The CFL had maintained it required government funding to stage a shortened season
Braley had bought the CFL team prior to 1997 season
The CFL becomes one of the few major North American pro sports leagues to wipe out play in 2020
The $30-million, interest-free loan request was essentially seen as the league’s last-ditch effort
The CFL sent the federal government the $30-million request earlier this week
Time is of the essence if there’s is any chance of starting a season in September
An abbreviated ‘20 season would call for each CFL team to play six regular-season games
Critics say the Edmonton team’s name is a derogatory, colonial-era term for Inuit
CFL and CFLPA in talks to amend current collective bargaining agreement to allow for an abbreviated season
A best-case scenario for the CFL is opening an abbreviated season in September
Ambrosie also stated a cancelled 2020 season remains a possibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic
B.C. (5-13) finished last in the West Division last season
Ambrosie said the CFL’s long-term future would be in peril if the 2020 season was wiped out
On Saturday night, the CFL commissioner began his annual cross-country trek in Ottawa
While some big names remain, here’s what lies ahead leading up to next month’s CFL combine in Toronto
Talks stem from 2015 concerns about Inuit people being used as mascots in sports
Andrew Harris leads Winnipeg to first title since 1990
Calgary will host Winnipeg in playoff game Nov. 10
QB Reilly lost with broken wrist
Red-hot Leos keep faint playoff hopes alive
