Source: Claire Hanna, Regina CTV News, May 26, 2020 If the CFL moves forward with a hub city scenario, the most likely western Canadian cities would be Regina and Winnipeg. REGINA — Regina might be host to multiple CFL teams if the league hits the turf this year. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said last week… Continue reading Regina Could Be Considered If CFL Uses Hub Cities
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CFL Hopes for a September Return
Source: Devin Heroux, cbc.ca, May 20, 2020 The Grey Cup will now be hosted by the team that qualifies for the game and has the best regular-season record. The Canadian Football League is moving away from its traditional Grey Cup Festival format, while it also hopes to return in September in order to salvage a… Continue reading CFL Hopes for a September Return
Roughriders Quarterback Isaac Harker Eagerly Awaits 2020 Season
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, May 20, 2020 The CFL season has been pushed back to July, but due to the pandemic the 2020 season could be wiped out. Isaac Harker was supposed to be back on the field with the rest of his Saskatchewan Roughriders teammates on Sunday, but as the coronavirus pandemic goes on,… Continue reading Roughriders Quarterback Isaac Harker Eagerly Awaits 2020 Season
Hub-City Plan Discussed Between the CFL and CFLPA
Source: TSN Staff, tsn.ca, May14, 2020 The hot button topic of American players being able to access Canadian government bailout funds may become an issue if 2020 season is cancelled. The CFL and its players’ association have discussed the possibility of playing in two hub cities for the 2020 season, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.… Continue reading Hub-City Plan Discussed Between the CFL and CFLPA
Kindersley Minor Ball COVID-19 Update
Source: Kindersley Minor Ball Softball Saskatchewan and the Kindersley Minor Ball Board of Directors, would like to advise everyone that all sanctioned activities are suspended, due to COVID-19, until Sunday, May 31st, 2020. The Board of Directors continues with their weekly meetings, in addition to their regular meetings with Softball Canada and Sask Sport. It… Continue reading Kindersley Minor Ball COVID-19 Update
2020 season likely cancelled says CFL commissioner
Source: The Canadian Press, Sportsnet, May 08, 2020 The CFL’s biggest source of revenue is not TV, but ticket sales, and with social distancing regulations this is posing a problem. Federal politicians gave CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie a rough ride Thursday during his testimony before a House of Commons standing committee on finance. Ambrosie spoke… Continue reading 2020 season likely cancelled says CFL commissioner
Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls cancelled for 2020
With the current economic conditions and the restrictions due to COVID-19, the Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls have been cancelled for 2020. While many potential options were explored, it was ultimately felt that the right decision was to take this year off and regroup for an incredible event in 2021! Good to Go Racing… Continue reading Kindersley Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls cancelled for 2020
Sask. Huskies offensive lineman Mattland Riley goes 7th overall in 2020 CFL Draft
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 02, 2020 Riley is keeping positive and staying ready, despite the delay of the 2020 CFL season due to COVID-19. The Saskatchewan Roughriders selected offensive lineman Mattland Riley, with their first pick, seventh overall, at the 2020 CFL Draft, From Melfort, Sask., Riley spent the past four seasons at the… Continue reading Sask. Huskies offensive lineman Mattland Riley goes 7th overall in 2020 CFL Draft
Kerrobert’s Kayden Johnson is going to the BC Lions
In Thursday’s CFL Draft, the BC Lions Football Club added seven Canadian prospects to their roster. In round seven, former KCS student and York University running back Kayden Johnson was taken 58th overall. Johnson rushed for 1,182 yards and six touchdowns in 25 games with the Lions, while also adding 34 receptions for 390 yards… Continue reading Kerrobert’s Kayden Johnson is going to the BC Lions
CFL asks government for up to $150M in assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Dave Naylor, tsn.ca, April 29, 2020 If the entire season is cancelled, the CFL’s ask is up to $150 million in total to get to the start of next season. It really should come as no surprise. The Canadian Football League is in a financial crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The league, with a… Continue reading CFL asks government for up to $150M in assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic