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Njoo positive about talks with CFL but cannot provide timeline for decision
TORONTO – Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer remains encouraged about the CFL’s health-and-safety protocols…
Ticats’ defensive back Breaux says he won’t play in shortened 2020 CFL season
TORONTO – Don’t expect to see Delvin Breaux playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats if the…
Blue Jays’ temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes
It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month…
Approval from Public Health Agency of Canada crucial for CFL quest for fed money
TORONTO – The CFL’s quest for federal funding in order to stage an abbreviated season…
CFL to continue discussions with federal government about financial assistance
TORONTO – Discussions continue between the CFL and federal government on a $30-million, interest-free loan…
Source: CFL would use bulk of federal loan to fund shortened season
TORONTO – The bulk of the CFL’s $30-million, interest-free loan request from the federal government…
Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO – If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the…
First-year Argos head coach Dinwiddie dealing with COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty
TORONTO – There was no doubt in Ryan Dinwiddie’s mind this off-season that he was…
Sources: CFL discussing $30-million, interest-free loan with federal government
TORONTO – The CFL is making a last-ditch effort at securing funding from the federal…
Sources: CFL no longer talking to Business Development Bank of Canada
TORONTO – The CFL’s search for federal government assistance will continue as the calendar flips…
CFL opt-out rules come into focus as CBA negotiations continue
A CFL player opting out of a potential shortened season won’t be paid, but could…
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…