Source: cbc.ca, August 30, 2020 Reaves is vocal on social media and he’s faced a lot of backlash from the public. Jordan Reaves has been speaking out against racism and the need for change, but he’s found that many sports fans are not receptive to this. “We’re people who have an opinion, have a voice,”… Continue reading Roughriders Jordan Reaves Speaks Out Against Racism
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Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The organization has done its best to manage costs and has made use of government programs, but is still struggling. Following the Canadian Football League’s decision to cancel the 2020 season, teams are bracing for one of their worst financial hits in league history. This includes the Saskatchewan… Continue reading Roughriders to Lose $10m Due to Cancelled CFL Season
CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, August 18, 2020 The federal government did suggest a commercial loan, but the nature of the loan was too costly and short-term. The Canadian Football League’s 2020 season is officially cancelled. “Our league governors decided today it is in the best long-term interests of the CFL to concentrate on the future,”… Continue reading CFL 2020 Season Is Cancelled
CFL Has Had Their $30M Federal Government Loan Request Denied
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, August 17, 2020 League’s board of governors will meet today to determine fate of 2020 season The CFL’s board of governors will meet Monday to determine the fate of the 2020 season after the league was unable to secure financial assistance from the federal government. The CFL presented Ottawa with… Continue reading CFL Has Had Their $30M Federal Government Loan Request Denied
Saskatchewan Roughriders Submit Cfl Hub City Bid
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, July 21, 2020 The Roughriders aren’t the only ones looking to play host, as Winnipeg has also is looking to also be a hub city. If the Canadian Football League chooses to play a shortened season through a hub-city format similar to other professional sports, Regina could end up a host.… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders Submit Cfl Hub City Bid
Vancouver No Longer Being Considered an NHL Hub City
Source: Richard Zussman, globalnews.ca, June26, 2020 The league has moved on to Toronto and Edmonton as options but this is depending on virus transmission patterns. The NHL is no longer considering Vancouver as a hub city to help finish the season, sources tell Global News, but that doesn’t mean the league won’t revisit the idea.… Continue reading Vancouver No Longer Being Considered an NHL Hub City