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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie faces criticism from MPs during committee
Federal politicians gave CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie a rough ride Thursday during his testimony before…
Canadians OK with empty sports arenas, wary of attending games: poll
VANCOUVER – Canadian sports fans are itching to watch sports again, but many would think…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Federal wage top up and CFL head in the spotlight; In The News for May 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Ambrosie speaking to government committee after financial assistance request
OTTAWA – CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will testify at a House of Commons standing committee…
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard named Cornish Award recipient
Chuba Hubbard wants his standout NCAA season to send a message south of the border.…
BMO Field adds more cooking muscle to MLSE meals program during global pandemic
TORONTO – Having already turned Scotiabank Arena into a giant kitchen, Maple Leaf Sports &…
Former commissioner Larry Smith understands COVID-19 pandemic’s impact upon CFL
Larry Smith is very familiar with CFL crisis management. During his tenure as commissioner (1992-97)…
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS — 2020…
Source: CFL, CFLPA to resume talking about potential contingency plans
TORONTO – The CFL and CFL Players’ Association are going to get back to talking.…
B.C. Lions trade up to take linebacker Williams with first overall pick in draft
TORONTO – The B.C. Lions ensured Jordan Williams began his CFL tenure with a bang.…
COVID-19 threat to Indigenous people and quarantine stream; In The News for May 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Women in sport have mixed feelings about men’s leagues asking for bailout money
Female athletes, particularly hockey players, will be interested to see if the federal government provides…
Update on COVID-19 emergency aid and the CFL in peril; In The News for April 30
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he certainly can feel CFL’s financial pain
Toronto Mayor John Tory has been in a similar spot to where CFL commissioner Randy…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:45 p.m. Vancouver’s airport…
CPL joins CFL in asking Ottawa for financial assistance during pandemic
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League has joined the Canadian Football League in asking the…
U of T associate professor not optimistic CFL will get government assistance
TORONTO – An associate professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management calls…
Trudeau: Discussions ongoing with CFL as league seeks government assistance
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is in discussions with the…
Linebacker Williams being mentioned as potential first overall CFL draft pick
TORONTO – It’s been a meteoric rise for Jordan Williams. Last month, the linebacker came…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:10 p.m. The City…
CFL asking federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League is asking the federal government for up to $150…
Rourke looking ahead to CFL draft after being bypassed in NFL selection process
The 2020 NFL draft is over but won’t be easily forgotten by Canadian Nathan Rourke.…
Manitoba premier says sports ‘back of the pack’ as province plans reopening
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says big public events, including professional sports, will be…