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Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Canadian football team
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a professional Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The team has a rich history, having won multiple Grey Cups, the championship trophy of Canadian professional football.123

The CFL features distinct rules compared to American football, including a larger field, three downs to gain ten yards, and 12 players per side. The league also has unique traditions, such as the "rouge" (a single point scored for kicking the ball into the opponent's end zone under certain conditions). The Blue Bombers have been a significant part of this history, with notable Grey Cup victories, including in 2019 and 2021.32

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