attempt was stopped by the Argos
With a successful two-point conversion this time around from Smith
the Elks had a three-point lead with just over three minutes to play
As Toronto moved quickly with Arbuckle finding Kevin Mital for 39 yards
the drive ended in a second touchdown from McMahon to put Toronto on top with 1:50 to play as he swung to Arbuckle’s left and shot into a swing pass for a nine-yard score
and getting the ball back with 49 seconds to play
the Elks could not settle for a field goal on their final offensive drive
and two massive throws from Ford including a first CFL touchdown for Zach Mathis put the Elks back on top with 34 seconds left
Arbuckle moved down the field with ease to put the Argos in field goal range
Hajrullahu kicked a 16-yard attempt successfully to force overtime after a combined 31 points were scored in the fourth quarter
Toronto was unable to score after a 47-yard field goal attempt was no good
and Jake Julien punted for a walk-off rouge to end Edmonton’s season in dramatic fashion with an Elks win
OTTAWA — A critical East Division showdown between the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Toronto Argonauts at TD Place kicks off a three-game Saturday schedule
Ottawa saw its seven game unbeaten streak come to an end with a 38-12 loss to the BC Lions at Touchdown Pacific last week in Victoria
Toronto most recently fell to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31-28 on Labour Day
As the REDBLACKS try to get back to their winning ways against a provincial rival, it’s Dru Brown leading them offensively having completed 200 of 300 passes on the season for 2,532 yards
Spreading the field will be important as the REDBLACKS try to add to the struggles Toronto’s secondary had against Hamilton
given he sat tied for second in interceptions heading into this week’s action with four
Brown expects the Argos’ defence to bring the pressure
“They have veteran guys in the back end that are talented,” Brown told reporters
“They have good ball skills in the back end so it’ll be a tough challenge
Bob Dyce’s run game is set to look different after the release of running back Ryquell Armstead and the signing of Jamal Morrow. The former Roughrider will serve as the back up to Khalan Laborn
with Ceresna in a tie for second league-wide with five sacks
When it comes to the Argos moving the ball down the field, it’ll be Chad Kelly at the helm making his third straight start
He’ll be looking to make it three straight 300-plus yard passing games after putting up 322 in each of his first two
collecting 150 yards in the Argos’ previous two games against Saskatchewan and Hamilton
Ka’Deem Carey handles the rushing duties and is coming off a 78-yard performance in Hamilton
he’s well on his way to reaching 1,000 for the second time in his career
With the sour taste of a loss to rival Hamilton and working through a short week
Dinwiddie knows there’s no time for self-pity at this point in the season
“We have to find a way to get a win,” Dinwiddie told reporters
“I told our guys we can’t be feeling sorry for ourselves
didn’t play our best last week at the end to win it
I know guys are beat up right now on this five-day week but if we’re mentally strong and push through it
Ottawa can extend its lead over Toronto with a win
while the Argos can close the gap to a single point
Canadian viewers can find the game on TSN and RDS
American and international viewers can tune in on CFL+
— With files from OttawaREDBLACKS.com and Argonauts.ca