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Source: Federal, provincial government awaiting certainty from CFL
TORONTO – It seems CFL players, coaches, front-office officials and fans aren’t the only ones…
NHL players, staff arrive in Edmonton, Toronto ahead of league’s summer restart
TORONTO – NHL players have been eager to find out what life will be like…
CFL, CFL Players’ Association extend CBA amendment talks deadline
TORONTO – The CFL and CFL Players’ Association will continue discussing amendments to their collective…
Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton
TORONTO – Steve Mayer had a couple of anxious moments last week. In the midst…
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL’s Chicago Bears
CHICAGO – Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added…
Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series
When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will…
Government assistance the key to CFL staging abbreviated 2020 season
TORONTO – As the CFL and CFL Players’ Association continue discussing amending their collective bargaining…
Edmonton CFL team sees sales spike in Eskimos gear after name change decision
The CFL team formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos has seen a “very significant” spike…
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says CFL hub will boost economy, not COVID-19
WINNIPEG – Hosting hundreds of players, coaches and staff in Winnipeg for the Canadian Football…
Former Edmonton players weigh in on CFL team dropping Eskimos name
Canadian Football Hall of Famer Hank Ilesic said he “absolutely” will continue to call himself…
More on deaths of father and 2 daughters and a name change The News for July 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
The Edmonton Eskimos are no longer in the CFL. The franchise announced Tuesday it’s discontinuing…
Winnipeg set to become CFL hub city if league has 2020 season
TORONTO – Winnipeg will be the hub city for the CFL’s shortened 2020 season if…
Former B.C. Lions kicker Ted Gerela passes away at the age of 76
VANCOUVER – Ted Gerela, a former kicker with the B.C. Lions, has died. He was…
Manitoba and Saskatchewan offer financial support to be chosen as CFL hub
WINNIPEG – A bidding war erupted Monday as the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan offered…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos won’t confirm reports they are changing name
EDMONTON – The CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos are refusing to confirm two published reports that the…
Burris named first-ballot inductee into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The…
WE charity probe and Colville painting shatters record; In The News for July 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister thinks Winnipeg could become a good CFL hub
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is leaving the door open for Winnipeg to be…
Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name
As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe…
Source: CFL submits revised financial request to federal government
TORONTO – The CFL has sent Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised financial request.…
Cornish heaps lavish praise upon Canadian NCAA star Chuba Hubbard
As last season’s NCAA rushing leader, Chuba Hubbard was a deserving winner of the Jon…
Pandemic allowing Lions running back Moore to devote time to painting
TORONTO – Wayne Moore has had no trouble staying busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Tootoo says Edmonton team name discussion should centre on feelings of Inuk people
Jordin Tootoo says he doesn’t find the Edmonton Eskimos’ team name objectionable, but that doesn’t…