Posted by Tyler Sutherland
Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike Kelly will have Christmas to worry about his upcoming court date. The recently fired coach was arrested and charged with assault and harassment last week after an alleged domestic dispute with his former girlfriend at his home near Philadelphia.
Kelly was set to appear in court [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland
It was a tumultuous week on the local sports scene. Let’s end it with one parting shot at former Blue Bombers coach Mike Kelly.

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During Thursday night’s media scrum with Winnipeg Blue Bombers chairman Ken Hildahl regarding that whole firing situation, a coincidental on-screen ad appeared on the Free Press’ live stream.

The advertisement for personal background checks — supplied by Google — conveniently appeared as Hildahl said, “The (people) that we put into both of these positions we want [...]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired Mike Kelly as head coach of the team following an alleged domestic dispute Thursday morning at his home near Philadelphia. Bomber chairman Ken Hildahl used more delicate wording delivering the news Thursday night, calling it being “relieved of his duties.”
According to reports, police in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania responded to a [...]

Who says 13 is an unlucky number? That is, unless you watched Sunday’s 97th Grey Cup.

The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-27 in the final seconds of the game, as the Riders had one too many men on the field. Whose fault was it? Don’t know — but if you’re an Als fan, let [...]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ safety Ian Logan (@ianlogan31) surpassed his goal of 1,000 followers on Twitter Tuesday evening. The CFL player and Hot 103’s Ace Burpee donated a combined $500 to United Way Winnipeg in the form of a giant cheque on Wednesday morning during Bomber practice.
The mission started a couple months ago and gained momentum [...]

Both of these men are known for blowing a gasket, but when pinned against each other, who wins the tirade? Winnipeg Blue Bomber head coach Mike Kelly (remember Sunday?) or actor Christian Bale?
The guys at Power 97 put together this funny piece of video.
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Blue Bomber head coach Mike Kelly was none too pleased with the comments made on CJOB’s post-game show Sunday afternoon after the team’s 48-13 loss to Montreal.
Speaking with Bob Irving, Kelly said it was “media bulls**t” to suggest that the team wasn’t focused during the game. He then abruptly ended the interview and handed the [...]

Troy Westwood is back on the practice roster for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but don’t count him out as giving up his radio gig just yet.
During Monday’s press conference, Westwood said he enjoys being on the air at QX104 FM as morning co-host and will manage both jobs. Besides kicking and being on the country [...]

Twitter is a powerful marketing tool, but when used to help out charity, its use is limitless. Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ safety #31 Ian Logan wants to be the first CFL player to reach 1,000 followers on the miroblogging site.
For about the last week, Logan has been twittering that he and Hot 103’s Ace Burpee will [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Hours before the Blue Bombers pummel the Toronto Argonauts (wishful thinking) on Saturday, football fans have the chance to get their photo taken with the Grey Cup.
Boston Pizza Polo Park (690 St. James at Ness) will host a Hall of Fame party beginning at 2 p.m. featuring Paul Bennett, James Murphy, Kenny [...]

Mike Kelly isn’t the most popular man in Winnipeg right now, with thousands of football fans calling for him to be fired. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach told The Canadian Press on Wednesday that he spends most of his time in either his office, or condo.
“All the cash that I’ve gotten lately has been [...]