Canadian v American football: can you catch the difference?
This weekend’s Grey Cup, the Canucks’ “Super Bowl”, gives Canadian football a chance to shine
The National Football League (NFL) in America is not known for being understated. Military jets sometimes fly in formation over stadiums; many games feature orchestrated flag presentations and deafening firework displays to celebrate home-team touchdowns and victories. Pop divas sing “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and players take the field at a healthy distance from fans.
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