Harvard Media has acquired Canadian football news destination, 3DownNation.

Founded in 2015 by Drew Edwards, the site was acquired by Torstar before being taken over by its main contributors. Edwards formally left his editorial and ownership role in 2019, with Justin Dunk taking over as the primary owner and managing editor. The website had most recently been owned by publicly-traded online gambling company, Catena Media.

The site’s coverage of the CFL, U Sports, and Canadian football is led by Dunk, alongside editors and reporters John Hodge and J.C. Abbott, in addition to a slate of contributors. It boasts an annual Canadian audience of more than 2.5 million users.

Harvard Media says the acquisition “represents a key step in expanding the company’s  reach beyond Western Canada to a truly national audience.”

“3DownNation is a respected and passionate voice for Canadian football fans, built on  credibility, community, and connection — values that align perfectly with who we are at Harvard  Media,” said Matt Hill, President of Harvard Media, in a company announcement. “It is because of these qualities and  management that it is no surprise that 3DownNation was the fastest growing and is the highest  trafficked web destination for football in Canada. The addition of 3Down and its synergies with SportsCage and our other online brands, furthers our commitment to sports in Canada and specifically the CFL.”