Deachman: New CFL playoff format tells me Lansdowne 2.0 backed the wrong team
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Deachman: New CFL playoff format tells me Lansdowne 2.0 backed the wrong team
Ottawa is struggling to keep up with the fortunes of two professional sports franchises heading in very different directions.
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By Bruce Deachman
Published May 07, 2026
Last updated May 07, 2026
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